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Join Multicultural Trail Network and Freshwater Conservation Canada (FCC) for a hands-on day of giving back to the outdoors while helping restore freshwater habitats in the prarie foothills of Southern Alberta.
Designed for BIPOC and newcomer adults ages 18+, this volunteer experience will give you the opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn about freshwater conservation, and contribute to on-the-ground habitat restoration. Working alongside FCC staff, you'll help build Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) - structures that mimic the natural activity of beavers and help improve water retention and habitat on the landscape.
By slowing water flow and increasing floodplain connectivity, these restoration efforts can help create more resilient ecosystems that are better able to withstand challenges such as drought, wildfire, and other effects of climate change. You'll learn how beavers and freshwater ecosystems play an important role in healthy, resilient landscapes - and how restoration work can help support their return.
You'll also have the opportunity to connect with FCC staff over lunch, ask questions about freshwater restoration and conservation, and learn more about careers and pathways in the environmental sector.
Whether you're looking to give back to your community, try something completely different outdoors, meet new people, or explore conservation careers, this is a chance to spend a day outside while making a tangible contribution to the landscape.
Thanks to the generous support of Freshwater Conservation Canada, this event is completely free to attend. Participants will receive:
🚌 Free round-trip group transportation from Calgary
🥪 Catered lunch and snacks
🛠️ All tools and safety equipment needed for the restoration work
🎁 A $50 prepaid Visa gift card in appreciation of your volunteer contribution
A hands-on introduction to freshwater and habitat restoration
Working alongside FCC staff to build Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs)
Hiking and working on uneven terrain
Digging and carrying wood and other natural materials
Moderate to strenuous physical activity
Learning about beavers, wetlands, water retention, and ecosystem resilience
An informal Q&A with FCC staff about conservation, restoration, and environmental careers
Connecting with other young adults who share an interest in the outdoors, conservation, and giving back
No previous habitat restoration or volunteer experience is required - just a willingness to learn, contribute, and spend the day outdoors.
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Somerset-Bridlewood LRT Station (East Lot)
⛰️ Trailwork Location: Prairies bordering the Rockies in Southern Alberta (near Maycroft Provincial Recreation Area)
💰 Free!
📝 Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 27
We believe in making the outdoors accessible to everyone, and by providing equipment, transportation and subsidized registration fees, we aim to ensure these aren’t barriers to participation. Please contact us at info@mtnetwork.ca if you are facing any barriers and would still like to join.
Join Multicultural Trail Network and Freshwater Conservation Canada (FCC) for a hands-on day of giving back to the outdoors while helping restore freshwater habitats in the prarie foothills of Southern Alberta.
Designed for BIPOC and newcomer adults ages 18+, this volunteer experience will give you the opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn about freshwater conservation, and contribute to on-the-ground habitat restoration. Working alongside FCC staff, you'll help build Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) - structures that mimic the natural activity of beavers and help improve water retention and habitat on the landscape.
By slowing water flow and increasing floodplain connectivity, these restoration efforts can help create more resilient ecosystems that are better able to withstand challenges such as drought, wildfire, and other effects of climate change. You'll learn how beavers and freshwater ecosystems play an important role in healthy, resilient landscapes - and how restoration work can help support their return.
You'll also have the opportunity to connect with FCC staff over lunch, ask questions about freshwater restoration and conservation, and learn more about careers and pathways in the environmental sector.
Whether you're looking to give back to your community, try something completely different outdoors, meet new people, or explore conservation careers, this is a chance to spend a day outside while making a tangible contribution to the landscape.
Thanks to the generous support of Freshwater Conservation Canada, this event is completely free to attend. Participants will receive:
🚌 Free round-trip group transportation from Calgary
🥪 Catered lunch and snacks
🛠️ All tools and safety equipment needed for the restoration work
🎁 A $50 prepaid Visa gift card in appreciation of your volunteer contribution
A hands-on introduction to freshwater and habitat restoration
Working alongside FCC staff to build Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs)
Hiking and working on uneven terrain
Digging and carrying wood and other natural materials
Moderate to strenuous physical activity
Learning about beavers, wetlands, water retention, and ecosystem resilience
An informal Q&A with FCC staff about conservation, restoration, and environmental careers
Connecting with other young adults who share an interest in the outdoors, conservation, and giving back
No previous habitat restoration or volunteer experience is required - just a willingness to learn, contribute, and spend the day outdoors.
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Somerset-Bridlewood LRT Station (East Lot)
⛰️ Trailwork Location: Prairies bordering the Rockies in Southern Alberta (near Maycroft Provincial Recreation Area)
💰 Free!
📝 Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 27
We believe in making the outdoors accessible to everyone, and by providing equipment, transportation and subsidized registration fees, we aim to ensure these aren’t barriers to participation. Please contact us at info@mtnetwork.ca if you are facing any barriers and would still like to join.