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Bow River access plan : what we heard report

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The Bow River Access Plan supports the broader provincial outcomes of providing Albertans more access to nature, recreation and tourism opportunities identified in Alberta’s Plan for Parks (2009)... More ≫

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The Bow River Access Plan supports the broader provincial outcomes of providing Albertans more access to nature, recreation and tourism opportunities identified in Alberta’s Plan for Parks (2009) and Alberta’s Tourism Framework (2013). This document presents a number of common issues were raised during the engagement sessions and through the online surveys and provides government responses to these.

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Bow River access plan : final plan

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The Bow River Access Plan supports the broader provincial outcomes of providing Albertans more access to nature, recreation and tourism opportunities identified in Alberta’s Plan for Parks (2009)... More ≫

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The Bow River Access Plan supports the broader provincial outcomes of providing Albertans more access to nature, recreation and tourism opportunities identified in Alberta’s Plan for Parks (2009) and Alberta’s Tourism Framework (2013).

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Land, history, stories : a park staff-conducted history study for Division 2 students

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This is a curriculum-connected, full day field study with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-visit activity support. The intent is to offer hands-on experiences that explore aspects of the... More ≫

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This is a curriculum-connected, full day field study with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-visit activity support. The intent is to offer hands-on experiences that explore aspects of the cultural history of the Fish Creek valley and Calgary area, and reflects the vision of Alberta’s Parks.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Engineered wetlands

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Nature is given a helping hand in Fish Creek Provincial Park by wetlands constructed to collect storm water runoff from streets in the surrounding communities. This information sheet explains how... More ≫

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Nature is given a helping hand in Fish Creek Provincial Park by wetlands constructed to collect storm water runoff from streets in the surrounding communities. This information sheet explains how a number of engineered wetlands throughout Fish Creek Provincial Park work to collectively filter most of the storm water that flows into the Park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park : Lafarge Meadows

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Describes Lafarge Meadows, which is a 150 acre area located on the south side of Highway 22x, running parallel to the west bank of the Bow River. Lafarge Meadows is formally part of Fish Creek... More ≫

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Describes Lafarge Meadows, which is a 150 acre area located on the south side of Highway 22x, running parallel to the west bank of the Bow River. Lafarge Meadows is formally part of Fish Creek Provincial Park and is managed as such.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Birds in the park

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is an oasis of nature surrounded by urban development. The various habitats in the Park offer refuge for a wide variety of bird species. Without this natural area and... More ≫

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is an oasis of nature surrounded by urban development. The various habitats in the Park offer refuge for a wide variety of bird species. Without this natural area and others like it in the city, many of these birds would not be able to exist in Calgary. This information sheet provides tips for observing birds and includes a checklist of birds that might be seen in the park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Amphibians in the park

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Provides information on amphibians that might be seen in Fish Creek Provincial Park (including the wood frog, tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and boreal chorus frog) and steps visitors... More ≫

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Provides information on amphibians that might be seen in Fish Creek Provincial Park (including the wood frog, tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and boreal chorus frog) and steps visitors can take to help perserve healthy populations of amphibians in the park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Great Blue Herons in the park

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Describes the past and current presence of Great Blue Herons in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Snakes in the park

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Fish Creek Provincial Park has several of the known snake hibernacula (group wintering dens) in south central Alberta. This information sheet provides information on snakes in Fish Creek... More ≫

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Fish Creek Provincial Park has several of the known snake hibernacula (group wintering dens) in south central Alberta. This information sheet provides information on snakes in Fish Creek Provincial Park and what visitors should keep in mind if they see a snake in the park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Invasive plants

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Invasive plants are recognized worldwide as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, because of their ability to out-compete native plants. Native vegetation is the cornerstone of healthy... More ≫

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Invasive plants are recognized worldwide as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, because of their ability to out-compete native plants. Native vegetation is the cornerstone of healthy habitats and their relationship to other native plant species, soil, and animals is complex and delicate. This information sheet lists the invasive plants that are being targeted in Fish Creek Provincial Park and what methods are being used to mitigate their spread in the the park.

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