One of southern Alberta's most iconic voices is returning - the western meadowlark! With their bright yellow chests and flutelike song, these grassland songbirds fill the air with music, marking the arrival of spring. Keep an eye out for them as they arrive back in #Alberta.

Snow geese are currently making their way through the prairies by the thousands! Keep your eyes on fields and in the sky to witness this breathtaking migration as they continue their journey northward!

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Calling all ladies of the land! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 22nd Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women! Happening July 16 & 17 in Twin Butte. Two days of hands-on learning, networking, laughs, and grazing know-how! Grab your spot here: sagsw2025.eventbrite.ca

Some of #Alberta's rarest wildlife depend on healthy grasslands to survive. And ranchers help take care of these incredible places. This #NationalWildlifeWeek, we’re tipping our hats to the ranching community — thank you for being grassland stewards!

Had a great time with Lethbridge Polytechnic students at an Alberta Conservation conservation site near Ross Creek! BioBlitz, habitat surveys, bat condos & more—packed with learning and laughs. Thanks to all who joined! #grasslands #Alberta #wildlifeconservation

Spring has sprung on the prairies! The prairie crocus is one of Alberta’s earliest wildflowers and it's blooming now across southern Alberta. These fuzzy, purple beauties are a sure sign that warmer days are ahead. #grasslands #alberta #SpringVibes

🦇Did you know 8 bat species live in southern #Alberta's grasslands? They’re insect-eating champs—saving ag & forestry billions in pest control! Help them out: 🌳 Protect roosts 🏠 Add bat boxes 💡 Turn off outdoor lights Learn more: multisar.ca #BatAppreciationDay

Temperate grasslands are among Earth’s most endangered habitats—and Alberta’s grasslands hold 75% of our species at risk. Well‑managed cattle grazing mimics historic bison herds and keeps these prairies thriving. Hats off to ranchers caring for our grasslands! #EarthDay2025

When no birds are dancing, sharp-tailed grouse leks look like a trampled patch of prairie. Flattened vegetation, along with feathers and droppings are clues! Peak dancing happens mid-April, but some displays continue into early summer. #grasslands #Alberta

Get the pleasure of watching these characters while out checking calving cows in the mornings

We’ve been racking up the miles searching for sharp-tailed grouse leks and signs of spring. Shooting stars, golden bean, and three-flowered avens are blooming. Chestnut-collared longspurs, pipits, and a few sparrows are back. #grasslands #Alberta

Pronghorn are curious by nature. In Alberta’s grasslands, they’ll often pause to check out sounds or movement—sometimes even approaching to investigate. Just watch quietly and give them space. #grassland #alberta #speedgoat

This is one of the best videos we've seen highlighting the history of the grasslands, their importance, and the current threats they face. Definitely worth the watch. #grasslands #Alberta shorturl.at/fD4RB

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay. #Alberta has 17 species listed as Endangered—many are prairie species like the short-horned lizard, ferruginous hawk, & western spiderwort. Their survival depends on healthy native grasslands & the ranchers who help care for them. #SpeciesAtRisk

Rain didn’t stop the fun at Willow Creek Adventure Days yesterday! Students from local communities learned about grassland wildlife, played pronghorn limbo, built hawk nests & tossed leopard frogs in a game of cornhole! 🐸 Big thanks to all who joined! #Grasslands #SpeciesAtRisk

We had a great time at Endangered Species Day at Bar XT Ranch in SE Alberta! Students from Medicine Hat learned about prairie ecosystems, species at risk like pronghorn & bats, and more. Huge thanks to Paul & Twyla von Huene and all the amazing volunteers!

We've seen snake mortalities on SE Alberta roads this week. As snakes leave their dens, they often cross warm roadways to travel or bask. Please watch for them, including in Lethbridge & Medicine Hat, and avoid hitting them. 🐍 #SaveOurSnakes #Grasslands

Registration is now open for Youth Range Days, happening July 22-24, 2025 in Kimball! Registration cost is $100. This year, youth will learn about rangeland management, plant identification, wetlands, owls, and so much more! Email Tyler at [email protected] for info and to register!

It’s fawn season in the grasslands! Deer & pronghorn fawns hide in tall grass, nearly scentless & still, while mom feeds nearby. If you see one alone, don’t worry. It's normal & she's likely close. #Grasslands #Alberta