Nose Creek Preservation Society
@savenosecreek.bsky.social
SaveNoseCreek.com // A volunteer led group from #Calgary, #RockyViewCounty and #Airdrie. Advocating for an Official Park designation for the Nose Creek Valley. #SaveNoseCreek
Throwback to a frosty November day with clear skies looking to downtown along Nose Creek. #throwback #yyc #nosecreek
August 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Throwback to a frosty November day with clear skies looking to downtown along Nose Creek. #throwback #yyc #nosecreek
Wyoming Flax (Linum compactum) is a small perennial herb. found in small populations on the rocky cliffs and arid hills of the Aurora area (Naato’siyinnipi) overlooking West Nose Creek. #FloraFriday
iNaturalist Photo Credits
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iNaturalist Photo Credits
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2,3 ellyne
4 sidalcea
August 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Wyoming Flax (Linum compactum) is a small perennial herb. found in small populations on the rocky cliffs and arid hills of the Aurora area (Naato’siyinnipi) overlooking West Nose Creek. #FloraFriday
iNaturalist Photo Credits
1 matthias22
2,3 ellyne
4 sidalcea
iNaturalist Photo Credits
1 matthias22
2,3 ellyne
4 sidalcea
The Aurora (Naato'siyinnipi) Area Structure Plan was approved my the Infrastructure & Planning committee on Monday and will be brought forward for approval by city council on September 9th. We need your help to write your city councilor and voice your desires for more green space in the north!
July 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Aurora (Naato'siyinnipi) Area Structure Plan was approved my the Infrastructure & Planning committee on Monday and will be brought forward for approval by city council on September 9th. We need your help to write your city councilor and voice your desires for more green space in the north!
D+ in habitat restoration… if only there were a local creek in desperate need of restoration… 😏
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Biodiversity advisory committee gives city council failing grade on habitat restoration
The BiodiverCity plan was launched in 2015, with a mandate to manage and protect Calgary's environment and support biodiversity.
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May 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
D+ in habitat restoration… if only there were a local creek in desperate need of restoration… 😏
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We were invited to give a West Nose Creek tour for the area’s teachers and administrators with the CBE. Lucked out to have @klaszus.bsky.social from @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social bring his mobile printing press to give the groups a print of the 1943 picture of the Beddington Erratic. #SaveNoseCreek
May 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We were invited to give a West Nose Creek tour for the area’s teachers and administrators with the CBE. Lucked out to have @klaszus.bsky.social from @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social bring his mobile printing press to give the groups a print of the 1943 picture of the Beddington Erratic. #SaveNoseCreek
IT'S WHITE SUCKER SPAWNING SEASON! We were lucky enough to have Freshwater Conservation Canada on our Jane's Walk last week. They are spawning now until the long weekend. Grab some polarized sunglasses and you could see them clearly in the creek. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCfish #yyc #Airdrie #Balzac #abpoli
May 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
IT'S WHITE SUCKER SPAWNING SEASON! We were lucky enough to have Freshwater Conservation Canada on our Jane's Walk last week. They are spawning now until the long weekend. Grab some polarized sunglasses and you could see them clearly in the creek. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCfish #yyc #Airdrie #Balzac #abpoli
Our Board of Directors met with Ward 3 Councillor @jasminemian.bsky.social to talk about NoseCreek. The topics ranged from the status of the Nose Creek Park Strategy to Glacial Erratics to Garter Snakes. Lots more engagement needed this year, stay tuned. #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
May 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our Board of Directors met with Ward 3 Councillor @jasminemian.bsky.social to talk about NoseCreek. The topics ranged from the status of the Nose Creek Park Strategy to Glacial Erratics to Garter Snakes. Lots more engagement needed this year, stay tuned. #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
We joined another Jane’s Walk in the Nose Creek Watershed this afternoon. The buried Confederation Creek flows into a channeled part of Nose Creek. Big contrast to this morning’s finds but did see spawning White Suckers! #RaiseConfederationCreek #SaveNoseCreek #JanesWalkYYC #yyc
May 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
We joined another Jane’s Walk in the Nose Creek Watershed this afternoon. The buried Confederation Creek flows into a channeled part of Nose Creek. Big contrast to this morning’s finds but did see spawning White Suckers! #RaiseConfederationCreek #SaveNoseCreek #JanesWalkYYC #yyc
Today was one of the biggest tours we’ve ever done! A mix of people from all over Calgary and area joined our #JanesWalkYYC. We toured the West Nose Creek Valley and talked about Fish, Erratics, Watershed, and even Actor Paul Newman! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated! #SaveNoseCreek
May 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Today was one of the biggest tours we’ve ever done! A mix of people from all over Calgary and area joined our #JanesWalkYYC. We toured the West Nose Creek Valley and talked about Fish, Erratics, Watershed, and even Actor Paul Newman! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated! #SaveNoseCreek
