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Protecting Agricultural Land in the City

April 11, 2017

A conservation easement would conserve this fertile land for future generations.

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April 11, 2017
Rebecca Ellis
EALT News

Canada Lynx

February 7, 2017

The Canada lynx is one of three Canadian members of the cat family (Felidae) including the bobcat and cougar. They are elusive nighttime hunters that are rarely seen in the wild. 

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February 7, 2017
Rebecca Ellis
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Fun Facts: Terrific Trees

March 14, 2016

Do you know what coniferous means?

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March 14, 2016
Rebecca Ellis
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: nature trivia, fun facts

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White-tailed Deer

March 3, 2016

White-tailed deer are an iconic species in the Alberta countryside.

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March 3, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Coyote

March 3, 2016

The coyote is a medium-sized wild canine, a relative of both the wolf and your family dog, though a coyote has several distinct features and traits.

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March 3, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Beaver

March 3, 2016

Beavers are keystone species literally and symbolically in Canada - these engineers have a larger-than-life impact on their surroundings and have even claimed their fame as our national emblem.

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March 3, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Moose

March 3, 2016

Moose are majestic giants who move quietly through the forest, rarely giving themselves away with a sound, but rather drawing your eye to their large shadowy figure. 

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March 3, 2016
Rebecca Ellis
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Porcupine

March 3, 2016

Porcupines are gentle, misunderstood creatures who slowly, quietly wander our forests.

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March 3, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Fisher

March 3, 2016

The fisher is possibly the swiftest and most agile member of the weasel family.

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March 3, 2016
Rebecca Ellis
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

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Horned Grebe

February 25, 2016

The Horned Grebe is one of several species of grebes that live in Alberta.

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February 25, 2016
Rebecca Ellis
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

Common Loon

February 25, 2016

Common Loons are hard to miss on Canadian lakes - if you don't spot these large tuxedo waterbirds in the middle of the lake, you are sure to hear its yodeling calls.

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February 25, 2016
Rebecca Ellis
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

Great Horned Owl

February 25, 2016

Great Horned Owls are Alberta's Provincial Bird making them a highly iconic species.

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February 25, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

Pileated Woodpecker

February 25, 2016

The majestic Pileated Woodpecker is North America’s largest woodpecker, due to the unfortunate, virtual extinction of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

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February 25, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

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Bufflehead

February 25, 2016

This uncommon, small diving duck catches our eye in Alberta lakes and wetlands.

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February 25, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird, throwback thursday

Great Blue Heron

February 25, 2016

The Great Blue Heron is a majestic bird that you may have noticed in shallow waters, standing as still as a statue, stealthily searching for food.

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February 25, 2016
Lift Interactive
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

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