Stewards in Motion is more than just a series of events. It is a rally call to connect all stewards at a local level, regardless of focus, affiliation or discipline. It is the philosophy that enables the stewardship community and other stakeholders such as municipal government, ENGOs and industry, to think collectively and act locally to protect our valuable, common natural assets.
The Backstory
Since 2003, Alberta’s volunteer stewards, and the agencies and organizations that support stewards, have gathered at an annual Stewards in Motion workshop to network, learn and celebrate their successes. This event has been instrumental in not only bringing people and organizations with common goals together, but in motivating stewards to continue working collaboratively to conserve Alberta’s landscapes.
Building on the framework, history and success of the original platform, an enhanced effort was launched in 2012–2013. Since then, more than a dozen new Stewards in Motion events have been hosted in communities across Alberta and virtually. These gatherings give people a chance to connect in relevant and meaningful ways and help build a greater sense of community. They support an ongoing dialogue and learning among diverse stewards from community-based watershed stewardship groups (WSGs) and Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs), to industry, various levels of government, other groups and organizations.
Coming Events
Join Us April 18, 2024
Getting the Best Out of Your Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Efforts + Stewardship Showcase
What you can expect:
- Land Stewardship will highlight what we've been up to over the past few years and review what we heard from our recent survey of community stewardship groups about building capacity for their efforts.
- Our keynote speaker, Erin Navarro, with Volunteer Alberta, will walk through what you need to know about getting the best out of your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
- You'll participate in a facilitated activity and round table discussion sharing your experiences and best practices for recruiting and retaining volunteers.
- You'll hear from other stewardship groups about their projects, experiences and lessons learned through their work.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn, connect and network with others who are interested in and passionate about community stewardship and growing the capacity of the organizations working working hard to care for Alberta's landscapes, water and biodiversity.
Past Events
Missed an event? Check out these recordings:
Indigenous Engagement and Relationship Building, January 2022
Get Involved
Stay tuned. More Stewards in Motion events are coming. We invite you to be part of this community.