Returning to Our Roots
Submitted by ASCCA volunteers Gary Stedman and Andrea Fugeman-Miller to the Calgary Horticultural Society’s Master Gardeners Association, detailing recent work being done near the stone circle to the SW of Belvedere House.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Information on recent trail closures and changes
Please read for information on recent changes to our trail system as of October 2022. Please direct any questions or concerns to Greg Shyba at (403) 931-4070 or [email protected]
Monday, July 25, 2022
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Nestboxes at the ASCCA
You may have seen nest boxes as you walk the trails on Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area and wondered why they are there? Who are they for?
Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Our Website Has a New Look
www.crossconservation.org has a new look, read this helpful blog that will help you find your way
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
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The power of the dark side
If we are to embrace the power of the Dark Side then it is up to us to contact our MLAs and Alberta Transportation to let them know that Canada’s first Nocturnal Preserve, the ASCCA, and one of Canada’s largest Astrophysical Observatories, the RAO, should be kept dark; and that they are worthy of a Special Geographical Area designation that would require lighting designs to be designed to minimize light pollution as outlined in IESNA RP-33 in the Alberta Transportation Highway Lighting Guide.
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
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No dogs at the ASCCA? Here are a few reasons why.
We love our furry companions, but there are quite a few reasons why dogs should stay behind when you visit places like the ASCCA. Even dogs that are well-controlled and on a leash can have a negative impact on wildlife, even if their owners are sure to pick up after them.