NEWS - Waterton Biosphere Region

Carnivores and Communities: Program Case Study and Summary are now published!

Bear Safety, Carnivores and Communities, EducationFebruary 20, 2020

Carnivores and Communities: A Case Study of Human-Carnivore Conflict Mitigation in Southwestern Alberta In 2018, the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association used an online survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the CACP directly from the program participants’ perspectives and experiences. The survey was organized into the following sections: demographics, general awareness and motivation to participate, safety…

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Bird Count for Kids – January 19, 2020

EducationJanuary 10, 2020

Want to get your kids back into nature with this fun and educational program for the whole family? Everyone is invited to join us for this FREE family-friendly event! Join us on Sunday, January 19, 2020 for the Bird Count for Kids event. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association is collaborating with Nature Alberta to bring…

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If You Can’t Beat It, Eat It Workshop January 9, 2020

Carnivores and CommunitiesJanuary 8, 2020

Tired of the same old invasive species management plan? Not sure how to train your livestock to graze weeds? Need tips and tricks on how guardian dogs fit into your grazing strategy? This workshop is for you! More information on the workshop and its organizers can be found here. To view, save or print a…

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Happy Holidays 2019

NewsDecember 23, 2019

Wishing you a safe and restful holiday and all the best in 2020.

Part-Time Contract Opportunities

Employment Opportuity, NewsNovember 30, 2019

WBRA is hiring two part-time contractors ~ apply by December 8, 2019! COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR WBRA is looking for a skilled communicator who will advance communication with Waterton Biosphere Reserve (WBR) residents, stakeholders, supporters, and the general public. In addition to passionately supporting the work of WBRA, the ideal candidate will have excellent written, verbal, and…

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Carnivores and Communities Meetings December 4 & 5, 2019

Bear Safety, Carnivores and CommunitiesNovember 8, 2019

Please join us for one of two Carnivores and Communities meetings, December 4th in Pincher Creek or December 5th in Cardston. We will be sharing results from the 2018 community survey along with patterns in carnivore occurrence records. More information on the Carnivores and Communities Program can be found here. To view, save or print…

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Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop – November 19, 2019

Carnivores and Communities, NewsNovember 8, 2019

Join us in Fort Macleod on Tuesday November 19, 2019 to learn about on-farm livestock mortality composting. Speakers Tim Reuter and Cody Metheral (Alberta Agriculture and Forestry) and Jeff Bectell (Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association) will cover topics including regulations, facility design, composting process, and managing carnivore attractants. See poster below for more information. Call 403-653-4977…

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Bat Talk and Walk August 24, 2019 – 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Species at RiskAugust 16, 2019

Join us on Saturday August 24, 2019 to LEARN about bats in Waterton Biosphere Reserve from experts at the Alberta Community Bat Program. SHARE your knowledge of bat roosting sites, DISCOVER how to report and monitor bats on your property, EXPLORE best practices for managing bats in buildings, and PARTICIPATE in a guided bat walk…

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Join us for our AGM & Potluck Supper on July 11, 2019

NewsJuly 1, 2019

The Annual General Meeting of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at The Annex (753 Kettles St, Pincher Creek, AB). Please join us for a potluck supper (Doors open @ 6:00 pm; Supper @ 6:30 pm) followed by a short AGM. Help us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of…

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ay On The Creek - Waterton Biosphere Association

Many Thanks For a Wonderful Day on the Creek 2019 !

EducationJune 9, 2019

Day on the Creek 2019 was held in Pincher Creek on May 29, 2019. Thank you to everyone who participated and to the many volunteers and organizations who come together to create and deliver this amazing learning event! More than 650 students from 38 K-12 classes attended 72 individual sessions. Teachers, school staff and parents…

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