Speaker Series September

Speaker Series – Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology – Exploring Connections

Welcome to: Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology – Exploring Connections

Did you ever consider that to find and observe wildlife in Alberta, it’s best to first check out the local geology? From the Rocky Mountains to the rain shadow of the prairies, from deeply entrenched rivers having prairie oases, and glaciated terrain, geology has a strong impact on wildlife distribution. The relationship between wildlife and landscape is explored and exemplified in the lives of golden eagles over the Rockies, the American pika and eroding mountains, of burrowing owls on glaciated plains, and greater short-horned lizards surviving in badlands and a vast rain shadow. Join us for an informative and engaging event to investigate the close relationship between wildlife, landscape and geology.

Located at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 13931 Woodpath Road SW; this event is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

Dr. Dale Leckie is a geologist, speaker, and best-selling author who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as chief geologist at Nexen, a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is adjunct professor in the Earth, Environment and Energy Department at University of Calgary. Dale has been recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of Society for Sedimentary Geology and Canadian Energy Geoscience Association. Dale is 2024 recipient of the Geosciences in the Media Award by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists for his first two books.

Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide is the third of his best-selling trilogy of books encouraging people to get out and explore. Dale’s previous books The Scenic Geology of Alberta, and Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers were both best sellers.

Don’t miss this educational opportunity to learn about the relationships between geology and the wildlife it houses.