While our unusually warm fall was sure beautiful, the record-breaking warmth reminded us that climate change is here to stay.
On October 11, 2022, Biosphere Institute held a community meeting to accelerate climate action in the Bow Valley. Diverse groups including students, industry, non-profits, tourism, and municipalities attended to share ideas, learn from experts, and commit to doing more to prevent and adapt to climate change!
The event by the numbers:
7 speakers
70 climate action commitments
80 participants
Love the environment and live in the Bow Valley?
This free Beers & Networking event is for you!
As part of the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership’s Bow Valley Community Week (which runs from Nov.7-13), the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley invites anyone who is interested in the environment or taking action on climate change to come along and connect with like-minded people. Join us on Nov.10th for a mixer evening of fun and socializing. Newcomers and long-time residents welcome! Beer and pizza will be available for purchase at this event.
Connect with like-minded people, meet some old friends, and make some new ones!
Learn about local environmental activities in the Bow Valley and how you can get involved.
Let's celebrate our efforts to protect and sustain our planet together!
Where? Canmore Brewing Company is located at 1460 Railway Ave, Canmore. Click here for a map.
You don’t need to register - just come by any time between 5PM-7:30PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
What's going on?
Town of Canmore - Save Energy: Close the Door! Canmore has a long-standing commitment to taking meaningful action related to environmental stewardship and climate change action. Keeping shop doors closed provides a more comfortable draft free environment for your staff and customers, and it is estimated that you could save up to 50% on your heating costs.
Learn more
Town of Canmore - Clean Energy Improvement Program
Beginning November 1, 2022, homeowners can apply for the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), an innovative financing tool for property owners to reduce GHG emissions by investing in energy efficient and renewable energy upgrades without an upfront cost.
Learn more about CEIP
Learn to sew at the Canmore Library!
Canmore Library presents "Natalia Berlina Sews: Learn proper techniques to hand stitch a hem and upgrade your sewing skills with local seamstress Natalia Berlina! All supplies will be provided."
Information here
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the power of social media to raise funds and awareness for important causes. We hope you'll join us in supporting our important work on Giving Tuesday!
Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative has launched an investment raise - 50K in 50 days - to advance their next suite of projects, including a 27kW solar project in collaboration with the Biosphere Institute! You can invest if you:
have been a member of BVGEC for 1 year
are an accredited investor
are a friend or family of the Board
Have an event you want us to advertise to our over 1,300 subscribers? Email resource@biosphereinstitute.org
Community Corner
Featured Bow Valley Business: SkiUphill / RunUphill
SkiUphill/RunUphill believes that human-powered trail running and backcountry skiing are activities that promote greater respect and stewardship for the land. With this ethic in mind, the business is ambitious in their environmental goals: they purchase low/no VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, choose 100% green energy sourced from Bow Valley Power, are a 1% for the Planet Member, and host zero-waste days for staff, among many other actions.
SkiUphill has also attained Climate Neutral Certification. The process to become Climate Neutral Certified is a months-long effort to measure, offset, and reduce their carbon footprint. These are actions that all brands - and individuals - can and should take now to “flatten the curve” of carbon emissions. SkiUphill chose to act now because scientifically-vetted solutions to climatechangeexist, and they are accessible to brands like theirs.
As Cofounder of SkiUphill Gavin Harmacy said, “We understand that doing business does harm the environment and if we can help reduce or remove that harm we are moving in the right direction. To connect the dots, carbon emissions are the root cause of climatechange, and we understand how our activities lead to greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainability and the environment have been part of our DNA since day one, and today we’re thrilled that we’re able to join hundreds of Climate Neutral Certified brands in taking meaningful action for the climate."
[Image: SkiUphill/RunUphill with Canmore Trail Alliance working on the new Montane Trail section near Harvey Heights.]
Accelerating Climate Action!
While our unusually warm fall was sure beautiful, the record-breaking warmth reminded us that climate change is here to stay.
On October 11, 2022, Biosphere Institute held a community meeting to accelerate climate action in the Bow Valley. Diverse groups including students, industry, non-profits, tourism, and municipalities attended to share ideas, learn from experts, and commit to doing more to prevent and adapt to climate change!
