Friends of Kananaskis Country

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Nothing quite as frustrating as finding an old fire pit in the back country. That's not Leave No Trace, and there are better ways to build a fire anyway. Find out how to minimize the impacts of campfires for this #WednesdayFriendsDay kananaskis.org/outdoor-ethic…

Several plants are early bloomers in the alpine & subalpine. Keep your eyes open for Globeflower as soon as the snows melt. You can find them right now in wet spots in the Chester & Rummel areas! They're our #WednesdayFriendsDay feature! kananaskis.org/white-globefl…

Seeing roadside wildlife in K-Country is awesome. But it's critical for the safety of the wildlife – and yours, too – that you do it right. See our tips for Roadside Wildlife Viewing in K-Country on this week's #WednesdayFriendsDay kananaskis.org/tips-for-road…

There's one skill that EVERY outdoors person needs to know, and it's the subject of this week's #WednesdayFriendsDay: How to poop in the woods. No cute pic to go along with this one. kananaskis.org/how-to-poop-i…

Considering riding the Highwood Pass while the road is closed? When you hit the gate, you're going to see this sign. Thanks to the Parks Staff that posted it. FYI: on May 22, the road is snow covered past Elbow Pass parking lot.

We're coming into a dangerous time of the year from a wildlife perspective: Elk calving season. Let's learn more about Elk (and why spring is dangerous) for this week's #WednesdayFriendsDay kananaskis.org/elk/

Happy Mother's Day!

Find a bear roadside in K-Country? • Stay in your vehicle • Slow down. The bear may run or walk onto the road. • Try to stay at least 100 m away • NEVER drive between a mother and her cubs on opposite sides of the road • Don’t stop. No parking on the sides of highways.

We were in the Kananaskis Lakes area yesterday, May 8, and saw many wet avalanches – yet it was overcast and only +6°. They will only become more frequent and bigger with the warming through this weekend.

They're back! The first Rufous Hummingbirds of the year were sighted in K-Country this week. Find out more about these feisty fliers for this week's #WednesdayFriendsDay kananaskis.org/rufous-hummin…

We're at the height of Prairie Crocus season! Did you know it's not actually a Crocus? Find out why for this #WednesdayFriendsDay kananaskis.org/prairie-crocu…

Saturday, May 4th, is the annual province-wide highway cleanup. Volunteers will be roadside picking up trash. Over 100 FKC volunteers will be cleaning 40 from the TCH to the KLT. Take it slow past the volunteers. Give a honk and wave to say thanks for their work!

It's that time of year again. Why not use this #WednesdayFriendsDay to brush up on your knowledge of ticks, our least favourite critter in K-Country. kananaskis.org/rocky-mountai…

Save the Dates! @BVBiosphere is hosting the Bow Valley’s first Clean Commute Expo showcasing a variety of full battery EV's & alternative low-carbon transportation options, informative presentations & exhibits from local business & community org's.

The melting snows reveal secrets, like subnivian vole tunnels.

🌍 Earth Day is coming up, let's celebrate by making a meaningful impact! 🌿Recycle with @skipthedepot & you'll be supporting FKC! Use promo code “SKIPIG24” for a 90% refund on your next pickup! 🚛app.skipthedepot.com/kananas… #EarthDay #SkipTheDepot #Banff #Canmore #KananaskisCountry

As we ramp into spring, wildlife (including bears) become more active. For this #WednesdayFriendsDay, let's explore the Leave No Trace concept of Respecting Wildlife. And don't forget to come to Bear Day this Saturday at the Nordic Centre! kananaskis.org/outdoor-ethic…

We're big proponents of carrying the 10 essentials with you in the wilderness. Here's a great summary of them. theinertia.com/mountain/hiki…

Come to (free) Bear Day this Saturday at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Get all your bear/wildlife related questions answered by experts. A chance to practice with inert bear spray, see trapping demos, and understand how bears in parks are monitored. It's a family friendly event!