Are You WildSmart?

Are You WildSmart?

Many of us live in or near the Bow Valley of Alberta. Those of us who are fortunate to live here know that we share the priviledge of being residing in this beautiful region with many species of wildlife. Most of the major faith groups teach that as believers we have a responsibility to share this home and to care for the wildlife around us. But how do we do this. Are we wildsmart?

The Canmore branch of the WildSmart Organization will be hosting a special speakers series to educate us on living with wildlife. This series is free of charge although donations will be accepted at the door in support the WildSmart program.

Wednesday, December 12 - 7 to 9 p.m.

Canmore Recreation Centre, Second Floor, Community Hall

Karsten Heuer (wildlife biologist, park warden, author) topic: "Squeezed Negotiation. Why and How Wildlife Move Around Developed Areas of the Bow Valley".

and

Dave Hanna (wildlife program coordinator, Alberta Parks) topic: "Bears of the Bow Valley"

Wednesday, January 9 - 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Canmore Recreation Centre, Second Floor, Community Hall

Pat Kamenka (Chair, Bow Valley WildSmart Program and wildlife tracker) topic: His personal experiences of living with wildlife in Canmore and the Bow Valley.

and

Melanie Percy (wildlife tracker and biologist) topic: "The history of wolves in the Bow Valley"

The third speaker in the series will be announced early in the new year, check back for details.