Other Events

Canadian Parks for Tomorrow
40th Anniversary Conference
Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
2500 University Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

May 8 - May 13, 2008

This international conference brings scholars, policy makers and the interested public together to describe, analyze and assess the history, current status and future directions of protected areas, landscapes and heritage resources and their role in our society.

Parks and protected areas play a crucial role in society. In 1968 the newly established University of Calgary hosted an international conference that helped define the role of parks in Canada in light of international experience. Since then Canada has emerged as a world leader in parks and protected areas.

Four decades later, in 2008, Canadian and global partners will gather again to consider the role of parks and protected areas in our country and internationally in light of 21st century realities.

Click here for all the details on this important gathering.

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The Big Wild
presented by CPAWS and MEC
830 - 10th Avenue, SW
Calgary, Alberta

May 17, 2008
10 am to 4 pm

On May 17th, drop into the Calgary MEC store between 10am and 4pm to learn about CPAWS and MEC’s new initiative The Big Wild, and learn how you can join the movement to ensure at least half of Canada’s wilderness is protected forever.

Join us and you will discover:

• A free breakfast, courtesy of Good Earth and Community Natural Foods (please bring your own travel mug for drinks) until 11:30 or while quantities last;
• In-store activities including a draw for a MEC gift certificate, games for kids, and short films related to the Big Wild;
• Gear demos including rock climbing and outdoor cooking;
• Big Wild Ambassadors on hand to introduce you to www.thebigwild.org and all its features;
• CPAWS staff and volunteers to help you get to know MEC’s partner in The Big Wild.

Parking is available at the MEC parking lot or on 10th Ave, however we encourage you to use public transit, walk or bike to the store. (Click here for directions and more information.) This event is free and everyone is welcome.

Would you like to volunteer at this event? Please contact the Outreach Manager as soon as possible at sferguson@cpawscalgary.org.

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