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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In Memoriam: Remembering Kris Unger

In Memoriam: Remembering Kris Unger

  By Heinz Unger Read the PDF version here.   AWA Wild Adventurers who hiked in the Ghost with me during the past few years will probably remember our son Kris, the patient and gentle “sweep” who made sure nobody was left behind. He may have given some words...

AWA at Fish Creek Provincial Park’s 50th Anniversary

AWA at Fish Creek Provincial Park’s 50th Anniversary

Text by Loreen Ayuda, photos by Loreen Ayuda and A. Paulson   Celebrating 50 Years of Fish Creek: A Day of Connection On June 7, 2025, we proudly joined the 50th Anniversary celebration of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Alongside fellow environmental organizations,...

Adventure for Wilderness, Cochrane North Field Trip – June 7, 2025

Adventure for Wilderness, Cochrane North Field Trip – June 7, 2025

Text by Sara Heerema and Tako Koning, photos by Sara Heerema Led by Tako Koning and Gerry Bietz   Biyearly, in the early summer and fall, Tako Koning (P. Geol., Senior Geologist) leads his famous Ice, Glaciers, Gravel and Oil: Cochrane North tour for Adventures...

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