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Aspen defoliators

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Insect pests periodically cause extensive and severe defoliation of aspen in Alberta. Many species of insects defoliate aspen trees in the province, including the forest tent caterpillar, the... More ≫

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Insect pests periodically cause extensive and severe defoliation of aspen in Alberta. Many species of insects defoliate aspen trees in the province, including the forest tent caterpillar, the large aspen tortrix, and the Bruce spanworm. This purpose of this brochure is to provide the general public with information about aspen defoliators, how to recognize signs of their presence and the damage caused by the insects. Includes photos to help identification.

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Animal life cycles field study planning guide

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Welcome to the teacher’s planning and activity package for Animal Life Cycles. This halfday program was developed to offer students a natural environment experience that supports both the Grade 3... More ≫

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Welcome to the teacher’s planning and activity package for Animal Life Cycles. This halfday program was developed to offer students a natural environment experience that supports both the Grade 3 Alberta Elementary Science Curriculum Topic E: Animal Life Cycles and the goals of Alberta Parks: • Preservation – to preserve in perpetuity a network of parks and protected areas that represent the diversity of the province’s natural heritage as well as related cultural heritage. • Heritage appreciation – to provide opportunities to explore, understand and appreciate the natural heritage of Alberta, and enhance public awareness and our relationship to and dependence on it. • Outdoor recreation – to provide a variety of natural landscape dependent outdoor recreation opportunities and related facilities and services. • Heritage tourism – to encourage residents and visitors to the province to discover and enjoy the natural heritage of Alberta through a variety of outdoor recreation and nature...

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Trees & forests field study planning guide

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Welcome to the teacher’s planning and activity package for Tree-Tales. This half-day program was developed to offer students a natural environment experience that supports both the Grade 6 Alberta... More ≫

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Welcome to the teacher’s planning and activity package for Tree-Tales. This half-day program was developed to offer students a natural environment experience that supports both the Grade 6 Alberta Elementary Science Curriculum Topic: Trees and Forests and the mandate of Alberta Parks: • Preservation – to preserve in perpetuity a network of parks and protected areas that represent the diversity of the province’s natural heritage as well as related cultural heritage. • Heritage appreciation – to provide opportunities to explore, understand and appreciate the natural heritage of Alberta, and enhance public awareness and our relationship to and dependence on it. • Outdoor recreation – to provide a variety of natural landscape dependent outdoor recreation opportunities and related facilities and services. • Heritage tourism – to encourage residents and visitors to the province to discover and enjoy the natural heritage of Alberta through a variety of outdoor recreation and nature based...

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