About Us
Our Mission
Our History
Our Team
Donors & Supporters
How We Conserve Nature
Strategic Plan
Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements
Frequently Asked Questions
Conservation Lands
Resources
Protecting Pollinators
Rural Resources
Safe Habitats for Wildlife
Benefits of Nature
Identification Guides
Nest Boxes
Bat Boxes
Nature's Nourishment
Conservation Science
EALT Kids
Species Spotlight
Get Involved
Action. AMPLIFIED.
Donate
Donate Land
Endowment Funds
Partnerships
EALT Shop
Events
Volunteer
Citizen Science
Conservation Land Stewards
Conservation Outreach Volunteers
Group & Corporate Volunteers
Volunteer Resources
Events
Donate
(0)
Blog
Events
Shop
Contact Us

Edmonton & Area Land Trust

(0)
Blog
Events
Shop
Contact Us
About Us
Our Mission
Our History
Our Team
Donors & Supporters
How We Conserve Nature
Strategic Plan
Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements
Frequently Asked Questions
Conservation Lands
Resources
Protecting Pollinators
Rural Resources
Safe Habitats for Wildlife
Benefits of Nature
Identification Guides
Nest Boxes
Bat Boxes
Nature's Nourishment
Conservation Science
EALT Kids
Species Spotlight
Get Involved
Action. AMPLIFIED.
Donate
Donate Land
Endowment Funds
Partnerships
EALT Shop
Events
Volunteer
Citizen Science
Conservation Land Stewards
Conservation Outreach Volunteers
Group & Corporate Volunteers
Volunteer Resources
Events
Donate
Blog Page Banner(1).png

Blog

View By Category

  • Filter
  • All
  • Community
  • Connecting with Nature
  • EALT News
  • Indigenous Connections
  • Species Spotlight
  • Stewardship
  • Volunteering

Sora

August 17, 2023

Soras are a small chicken-like bird that spends most of its time hiding amongst the reeds in marshes and wetlands.

Read More

August 17, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: bird

Pasture Sagewort

August 17, 2023

Pasture sagewort is a perennial herb with medicinal importance found in overgrazed pastures and dry prairie grasslands.

Read More

August 17, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: plant

Tamarack

August 17, 2023

Tamarack, also known as Larch, is a distinctive and beloved species of conifer, noteworthy for its beautiful golden needles in the autumn.

Read More

August 17, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: plant

Boreal Toad

August 15, 2023

Stout and warty, the boreal toad is exactly what most people think of when they picture a toad.

Read More

August 15, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: amphibian

Western Tiger Salamander

August 15, 2023

The western tiger salamander is one of the largest salamander species in North America.

Read More

August 15, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: amphibian

Red Fox

August 15, 2023

The shy and curious red fox often fills the role of the cunning trickster in human imagination.

Read More

August 15, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

2022 Wildlife Camera Highlights

August 9, 2023

Check out some of the best photos captured by our remote wildlife cameras in 2022!

Read More

August 9, 2023
Guest User
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: wildlife, birds

New Conservation Easement Announced

July 26, 2023

Conservation easements are a great tool for landowners to leave a legacy.

Read More

July 26, 2023
Rebecca Ellis
EALT News

Tagged: conservation easement

Fun Facts: Hawks of the Open Field

July 12, 2023

Learn about the three hawks that you are most likely to see if you are in a field or open meadow in the Edmonton region.

Read more

July 12, 2023
Guest User
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: birds, wildlife, fun facts

June Field Notes

June 29, 2023

Read what staff and volunteers have accomplished this spring!

Read More

June 29, 2023
Guest User
Stewardship, Volunteering

Tagged: JBJ McDonald, Pipestone Creek, New Jubilee, Smith Blackburn, Bunchberry Meadows, Glory Hills

Removing Fences for Safe Habitat

June 12, 2023

Learn why removing fences helps create safe habitat for wildlife.

Read more

June 12, 2023
Guest User
Stewardship

Tagged: volunteer

Snowshoe Hare

June 5, 2023

The snowshoe hare is a ubiquitous sight in Canadian forests.

Read More

June 5, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: mammal

Red-Sided Gartersnake

June 5, 2023

Of the six species of snake to call Alberta home, the red-sided gartersnake has the largest range and is the species most likely to be found in the Edmonton region.

Read More

June 5, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: reptile

Hidden Gems Near Edmonton

May 29, 2023

Check out these 5 places to explore around Edmonton.

Read more

May 29, 2023
Guest User
Connecting with Nature

Tagged: Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, Smith Blackburn, Boisvert's GreenWoods, Coates, JBJ McDonald

Boreal Chorus Frog

May 17, 2023

The boreal chorus frog is a member of the family Hylidae (“HYE-lih-day”), also known as the tree frog family.

Read More

May 17, 2023
Guest User
Species Spotlight

Tagged: amphibian

Newer Posts
Older Posts
 

Volunteers are at the heart of all of our accomplishments and make our conservation work possible. Find out about volunteer opportunities!

Volunteer Information

Protecting our land, preserving our legacy.

Select the newsletter(s) you would like to receive:

About Us  |  Conservation Lands  |  Resources  |  Get Involved  |  Blog  |  Events  |  Shop  |  Contact Us  | Donate

Copyright © 2025 Edmonton & Area Land Trust

#101, 10471 - 178 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1R5, Canada

Charitable Registration Number: 854701356RR0001