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Volunteers

Sharing lessons of conservation with the next generation

Giving back to nature is part of Kevin Guenard’s DNA. The Calgary outdoorsman has spent the past 22 years volunteering with DUC to conserve Alberta’s precious wetlands—including those along the Sheep River Valley where Guenard first got hooked on the wild as a youngster.

Boreal Forest, Wetlands, Wildlife

Canada’s boreal forest has many regions that share a common truth

For the health of our environment and for our enjoyment of nature, maintaining biodiversity in wetlands across the boreal forest of Canada is crucial.

Prairie Pothole Region, Wetlands, Wildlife

Saving the breeding grounds of the piping plover

The Junction Lake project, breeding grounds of the piping plover, is an excellent example of partners working together to conserve and restore habitats, not only in Alberta, but across Canada that benefit multiple species and promote biodiversity.

Landowners

Alberta farmers forage ahead with DUC and Nutrien Ag Solutions

The Special Areas was formed in 1938 by the provincial government when the drought of the Dirty Thirties forced more than 25,000 farmers off about 1.5 million acres of homestead land. Some farmers and ranchers stayed, changed the way they farmed and learned to adapt to the land, tackle drought, manage crops and acknowledge the areas’ special challenges.

Conservator, Grasslands, Partnerships, Prairie Pothole Region, Wetlands

Fueling conservation through sustainable development

Pembina Pipeline Corporation makes a large conservation investment in Canada’s Prairies, helping to preserve important wetland and grassland habitat.

Conservator, Partnerships, Wetlands, Wildlife

Courting nature at Frank Lake, Alberta

Videographer Brian Keating gets front-row seat to elaborate avian choreography

Education

Reed Ranch School named as a DUC Wetland Hero

A small school in Olds, Alberta reaches a big conservation milestone.

Volunteers

Alberta’s Gregg Gallaway named DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year

For volunteer Gregg Gallaway, supporting wetland conservation is an investment in the future.

Grassroots

Staying the course, aces for hire

When DUC Alberta's newest conservation program specialists began, it was a reunion of kindred spirits, sharing the experience of attending Lakeland College.

Forage Program

Helping with your purchases of Proven Seed forage varieties from Nutrien by underwriting a significant portion of your seed costs.

Grasslands, Landowners

Alberta grasslands: where the buffalo roam again

Ranchers and DUC work together to conserve native prairie grassland and bring bison back at the Shell Buffalo Hills Conservation Ranch.

Landowners

Natural habitat improves grazing land for cattle ranchers

Habitat restoration project provides business and environmental benefits at Alberta cattle farm.

Education

Outdoor classrooms unlock the wonders of wetlands

School field trips connect Alberta youngsters to nature.

Volunteers

Spring clean-up plants seeds of conservation

Calgary families pitch in at Bow Habitat Station for wetlands at DUC’s Boots at the Bow event

Grassroots

You get out what you put in

Alberta’s Volunteer of the Year Lois Rissling takes pride in supporting healthy habitat.

Grasslands

Ducks call on goats and cows to fight invasive plants in Prairie Canada

Moo-ve over, space invaders! Livestock’s got you “bleat”

Volunteers

A chapter with cheer

DUC volunteers in Cochrane share candy canes and messages of conservation.

Volunteers

MarshKeepers make their mark

Volunteer program leans on passionate locals to help maintain landscape.

Landowners

Realtors find common ground for farmers and conservation programs

DUC's Marketing Opportunities Through Conservation Incentive Programs course at Lakeland College.

Volunteers

Conservation on campus

Volunteer conservation groups on campus at Lethbridge College and the University of Manitoba

Rescue Our Wetlands

Women for wetlands

Calgary business leaders flock together to secure $100,000 for habitat conservation and education

New course to help Realtors® open doors for wetland conservation

Call them sloughs, bogs, marshes or ponds. If you’re a realtor in Alberta, you’ll be calling these wetlands a prime opportunity to increase revenue flow after taking a new course funded by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF). The new one-day course, Marketing Opportunities through Conservation Incentive Programs, is offered…

Volunteers

Janet Fairless honoured as DUC’s Volunteer of the Year for Alberta

DUC's Volunteer Champions Award Program celebrates outstanding volunteers for National Volunteer Week.