Grizzly Bears Forever

Rekindle kinship with a keystone species unlike any other

Grizzly bears are iconic creatures that quite literally symbolize open spaces and wild places to millions of Canadians. We’d like to know what they mean to you. CPAWS Southern Alberta invites you to contemplate how truly fascinating and important grizzly bears are. Discover why grizzly bears need our help and how we can all participate in grizzly bear stewardship. Find out how this truly fascinating creature is different from the more commonly seen black bear. Learn about how such a huge animal is able to feed itself. You will learn to enjoy recreating in bear habitat, safely and responsibly.

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Let's share some bear stories! Through open discussions, interactive activities and real-life stories, let’s celebrate and learn about Alberta’s grizzles together.

What participants are saying

  • “I have never heard of bears before today I didn't know anything about bears, bears birthing in the winter, delivering babies in the winter and how to spray the bear and protect yourself. A lot of information and what the bear eats. I learned very much today. ”

    – Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association client

  • “Wonderful experience. A lot of great information. Sabrina was outstanding! Can't wait to team up with CPAWS again!”

    – Lethbridge Family Services facilitator

  • “What was the best part of the program? About bear in Canada, their kinds, distinguish, food, danger. About prevention.”

    – Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association client

  • “I enjoyed Hanna's presentation, both the content and her speaking style. The interaction using polls was something I had not experienced yet with Zoom, I was impressed!”

    – Andrea Eastham, Plant Science Consultant, Calgary, AB

  • “I feel more confident now. I know to buy bear spray and that it will make me more confident when I go hiking and how to use it. Thank you!”

    – Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association client

Who is this experience for? 

  • Corporate Groups
  • Community Groups
  • New Canadian or English Language Learner (ELL) groups

In what ways can you participate?

INDOOR

We will visit you in your classroom or community space. Hands-on activities, visuals, and FUN await!

GUIDED HIKE

This experience is available at all CPAWS outdoor locations.

Please note down your planned located as you will be asked to fill this information out during time of booking.

COMMUNITY WALK

We will meet you in your local community and show you how you can make the most of the green spaces right at your doorstep!

VIRTUAL

A 1 hour online extravaganza! With interaction, discussion, and activities, we'll make sure to bring all the online fun!

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*Please note down your planned located for a hike/community walk as you will be asked to fill this information out during time of booking.

Photo Credit: Howard Trofanenko  

ENERGIZE WITH GRIZZLIES

What do Grizzly bears and our energy systems have in common? More than you might think!

This brand new, interactive program will engage you in the current state of the grizzly bear as a species at risk and explore solutions like energy efficiency as a means to protecting wildlife.

Discover concepts around energy efficiency, while bringing in an iconic Alberta species!Come on out to learn about Alberta’s energy system and share stories about your role in Alberta’s energy landscape.

Ask for the "Energize with Grizzlies" program when booking in the notes section of the form for a new spin on our Grizzly Bears program! 

Continue your discoveries at home with these activities! 

Bring Nature Home is our online database of tried-and-tested CPAWS Southern Alberta activities! Here are some ways that you can bring nature home (or to the classroom) today! 

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