The content discusses how Alberta’s protected areas, managed under WAERNAHR, offer resources for Scouts to engage with nature. Utilizing the iNaturalist application, Scouts can contribute to citizen science, learn land ownership principles, and participate in site inspections, enhancing their outdoor experience while fulfilling badge requirements effectively.
Continue readingSAPAA partners with the UofA CSL program and runs student projects. For the winter semester, we are welcoming about 7 individuals from the Sustainability 202 course. For students unfamiliar with SAPAA, see the Annex at the end of this post.
Continue readingThe University of Alberta’s Community Service-Learning program connects students with local community groups. A fall field trip involved snowshoeing and learning about volunteering from experienced stewards, fostering enthusiasm and new perspectives among participants.
Continue readingThe Stewards of Alberta’s Protected Areas Association (SAPAA) appreciates CBC’s coverage of volunteer stewardship efforts in Alberta. SAPAA is collaborating with the government to revive stewardship initiatives and encourages public support through donations and volunteering. Plans for 2025 include enhancing partnerships and improving site inspection processes for natural area protection.
Continue readingA quick reference guide for those interested in the Alberta Volunteer Stewardship and our organization, the Stewards of Alberta’s Protected Areas Association (SAPAA).
Continue readingThis is an interim report of Site Inspections for the SAPAA Annual General Meeting. It will be updated and finalized in January, 2025 and represents cumulative inspections conducted since June 2023.
Continue readingSix individuals submitted four site inspection reports for Tawatinaw Natural Area. While mostly consistent, those with a botanical background noted significant invasive plant species colonization of the area.
Continue readingKarsten Heuer, a renowned conservationist, biologist, and filmmaker, passed away at 56 from a rare neurological disease. He was pivotal in promoting the Yellowstone to Yukon Wildlife Corridor and the reintroduction of bison to Banff National Park. He leaves a legacy of activism, including the film Finding Farley, produced with his partner Leanne Allison.
Continue readingTony returns to Snakes Head but this time on the West side of the river. See 2024-10-03: Snakes Head (PNT); Tony B. for his survey of the East side of the Red Deer River.
Continue readingThe North OC parcel of Coyote Lake NA is tucked away and not subject to human disturbances. Unfortunately a full survey was cut short by a flooded boot.
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