Skip the Depot!

Looking for new ways to help us out? We've partnered with SkipTheDepot. Download the app, book a pickup, place your bags and donate your refund directly to the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley. No hassle waste recycling straight to your door!

Climate Close to Home

What Can You Do?

Your local sharing & circular economy options:

The Biosphere Institute's Tool Lending Library

The Library of Things — All Banff and ID9 residents will be able to borrow a variety of items that may be rarely used, hard to store, or are expensive, such as tools, cooking appliances, and hobby items

Banff Public Library — Library membership is free for all residents of the town of Banff and ID9. Library membership allows patrons to borrow physical materials and access online resources, which include eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers, magazines, movies, music, online courses, school support

Canmore Public Library — Library membership is free for all residents of the town of Canmore

Community Cruisers — Their community bicycle workshops in Banff and Canmore give members access to tools and equipment to work on their bikes and learn from volunteer mentors

Canmore Thrift — Crossway Community Thrift - Hello Vintage - Trend Fashions - Switching Gear

Banff Thrift — Rundle United Thrift - The Last Temptation - Re-Use It Centre

Cover to Cover on Climate

Snow: A Scientific and Cultural Exploration
by Giles Whittell
Experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, learn how snow has impacted our civilization.

Climate News

‘This little-known climate change hazard is creeping across northern Canada’ via Toronto Star

‘Government of Canada supports leading-edge company specializing in polystyrene recycling’ via Cision Canada

‘Giving that changes lives: the ethical holiday gifts helping humanity with each purchase’ via Global News

Local Events

Dec 17 - 24, 10 am - 6 pm: Discover the Bear Street Holiday Market in Banff

Dec 18, 10 am - 4 pm: Last Minute Mountain Made Christmas Market. Canmore Civic Centre

Dec 18 & 19, 7 pm: Join the Smalleyes Family as they present a re-imagined Christmas tale with Indigenous dance, songs and storytelling. artsPlace, reservations required

Dec 24: Mountain Fire Foods is offering a FREE Christmas Dinner Pickup for folks in need. Email fire@mountainfirefoods.ca with the subject "Christmas Dinner" to reserve yours!