events

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: What are wildlife corridors, why are they important, and why do I hear so much about them in the Bow Valley? What...

Y2Y and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies present our next speaker series event on January 22 Join Daryl Kootenay as he speaks about his experience working with Stoney Nakoda youth, as well as youth in the Bow Valley of Alberta and around the world. Discover more about how land-based learning and reflection can...

Explore the future of wildlife management On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:15 a.m. MT, join Y2Y's president and chief scientist, Dr. Jodi Hilty at the Environmental Professionals Network Breakfast hosted by Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources. This session's theme will focus on the Room to Roam: Y2Y Wildlife Movements (Room2Roam)...

Come out for coexistence, communities, and great company B.C. Backcountry Hunters presents Pint of Knowledge, happening Thursday, February 15 at 6PM PT. Come out to learn more about Y2Y’s work to help communities understand, embrace, and adopt practices that promote harmonious coexistence with wildlife. Josh Welsh, Y2Y's Communities and Conservation and Senior Manager, will share...

Are you a researcher interested in learning more about the endangered black swift bird? On March 14 and March 20, 2024, Y2Y is hosting two free online training presentations led by Paul Levesque, BSc., on an introduction to black swifts. Who are these trainings intended for? Those working on land birds, aerial insectivores, and surveying for...

Join us for Reconnecting the Rockies: Bridging Nature and Roads on Highway 3 on Thursday, March 14. This special event is proudly brought to you by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y), and Wildsight Elk Valley . The Elk Valley is a vital corridor for grizzlies, elk, and more, connecting Banff National Park and Glacier-Waterton...

Snow and ice are a part of the Canadian identity. We need to protect them. Learn what's being done at this free webinar on March 21. Hosted on the soon-to-be World Day for Glaciers (March 21), this event will introduce Canada’s contribution to the United Nations’ International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (UN IYGP.) Learn how...

Attend this free film screening in Canmore, Alberta on March 21 and learn about the impact of climate change on the color of glacial lakes. In honor of the soon-to-be World Day for Glaciers, join Y2Y's partner, the Canadian Committee for the UN International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, Guardians of the Ice, and others on...

Y2Y and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies present our next speaker series event on April 9 Join Justin Bruised Head as he speaks about his experience working as The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project Coordinator at Blood Tribe Land Management. Discover more about efforts to reintroduce bison as part of maintaining and restoring nature...

Learn how science and Indigenous Knowledge are coming together to protect core habitat in the Yellowstone to Yukon region The Alberta Alpine Club presents its May Social on May 21, 2024 in Calgary, AB at 7:30 pm MT. Join Y2Y's Nicole Olivier and Dayna Big-Plume alongside Mr. Elliot Fox from the Blackfoot Confederacy for an...

Discover the connection between art and nature Art has the unique power to convey environmental messages and inspire action in ways that words alone cannot. Nature can inspire and inform works of art that can move people to take action. Film is one such medium that can spark a passion for nature and wildlife. On...

Join Y2Y’s Josh Welsh, senior manager of communities and conservation, for an event in the Earth Talks series from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley on Monday, Sept. 16....