I'm A Calgarian

From its rivers and wetlands to parks, pathways, and neighbourhood green spaces, Calgary is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Coyotes, deer, birds, pollinators, amphibians, reptiles, and many other species share this city with us. As our city grows, we have an opportunity to create communities where both people and wildlife can thrive.

The "I'm a Calgarian" campaign celebrates the wildlife that call our city home and shares simple ways you can help coexist with Calgary's wildlife. From keeping pets safe, securing attractants, and protecting natural spaces, to giving wildlife room to move. Click on our postcards below as we share a perspective from a different species that call Calgary home!

BEAVER

BOBCAT

CHICKADEE

COYOTE

FISH

GARTER SNAKE

MOOSE

NATURES NETWORK

OWL

POLLINATORS

WHITE-TAILED DEER

WOOD FROG

I'm a Calgarian is part of a multi-year wildlife monitoring program called Nature's Network, that utilizes trail cameras located throughout Calgary's urban parks and surrounding landscapes.

Wildlife don't recognize city boundaries, roads, or neighbourhood lines. They simply move through the landscapes that have supported them for generations; travelling between feeding areas, shelter, breeding sites, and seasonal habitats.
Just like us, wildlife need safe ways to get around. Connected natural spaces, parks, and wildlife crossings help animals move safely through our growing city while supporting healthy ecosystems.
Every park, wetland, river valley, and natural area is part of a bigger network that helps Calgary's wildlife thrive.
When we protect connectivity, we create a city where people and wildlife can share the same home.

About

The "I'm a Calgarian" campaign is part of a broader project called Nature's Network, which aims to connect Calgary, Rocky View County, and Foothills County through ecological corridors.

To maintain ecological connectivity, it's essential to understand where natural connections still exist within our urban and regional landscapes, and how best to protect and sustain them. This project builds on the Calgary Connect wildlife camera monitoring project, expanding its scope to the greater Calgary region. We have delineated an ecological network to help guide local and regional planning. The network identifies core habitats and ecological corridors for terrestrial mammals, as well as priority areas for wildlife-road mitigation. Ongoing camera monitoring in Calgary, Rocky View County, and Foothills County document wildlife activity patterns and assess high animal-vehicle collision sites along the provincial highway network. In addition to studying terrestrial mammals, we have incorporated amphibian data from eDNA and acoustic recording units to map core wetland habitats and wetland connectivity across the region.

To learn more about the project and explore the final reports and resources, please visit the Nature's Network project page or contact Miistakis Institute at institute@rockies.ca

Thank you to our Partners

Miistakis Institute
City of Calgary
Alberta Forestry and Parks
Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society
Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society

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Miistakis Institute

At the Miistakis Institute, we connect research with real-world conservation, helping communities make informed land use decisions. Through innovative science and collaboration, we create solutions for resilient, thriving ecosystems.

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The City of Calgary (Parks & Open Spaces)

The City of Calgary works to protect and manage natural areas, wetlands and river valleys that support wildlife and ecological connectivity across the city. By restoring habitats, managing natural spaces and helping people coexist with wildlife, we support a healthy urban ecosystem where both people and nature can thrive.

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Alberta Forestry and Parks

Responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving and managing our public lands and provincial parks.

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Weaselhead/ Glenmore Park Preservation Society

The mission of the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society is to advance and foster environmental learning, experiences, protection, and appreciation to support communities that embrace and conserve our natural spaces.

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The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society

The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society ("the Friends") is a registered charity dedicated to engaging our community in activities and awareness-building to conserve a truly unique naturalized urban park. Delivering programs and providing volunteer opportunities within Fish Creek Provincial Park is made possible by our over 300 volunteers and over 100 partner organizations. Our work includes managing invasive species, restoring native grasslands and Creekside habitats, mitigating the impacts of beavers, monitoring areas of concern, providing free educational programming and bringing members of the community together. With over 3 million visits per year, there is more and more pressure on the park, and a greater need for the Friends and community to help steward this incredible local destination.

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Current Funders

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
The Calgary Foundation

Previous Funders

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, Enbridge, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation