Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

MELTDOWN: An Immersive Experience into Canada’s Glacial Landscapes | Banff, Alta.
2025-02-25 - 2025-04-13 | Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 111 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1A3, Canada
Join Y2Y for: MELTDOWN – A Drop in Time
As an official partner with the Canadian Committee for the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, Y2Y invites you to the MELTDOWN exhibition. Hosted by the Whyte Museum in Banff, this celebration of the beauty of frozen landscapes serves as a call to action against the impacts of climate change on our critical snow and ice resources.
MELTDOWN: An Immersive Experience into Canada’s Glacial Landscapes

Date: January 25-April 13, 2025
Location: Whyte Museum, Banff, Alberta
Featuring Artworks by: Jim Elzinga, Roger Vernon, Tiffany Shaw, and Leanne Allison

Dive deep into the heart of Canada’s glaciers through a powerful collection of artworks focused on glacial landscapes. This exhibition offers an immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with the grandeur and fragile beauty of the Columbia Icefield—the crowning glory of the Canadian Rockies.
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Why This Matters: The story of glaciers and their connection to climate change is fundamental to Y2Y’s mission, highlighting the importance of the Yellowstone to Yukon region, the spine of the Rocky Mountains. This globally significant area represents one of the world’s most intact mountain systems and a potential solution to climate change. Glaciers are more than natural wonders; they are crucial water reserves supporting headwaters which supply a continuous flow of fresh water for agriculture, wildlife, hydroelectricity, and community needs.
Our Commitment: Y2Y is dedicated to showcasing the critical role of glaciers and snowpack in maintaining our water supplies. As glaciers face the threat of climate change, our efforts to protect headwater regions are increasingly vital.
How You Can Participate:

Explore: Visit the MELTDOWN exhibition to experience the Rockies’ icy majesty through the artistic visions of renowned creators.
Learn: Understand the implications of glacier retreat on downstream water resources and what this means for the future of our environment.
Engage: Follow Y2Y for opportunities to support conservation efforts, participate in community science projects, and other initiatives aimed at preserving our snow and ice landscapes.

Celebrate the grandeur of our planet’s icy realms and get inspired to take action against climate change. Your involvement is vital to protecting these crucial ecosystems for future generations.

Photo courtesy of the Whyte Museum

North American Bison 2025 Summit | Loveland, CO
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-04
Join conservationists, Indigenous leaders, ranchers, wildlife enthusiasts and others at the North American Bison Summit, April 1-4, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado.
The North American Bison Summit aims to be the most cutting-edge and inclusive gathering of people focused on keeping land in grass so that wildlife and grazers ranched by families can thrive as development pressures mount. The Summit will build upon past American Bison Society conferences and focus on collaborative practices and resources for conserving North America’s bison, grasslands and treasured ranching way of life in the countries of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Y2Y is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Summit. Additionally, manager of landscape protection, Nicole Olivier, and senior director of conservation programs Scott Brennan will be speaking.
Register now to be part of this pivotal event.

Photo: Bison in the prairies (Shutterstock photo)

Canadian Ecological Connectivity Conference | Banff, Alta.
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-25 | Banff Park Lodge, 201 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1K5, Canada
Explore efforts to strengthen communities, enhance corridors, and create wildlife crossings
Join Y2Y at Canada’s first-ever national conference dedicated to ecological connectivity on April 22-25, 2025 in Banff, Alberta. Leaders from various sectors—nonprofits, governments, businesses, and indigenous groups—will converge to share, learn, and inspire action.
This event will offer the opportunity to learn about from the success of Banff’s wildlife crossings, which have reduced animal-vehicle collisions by over 80 per cent. Participants will gain insights into innovative conservation strategies that are helping people and nature thrive.
Join us to shape a sustainable future for Canada’s wildlife and landscapes!
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Conference highlights:

Success Stories and Indigenous Knowledge: Insights from successful ecological connectivity initiatives, including Indigenous-led projects and stewardship practices shaping conservation efforts.
Developments in Science & Research: Updates on the latest research in wildlife corridors and crossing structures, featuring real-world applications of cutting-edge scientific advancements.
Practical Solutions & Resources: A showcase of effective tools and innovative technologies enhancing ecological connectivity, benefiting safety, cultural values, and local economies.
Partnerships and Collaboration: Opportunities to form lasting partnerships and networks essential for widespread ecological conservation efforts.
Funding & Capacity for the Future: Exploration of funding avenues and resources vital for sustaining long-term conservation projects.

Partners:
This event is led by Parks Canada, ARC Solutions, Alberta Conservation Association, the Miistakis Institute, Alberta Conservation Association and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
