Author: Webmaster
-
February 1, 2025 – Calgary Plant Study Group
The Calgary Plant Study Group is back! Flood damage to the Isaac Rotstein Memorial Herbarium at the University of Calgary has been repaired. Our next meeting will be on February 1st and will highlight specimens from the recently donated collection of Isaac Rotstein. Isaac collected the world over and prepared his pressed plants with detailed…
-
January 21, 2025 Webinar – Elements of Permaculture
We are back with a monthly lunchtime webinar mini-series for 2025, Elements of Permaculture. Join us for this 3-part mini-series where we’ll start by learning the foundational elements of regenerative ecosystems and how to apply these concepts to any landscape. The first webinar will broadcast on January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm MST. Register here:…
-
CANCELLED EVENT: January 11, 2025 – Calgary Plant Study Group
Due to flooding in the meeting space, Calgary Plant Study Groups are currently on hold. The Calgary Plant Study Group meets from October to March. This winter season we will be meeting January 11th, February 1st and March 1st. Please join us at the University of Calgary Herbarium between 1-3 pm for informative presentations, plant…
-
January 9, 2025 – Peace River Plant Study Group
The monthly Peace River Plant Study Group brings together people who enjoy the outdoors and learning about local plant species. Anyone interested is welcome to attend our monthly meetups on the first Thursday of each month! No experience is necessary. You will learn about and practice identifying native plant species, including a brief presentation about…
-
Small Grants Program Now Accepting Applications
in NewsANPC provides grants of up to $1000 for native plant projects by Alberta residents, not-for-profit organizations or registered charities operating in Alberta. If you hope to submit an application, we ask you to describe the following: Grant applications will be accepted from January 1st to February 28th, 2025. More information, including the application form, is…
-
A Tour of Alberta’s Natural Regions, and their Plants
This new Storymap developed by University of Alberta students for the ANPC takes you on a tour of Alberta’s Natural Regions and Subregions, highlighting their characteristic and rare plant species, as well as threats facing natural habitat conservation. Take the tour below! Open in a new window: https://arcg.is/yunrL0
-
December 7, 2024 – Calgary Plant Study Group
The Calgary Plant Study Group meets from October to March. On December 7th, join us for presentations on: Please join us at the University of Calgary Herbarium between 1-3 pm for informative presentations, plant study opportunities, and open discussions on a range of topics regarding native plants and ecosystems. For more information and to RSVP,…
-
December 5, 2024 – Peace River Plant Study Group
The monthly Peace River Plant Study Group brings together people who enjoy the outdoors and learning about local plant species. Anyone interested is welcome to attend our monthly meetups on the first Thursday of each month! No experience is necessary. You will learn about and practice identifying native plant species, including a brief presentation about…
-
-
Leslie Monteleone Student Bursary
in NewsThis Student Bursary was established in memory of long-time member and former President Leslie Monteleone who volunteered so much of her time and talent to the Alberta Native Plant Council. The ANPC will grant one Albertan post-secondary student a bursary of $500 to be used towards their education in native plant studies or a related…