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Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valleys' vision is that residents and visitors of the Bow Valley are actively engaged to ensure a thriving ecosystem. Their mission is to empower community leadership to address environmental challenges.
Canmore, AB, Canada
Prairies
ABOUT
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley’s recent climate engagement includes climate-action programming such as the Clean Commute Expo (May 2024) and new resilience-focused initiatives like partnering with the Town of Canmore to support residents/neighbourhoods becoming FireSmart.
Their ongoing programs are WildSmart (human–wildlife coexistence education, and outreach), ClimateSmart (community projects/workshops on low-carbon transportation, buildings, renewables, and waste), and Future Leaders (youth environmental education).
The Biosphere also has a community Hub program that empowers local leadership, amplifies diverse voices, and explores multiple ways of knowing in climate action and community resilience across the Bow Valley.
Calls to action: take their free “How to Be WildSmart” course, sign up for updates (e.g., newsletters/Bear Report), and get involved by volunteering or donating to support local climate and coexistence work in the Bow Valley.
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