Canadian National Parks Archives

Passion for nature sparks a career in environmental education

In her element: Julie Ostrem sits in a field surrounded by flowers at Dinosaur Provincial Park. Ostrem pursued her passion for nature as a student and volunteer at the U of A, and now has a job in environmental education with Parks Canada. (Photo: Supplied)

Julie Ostrem has spent her life building relationships with the land – and wants to help others do the same

Researchers pinpoint where wildlife most likely to be killed by trains

Reducing speed limits outside towns of Banff and Lake Louise could mean fewer fatal collisions, study suggests

Isolation-ish escapes and one dreamy trip to save for 2021

The best little K-Country Lodge you may not know about, three mountain lodges made for escapism, Icelandic dreams

Don’t feed the bears! How parks get visitors to protect nature

Interpretive programs can improve visitors’ attitudes about nature-friendly behaviour, but longer-term effects less certain: U of A researchers

The amazing wild horses of Sable Island

As we approached the island, our anticipation rose and ebbed as we watched the weather. We weren’t sure if, after travelling so far, we could even land