Fund the Future for Outdoor Education in Alberta

Help us raise $25,000 for the next 25 years

Celebrating 25 years of outdoor education in southern alberta

Inspiring students, seniors, faith groups, New Canadians and communities across our province since 1997

Our Objective

Our education programs are rooted in an ethic of environmental stewardship. So, whether it’s curriculum-based programs in the classroom or hands-on learning through guided hikes up Yamnuska Mountain, snowshoe tours in Kananaskis Country or water sampling at Fish Creek Provincial Park, we want to help participants from all walks of life learn about the gifts that nature has to offer – and how we can give back.  
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Albertans reached through our Education programs

Help Us Raise $25,000 for the Next 25 Years

We’re excited to see what the next quarter century has in store – but we need your help to do so.

CPAWS Southern Alberta is a not-for-profit organization, and our education team delivers programming for reduced and subsidized rates, or for free. We believe that outdoor learning, environmental literacy and science-based education have the power to change our world for the better – and when we understand the value of Southern Alberta’s wild spaces and species, we act to protect them. 

Help us fund a future for outdoor education in Southern Alberta – and, in doing so, a future for our province’s parks, wilderness and wildlife!

Breaking Down Barriers to Outdoor Education

Our team firmly believes that everyone can benefit from nature-based learning, but we also know that not all Albertans have equal access to it. That’s why a critical component of our work is breaking down barriers for traditionally excluded communities, including rural schools, 2SLGBQIA+ youth, BIPOC folks, New Canadians and ability-diverse individuals.

Everyone deserves the chance to experience outdoor education, and we are committed to ensuring that happens.   

Photo Credit: Erika Jensen-Mann
Photo Credit: Erika Jensen-Mann

A Message from our Education Director

Our Education Team works passionately to inspire love, connection, and care for nature. But, we could not have reached this goal without our incredible partners. They care about our shared landscape and future and want to inspire and empower others to care too. Together, we are working every day to build bridges for all Albertans to access outdoor education.

My hope for the next 25 years is that we see nature returned to its essence — a safe, accessible, inclusive space for everyone to play, connect, learn, and be well. We all BELONG in nature. We ARE all nature. I invite you on this journey with CPAWS Southern Alberta — to keep growing with us.

Here's to the next 25 years outdoors together!

#KeepGrowingWithUs — Help us reach $25,000 for the next 25 years today!