Bat Accoustics Project
Jul
4
8:00 PM20:00

Bat Accoustics Project

On July 4th, in a lovely yurt next to old-growth forest, we will gather and learn about the bats of Edmonton. Cory Olson, coordinator of the Alberta Bat Program and Meghan Jacklin of The Edmonton and Area Land Trust will provide some teaching before we go into the forest to try and locate bats leaving their nests. We will learn how to use recording devices so that we can hear the bats communicate. Bats communicate in the ultrasonic range and usually go undetected. If you want to join us at this event you will need to contact us and we will provide directions and safety protocols.

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Testing and Reporting of Trembling Aspen Stands Suspected of being Clonal
Sep
30
to Apr 8

Testing and Reporting of Trembling Aspen Stands Suspected of being Clonal

PROJECT PIVOT (see wide project timelines above)

Old Plan: This summer, ERVCC is recruiting citizen scientists to collect samples from aspen suspected of being clonal. If you are interested, contact ERVCC. Summer 2025 or possibly spring 2026 is our target date for this project. We are currently working with Innotech and a forester at the U of A to get our protocols sorted. Because of the expense involved, we might have to do some fundraising before proceeding.

New Plan: With the help of an academic from U of A, ERVCC has decided to modify this program. We will instead do an educational program on Populus Tremuloides combined with one field trip. The genetic testing will be significantly reduced if not eliminated. The reason for this pivot is that we realized the genetics of Aspen is so rich and complex that ERVCC could spend over 12,000K on genetic testing and still not be able to tell a definitive story regarding even one small stand of Aspen in our valley. Keep an eye on this events page for further updates. In the meantime, please see our Populus Tremuloides story under the “kin” tab.

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HEALTHY BACKYARD EVENT
Sep
8
1:00 PM13:00

HEALTHY BACKYARD EVENT

ERVCC is partnering with Riverdale Sustainability Committee to advertise and support this initiative led by WildNorth and Riverdale Sustainability. See program details here. Shrubsciber, the EFCL’s Green Leagues program, Edmonton Native Plant Society and Nature Alberta will also be on hand to introduce ways to take action after the formal program is over. Bring money for seeds and plants.

Riverdale Sustainability Thanks Park People for the grant money to support this program.

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Aug
1
to Sep 1

Restoration Project In the River Valley

ERVCC and Partners are in the process of organizing a restoration project for the river valley. Please join us. Many hands make little work. Details Coming Soon.

Dates are tentative because there are many things to coordinate. The city of Edmonton’s Root for Trees Program has already mapped out a great restoration plan and done a baseline inventory of the plants that have and could and should grow well again in the area. Shrubscriber and Edmonton Native Plant Society are also assisting .

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May
11
10:00 AM10:00

Migratory Bird Day, ERVCC will join Nature Alberta at Big Lake

Nature Alberta has partnered with Big Lake Environment Support Society (BLESS) to host this year's World Migratory Bird Day event on Saturday, May 11th at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Day Use Area.

Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition will be there to host an education table at this event! This year's theme is Insects - Insects and their importance to migratory birds; protect insects - protect birds. Please visit our table for a fun family activity. Learn more here.


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Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

River Valley Clean Up with Riverdale League

Join us a the Dawson Park Shelter April 20th at 10 am.

We will work together to fan out and tackle our clean-up focused on Dawson Park and up Roland Road. Many hands make for little work so please bring friends. Please show up promptly so we can share safety instructions and split up the team to best tackle the job.

What to bring:

  • Gloves if you have them (some provided)

  • A Litter Picker (some provided)

  • Treats to share (some provided)

  • We will have some supplies and Garbage Bags.

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