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The Central Alberta (Edmonton) Plant Study Group is holding our first field trip of the season on Saturday, March 7th at Whitemud Creek Ravine. Please always check your email the day of the event in case we need to reschedule due to weather or other reasons. If you are planning to attend this free in-person…
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This Central Alberta (Edmonton) Plant Study Group was held on Wednesday, February 25th 6:30 pm at the University of Alberta Herbarium (BioSci B-512).
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This Central Alberta (Edmonton) Plant Study Group was held on Wednesday, January 28th 6:30 pm at the University of Alberta Herbarium (BioSci B-512).
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Join the Calgary Plant Study Group on March 7th for A WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP! Brush-up on your identification skills with a walk through our meadow of pressed specimens. We will simulate a May Plant Species Count right here in the Lab. Suitable for novice to advanced participants.Participants will have hands-on time to examine herbarium specimens…
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Topic: Representing Native Plants in Alberta: How Art Shapes ConservationDate: March 9th, 2026Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: Grande Prairie Public Library (Google Maps ) The way we visually represent nature shapes how we see it, and the way we see it influences how we care for and protect it. Together, we will explore how…
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The Central Alberta (Edmonton) Plant Study Group is meeting on Wednesday, March 25th 6:30 pm at the University of Alberta Herbarium (BioSci B-512).
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***RESCHEDULED*** Join the Calgary Plant Study Group on March 28, 2026 for GET TO KNOW PLANT FAMILIES, a workshop introducing the basics of plant family identification. We will explore key morphological features used to classify plants into families. For each plant family, we’ll “meet the relatives” by providing examples of common genera. Participants will have…
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Our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 online via Zoom. You can register for the meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mehf4QoYQFeqyEjYJvHUVw All are welcome to attend, although only 2026 members in good standing will be able to vote on resolutions. We have a number of very exciting initiatives underway that we look…
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Please join us on April 14th, 2026 for a webinar featuring Kallum McDonald: Lost in the Reeds – Diving Deep into Alberta’s Aquatic Plants Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hODN4D5OQ-uY4TdiC31nHg Aquatic plants, both native and invasive, have a fraught relationship with boaters, paddlers, fishers, swimmers, and shoreline communities. Oft-maligned and neglected, even amongst botanists, aquatic plants quietly provide…
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The Grande Prairie Plant Study Group will be meeting on February 9th for a presentation by Dr. Jessie Zgurski, a local biology instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic. Jessie completed her Master’s at the University of Alberta with a focus on understanding the evolutionary relationships among lilies, cycads, and other vascular plants. She then completed her Ph.D.…
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Please join us for the 2026 webinar series on February 21 and 22! Saturday February 21, 2026 at 01:00 PM: Conserving Native Grasslands through GrazingRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sZTG-WKmSy29V-962VLYOw Sunday February 22, 2026 at 01:00 PM: Ecological Impacts of Invasive Shrub Caragana arborescensRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/290UfWevR7mpM6rsF3WeKw
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Join the Calgary Plant Study Group on January 24th for PLANTS ON THE PAGE! – A workshop to explore the practice of writing about nature with a focus on botany and botanical themed fiction and non-fiction. Heather Clitheroe, a Science Fiction and Fantasy author and PhD candidate with the University of CalgaryEnglish Department, will guide…
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Join the Calgary Plant Study Group on February 7th, 2026, for GET TO KNOW PLANT FAMILIES, a workshop introducing the basics of plant family identification. We will explore key morphological features used to classify plants into families. For each plant family, we’ll “meet the relatives” by providing examples of common genera. Participants will have hands-on…
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Grassroots, local efforts, all together, are what make change. Celebrate the works of inspiring Albertans making a difference for native plants and their habitats with projects of all types and sizes, all supporting native plants in Alberta. This year’s workshop strives to recognize and appreciate the cumulative impact these efforts can make. Workshop Schedule Workshop…
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ANPC Outreach and Education Committee Chair Jenna Hall has developed a new resource: Planting for Eco-Risks! Check out this storymap for information on how to combat the threats of wildfire, flooding, drought and erosion using native plant species. View the full story here: https://arcg.is/1DPGby4
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Join the Alberta Native Plant Council for the 26th Annual Botany Alberta from Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi Provincial Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled along the Milk River Valley in southern Alberta! Home to one of the most diverse natural landscapes in the mixed grasslands region, this remarkable…
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The next Grande Prairie Plant Study Group will be held on Monday, December 8th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Alexandra Mykitiuk will be leading this plant study group and providing a presentation entitled “From Structure to Survival: Exploring the Unique Adaptations of Native Plants In Alberta.” RSVP to grandeprairiePSG@anpc.ab.ca Date: Monday, December 8th Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm…
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The next Central Alberta (Edmonton) Plant Study Group will be held on Wednesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm at the University of Alberta Herbarium (BioSci B-512). The topic this month is The good, the bad, and the ugly: exploring freshwater algal biodiveristy with Dr. Shelby Stenerson. Note if you have trouble accessing the building, your…
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Join the Calgary Plant Study Group on December 6th for A PEAK BEHIND THE DOORS – a Tour of the University of Calgary Herbarium! Housing over 102,500 vascular specimens with an additional 15,000 non-vascular specimens, the Herbarium is dedicated to the collection, preservation and documentation of plant biodiversity for scientific study. The collections include vascular plants, mosses, algae and fungi from…
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On November 2nd, ANPC Secretary Kristyn Mayner provided a presentation on the native orchid species of Alberta at the Environmental Conservation weekend at Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton. Presentation slides are available to ANPC members to view on our Member’s Portal.