The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley is a non-profit charitable society dedicated to ensuring the ecological integrity of the Bow Valley for the well-being of the ecosystem and those who live here, through education, research and outreach.

The Biosphere Institute promotes sustainable communities and environmental stewardship with its outreach programs engaging youth, residents, visitors, and local businesses. The Biosphere Resource Centre engages the public with wildlife and sustainable community displays, and a library focused on the ecology of the Bow Valley.