Diversifying and reintegrating the native species of plants surrounding us is such an important factor in reconnecting socially, and environmentally to the natural world. As humans, whose existence depends on the ecosystem of grasses, shrubs, flowers, birds, bees and everything in between. Our monocultures desperately need replacing – rewilding. By gathering resources and displaying exactly how it can be done, anyone will be able to learn how to rewild. Learn more.

We propose to produce a podcast miniseries that will discuss the question of urban sprawl and its effect on the conservation of biodiversity in the region of Calgary, its consequences in terms of growing natural risks for the resident of the City of Calgary and the sociological questions behind the sprawl. The objective is to discuss the recent approval of new communities, but more importantly to discuss the reason of the sprawl as a global phenomenon and its consequences in the long term. The goal is that the elements discussed can be used in future discussions about urban sprawl in Calgary that might be in a different context. Learn more.

Aqila's project will bring the South Asian community together to explore and learn about protecting the land. We will discuss how colonization directly affected the transformation of the landscape, evolution of biodiversity, and the native and invasive species. These conversations will help lay the groundwork for stewardship and conservation to take place and foster a feeling of kinship between individuals and the land. Learn more.           

An academic essay highlighting the importance of grasslands, threats to the biome, as well as vital ecosystem services that it provides. Learn more.