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EALT is Invited to Outreach to Community Groups

April 29, 2010

EALT has recently been invited to participate in a number of opportunities to educate various groups and the general public about our efforts to conserve natural areas in the Edmonton region.

In March, we attended Seedy Sunday, along with 27 other vendors at the Alberta Avenue Community Centre. This is an annual event for gardeners, where they can buy and exchange seeds, as well as gather information about local organizations. There were several guest speakers presenting on gardening-related topics. It was a very successful event with 700 – 800 attendees. Morgan Traverse from EALT hosted our information booth, greeted visitors, and answered questions. The most common question was “what is it that you actually do?” It was great to talk with interested people about our organization, and other similar organisations, that take a scientific role and work in partnership with landowners, municipalities and developers to effect real change in conservation. We had volunteer application forms and Interest forms available. Several people provided their contact information for future volunteer opportunities. It was a great event and we hope to attend many more in the future!

On Earth Day, April 22, 2010, we set up a booth at the Earth Day Expo at the Twin Atria building. This event was hosted by Alberta Transportation’s EcoClub and was specifically for government and other office employees who work in the building. Besides Alberta Transportation, Alberta Environment, Alberta Infrastructure, and Environment Canada all have offices in the building and it was great to have their staff visit. The event was held in the afternoon to coincide with employee lunch breaks, and refreshments were provided for all attendees. Booths at this event were environmentally-focused in celebration of Earth Day. It was a great match for us, and we were able to interact with many people, answer questions and share volunteer opportunities with EALT, as well as network with professionals in our field.

EALT is always open to attending events or making presentations to interested organizations or groups. Some coming up are the City of Edmonton’s Master Naturalists’ program, and Arts on the Ave. on 8th May, as well as presentations to seniors’ groups. If you are interested in involving EALT with your programs, please contact us at 780 483–7578.

In addition, if you are interested in volunteering at such outreach opportunities, we certainly welcome your interest!

In addition, if you are interested in volunteering at such outreach opportunities, we certainly welcome your interest!

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