Caution advised in the mountains amidst drastic shifts in weather
If you're out exploring Alberta's hiking trails, it's wise to be wary of recent weather -- depending on what Mother Nature's been up to, you might be more at risk.
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If you're out exploring Alberta's hiking trails, it's wise to be wary of recent weather -- depending on what Mother Nature's been up to, you might be more at risk.
E-Mail A new survey led by researchers from North Carolina State University found that the future of hunting in the United States might look different than it has in the past. In The Journal of Wildlife Management, researchers reported findings from a nationwide survey of college students' interest and participation in hunting. They found current, active hunters were more likely to be white, male and from rural areas, and to have family members who hunted. But they also found a group of potential hunters - with no hunting experience but an interest in trying it - who were more diverse in t...
As an undergraduate student in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, Camille Bennett knew she liked being outdoors, and she liked to help others appreciate it. She studied parks, recreation and tourism management and connected with professor Kris Irwin, who shares her passion for environmental education. She also found a mentor in Warnell, alumna Jackie Sherry, water conservation program education specialist for Athens-Clarke County. After graduation, she further honed her environmental education chops working with CAC AmeriCorps doing outdoor in...
Jeffrey Minor Jeffrey Lee Minor, 61, died peacefully early Christmas morning, December 25, 2020, at his home with loving family by his side following a battle with glioblastoma. Jeff was born on November 4, 1959, in Burlington, the son of Lee and Louise (Potvin) Minor. A lifelong resident of Fairfax, Jeff graduated from BFA Fairfax in 1977. Before graduating, he bought the local country store, now known as Minor’s Country Store. Jeff loved friends and families, playing cards, organizing large family functions, and his trips to Maine, Montréal and ...