We have a shared responsibility to wildlife. For as long as there have been people, there have been dangers to our wildlife. At AIWC we believe our responsibility to wildlife goes far beyond the walls of our clinic.
Whether it is the assistance and information we provide to the more than 5,000 individuals that call our hotline yearly, our on-site talks, or the outreach programming we provide to the greater community, we are working to create a strong co-existence between Albertans and wildlife.
AIWC’s Education programs emphasize the importance of environmental protection, and may be the most important investment we can offer Alberta’s youth.
With the beginning of the school year just around the corner, it time to start thinking about the amazing education programs we offer:
Who’s in Your Backyard?
An interactive program focusing on wildlife commonly seen in Alberta. Learn about the life cycles of different wild animals, the roles they play in our ecosystem, and the common reasons why they are admitted to our clinic.
Wildlife Rescue
This program gives participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a local wildlife rehabilitation centre – from field rescues to the wildlife hospital.
Birds of Prey
Which raptor flies like a stealth bomber and which dives like a fighter jet? Take a close up look at birds of prey and learn how they hunt, migrate, and compete with one another.
The World of Owls
Specific to the 11 species of owls found in Alberta, this session aligns with elementary school programs.
Bat Basics
This program features Alberta bats and explains why they are so beneficial to humans. Topics include bat species of Alberta, diet and echolocation, life cycle, migration and hibernation, myth busting, and cool facts!
Adaptation
Focusing on fascinating physical and behavioural adaptations of local wildlife, this program shows children how feathers and fur, talons and claws, whiskers, hollow bones and nocturnal behaviour help animals to survive.
Migration
How do Alberta’s wildlife know where and when to migrate? Where does the wildlife go? Do animals return to the same place every year?
Supremely Skunks
Skunk behaviour is the topic of this program which informs audiences that this often misunderstood creature can be a great wild neighbour!
Wetlands Wildlife
The Wetlands Wildlife program introduces learners to wetland ecosystems and explores topics such as types of wetlands in Alberta, the function of wetlands in some areas of the world, biodiversity & current threats to our wetlands.
For more information on our education programs or our on-site talks contact our Education and Community Engagement Coordinator Katrina Jansen at [email protected]
As always, if you find injured or orphaned wildlife, please call us at 403-946-2361.
“We don’t own the earth. We are the earth’s caretakers. We take care of it and all the things on it. And when we’re done with it, it should be left better than we found it.” Katherine Hannigan, author.
