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Exciting Developments for EALT!
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We’re really excited about some new land securements at EALT! Here’s a sneak peek at a big, early Christmas gift. We’ll give you a hint: it’s timely that we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary next year (think about how many conservation areas we already have). Stay tuned to find out more in the New Year!
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Beaver Hills Moraine now the second UNESCO Bisposhere in Alberta
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Beaver Hills Moraine was recently designated as a UNESCO Bioshphere Reserve, the second in Alberta!
EALT was recognized in the designation ceremonies as a founding partner in the Beaver Hills Initiative, and has three conservation areas within the boundary of the Biosphere: Ministik, Hicks and Golden Ranches, and another in progress. Read more about this exciting news in our blog.
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Larch Sanctuary: A Place for Shinrin-Yoku
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Larch Sanctuary has been getting some recognition as a place to relax, and for reflective ‘forest bathing.’ We are pleased that it is a place for city dwellers to escape the bustle of urban life and to reconnect with nature. An article was featured in the Examiner and a guest blog by Suzanne Klein explains what forest bathing is and its many benefits.
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EALT is excited to be unveiling plans for a Youth Advisory Committee. The committee will be made up of environmentally enthusiastic youth who will have the chance to contribute ideas and perspectives on outreach and conservation in the Edmonton region. Stay tuned for more information!
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Holiday Shopping and Supporting EALT at the same time
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Purchase your Holiday Cards from our Online Shop in honour of a loved one, or check out our other great gift ideas. We have a recipe book featuring local ingredients, or our Nature Kit for Kids which are currently discounted, just to name a few! Learn 5 ways to support EALT right now.
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Stewardship doesn't stop in the winter
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An enthusiastic group of volunteers braved the snow and cold at Pipestone Creek and scoured the forest for Black Knot Fungus and we conquered! Read more about our experience here.
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We’d like to send a warm welcome to our three new interns – Shawny Eckert, Rannee Liu and Cassie Breton. They have accepted SCiP interships as our Social Media, Conservation Science Communications and Bird Data Collection Interns, respectively. EALT is grateful for the rewarding partnership with SCiP, and the meaningful opportunities it creates for students, while helping us continue to steward our conservation areas.
We asked each of interns what their favourite place in Edmonton was and they all agreed that Edmonton’s river valley and ravine system is the place to be. Shawny’s is Hawrelak Park, Rannee’s is the Wedgewood Ravine, and Cassie loves the Whitemud Creek Ravine. They chose them because they are all scenic places where you can enjoy time in nature. Read more about our interns in our blog.
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New Campaign: Sponsor a Species
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By donating to Sponsor a Species, you are helping conserve habitat for wildlife. Choose from 8 species and receive a Photo eCard to commemorate a gift of nature conservation this giving season. Donate today!
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