The event by the numbers:
7 speakers
70 climate action commitments
80 participants
Want to join the mailing list for future events?
Love the environment and live in the Bow Valley?
This free Beers & Networking event is for you!
As part of the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership’s Bow Valley Community Week (which runs from Nov.7-13), the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley invites anyone who is interested in the environment or taking action on climate change to come along and connect with like-minded people. Join us on Nov.10th for a mixer evening of fun and socializing. Newcomers and long-time residents welcome! Beer and pizza will be available for purchase at this event.
Connect with like-minded people, meet some old friends, and make some new ones!
Learn about local environmental activities in the Bow Valley and how you can get involved.
Let's celebrate our efforts to protect and sustain our planet together!
Where? Canmore Brewing Company is located at 1460 Railway Ave, Canmore. Click here for a map.
You don’t need to register - just come by any time between 5PM-7:30PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
What's going on?
Town of Canmore - Save Energy: Close the Door! Canmore has a long-standing commitment to taking meaningful action related to environmental stewardship and climate change action. Keeping shop doors closed provides a more comfortable draft free environment for your staff and customers, and it is estimated that you could save up to 50% on your heating costs.
Learn more
Town of Canmore - Clean Energy Improvement Program
Beginning November 1, 2022, homeowners can apply for the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), an innovative financing tool for property owners to reduce GHG emissions by investing in energy efficient and renewable energy upgrades without an upfront cost.
Learn more about CEIP
Learn to sew at the Canmore Library!
Canmore Library presents "Natalia Berlina Sews: Learn proper techniques to hand stitch a hem and upgrade your sewing skills with local seamstress Natalia Berlina! All supplies will be provided."
Information here
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the power of social media to raise funds and awareness for important causes. We hope you'll join us in supporting our important work on Giving Tuesday!
Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative has launched an investment raise - 50K in 50 days - to advance their next suite of projects, including a 27kW solar project in collaboration with the Biosphere Institute! You can invest if you:
have been a member of BVGEC for 1 year
are an accredited investor
are a friend or family of the Board
Have an event you want us to advertise to our over 1,300 subscribers? Email resource@biosphereinstitute.org
Biosphere Institute is a non-profit charity. DONATE today!
Community Corner
Featured Bow Valley Business: SkiUphill / RunUphill
SkiUphill/RunUphill believes that human-powered trail running and backcountry skiing are activities that promote greater respect and stewardship for the land. With this ethic in mind, the business is ambitious in their environmental goals: they purchase low/no VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, choose 100% green energy sourced from Bow Valley Power, are a 1% for the Planet Member, and host zero-waste days for staff, among many other actions.
SkiUphill has also attained Climate Neutral Certification. The process to become Climate Neutral Certified is a months-long effort to measure, offset, and reduce their carbon footprint. These are actions that all brands - and individuals - can and should take now to “flatten the curve” of carbon emissions. SkiUphill chose to act now because scientifically-vetted solutions to climate change exist, and they are accessible to brands like theirs.
As Cofounder of SkiUphill Gavin Harmacy said, “We understand that doing business does harm the environment and if we can help reduce or remove that harm we are moving in the right direction. To connect the dots, carbon emissions are the root cause of climate change, and we understand how our activities lead to greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainability and the environment have been part of our DNA since day one, and today we’re thrilled that we’re able to join hundreds of Climate Neutral Certified brands in taking meaningful action for the climate."
[Image: SkiUphill/RunUphill with Canmore Trail Alliance working on the new Montane Trail section near Harvey Heights.]
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Biosphere Institute Celebrates 25 Years!
This year, Biosphere Institute is celebrating a HUGE milestone - 25 Years! We celebrated with a Gala and Squaredance at the Cornerstone Theatre, thanks in part to sponsorship from Lafarge Canada. Our work to accelerate climate action, support human-wildlife coexistence, and educate future leaders has never been more important. Here's to the next 25 years! Photo credit: Coral Lukaniuk
Want to take action?
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Town of Canmore's Climate Action Plan
Town of Banff's Environmental Master Plan
