Join Y2Y’s Dr. Hilary Young, director of communities and conservation, for an event in the Earth Talks series from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley on Monday, Jan. 15.
Attendees will learn:
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What are wildlife corridors, why are they important, and why do I hear so much about them in the Bow Valley?
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What characteristics must wildlife corridors have to keep wildlife populations healthy and resilient?
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How do we keep our corridors functional in the face of future pressures?
This Earth Talks event is Monday, Jan. 15 at 7 PM MT in the Canmore Public Library Friends Program Room. Admission is free, with donations graciously accepted.
About the presenter:
Dr. Hilary Young is a Canmore local and conservation professional with almost a decade of experience working to protect and connect habitat in western Canada. Shortly after completing her PhD in Ecology at the University of Calgary, Hilary was thrilled to find work at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) that blends her passion for the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her background in ecology and conservation biology.
What is Earth Talks?
Earth Talks is a new program at Canmore Public Library, in collaboration with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, delivering monthly environmental speakers and conversations relevant to the community.
