WHO should attend?

IBA Caretakers, Nature Alberta club members, conservation organization staff, Federal, provincial and municipal government staff

WHAT will you learn when you get there?

You’ll gain insight into and understanding of:

• The IBA program – globally and locally
• Conservation planning for IBA sites past and current
• Environment Canada’s Bird Conservation Regional priorities
• What’s changed and what can we do to help
• The IBA Caretaker program and why it is important
• The value of eBird and other data collection methods to help support IBAs and conservation
• Human causes of avian mortality and strategies to overcome some of these challenges
• A unique opportunity to network and develop partnerships to advance IBA conservation activities in Alberta and link to national and international efforts

WHERE & WHEN will it take place?

February 6 & 7, 2016 at the Varscona Hotel on Whyte in Edmonton, Alberta

WHY does it matter?

We want to kick-start renewed interest in Alberta’s IBAs from a perspective of their global importance. This is an opportunity to direct focus toward bird conservation in our constantly changing provincial landscape. By connecting caretakers, naturalists, government representatives and conservation organizations from around the province, we’re aiming to renew interest in Alberta’s IBAs and generate a greater awareness of their existence and value. This workshop will provide a unique chance for nature clubs, IBA caretakers, conservation organizations and others from around the province to connect with each other and expand their knowledge of IBAs in Alberta.

HOW can we help you?

Contact Brett at 780-483-1885 ext. 228 or brett@landstewardship.org to register. Travel subsidies may be available to volunteers.

Get workshop info and updates at www.naturealberta.ca.

Learn more about IBAs at www.ibacanada.org.

Organizers gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Environment Canada and Nature Canada for this event.