February 2024

2023 was a busy year with several initiatives launched to tackle critical wildlife-human conflicts. The efforts continue into 2024. Here’s a brief overview.

January 2024

Healthy and productive wild lands are important to people and animals. We can get there by undertaking useful practices in our own backyards.

December 2023

The twinkling lights, vibrant baubles, and festive garlands adorning our homes during the holiday season bring about a sense of joy and celebration. However, amidst the cheer, it’s essential to pause and consider the unintended consequences our decorations might have on the wildlife around us.

November 2023

In the month of November, a reported 80% of wildlife-vehicle collisions involve deer. According to the AMA, the average the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions is more than double that of any other month in the year.

October 2023

The Alps and Europe were once home to Brown Bears, Grey Wolves, Lynx and Golden Eagles. None exist there today.

As we continue to develop, change and generally impact the land we share with our wild neighbours, we need to -Think Wild.

September 2023

Beginning in 1995 and by the end of 1996, wildlife biologists re-located 31 wolves from Jasper National Park in Alberta to the northern range of Yellowstone National Park. Their mission? To reintroduce these wolves to the park in hopes of restoring the long-lost biodiversity…

August 2023

Managing bear attractants around your home.

Limiting access to food attractants and garbage is a logical first step. Some Bragg Creek Wild volunteers are working on a bylaw proposal to be presented to Rocky View County in the near future.

July 2023

We have come upon an injured owl or perhaps we have collided with a deer. What steps should we take to help ourselves and/or the wildlife?

June 2023

One of the principal factors to the success of nature’s timeless renewal process rests on accessing sufficient spaces safely. Habitat connectivity is considered a cornerstone of a healthy ecosystem. Without it, Wildlife, plants and, ultimately, humans cannot thrive.

May 2023

When heading out into the wilderness, be mindful of the wildlife and take steps to prevent encounters that can be dangerous to both humans and animals. Following these straightforward tips will ensure you’ll have a safe, pleasant and respectful outdoor experience.

April 2023

As a gardener from a very different climate, I’ve had some notable failures trying to cultivate some old favourites here. But I’ve also had some “aha” moments.

March 2023

But as we watch the March and April snow come down, we can still contemplate the different elements we enjoy around our homes later in the year. I’m definitely thinking about how my yard can provide what I want, while impacting the local wildlife as little as possible

February 2023

Maybe you caught reports before the holidays about the United Nations COP15* in Montreal, which finished on 19th December. The 195 member nations agreed to protect and restore at least 30% of Earth’s land and water by 2030.

January 2023

Many of our wild neighbours have disappeared from our lives for a few months, some hibernating, some in a state of “torpor”.

But there are still lots of them around, and unfortunately the ones who stay put can come to be seen as a nuisance in winter.

December 2022

It may be dark, but it can be beautiful at this time of year. We’re privileged that we can enjoy the night sky in a way not many people around the world can.

Rutting Season is upon us.

November 2022

Have you seen some “Rutting Season” signs around recently? Yes, it’s that time of year again, when the white-tail deer and then – a bit later – the mule deer go into rut. The shorter days trigger this “photo- period”.

September 2022

In mid-August this year we became officially incorporated as a not-for-profit Society with a clear mission and structure. We’ve structured our grassroots organization to be simple, nimble and effective.

August 2022

This spring we received an invitation to present our group and our work to Rocky View Council, and spread the message further.

July 2022

Local artists and students express their love for nature with an art walk on Highway 22 and a Silent Auction.

June 2022

The second in our ongoing series of seasonal presentations from Alberta Parks in partnership with Bragg Creek Wild.

May 2022

12 questions, the same for everybody. We’ll post people’s responses regularly on our website and share them in our newsletter. To participate, get in touch at info.braggcreekwild@gmail.com

April 2022

Bragg Creek Wild wondered about the application of data analytics to help us in our mission of improving human-wildlife interactions.

March 2022

Local school science project collaborates with BCW. The more time we spend with our youth, the more hopeful we are about a bright future for beautiful Bragg Creek.

October 2022

In late August, a black bear sow was euthanized in Bragg Creek, orphaning three cubs. Unfortunately, she’d become habituated to humans and human waste/ food. Bragg Creek Wild believes there’s much we can do to prevent this happening in future, and promote co-existence with bears.

January 2022

It’s definitely worth being aware of cougars in the area, and of their characteristics and behaviour, particularly given that – unlike some of our other wild neighbours – they don’t hibernate.

November 2021

As summer warmth gives way to autumn, big changes are underway in deer movements and behaviours.

August 2021

Some of our aims are to develop positive and collaborative relationships with other groups and individuals in the community and to keep you informed of what we’re doing.

About the beginning of the Bragg Creek and Area Wildlife Corridor Initiative – an initiative that aims at finding a balance between human activities and habitat vitality.

June 2021

Sadly, fawning season, from late May through June, is the second highest period for wildlife-vehicle collisions in Alberta. Did you know that up to 90%+ of reported wildlife collisions in Alberta can involve ungulates – mostly deer?*