Nature

Millions of visitors made Alberta Parks their happy place this year

Summer camping reservations topped 280,000, a seven per cent jump and the highest level since 2021.

Calgary's raccoon population quietly expands into city parks

More than half of Calgary's 37 reported raccoon sightings have come since 2023, concentrated in Fish Creek and Weaselhead rather than backyards.

Fall programming brings puzzles and art to Calgary Zoo

September at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo includes the Washed Ashore sculptures, a Biodiversity Festival and after-hours puzzle nights.

August brings wild experiences to the Calgary Zoo

Polar bear breakfasts, after-hours photography, a drag dinner and 20% off late-afternoon admission through September.

June brings fresh fun to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Royal High Tea, Zoo Brew, a Father's Day brunch and the return of polar bear and penguin breakfasts.

New Canadian centre links wildlife survival to human wellbeing

The Wilder Institute hosts Canada's first IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival, focused on the human dimensions of conservation.

The bears are back in town

Alberta's grizzlies and black bears are out of hibernation — including 'the Boss,' spotted in the lower Bow Valley last week.

Calgary woman created an adventure guide to help Calgarians explore the city

Kelsey Woods was frustrated by the amount of information so she created “Parks of Calgary”

Shot of a lifetime: Calgary photographer captures wolverine on camera

Gordon Cooke set out to photograph osprey on Saturday and was surprised to spot a rare wolverine

Bee Boulevard Calgary: One man’s mission to save the bees

Part of his goal is to create more sustainable living environments

Calgary group pushing for more awareness of bird-friendly windows

The Calgary Urban Species Response team has found more than 600 birds and bats downtown since the fall of 2019

Get your green thumbs ready: “Poplar” program giving away free trees to residents

Calgary’s Branching Out program offers up to three free trees to boost the city’s tree canopy

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