Despite the chilly weather we still had an amazing turn out! Thank you to Panorama Hills Residents Association for inviting us to guide their Jane’s Walk this year! Huge thanks to Freshwater Conservation Canada for teaching us about the fish in West Nose Creek! #SaveNoseCreek #JanesWalkYYC #yyc
May 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Despite the chilly weather we still had an amazing turn out! Thank you to Panorama Hills Residents Association for inviting us to guide their Jane’s Walk this year! Huge thanks to Freshwater Conservation Canada for teaching us about the fish in West Nose Creek! #SaveNoseCreek #JanesWalkYYC #yyc
May 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Andy came on as one of our youngest volunteers because of his passion for the science behind Nose Creek. We are proud to see he was selected as one of the 3 finalists in the Environmental category for the Youth of Distinction Awards. (1/2) #SaveNoseCreek #YODA2025 #yyc #YouthOfDistinctionAwards
May 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Andy came on as one of our youngest volunteers because of his passion for the science behind Nose Creek. We are proud to see he was selected as one of the 3 finalists in the Environmental category for the Youth of Distinction Awards. (1/2) #SaveNoseCreek #YODA2025 #yyc #YouthOfDistinctionAwards
As fun as it is to boat Nose Creek... please don't forget your boat trailer... 🤦 Nose Creek is not a dumping ground. Please stop. #SaveNoseCreek
May 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As fun as it is to boat Nose Creek... please don't forget your boat trailer... 🤦 Nose Creek is not a dumping ground. Please stop. #SaveNoseCreek
THIS SUNDAY: (May 4) Our President, Andrew Yule has been asked to lead this year's Panorama Hills Residents Association's Jane's Walk! We will be walking along West Nose Creek and giving an overview of the Past, Present, and Future of this area. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #yyc #SpeakForNoseCreek
May 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
THIS SUNDAY: (May 4) Our President, Andrew Yule has been asked to lead this year's Panorama Hills Residents Association's Jane's Walk! We will be walking along West Nose Creek and giving an overview of the Past, Present, and Future of this area. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #yyc #SpeakForNoseCreek
Good turnout tonight at the Final Draft Aurora ASP. We still believe we should push the Green Space boundary to the southern road. Once you develop it there’s no going back. Let’s not have any regrets. Virtual Engagement is on May 1. #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
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April 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Good turnout tonight at the Final Draft Aurora ASP. We still believe we should push the Green Space boundary to the southern road. Once you develop it there’s no going back. Let’s not have any regrets. Virtual Engagement is on May 1. #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
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Big day TOMORROW (Tues, Apr 29) the Final Draft of the Aurora Area Structre Plan is being presented to the Community at Vivo for Healthier Generations. Please come out and “Speak for Nose Creek!” 6pm-8pm. #SpeakForNoseCreek #SaveNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
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Aurora Area Structure Plan
Creating the long-term plan for 234 hectares (578 acres) in the City’s north.
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April 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Big day TOMORROW (Tues, Apr 29) the Final Draft of the Aurora Area Structre Plan is being presented to the Community at Vivo for Healthier Generations. Please come out and “Speak for Nose Creek!” 6pm-8pm. #SpeakForNoseCreek #SaveNoseCreek #yyc #yyccc
engage.calgary.ca/aurora-asp
engage.calgary.ca/aurora-asp
Thank you to everyone who attended our Creek Watch season opening training session! Hope to build our teams this year to cover more of the Nose Creek Watershed! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCcreekwatch #CreekWatch #yyc #Airdrie #RockyViewCounty #abpoli
Learn More: www.savenosecreek.com/creek-watch
Learn More: www.savenosecreek.com/creek-watch
April 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Creek Watch season opening training session! Hope to build our teams this year to cover more of the Nose Creek Watershed! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCcreekwatch #CreekWatch #yyc #Airdrie #RockyViewCounty #abpoli
Learn More: www.savenosecreek.com/creek-watch
Learn More: www.savenosecreek.com/creek-watch
Thanks to everyone who joined us today at the Balzac BioBlitz! Keep logging your observations throughout this weekend on iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge runs until April 28! #SaveNoseCreek #CityNatureChallenge #yyc #Balzac #RockyViewCounty #Airdrie #abpoli
April 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thanks to everyone who joined us today at the Balzac BioBlitz! Keep logging your observations throughout this weekend on iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge runs until April 28! #SaveNoseCreek #CityNatureChallenge #yyc #Balzac #RockyViewCounty #Airdrie #abpoli
Come hang with us this afternoon as we host the Balzac BioBlitz for City Nature Challenge! #Balzac #Airdrie #YYC #RockyViewCounty
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City Nature Challenge - Balzac BioBlitz — Save Nose Creek
It is that time of year for the City Nature Challenge. The Calgary Metropolitan Area competes against cities across Canada and the World to make the most Nature observations from April 25-28. In...
