Since 1965, AWA has inspired communities to care for Alberta’s wild spaces through awareness and action. With a provincial office and library in Calgary, AWA has active members, volunteers, and sponsors throughout Alberta and beyond. AWA is a non-profit, federally registered, charitable society.
Do you need help getting inspired to get outside in this chilly weather? Maybe you’re just getting started on you “What’s Your 60?” Our partners at Parks of Calgary have made it their mission to help folks in Calgary make the most of our parks and natural areas. They...
The Government of Alberta is considering legalizing harvest preserves – private “hunting” enclosures where farmed elk and deer would be released for paid “hunts.” This proposal would require changes to the existing Livestock Industry Diversification Act, basically...
It’s time to encourage and embrace environmental joy in Alberta. By Kennedy Halvorson Read the PDF version here. In my community, we have the concept of “queer joy.” It describes finding moments of happiness, acceptance, power, and celebration – just moments of...
