Whitebark Pine

Little Brown Bat

Tune your ears to an ultrasonic frequency! Wildlife Ecologist Anne Forshner introduces us to the world of little brown bats. Discover how Parks Canada is learning more about the lives of these flying mammals, like where they like to roost. Ultimately, this knowledge will help us fight a deadly and looming threat—white nose syndrome.

Whitebark Pine

Stand beside a whitebark pine and appreciate the views. These hardy trees grow on mountain tops and support other plants and animals in surprising ways. Will they continue this legacy, or be killed by a widespread fungal disease? Join the conversation with Allison Fisher and Charlie McLellan, experts on whitebark pine.

Wolverine

How do you learn about an animal that you never see!?! Wildlife Ecologist Anne Forshner talks about the challenges, and solutions, to studying wolverines. These rare animals avoid humans and need large areas of wilderness to survive. Journey into the wild with us and find out how you can contribute to wolverine research.

Black Swift

Pull out your binoculars and join us in the field to explore the secret lives of black swifts. These acrobatic birds are hard to find unless you know where and when to look. Resource Management Officer Candace Jung shares what it’s like to study black swifts, why they’re in trouble, and how you can help.

Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Lace up your boots to hike into the backcountry of Banff National Park. We’re exploring alpine lakes with Brad Stitt and Shelly Humphries, leaders of the conservation project Saving Threatened Trout. Discover what it takes to correct past mistakes and reintroduce westslope cutthroat trout to their native habitat.