Nature Alberta

Join Nature Alberta at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on August 7th from 4-6pm for our First Friday in the Gallery feature! 🖼

This is the perfect opportunity to hear the stories behind Nature Alberta's current exhibit, and view our inspiring display in the Marjorie Wood Gallery! 🌿

Nature Alberta has empowered hundreds of people from all walks of life to connect to nature through art. These various community art projects are featured at the gallery ✨🤝🎨

Come experience first hand Nature Alberta’s incredible Community Connected by a Love of Nature. We hope to see you there 💚

How well do you know some of Alberta's Squirrels? Try our Nature Kids' squirrel quiz to find out! 🐿

To find the answers, as well as other nature quizzes, activities and guide books, check out the Nature Kids page on our website: https://naturealberta.ca/nature-kids/ 🌿🐍🌺

☠Strychnine has recently been reauthorized to control ground squirrel populations. This indiscriminate pesticide has far-reaching ecological consequences beyond the target species, which led to its ban in the first place.🐿

👉There are better methods. Read about them in “Ground Squirrels and Strychnine” in the Summer issue of Nature Alberta Magazine at https://online.fliphtml5.com/olrxh/Nature-Alberta-Mag-Summer_2026/ =6

📸Richard Schneider

There's just one week left to help identify species observed during the Alberta Biodiversity Challenge!

From June 12–15, participants across the province uploaded thousands of observations to iNaturalist. Now it's your turn to help identify the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms they found! 🦗🐿️🌿🐦

Every identification helps improve our understanding of Alberta's biodiversity and supports this province-wide citizen science initiative. 🍁

🌐 For full details on the Alberta Biodiversity Challenge, visit https://naturealberta.ca/biodiversity-challenge/.

📸: Charlie Chin (American Black Bear)

🪽Did you know almost a dozen different species of gull can be spotted in Alberta?

🤝Meet the residents, the regular visitors, and the rarities! Read 'Getting to Know Gulls' in the Summer 2026 edition of Nature Alberta Magazine at https://online.fliphtml5.com/olrxh/Nature-Alberta-Mag-Summer_2026/ =12

📸Nick Carter

Meet some beautiful bugs🐞 at Edmonton’s next Family Nature Night!

🐜CRAWLING CRITTERS🕷️
Wednesday, July 29
6:30–8:30 pm
Gold Bar Park, 10955 50 Street NW

Tiny creatures equal BIG fun as expert entomologists introduce you to some incredible insects!

Registration starts at 6, and the FREE family fun starts at 6:30! Arrive early to secure your family’s spot!

More info: naturealberta.ca/fnn-crawling-critters

Nature Alberta We are a community connected by a love of nature! Learn more at www.naturealberta.ca

Did you hear the news? Nature Alberta has an art gallery up at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in ! 🎨

Held in the Marjorie Wood Gallery, our exhibit hosts various art pieces made by Nature Alberta's community 🌿💚 It also has a new interactive community piece about the Franklin's ground squirrel 🐿

Get involved and get inspired by visiting the gallery anytime between now and September 20th! To learn more, check out our blog post here: https://naturealberta.ca/art-gallery/ 🔗

Will we see you there? 😊

Have you seen this squirrel? Franklin's ground squirrels were once common across central Alberta, but sightings have become increasingly rare. Help support conservation research by keeping an eye out for this elusive species! If you spot one, snap a photo and upload it to iNaturalist using the free app. Every observation helps! 📸🐿️

You can dig up lots of resources, including Squirrels of Alberta ID Guide, shareable infographics, and even a Franklin's ground squirrel ringtone🔊 at https://naturealberta.ca/ground-squirrel/

Nature Alberta We are a community connected by a love of nature! Learn more at www.naturealberta.ca

Turn your passion for birding into action. 🐦

By participating in Birding for Nature, you increase awareness for bird conservation in Alberta while sharing your passion with loved ones. Your contributions will raise crucial funds for Nature Alberta’s important work to be a strong voice and active champion for nature in Alberta. 💸🦆

To make a pledge, visit the https://naturealberta.ca/birding-for-nature/

📸: Jon Elofson