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October 28, 2024
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Survey
Have your say on the future of Alberta's parks and protected natural areas.
October 24, 2024
World Migratory Bird Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
On October 12, ENPS helped the Edmonton Valley Zoo celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.
October 24, 2024
ENPS at the Sinkunia Harvest Festival
ENPS shared information at this community event in the Balwin neighbourhood on September 21.
October 23, 2024
Clean and Green Riverfest - St Albert
ENPS had an information table at this family-friendly event in St. Albert on September 21.
October 23, 2024
ENPS Goes to the Zoo – Again!
Edmonton Native Plant Society creates new native plant habitats at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
April 8, 2024
ENPS New Website is Live!
Edmonton Native Plant Society's new website is up and running.
Past Events
- Nov 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.West Meadowlark Community League, 9311 165 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 2S5, CanadaThe West Meadowlark Community Garden is hosting their very first Seed Swap & Garden Talk on Sunday, November 24. ENPS will have an information table at this event, where we will be selling our native plant seeds, books, brochures, cards and memberships.
- Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Claresholm Community Centre, 5920 8 St W, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0, CanadaThis one-day event gathers a variety of industry and grassland stakeholders to exchange current information on grassland restoration and conservation through a variety of presentations and mini-updates.
- Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Brookville Community Hall, 53203 Range Rd 212, Ardrossan, AB T8G 2B5, CanadaDon't miss this upcoming workshop, with the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society, to learn about how native trees and shrubs are a critical factor in supporting biodiversity and overall landscape ecology, how to select appropriate species to plant, how to naturalize a riparian area and more.
- Oct 30, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Biological Sciences Centre, Biological Sciences, University of, Biological Sciences Centre, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9, Canada"The decay of the wood-wide web? A reckoning of the structure and function of common mycorrhizal networks in forests" Presented by ectomycorrhizal and forest ecology expert, Dr. Justine Karst Associate Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science- Renewable Resources Dept
- Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 p.m.Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7, CanadaLearn more about migratory birds, celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and vote on a City Bird with the Edmonton Valley Zoo and Bird Friendly Edmonton partners on October 12, 2024. The Edmonton Native Plant Society will be hosting an information table at this event to answer all of your questions.
- Sep 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Specific meeting location to be given.On Sunday, September 29, as part of the ANPC Central Alberta Plant Study Group (CAPSG), a field trip to Elk Island Park will be held to introduce attendees to the lichens found around Astotin Lake. This trip will be hosted by Lichenologists Diane Haughland and Jose Maloles.
- Sep 20, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – Oct 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Spruce Grove, 1B5, Range Rd 261, Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1B5, CanadaJoin the Nature Conservancy of Canada, on one of their many guided tours on offer, to witness the dramatic fall colours of Bunchberry Meadow's tamarack stands and learn about the diverse features of this conservation area. (BM is closed to the general public Sep 16 to Oct 30, inclusive.)
- Aug 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.4540 50 St NW, 4540 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 6B6, CanadaLearn about our fantastic forests! Join us at Jackie Parker Park where you can learn about deer with MacEwan University and go on a guided tree planting with Root for Trees. Also come learn about wildlife with Alberta Fish and Wildlife who will be bringing their education trailer!
- Jul 25, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Islet Lake Staging Area, Beaver County, AB T8G 1G2, CanadaCome out for an afternoon of free outdoor activities and information hosted by local organizations. Activities include guided nature walks, scavenger hunts, geocaching, learn to camp and more, for all ages. Meet local outdoor, conservation, stewardship, parks and museum organizations.
- Jul 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – Aug 17, 2024, 4:00 p.m.Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Edmonton Metropolitan Area, AB, CanadaWanting to do your part to help conserve and protect habitat for native plants? Here’s a compilation of all the opportunities this month, in the Edmonton area, to remove invasive weeds.
- Jul 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, 20514 SEC HWY 623, Camrose County, AB T4V 2N1, CanadaJoin the Beaver Hills Biosphere for an afternoon of fun and learning for all ages! Scavenger hunts, interpretive trail walks, partner booths, an exciting volunteer opportunity and more!
- Jul 07, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Delton Community League, 12325 88 St, Edmonton, AB T5B 3P2, CanadaWILDNorth is an Edmonton wildlife rescue society. They have just started a new community outreach program to help answer the question “What can we do everyday in our own backyards to help wildlife, promote biodiversity, and support a healthy ecosystem?”
- Jun 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Orchid Resource Centre, 4457 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5B6, CanadaSale will take place in the parking lot at the front of the building. Come early to get the best selection. We have a controlled line up to allow for easier shopping. Bring a box or container to take your purchase away. (We have a limited number of boxes.) Bring cash to make your purchase quicker!
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