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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Aug 2

Throwback to a frosty November day with clear skies looking to downtown along Nose Creek. #throwback #yyc #nosecreek

Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Aug 1

Wyoming Flax (Linum compactum) is a small perennial herb. found in small populations on the rocky cliffs and arid hills of the Aurora area (Naato’siyinnipi) overlooking West Nose Creek. #FloraFriday
iNaturalist Photo Credits
1 matthias22
2,3 ellyne
4 sidalcea

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Aurora (Naato'siyinnipi) Area Structure Plan was approved my the Infrastructure & Planning committee on Monday and will be brought forward for approval by city council on September 9th. We need your help to write your city councilor and voice your desires for more green space in the north!

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 16

D+ in habitat restoration… if only there were a local creek in desperate need of restoration… 😏

calgaryherald.com/news/calgary...

Biodiversity advisory committee gives city council failing grade on habitat restoration

The BiodiverCity plan was launched in 2015, with a mandate to manage and protect Calgary's environment and support biodiversity.

calgaryherald.com

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 16

We were invited to give a West Nose Creek tour for the area’s teachers and administrators with the CBE. Lucked out to have @klaszus.bsky.social from @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social bring his mobile printing press to give the groups a print of the 1943 picture of the Beddington Erratic. #SaveNoseCreek

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 10

IT'S WHITE SUCKER SPAWNING SEASON! We were lucky enough to have Freshwater Conservation Canada on our Jane's Walk last week. They are spawning now until the long weekend. Grab some polarized sunglasses and you could see them clearly in the creek. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCfish #yyc #Airdrie #Balzac #abpoli

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 6

Our Board of Directors met with Ward 3 Councillor @jasminemian.bsky.social to talk about NoseCreek. The topics ranged from the status of the Nose Creek Park Strategy to Glacial Erratics to Garter Snakes. Lots more engagement needed this year, stay tuned. #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 5

We joined another Jane’s Walk in the Nose Creek Watershed this afternoon. The buried Confederation Creek flows into a channeled part of Nose Creek. Big contrast to this morning’s finds but did see spawning White Suckers! #RaiseConfederationCreek #SaveNoseCreek #JanesWalkYYC #yyc

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 4

Today was one of the biggest tours we’ve ever done! A mix of people from all over Calgary and area joined our #JanesWalkYYC. We toured the West Nose Creek Valley and talked about Fish, Erratics, Watershed, and even Actor Paul Newman! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated! #SaveNoseCreek

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 4

Despite the chilly weather we still had an amazing turn out! Thank you to Panorama Hills Residents Association for inviting us to guide their Jane’s Walk this year! Huge thanks to Freshwater Conservation Canada for teaching us about the fish in West Nose Creek! #SaveNoseCreek #JanesWalkYYC #yyc

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 4

West Nose Creek Jane’s Walk! 10:30am

Location: maps.app.goo.gl/E7qBx8QvF293...

Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 3

Showing his true dedication to the work, Andy was out in the Creek the night before the big award ceremony! Thanks for all you do with the Nose Creek Preservation Society Andy! (2/2) #SaveNoseCreek #YouthOfDistinctionAwards #YODA2025 #yyc #SNCvolunteers #NCPSVolunteers

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 3

Andy came on as one of our youngest volunteers because of his passion for the science behind Nose Creek. We are proud to see he was selected as one of the 3 finalists in the Environmental category for the Youth of Distinction Awards. (1/2) #SaveNoseCreek #YODA2025 #yyc #YouthOfDistinctionAwards

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 3

As fun as it is to boat Nose Creek... please don't forget your boat trailer... 🤦 Nose Creek is not a dumping ground. Please stop. #SaveNoseCreek

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · May 1

THIS SUNDAY: (May 4) Our President, Andrew Yule has been asked to lead this year's Panorama Hills Residents Association's Jane's Walk! We will be walking along West Nose Creek and giving an overview of the Past, Present, and Future of this area. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #yyc #SpeakForNoseCreek

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 30

Good turnout tonight at the Final Draft Aurora ASP. We still believe we should push the Green Space boundary to the southern road. Once you develop it there’s no going back. Let’s not have any regrets. Virtual Engagement is on May 1. #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
engage.calgary.ca/aurora-asp

Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are hoping to increase the green space in this development. Right now it’s 2/3 Development and 1/3 green space… we want to flip that ratio to 1/3 Development and 2/3 green space.

Our proposal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Aurora Area Park Proposal

Aurora Business Park Park Proposal | April 5, 2024 The Aurora Business Park Area Structure Plan was approved in 2008 for a mix of industrial and commercial uses. Currently the City of Calgary is e...

docs.google.com

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 28

Big day TOMORROW (Tues, Apr 29) the Final Draft of the Aurora Area Structre Plan is being presented to the Community at Vivo for Healthier Generations. Please come out and “Speak for Nose Creek!” 6pm-8pm. #SpeakForNoseCreek #SaveNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc

engage.calgary.ca/aurora-asp

Aurora Area Structure Plan

Creating the long-term plan for 234 hectares (578 acres) in the City’s north.

engage.calgary.ca

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 27

Thank you to everyone who attended our Creek Watch season opening training session! Hope to build our teams this year to cover more of the Nose Creek Watershed! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCcreekwatch #CreekWatch #yyc #Airdrie #RockyViewCounty #abpoli

Learn More: www.savenosecreek.com/creek-watch

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thanks to everyone who joined us today at the Balzac BioBlitz! Keep logging your observations throughout this weekend on iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge runs until April 28! #SaveNoseCreek #CityNatureChallenge #yyc #Balzac #RockyViewCounty #Airdrie #abpoli

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 25

Come hang with us this afternoon as we host the Balzac BioBlitz for City Nature Challenge! #Balzac #Airdrie #YYC #RockyViewCounty

www.savenosecreek.com/events/city-...

City Nature Challenge - Balzac BioBlitz — Save Nose Creek

It is that time of year for the City Nature Challenge. The Calgary Metropolitan Area competes against cities across Canada and the World to make the most Nature observations from April 25-28.  In...

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 23

Our April Newsletter is filled with opportunities for Creek-Heads like YOU to get involved! #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #Balzac #Airdrie #RockyViewCounty #abpoli

www.savenosecreek.com/campaigns/vi...

There is always time to celebrate Earth Day, Every Day

With the Prairie Crocus in full bloom, we’ve got four events happening in the next week to tell you about!

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 19

One Week Away! Come join our Creek Watch team as they start the testing season with a Training Session! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #SNCcreekwatch #yyc #CreekWatch #abpoli #ProtectOurWaters

RSVP: www.savenosecreek.com/events/creek...

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 18

#FloraFriday Continued:

4. Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii)
5.Canada Anemone (Anemonastrum canadense)
6. Boreal Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale)

( 🧵 2/2) #SNCplants #yyc #Airdrie #Balzac #RockyViewCounty #abpoli #AlbertaPlants #NativePlants

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Apr 18

#FloraFriday: As Prairie Crocuses bloom, here are some more common wildflowers that will soon cover the landscape in the coming months.

1. Alpine Golden Buckwheat (Eriogonum flavum)
2. Western Stoneseed (Lithospermum ruderale)
3. Great Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) ( 🧵 1/2) #SaveNoseCreek

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