A River Gathering to be Remembered
River Rally 2011 celebrates success, accelerates learning, and builds the water steward network

Combining old friends, new knowledge and a great cause is a powerful formula for feeling good about yourself and your work. Throw in some glorious fall weather and a mellow float trip down the North Saskatchewan, and you've got, well, River Rally 2011!  More...

Partner Stewardship in Action
Devon Canada employees clear Kananaskis trails

On September 16, Ecotrust staffers Wanda Spooner and Jayme Nelson accompanied a group of 22 employees of our partner Devon Canada for a day of grit and glory on the trails of Kananaskis Country. The intent of the mission was to connect Devon employees with work that Alberta Ecotrust is funding in the community.  More...

Alberta Ecotrust Names New Program Director
Stuart Peters returns to Foundation team

We're delighted to announce that Stuart Peters, an Alberta Ecotrust long-time friend and a stalwart staffer from 2005 to 2009, has returned to the fold in a  new senior role as Program Director.  More...

A Simple Act to Amplify Your Environmental Impact
A FuellingChange vote could mean big bucks for an Alberta environmental project

Last May, we announced Alberta Ecotrust had been selected as a finalist in Shell's FuellingChange  program, a funding initiative that allocates dollars to Shell-approved projects according to public preference. Well, the first round of the program is rapidly coming to a close, and while we would still love to have you register and cast your virtual ten votes for our Watershed Protectors 2012 project, we also want to draw your attention to other worthy projects meant to protect Alberta's wildlands, wildlife, water and clean air.  More...

Two Great November Events to Keep You Warm
Art and science to lift your spirits and deliver knowledge you can use

For Albertans who don't ski, snowshoe or race dog teams, November in Alberta generally means the onslaught of a whole lot of long, dark, cold days. Indeed, we're already hearing the usual litany of seasonal complaints in the elevator as we ascend to the Ecotrust offices each morning. To help fend off the "here-we-go-again" blues, we're recommending two November events guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your brain.  More...

Alberta Conservation Association Announces New Grants Round
$850, 000 available for project funding

The Alberta Conservation Association has announced its 2012-2013 round of Grant Eligible Conservation Funding, with grants available to eligible organizations for conservation support and enhancement as well as research.  More...

Need Support for Your Good Cause?
Community Grant deadline; coaching available

Is your organization working on an environmental project related to:  water; wildlife and habitat; or air and climate?  If so, you can apply for up to $7,500 through our Community Grant program!  More...

Adieu Kim Kiel
Two year’s work = one big legacy

After delivering two plus years of stellar work to Alberta Ecotrust as Program Manager for grants and capacity building, Kim Kiel, aka K-Lo and the Kiminator, is swapping office life for maternity, the second time around. To say Kim accomplished a lot during her months with us is an understatement.    More...

Pat Letizia appointed to Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative
Supporting the Voluntary Sector in Alberta

We are proud to announce that Ecotrust Executive Director Pat Letizia has just been appointed by Culture and Community Spirit Minister Lindsey Blackett to the Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative (ANVSI) Collaboration Committee. More...

Wildbird Winner Announced for Ecotrust Facebook Contest
Wildbird General Store chooses Edmonton and Area Land Trust to receive $1,000 award

Played on a filing cabinet, the drum roll that accompanied the drawing of our Environment Week Facebook Contest winner might as well have been a bird call, but how were we to know? With nearly 120 names to draw from - all those good people who decided to "like" our new Facebook page between June 5^th and 12^th - we were as curious as the contestants to see who would win the right to select a favourite Ecotrust grantee for 1,000 non-restricted dollars.  More...