If you are an agricultural producer interested in learning more about reducing conflict with large carnivores on your property please join us for one of two meetings in Mountain View (Feb 27th) or Claresholm (Feb 28th). More information on the Carnivores and Communities Program can be found here.
More than 850 students, teachers, and community members came out to enjoy “DAY ON THE CREEK”, experiencing and learning about the environment and human history along Pincher Creek. With the help of our partners 100 grade 5 students spent a “WETLAND FIELD DAY” exploring wetlands and associated grassland habitat at Police Outpost Provincial Park as…
As a part of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Northern Leopard Frog Project, we would like to invite you to join us for a workshop on these and other amphibians on Thursday October 18th at the Magrath Museum from 3pm – 5:30pm. For more information see the poster below. To view, save or print a PDF…
Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) is looking for an experienced environmental educator who will work with elementary school teachers and students to pilot curriculum-linked outdoor education activities developed specifically for Pincher Creek schools. This is a part-time contract position. Please click here for the full job description. Applications due August 22, 2018.
The second Day on the Creek was held in Pincher Creek on May 30, 2018. Many thanks to the teachers, staff members, students, individuals and organizations who made this day possible! More than 850 students, teachers, and community members came out to enjoy the day, experiencing and learning about the environment and human history along…
On June 5th, 2018 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP) was recognized with a 2018 Emerald Award for outstanding achievement in the community or non-profit sector (grassroots). The Emerald Awards recognize and celebrate environmental excellence achieved by individuals, not-for-profit associations, large and small corporations, community groups and governments from across Alberta. Since…
The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is excited to announce that the Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP) has been nominated for the 2018 Emerald Awards. For the past 27 years, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the outstanding environmental achievements of large and small businesses, individuals, not-for-profit associations, community groups, youth, and governments. In 2009, the…
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 24TH We want to hear from YOU! The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is administering a social survey to better understand landowner perceptions of program effectiveness and participation in our Carnivores and Communities Program. Your response will help make an important contribution to understanding which issues with carnivores are most pressing, how we…
Attend one of three Carnivores and Communities Program meetings to hear updates about bear and wolf activity in southwestern Alberta. Learn about recent projects completed and support available to help landowners reduce the risk of conflict with carnivores on their land including deadstock removal, bear proofing grain bins, electric fencing, and bear proof garbage bins. Featured…
