Alberta Wilderness Association
@albertawilderness.bsky.social
🌿Alberta's oldest wilderness conservation group!
We advocate for wildlife and spaces to be protected and connected, forever.
Pitch us essays, cartoons, opinions and more for our Wild Lands Advocate magazine ([email protected])
🌐albertawilderness.ca
We advocate for wildlife and spaces to be protected and connected, forever.
Pitch us essays, cartoons, opinions and more for our Wild Lands Advocate magazine ([email protected])
🌐albertawilderness.ca
We collaborated with graphic designer + wildlife photographer Robin Albright to create 2026 nature calendars! 📅
Pre-order is open NOW until Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Get yours here: albertawilderness.ca/product/natu...
Pre-order is open NOW until Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Get yours here: albertawilderness.ca/product/natu...
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We collaborated with graphic designer + wildlife photographer Robin Albright to create 2026 nature calendars! 📅
Pre-order is open NOW until Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Get yours here: albertawilderness.ca/product/natu...
Pre-order is open NOW until Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Get yours here: albertawilderness.ca/product/natu...
🎟️LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE 🎟️
Come celebrate our 60th anniversary with us on Nov. 14 at our annual lecture + awards night!
Our 2025 Wilderness Defender award winner is @corblund.bsky.social, who will give our keynote speech.
Get tickets now! albertawilderness.ca/product/2025...
Come celebrate our 60th anniversary with us on Nov. 14 at our annual lecture + awards night!
Our 2025 Wilderness Defender award winner is @corblund.bsky.social, who will give our keynote speech.
Get tickets now! albertawilderness.ca/product/2025...
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🎟️LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE 🎟️
Come celebrate our 60th anniversary with us on Nov. 14 at our annual lecture + awards night!
Our 2025 Wilderness Defender award winner is @corblund.bsky.social, who will give our keynote speech.
Get tickets now! albertawilderness.ca/product/2025...
Come celebrate our 60th anniversary with us on Nov. 14 at our annual lecture + awards night!
Our 2025 Wilderness Defender award winner is @corblund.bsky.social, who will give our keynote speech.
Get tickets now! albertawilderness.ca/product/2025...
Happening SATURDAY!
Learn about the status of caribou + wood bison conservation in AB from Pamela, one of AWA's conservation specialists🦌🦬
Register for FREE at the link — you can attend online, or if you're in Edmonton, come join us in person!
albertawilderness.ca/product/albe...
Learn about the status of caribou + wood bison conservation in AB from Pamela, one of AWA's conservation specialists🦌🦬
Register for FREE at the link — you can attend online, or if you're in Edmonton, come join us in person!
albertawilderness.ca/product/albe...
October 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Happening SATURDAY!
Learn about the status of caribou + wood bison conservation in AB from Pamela, one of AWA's conservation specialists🦌🦬
Register for FREE at the link — you can attend online, or if you're in Edmonton, come join us in person!
albertawilderness.ca/product/albe...
Learn about the status of caribou + wood bison conservation in AB from Pamela, one of AWA's conservation specialists🦌🦬
Register for FREE at the link — you can attend online, or if you're in Edmonton, come join us in person!
albertawilderness.ca/product/albe...
Want to know the truth behind Alberta's oil well cleanup disaster?
As part of the Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE), we're supporting the launch of the Clean Up Your Mess campaign.
Register now for the town hall happening in Calgary on Nov. 5: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/nov5-calgary...
As part of the Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE), we're supporting the launch of the Clean Up Your Mess campaign.
Register now for the town hall happening in Calgary on Nov. 5: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/nov5-calgary...
October 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Want to know the truth behind Alberta's oil well cleanup disaster?
As part of the Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE), we're supporting the launch of the Clean Up Your Mess campaign.
Register now for the town hall happening in Calgary on Nov. 5: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/nov5-calgary...
As part of the Coalition for Responsible Energy (C4RE), we're supporting the launch of the Clean Up Your Mess campaign.
Register now for the town hall happening in Calgary on Nov. 5: www.cleanupyourmess.ca/nov5-calgary...
📚Book launch happening this Thursday! Limited tickets available—get yours now: albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...
October 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
📚Book launch happening this Thursday! Limited tickets available—get yours now: albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...
The premier’s recent comments about oilsands reclamation aren't backed by research.
Reclamation efforts are SLOW. After 60 years of oilsands operations, only 0.1% have been officially certified by the AB government as reclaimed — about 1 square kilometre. →
Reclamation efforts are SLOW. After 60 years of oilsands operations, only 0.1% have been officially certified by the AB government as reclaimed — about 1 square kilometre. →
September 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The premier’s recent comments about oilsands reclamation aren't backed by research.
