Push to open nature initiative

With teamwork, creativity, and determination, we can break down barriers and make it possible for all Albertans to connect with Alberta Provincial Parks.  There are many ways to get involved with the push to open nature initiative this summer, and all your efforts and abilities will be appreciated.  We are seeking volunteers for all events, year-round push to open ambassadors, and new members of the push to open nature society. Contact us to request a volunteer information form.

August 3 - 7: Adaptive Kananaskis Challenge, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
A challenging five-day adaptive backcountry excursion in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

August 6 - 8: Adaptive Kananaskis Challenge, William Watson Lodge, Upper Lake Day Use
A weekend of adaptive frontcountry trips on land and water, and an adaptive recreation showcase

August 27 - 29: Adaptive Parkland Challenge, Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area, Drayton Valley a community event promoting inclusion in a variety of nature-based and outdoor recreation activities

Banff Mountain Book and Film Festival

New Opportunity for Senior Level Programming Director, Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival

The Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival has recently posted a new senior position for a programming director. I encourage you to share this posting with those you think would be suitable candidates and could enhance the Festival as a member of the very high performing Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival team. As well as the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour, programs include the Banff Mountain Photography Competition, Banff Adventure Photography Workshop, Banff Adventure Filmmaking Workshop and Banff Mountain Writing Program.

For details on the position visit:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BANFFCENTRE&cws=1&rid=1145

To enquire about the position and for more details please contact:

Sierra Club of Canada, Calgary section

Nature Conservancy Canada

Volunteer for Nature!

4th Annual Botany Alberta Border X, Friday, July 2 - 4, 8:30am
Celebrate the Canada Day Weekend and Canada's natural heritage in the Cypress Hills of Alberta and Saskatchewan. This is the 4th year for Botany Alberta with a spillover into Saskatchewan!
Closest Town: Elkwater, Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Whopper Weed Pull, Saturday July 10, 9:45am
Work alongside the Crowsnest River - a world class fly-fishing destination - with diggers in hand, to remove Blueweed, a tenacious plant invader! It's sure to be a whopper of a weed pull!  Barbecue to follow!
Closest Town: Blairmore, Crowsnest Pass

Double B - Butterflies and Bugs – Sandstone Ranch, Saturday, July 17, 9:45am
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is the discovery of an isolated population of the butterfly, Rocky Mountain Parnassian. Last seen: the sandstone outcrops of the Milk River Valley! Join Dr. Ted Pike and co. on this exploratory mission at Sandstone Ranch.
Closest Town: Del Bonita (Milk River Ridge)

If I Had A Weeder… Saturday, July 24, 9:30am
Join the annual visit to the Clifford E. Lee Nature Area! Help NCC tackle the invading Thistle and complete boardwalk maintenance. Enjoy a guided walk of the Nature Area at the end of the day.
Closest City: Edmonton

Toki - Take 8, Saturday August 7, 9:30am
Don't let this prickly weed get the upper hand! Canada thistle inundated the Toki floodplain in 2005, but consistent hand pulling has reduced the patch size and number of thistles, significantly. Help NCC keep the upper hand!
Closest Town: Cochrane

‘shrooms in Bloom, Saturday August 28, 10:00am
Come learn about fungi, with a fun-gal! Join Dr. Suzanne Visser, from the University of Calgary, to explore and survey the mushrooms of Providence Ranch in the Wildcat Hills.
Closest Town: Cochrane

For more information and to register for conservation volunteer events:

1. Go to: www.conservationvolunteers.ca
2. Call: Robin McLeod, CV Coordinator at 403.444.3547 or toll free at 1.877.262.125