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April 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Come hang with us this afternoon as we host the Balzac BioBlitz for City Nature Challenge! #Balzac #Airdrie #YYC #RockyViewCounty
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Our April Newsletter is filled with opportunities for Creek-Heads like YOU to get involved! #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #Balzac #Airdrie #RockyViewCounty #abpoli
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There is always time to celebrate Earth Day, Every Day
With the Prairie Crocus in full bloom, we’ve got four events happening in the next week to tell you about!
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April 23, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Our April Newsletter is filled with opportunities for Creek-Heads like YOU to get involved! #SaveNoseCreek #SpeakForNoseCreek #yyc #Balzac #Airdrie #RockyViewCounty #abpoli
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One Week Away! Come join our Creek Watch team as they start the testing season with a Training Session! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #SNCcreekwatch #yyc #CreekWatch #abpoli #ProtectOurWaters
RSVP: www.savenosecreek.com/events/creek...
RSVP: www.savenosecreek.com/events/creek...
April 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One Week Away! Come join our Creek Watch team as they start the testing season with a Training Session! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #SNCcreekwatch #yyc #CreekWatch #abpoli #ProtectOurWaters
RSVP: www.savenosecreek.com/events/creek...
RSVP: www.savenosecreek.com/events/creek...
#FloraFriday: As Prairie Crocuses bloom, here are some more common wildflowers that will soon cover the landscape in the coming months.
1. Alpine Golden Buckwheat (Eriogonum flavum)
2. Western Stoneseed (Lithospermum ruderale)
3. Great Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) ( 🧵 1/2) #SaveNoseCreek
1. Alpine Golden Buckwheat (Eriogonum flavum)
2. Western Stoneseed (Lithospermum ruderale)
3. Great Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) ( 🧵 1/2) #SaveNoseCreek
April 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#FloraFriday: As Prairie Crocuses bloom, here are some more common wildflowers that will soon cover the landscape in the coming months.
1. Alpine Golden Buckwheat (Eriogonum flavum)
2. Western Stoneseed (Lithospermum ruderale)
3. Great Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) ( 🧵 1/2) #SaveNoseCreek
1. Alpine Golden Buckwheat (Eriogonum flavum)
2. Western Stoneseed (Lithospermum ruderale)
3. Great Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) ( 🧵 1/2) #SaveNoseCreek
This Glacial Erratic is on private land. This makes protection, remediation and storytelling difficult. Federal government could bring “natural monument” laws like they have in Finland. Ask your chosen federal candidate what they think. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCerratic #yyc
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Calgary advocacy group trying to protect rare glacial erratic from graffiti
The Beddington erratic, a large quartzite rock deposited by glaciers, is located in a natural area along Nose Creek in northeast Calgary. This historical landmark, which originated from Jasper thousan...
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April 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
This Glacial Erratic is on private land. This makes protection, remediation and storytelling difficult. Federal government could bring “natural monument” laws like they have in Finland. Ask your chosen federal candidate what they think. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCerratic #yyc
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SLITHERING SATURDAY: The Plains Garter Snake is out enjoying the warmer weather! Watch for them in the Nose Creek Coulees. They are "live bearing" snakes, they don’t lay eggs. They can also swim to escape predators. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCwildlife #Snakes
April 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
SLITHERING SATURDAY: The Plains Garter Snake is out enjoying the warmer weather! Watch for them in the Nose Creek Coulees. They are "live bearing" snakes, they don’t lay eggs. They can also swim to escape predators. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCwildlife #Snakes
Your monthly reminder to teach your kids and network about the historic significance of the Glacial Erratics in Calgary. Quartzite Rock from Jasper, travelled here on glaciers, and sacred sites to the Blackfoot Confederacy. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCerratic #yyc #Airdrie #Balzac #RockyViewCounty
April 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Your monthly reminder to teach your kids and network about the historic significance of the Glacial Erratics in Calgary. Quartzite Rock from Jasper, travelled here on glaciers, and sacred sites to the Blackfoot Confederacy. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCerratic #yyc #Airdrie #Balzac #RockyViewCounty