We are the UNESCO-designated Beaver Hills Biosphere. A distinct geographic area and resilient landscape. People, nature, culture, economy - together in harmony.
Looking to get outdoors this summer? 🌞
Plan a visit to the @BHBiosphere - a UNESCO-designated landscape full of beauty & adventure! 🌲
Explore our Tourism Directory 👉 beaverhills.ca/explore/touri…
Help Shape Alberta's Water Future 💧
The Government of Alberta is seeking public input to enhance the province's water management system.
Public input is open until June 30, 2025.
Visit alberta.ca/water-availabilit… to read up on all the information and participate
Often misunderstood, garter snakes are vital to the @BHBiosphere as they help control rodent & insect populations—nature’s pest control! 🐍
👉 Learn to coexist: beaverhills.ca/get-involved/…
To celebrate the Biodiversity Challenge 2025 🐞🌱🪻, Nature Alberta and Root for Trees are hosting a tree planting and citizen science evening on June 12! 🌳 Wear your closed toe shoes 👟 and partake in the tree planting and more. Full details are at naturealberta.ca/tree-planti….
Today is World Migratory Bird Day! 🦢
Did you know that the @BHBiosphere is home to over 150 species of birds?😮
Visit our webpage to learn more about this remarkable place a range of species call home at: beaverhills.ca/
📷photo courtesy: J.D. Waller | American Redstart
ALT 📷photo courtesy: J.D. Waller | American Redstart on branch
Concerned about drought, flooding, or fire risk on your property?
Join Beaver Hills Watershed Stewardship Society this coming Saturday May 10 for a Public Engagement Open House at Birch Bay Ranch (10 AM–2 PM)!
🧭 Connect with fellow community members over a free BBQ at noon!
Save the Date! June 8, 2025🌲🌳
Join us for the Great Divide Tree Planting — hosted by @battleriver, @NorthSaskRiver & the Miquelon Watershed Stewardship Committee!
For more details, visit: gfoundation.ca/event/great-d…
or connect with: gf@gfoundation.ca
Today is #RedDressDay.❤️Today we honour #MMIWG2S & walk in solidarity with Indigenous communities. The red dress reminds us of lives lost & our shared responsibility for truth, justice, and healing.
#ReconciliationInAction
To learn more visit: ow.ly/xEeG50VIOEE
Biosphere regions like @BHBiosphere across Canada are redefining conservation by embracing collaboration, Indigenous knowledge, community science & sustainable development to build a better future.💚
Read the full story here: beaverhills.ca/news
The Adopt a Patch volunteer program is back for another season! 💚Love @ElkIslandNP? Help protect its beauty & biodiversity against invasive species!
Sound like something you’re into?
To learn more or register, please email: benevoleselkisland-elkislandvolunteers@pc.gc.ca
DYK? @BHBiosphere is home to a variety of mammals, birds, amphibians, & plants!? 🦊Want to explore more or challenge yourself to #GetOutdoors? Visit our iNaturalist page to discover the species that call this place home & contribute to citizen science!
🫎inaturalist.org/projects/bea…
Heard you’re into birding....
Join us April 26–27 in Tofield for the 2025 Snow Goose Festival & experience guided birding tours, explore the tradeshow, feast at the evening banquet & more!
For tickets, details & volunteer opportunities, visit: snowgoosefestival.ca/
Join us April 29th at 12PM for a powerful Campfire Conversation on how Indigenous stewardship can reshape conservation. 🌱 Be sure to watch the video before we chat & come ready to listen, learn & grow your knowledge of Indigenous conservation. 🦬youtu.be/HhnqSWGGp8g
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The latest issue of our Bulletin just landed with event updates, community stories, special announcements & more - it’s everything you need to stay connected & inspired.✨
Subscribe today! beaverhills.ca/news
Get outdoors & celebrate nature this spring at the 2025 Snow Goose Festival in Tofield! 🪿
Join us April 26-27 for guided tours, a tradeshow, banquet & more!
🎟️Get your tickets: snowgoosefestival.ca
Want to #volunteer? Check out opportunities: snowgoosefestival.ca
Spring is in the air!🪺Why not plan a weekend getaway to explore nature in the @BHBiosphere? Check out our Tourism Directory for places to stay, things to do & more! 🏕️beaverhills.ca/explore/touri…
Do you have a business in the Beaver Hills? Add yourself to our directory for free!
Are you an acreage owner within the @BHBiosphere?
We've got exciting news for you!
We are offering funding for small acreage, hobby farm & recreational property owners to help cover the cost of eligible stewardship initiatives! 🌱
Learn more & apply: beaverhills.ca/learn/project…