Reclamation efforts are SLOW. After 60 years of oilsands operations, only 0.1% have been officially certified by the AB government as reclaimed — about 1 square kilometre. →
Reclamation efforts are SLOW. After 60 years of oilsands operations, only 0.1% have been officially certified by the AB government as reclaimed — about 1 square kilometre. →
Do Alberta’s “reclaimed” oilsands become “healthier and more resilient” lands than before industry dug them up? The premier says yes, but experts disagree. 🧵
September 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Do Alberta’s “reclaimed” oilsands become “healthier and more resilient” lands than before industry dug them up? The premier says yes, but experts disagree. 🧵
Susan Scott's "What's Your 60" goal is to write 60 letters to her representatives. She's now reached that goal, and is still going! Support Susan's challenge, or another participant, and be entered into our prize draw: albertawilderness.ca/product-cate...
August 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Susan Scott's "What's Your 60" goal is to write 60 letters to her representatives. She's now reached that goal, and is still going! Support Susan's challenge, or another participant, and be entered into our prize draw: albertawilderness.ca/product-cate...
Painting 60 oil paintings of nature in a year is a lofty goal. Neil Kathol is a local artist who has committed to doing just that for AWA's What's Your 60 challenge, and he's almost halfway there! Until Aug. 31, we are entering everyone who sponsors a participant into a prize draw. $25 = 1 entry!
August 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Painting 60 oil paintings of nature in a year is a lofty goal. Neil Kathol is a local artist who has committed to doing just that for AWA's What's Your 60 challenge, and he's almost halfway there! Until Aug. 31, we are entering everyone who sponsors a participant into a prize draw. $25 = 1 entry!
Our used book sale is today, #Calgary!!!
Come down to our little historic building in Kensington until 3 p.m. today.
#yycevents #calgaryevents
Come down to our little historic building in Kensington until 3 p.m. today.
#yycevents #calgaryevents
August 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Our used book sale is today, #Calgary!!!
Come down to our little historic building in Kensington until 3 p.m. today.
#yycevents #calgaryevents
Come down to our little historic building in Kensington until 3 p.m. today.
#yycevents #calgaryevents
Did you know? Whitebark pine is an “obligate mutualist” of the Clark’s nutcracker. That means that the pine needs the nutcracker for its survival. The nutcracker’s specialized beak can extract the seeds, and seeds that aren't eaten are free to grow! 🌎
#a4w #whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
#a4w #whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
August 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Did you know? Whitebark pine is an “obligate mutualist” of the Clark’s nutcracker. That means that the pine needs the nutcracker for its survival. The nutcracker’s specialized beak can extract the seeds, and seeds that aren't eaten are free to grow! 🌎
#a4w #whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
#a4w #whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
📢Our book sale is back!
Swing by to browse the collection of books, most of which were donated to us! We’ll also have merch +membership deals.
✅AND: A draw for a pair of tickets to our year-end event with @corblund.bsky.social who will speak about defending the eastern slopes from coal mining.
Swing by to browse the collection of books, most of which were donated to us! We’ll also have merch +membership deals.
✅AND: A draw for a pair of tickets to our year-end event with @corblund.bsky.social who will speak about defending the eastern slopes from coal mining.
August 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📢Our book sale is back!
Swing by to browse the collection of books, most of which were donated to us! We’ll also have merch +membership deals.
✅AND: A draw for a pair of tickets to our year-end event with @corblund.bsky.social who will speak about defending the eastern slopes from coal mining.
Swing by to browse the collection of books, most of which were donated to us! We’ll also have merch +membership deals.
✅AND: A draw for a pair of tickets to our year-end event with @corblund.bsky.social who will speak about defending the eastern slopes from coal mining.
Have you noticed the profusion of red berries on some of the bushes in our mountains and foothills? The buffaloberry crop is a great one this year, and that is great news for our bears! Carry bear spray, make noise, and be extra vigilant on the trails 🐻🌎
#whatsyour60 #bearsmart #wildalberta #nature
#whatsyour60 #bearsmart #wildalberta #nature
August 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Have you noticed the profusion of red berries on some of the bushes in our mountains and foothills? The buffaloberry crop is a great one this year, and that is great news for our bears! Carry bear spray, make noise, and be extra vigilant on the trails 🐻🌎
#whatsyour60 #bearsmart #wildalberta #nature
#whatsyour60 #bearsmart #wildalberta #nature
Have you seen this native butterfly while out exploring Alberta’s alpine meadows? This Sunday you can try to spot one as we adventure through their preferred habitat with plant ecologist Isaac Peetoom Heida. 🌎 Register: albertawilderness.ca/product/adve...
#whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
#whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
August 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Have you seen this native butterfly while out exploring Alberta’s alpine meadows? This Sunday you can try to spot one as we adventure through their preferred habitat with plant ecologist Isaac Peetoom Heida. 🌎 Register: albertawilderness.ca/product/adve...
#whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
#whatsyour60 #wildalberta #hikealberta
📢Alberta quietly changed hunting rules to allow dogs to assist in hunting black bears.
We oppose the minister's changes made recently, and previously, which fail to use current science and are not aligned with many best practices.
