Nature Alberta

Nature Alberta is a Federation of natural history organizations in Alberta representing a network of clubs participating in the study, enjoyment, and conservation of Alberta's wildlife and habitat. Also known as the Federation of Alberta Naturalists.

Mandate

•To encourage Albertans to increase knowledge and understanding of natural history and ecological processes.
•To provide a unified voice for naturalists on conservation issues.
•To organize field meetings, conferences, nature camps, research symposia and other activities.
•To promote the exchange of data among clubs and societies.
•To promote the formation of new natural history clubs in all areas of the province.

Philosophy

•All Albertans benefit by having access to a healthy natural environment
•Increased understanding of our natural heritage will lead to increased appreciation and result in greater protection of it.
•All native species of animals and plants have a right to co-exist with Albertans.

Vision

“Alberta's natural heritage is widely enjoyed, deeply appreciated, and thoroughly protected.”

Mission

“To be a strong voice for the greater appreciation and conservation of Alberta's natural environment.”

Corporate Clubs

Alberta Native Plant Council,
Buffalo Lake Naturalists Club,
Nature Calgary,
Edmonton Nature Club,
Fort McMurray Field Naturalists Society,
Grassland Naturalists,
Lac La Biche Birding Society,
Lethbridge Naturalists Society,
Peace Parkland Naturalists,
Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN), and
Vermilion River Naturalist Society.

Associate Clubs

Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS,
The Alberta Lepidopterists' Guild,
Alberta Naturalization Network,
Alberta Stewardship Network,
Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society (BBO,
Beaver River Naturalist Society - Cold Lake,
Big Lake Environmental Support Society,
Bow-Kan Birders,
Calgary Bird Banding Society,
Cochrane Environmental Action Committee,
Crooked Creek Conservancy Society of Athabasca,
Crowsnest Conservation Society,
Edmonton Naturalization Group,
Ellis Bird Farm Ltd.,
Fort Saskatchewan Naturalist Society,
Friends of Blackfoot Society,
Friends of Jasper National Park,
Foothills Land Trust,
Grant McEwan Mountain Club,
Heritage Tree Foundation of Canada,
JJ Collett Natural Area Foundation,
Lee Nature Sanctuary Society,
Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory,
Purple Martin Conservancy,
Riverlot 56 Natural Areas Society,
Stewards of Alberta's Protected Areas Association,
Sturgeon River Watershed Initiative Society,
Wagner Natural Area Society (WNAS,
Weaslehead Glenmore Park Preservation Society,
Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association, and
Wood Buffalo Wild Bird Club.

See also

• Federation of Alberta Naturalists

References

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1. ^ * Nature Canada Nature Network & Provincial affiliates

External links

• naturealberta.ca