Alberta Forestry and Parks is playing catch up in remediate sites that have fallen into disrepair or abuse. Efforts included trail management plans, infrastructure upgrades, and improved signage at various natural areas. 5 Natural Areas (out of 138) have benefitted from these enhancements to ensure visitor safety and ecological protection.
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A field trip organized for the University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan University students to explore Riverlot 56 Natural Area. Set for November 1, 2025, it encourages nature observation and community interaction. Pre-registration is necessary due to potential weather cancellations.
Continue readingPatsy Cotterill and Manna Parseyan explored the Bellis area and discovered Yellow, Green and Blue: Aspen Forests, Jack Pines and Lakes. They recorded over 100 plant species amidst various ecosystems, including aspen and jack pine forests. Their trip highlights the area’s potential for future exploration, particularly regarding wetlands and diverse vegetation.
Continue readingAlberta’s paddling community can contribute to the body of knowledge about the province’s protected areas… while stretching their legs. Many protected areas have potential for canoeing, kayaking, environmental stewardship, and creating lasting memories of past trips!
Continue readingThe post discusses the Historical Site Inspection Reports (SIR) and the process for individuals to reclaim their redacted submissions. If interested parties submit the form by November 1, 2025, SAPAA will compile and present results at the Annual General Meeting. New requests to Reclaim inspections can be made at any time.
Continue readingThe Government of Alberta’s site inspection data spans 40 years, revealing a decline in annual reports from 120 in the ’90s to 30 more recently. Approximately 25,000 volunteer hours contributed to this data, which the SAPAA aims to improve for better conservation outcomes. Government Stewards can reclaim their inspection reports.
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Continue readingSAPAA offers numerous volunteer projects for post-secondary students, enhancing their resumes while addressing nonprofit needs. Each project emphasizes student involvement, providing practical experience alongside guidance from a dedicated project manager. These are also volunteer opportunities for SAPAA Members.
Continue readingSAPAA is hosting an online seminar on October 2, 2025, which will guide nonprofits through the Grant Management life cycle, highlighting best practices and utilizing the SAPAA as a case study for effective grant management.
Continue readingThis session’s theme was replaced with one on Grant Management.
Be sure to register for Oct 2 – Taking Nature for Granted.
What is Citizen Science and how can the Organizational Steward support and benefit from a ‘CitSci’ project? Stephanie Weizenbach, Executive Director of Nature Alberta and founding member of Citizen Science Alberta joins other guests as we explore this topic through this virtual session.
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