/2024/09/04/grinning-grizzly-identifying-features-of-alberta-bears/
Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) and black bears (Ursus americanus) are two species of bears found commonly around the north and west areas of Canada. They can sometimes be hard to tell apart.
/2024/08/01/the-black-wolf-canis-lupus/
Although encountering a black wolf might seem a rare event, Alberta actually has a notably high number of them. In Alberta, 55% of wolves are black, compared to just 33%
/2024/07/02/red-velvet-the-wapiti-or-north-american-elk/
“Wapiti” and “elk” are two of the names bestowed upon Cervus canadensis, the second largest species in the…
/2024/06/01/too-tall-the-north-american-moose/
With a scientific name so nice you’ll want to say it twice, north American moose (Alces alces) are…
/2024/05/21/undetermined-or-under-researched-the-franklins-ground-squirrel/
Researched, written, and illustrated by Bria Griffin, Junior Science Communicator Scurrying to and fro amidst the parkland ecosystems…
/workshops/standard-wildlife-track-sign-certification-sep-23-24-hinton-alberta/
Monday & Tuesday, September 23 & 24, 2024 | Ages 18+ | Apply before September 12 | Limited space
This is a 2-day Standard Wildlife Track & Sign Certification workshop.It is open to any skill level and offers the opportunity for participants to earn certifications in Track & Sign from Levels 1 to Professional (Level 4).
/workshops/introductory-track-sign-certification-sep-21-hinton-alberta/
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | Ages 18+ | Limited Space
This is a 1-day Introduction to the CyberTracker Certification process open to any skill level and which offers the opportunity for participants to earn a Level 1 certification
/2024/05/01/big-cat-on-campus-puma-concolor/
The stealthy killer. The elusive predator. The cat that can deliver a killing blow before even being seen….
/2024/04/01/weathering-the-storm-mule-deer-odocoileus-hermionus/
Mule deer take on winter by budgeting their energy — a meticulous balance of daily expenditure which allows them the best chance at survival over a long winter with very limited food.
/2024/03/01/hare-in-the-air-snowshoe-hare-lepus-americanus/
The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), characterized by its large “snowshoe like” hind feet is a master of disguise.