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Ritchie Presents: Wild North - Health Backyards

  • Ritchie Community League 7727 98 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C9 (map)

Using props, visuals and Ritchie’s own flora and fauna, this presentation will teach you about:

  • What species are present in our area (both plants and animals)

  • The role each species plays in the ecosystem and how they depend on one another

  • How to peacefully coexist with wildlife and how to have healthy interactions

  • What to do if you encounter an injured, ill or orphaned animal

  • What we can do everyday in our own backyards to help wildlife, promote biodiversity, and support a healthy ecosystem!

HEALTHY BACKYARDS

It is more important than ever for us to understand the impact our actions have on the environment, and it starts within our communities. The Healthy Backyards program helps educate our members and guests about the positive impact they can have on our wild neighbours and the ecosystem with small changes and knowledge-sharing.

From keeping communities free of litter to planting native vegetation and reducing pesticide use, there are countless ways our communities can help ensure the health of local wildlife and the environment. These concepts can be daunting, but if we start small—in our own backyards—we can make a huge impact together.

Healthy Backyards is a one-hour-long, free, environmental education program designed specifically for community leagues and their members. The program is customized to each neighbourhood and its greenspaces.

EVENT DETAILS

Doors: 6:45 pm

Presentation starts: 7:00 pm

Presentation is one hour, but our volunteers will keep the hall open for folks who want to linger, mingle, and enjoy the snack table!

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We are looking for one volunteer to help out at tonight's presentation. You will be responsible for:

  • warmly greeting each attendee

  • checking their name against the registration list

  • showing them where they can hang their coats and get a snack

This seated shift lasts one hour, and you are welcome to stay to watch the entire presentation!

Requires:

  • positive and friendly manners

  • reading and speaking english

  • sitting and standing

  • French-speaking is an asset, but not required!

Volunteering is for Ritchie Community League members only.

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Later Event: 18 May
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