Big News for the Biosphere

On December 11, 2019, long-time members, supporters and stakeholders of the entity previously known as the Beaver Hills Initiative came together at Strathcona County Council Chambers to celebrate the official incorporation and launch of the Beaver Hills Biosphere Reserve Association (BHB).
Attendees celebrated the biosphere, a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve and now an incorporated organization under the Societies Act in Alberta.
Learn more about the event and how, with partners, members and friends, we celebrated both the history of the organization and what’s yet to come.

Living With Beavers in the Biosphere

Learn more about Alberta Environment and Park’s innovative work in the biosphere with beaver monitoring and management and how these efforts will help shift public focus on this keystone species.

Research Projects Underway in the BHB

The Beaver Hills Biosphere recently received support from Mitacs to undertake four diverse research projects in the biosphere. Learn more about Mitacs and the focus of these interesting projects.

PBS Northwest Profiles: Beaver Hills Biosphere

Check out this eight-minute video about the biosphere produced by PBS, which originally aired in 2017.

Check out these events and happenings in the Biosphere