Environmental Education

Information about species that are native to Alberta, as well as invasive species and species at risk

Learn about vulnerable species at risk of disappearing from the province.

Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

The Avian Knowledge Network (AKN) is a collaborative effort between a multitude of stakeholders to facilitate and enhance bird conservation.

A rich database of information about many species from Texas A&M University

Our resource section is rich with valuable information you can access to learn more about wildlife and conservation

An umbrella species is a species whose wellbeing and population numbers are suggestive of the entire ecosystem’s health.

The primary purpose of this site is to reach diverse urban audiences who do not already participate in science or scientific investigation.

Conservation Magazine is all about discovering and connecting with the people and research that impact the conservation of Alberta’s fish, wildlife and the places they call home.

Information from the Canadian Government about the variety of genes, species and ecosystems that keep the living world healthy.

Lands inhabited by Indigenous Peoples contain 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity. Indigenous Peoples’ traditional knowledge and knowledge systems are key to designing a sustainable future for all.

25% of the world’s land area is owned or occupied by indigenous peoples. But while their tradition knowledge is recognized, it is rarely taken into account by researchers and policymakers.

This is Chapter 6 in a textbook, Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia. It points out that we shouldn't
ignore Indigenous knowledge in helping shape future biodiversity management and research.

World Wildlife Foundation's Living Planet Report surveys and summarizes biodiversity and ecology trends. The 2020 report is the 13th installment, and it challenges readers to build better relationships with nature.

Scroll down to access the report's summaries, a video and wildlife photography. The report measures Canada’s ecological performance, particularly the health of wildlife and endangered species.

Information about conservation, research, regulations, monitoring and permits relating to migratory birds in Canada.

A guide from the Alberta government about species in danger of extinction in Alberta.

These double-sided poster features adaptations, impacts, and interviews with biologists working with caribou and native trout.

What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? This video explains why biodiversity is the key.

The Umbrella species concept is a brilliant conservation strategy to use a single species to protect an entire ecosystem, but how effective is it?

An article that describes how Indigenous peoples around the world have fostered biological diversity through their traditional knowledge and practices.

Information from the Canadian Government about habitat preservation in Canada.

The Wild Species reports represent the most comprehensive look at the state of Canada’s species and contain the general status assessments many species.