What’s New with the WBRA? Photo by Jen Jenkins Building Resilience for Bats Have you ever looked up on a starry night and wondered who you might be sharing the sky with? Well, here is your chance to discover some of your insect-eating night time neighbours. Learn about bats on your property with our…
What’s New with the WBRA Photo by Carla Koenig Day on the Creek Day on the Creek is almost here Join us on May 18, 2023, for a full day of outdoor learning and discovery. Class presentations and open demonstrations will run throughout the day at learning stations along Pincher Creek. Everyone is welcome…
What’s New with the WBRA Stewarding Trumpeter Swans Through the Seasons in Waterton Biosphere Reserve Peak spring swan migration is upon us With the promise of a full stomach and quality breeding waterbodies, swans are making their bi-annual migration northward. The last week of March to the first week of April typically brings the…
What’s New with the WBRA Photo by Jeff Bectell Unique yet Connected WBRA Conservation Biologist Elizabeth Anderson atCanadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) national gathering in Ottawa, Ontario Our recent participation in the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) National Gathering in Ottawa and the Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Calgary (hosted by the…
A most Happy New Year from the WBRA As the new year emerges, we would like to wish you all joy, health, growth, and fun. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and forming new connections in 2023! What’s new with WBRA Carnivores and Communities Community meetings Join us this week as we explore and…
WBRA IS HIRING FOR TWO POSITIONS The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) is looking to hire for two unique positions to support our work on the landscape. Apply by January 9, 2023! ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The WBRA is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Administrative Assistant will provide support…
A Holiday Message What’s new with WBRA South West Invasive Managers A new page has sprouted on the WBR website The South West Invasive Managers (SWIM) represent a diverse group of agencies and organizations committed to the sharing of resources and promotion of best practices toward managing invasive plant species within these cherished southwestern Alberta…
What’s new with WBRA Exploring Wetlands Near You Wetland Field Day Police Outpost Provincial Park provided a beautiful backdrop for a fun-filled day of outdoor learning during our recent Wetland Field Day! In this curriculum linked field trip, grade 5 students from Cardston Elementary School explored the great outdoors where they learned various aspects of…
What’s New with WBRA Stewarding Trumpeter Swans Through the Seasons Our summer Species-at-Risk Workshop Series concluded with our swan workshop on August 17 and featured a presentation from guest speaker Dale Becker, a retired biologist who worked extensively on trumpeter swan reintroductions with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Dale shared his experiences and wonderful…
What’s New with WBRA Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association 2022 Annual General Meeting Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 7:00 PM This year’s AGM will be held via Zoom and the link to join can be found below: Zoom Meeting…