Join us for an evening with one of Alberta's 50 most influential people, Kevin Van Tighem, as he shares thoughts from his book Heart Waters and explores what the view from the Great Divide Trail tells us about our land use choices and our water future.

This illustrated talk will showcase the ways in which water drains from the Great Divide to the rivers below while exploring how better land use choices could protect against future droughts and floods while restoring trout streams, protecting wildlife habitat, and ensuring that the dramatic beauty of our headwater landscapes enrich the lives of generations to come.

Kevin Van Tighem was born and raised in Calgary. His family roots in Alberta go back to 1875. After graduating with a degree in Plant Science from the University of Calgary in 1977, he went on to work as a conservation biologist, park warden, interpreter and Park Superintendent in various western Canadian national parks over a career spanning more than thirty years. A naturalist, paddler, hunter and angler, Kevin has devoted most of his life to promoting nature conservation and ecological education. He is the author of thirteen books on wildlife and the environment (including Bears Without Fear (2013), The Homeward Wolf (2013) and, most recently, Heart Waters/Sources of the Bow River (2015), all published by Rocky Mountain Books) as well as numerous magazine and journal articles. He writes a regular column (This Land) for Alberta Views magazine.

Meet the Great Divide Trail Association volunteers to learn more about their dedication to maintaining, protecting and promoting this special 1200 km trail in our backyard.

We welcome the public as well as our membership to take part in our Annual General Meeting following the presentation. Become involved and enjoy refreshments and good company as we make decisions regarding the future of this special wilderness trail.

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