Full statement: albertawilderness.ca/awa-statemen...
We oppose the minister's changes made recently, and previously, which fail to use current science and are not aligned with many best practices.
Full statement: albertawilderness.ca/awa-statemen...
August 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📢Alberta quietly changed hunting rules to allow dogs to assist in hunting black bears.
We oppose the minister's changes made recently, and previously, which fail to use current science and are not aligned with many best practices.
Full statement: albertawilderness.ca/awa-statemen...
We oppose the minister's changes made recently, and previously, which fail to use current science and are not aligned with many best practices.
Full statement: albertawilderness.ca/awa-statemen...
🚩Old Alberta coal mines are polluting rivers and endangering wildlife, says a new study by government scientists.
The study is "a warning flag" for future coal projects in the province, says a former Alberta government scientist in charge of environmental monitoring.
www.cbc.ca/1.7599449🌎#abpolili
The study is "a warning flag" for future coal projects in the province, says a former Alberta government scientist in charge of environmental monitoring.
www.cbc.ca/1.7599449🌎#abpolili
August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🚩Old Alberta coal mines are polluting rivers and endangering wildlife, says a new study by government scientists.
The study is "a warning flag" for future coal projects in the province, says a former Alberta government scientist in charge of environmental monitoring.
www.cbc.ca/1.7599449🌎#abpolili
The study is "a warning flag" for future coal projects in the province, says a former Alberta government scientist in charge of environmental monitoring.
www.cbc.ca/1.7599449🌎#abpolili
The Town of Okotoks is keenly aware of water scarcity in the region. It prioritized retaining and restoring native prairie habitat. The result? ⤵️
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July 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Town of Okotoks is keenly aware of water scarcity in the region. It prioritized retaining and restoring native prairie habitat. The result? ⤵️
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🦋Have you ever wandered around the Town of Okotoks and noticed its pollinator and water-friendly initiatives?!
We did recently during our pollinator-powered adventure in the town as part of Okotoks’ annual #PollinatorWeek.
Like all parts of the environment, water + pollinators are linked.🌎
We did recently during our pollinator-powered adventure in the town as part of Okotoks’ annual #PollinatorWeek.
Like all parts of the environment, water + pollinators are linked.🌎
July 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🦋Have you ever wandered around the Town of Okotoks and noticed its pollinator and water-friendly initiatives?!
We did recently during our pollinator-powered adventure in the town as part of Okotoks’ annual #PollinatorWeek.
Like all parts of the environment, water + pollinators are linked.🌎
We did recently during our pollinator-powered adventure in the town as part of Okotoks’ annual #PollinatorWeek.
Like all parts of the environment, water + pollinators are linked.🌎
This Sunday, join one of our Conservation Specialists to check out the views and wildflowers of Kananaskis while discussing the history and future of cumulative effects on our Eastern Slopes 🌄 Register on our website!
July 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This Sunday, join one of our Conservation Specialists to check out the views and wildflowers of Kananaskis while discussing the history and future of cumulative effects on our Eastern Slopes 🌄 Register on our website!
This Saturday, enjoy gorgeous scenery, ecological diversity, a rich Indigenous and archaeological presence, and an opportunity to see and dive deeply into the Oldman’s treasured and threatened headwaters. Commercial logging, off-road abuses, & proposed coal mining will be hot topics for discussion.
July 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This Saturday, enjoy gorgeous scenery, ecological diversity, a rich Indigenous and archaeological presence, and an opportunity to see and dive deeply into the Oldman’s treasured and threatened headwaters. Commercial logging, off-road abuses, & proposed coal mining will be hot topics for discussion.
🌿📢Alberta seems to have recorded a new species!
It was discovered during our bioblitz in early June, but at the time, the observer didn't know it had not been recorded here yet.
“Corallorhiza wisteriana” is a type of orchid found in the U.S.
#Alberta has recorded similar ones.🌎
It was discovered during our bioblitz in early June, but at the time, the observer didn't know it had not been recorded here yet.
“Corallorhiza wisteriana” is a type of orchid found in the U.S.
#Alberta has recorded similar ones.🌎
July 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🌿📢Alberta seems to have recorded a new species!
It was discovered during our bioblitz in early June, but at the time, the observer didn't know it had not been recorded here yet.
“Corallorhiza wisteriana” is a type of orchid found in the U.S.
#Alberta has recorded similar ones.🌎
It was discovered during our bioblitz in early June, but at the time, the observer didn't know it had not been recorded here yet.
“Corallorhiza wisteriana” is a type of orchid found in the U.S.
#Alberta has recorded similar ones.🌎
June 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Planning for the summer? Register now for these and our other upcoming events. Registration is by donation on our website: albertawilderness.ca/events/
#albertaconservation
#albertaconservation
June 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Planning for the summer? Register now for these and our other upcoming events. Registration is by donation on our website: albertawilderness.ca/events/
#albertaconservation
#albertaconservation