Defending Alberta's Wilderness.

Dedicated to the conservation of wilderness and the completion of a protected areas network, Alberta Wilderness Association is a voice for the environment.

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.

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AWA at the 2026 Calgary Youth Science Fair

AWA at the 2026 Calgary Youth Science Fair

Text and photos by Sara Heerema   The Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF) began in 1962 and, since then, has showcased projects from more than 800 Calgary students from grades 5 to 12 each year. The Alberta Wilderness Association has sponsored an award at this...