Carrie

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

In the 1970s, Canada made the move towards the Metric System.

It was a process that took years, and a lot of work at all levels of government.
It also faced a lot of resistance.

This is the story of Canada's Metric Conversion!

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[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

This year's official update to North American bird names is here, and it's chock-full of changes! One species is gone, several have been added, and a whole bunch have new names. Here's @KennKaufman with a rundown of everything birders need to know. https://t.co/KUz7ZDtBHb

[Calgary_Wildlife @CalgaryWildlife]

When we say we're an emerg wildlife clinic, we mean it! As of 4pm today, our hotline calls have doubled. We've admitted 18 trauma patients, likely due to last night's severe storm. Hawks, owls, gulls & more. Pls consider donating to help with their care. https://t.co/GhxdwvDezb

[Royal Roads @RoyalRoads]

"Climate disruption, of which fire is just one manifestation, is the issue of our time," says @JohnVaillant, who spoke to a sold-out audience in April as part of our Changemakers Speakers Series. Read more: https://t.co/S6q0azXmYx

[Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek]

Tell the City of Calgary you want an inter-municipal park system along the Nose Creek Valley from Calgary to Airdrie. #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #RockyViewCounty #Airdrie #abpoli

[Calgary Urban Species Response Team (CUSRT) @CalgaryResponse]

Sympathy to the lady who lost her pet.

Important reminder that wildlife does and should live in a healthy city.

We simply must keep our cats, dogs and wildlife safe, and that means changing attitudes.

Keep cats inside. Build a catio. Train to leash. But no more roaming!

[The Bee Guy @the_beeguy]

We’ve had a number of enquiries lately from people worried about having a bumblebee ‘hive’ in their garden.
‘Are they dangerous?’
‘Should I have them removed?’
‘Will they be there forever?’
Here’s a quick bumblebee lifecycle thread to explain.
Please #retweet for the #bees.
1/14

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

It is the Victoria Day Long Weekend, and for this month's fun thread, I have every province's provincial bird or animal enjoying the outdoors this weekend!

Enjoy!

1. British Columbia (Spirit Bear)

[Calgary Urban Species Response Team (CUSRT) @CalgaryResponse]

Dear #Calgary…. PLEASE please please turn off your outside lights tonight by 11pm.

Let’s help birds navigate safely so they can reach nesting grounds, breed and raise another generation.

[The Bee Guy @the_beeguy]

#theBeeAt3

Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.

# 165.
# 164 contd.

Research showed that the body temperature of #bumblebees rose 0.07°C for each milligram of pollen that they were carrying.
Fully laden bees were 2°C warmer than unladen #bees.
This matters on a warming planet.

[Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek]

Not many reptiles in the Nose Creek Valley and the Plains Garter Snake keeps to itself. Hope to find more during #CityNatureChallenge! We are partnering with @CityNatureYYC please sign up. (Apr 26-29)

Apr 27 Nose Creek
Apr 28 West Nose Creek

RSVP: https://t.co/PrMMkhoo4N

[Calgary Urban Species Response Team (CUSRT) @CalgaryResponse]

Well I’ll be!!! 🥳🎉🎈

Looks who is back after their 3rd migration after losing half a bill!! It’s #HalfBillBruce!!! Welcome back, Bruce and Betty!!!! Welcome back!

#yyc #Calgary

[Carrie @soleilglo4]

@wiscobirder Mountain bluebirds in Alberta, Canada

[The Bee Guy @the_beeguy]

Queen #BUMBLEBEES - HELP THEM OUT!
Another Spring Saturday morning with @the_beeguy (follow him - he’s good, possibly even the best! 😊) means another vital thread concerning #bumblebee queens at this time of year!
Please #retweet/#share as EVERY QUEEN BEE THAT SURVIVES GETS TO ESTABLISH A NEST that otherwise would not happen. This has knock on effects going forward. Let me explain.
1/11
#bees

[The Bee Guy @the_beeguy]

Please #retweet/#share this to LITERALLY HELP BEES OUT.

I’m not on here for likes but for impact.

So I’ll only ask for retweets to help spread vital information to help people help #bees.
Deal?

Thanks for your help with this.

Have a great one!

Remember:
#BeeToThePowerOf10
Small acts big impact!
10/11

[The Bee Guy @the_beeguy]

As always, many people asking us about #bumblebees at the moment - WHY THEY’RE SEEING THEM ON THE GROUND - so here’s a thread to explain what they’re up to.
Please #retweet.
Every #queen that survives means a new colony that gets to exist & produce new queen #bees for next year!
1/9

[Sophie Gabrielle @CodeRedEarth]

Last in 🧵Source: Why migratory species are important https://t.co/kciCIbiXCq.
➡️transfer nutrients
➡️pollination
➡️maintain carbon storing habitats
➡️play VITAL ROLE in the carbon cycle thus regulating 🌎's climate
#ClimateEmergency

[Alberta Wilderness Association @ABWilderness]

Apparently anywhere deemed a "pristine viewscape" won't be allowed to have renewables installed. Soooo shouldn't oilsands also follow this mandate?

CC McClelland Lake Wetland Complex that Suncor plans to dig up next year.
#DontMineMcClelland #abpoli

[Alberta Wilderness Association @ABWilderness]

The Horse Lake area including Aura Creek in the Ghost Watershed is set to be logged this fall.

🐟Aura Creek is listed as critical habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout. 🌿

Destroying their habitat shouldn't be considered acceptable.
Here are a few "before" pics

[Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek]

Interesting turn of events…. The land next to Coventry Hills is for sale (Purple area on map). It neighbours some Crown Land (Yellow area on map).

Finally an opportunity for ALL levels of government to work on the development of a Provincial Park! (1/2) #SaveNoseCreek #YYC