Wagner Natural Area Society is recruiting for new Board members – please click on our “Membership“ page for more information
Fall is here. The trail is in great shape. Wagner is a beautiful oasis. Come for a visit!
As days get shorter in the fall of Alberta, leaves produce less chlorophyll because of the reduced amount of sunlight.
The existing chlorophyll, which is the green pigment, breaks down. This absence of green, allows the other colours – yellow, orange and red – to become visible.
The vibrancy of the colours depends on the weather. We have had warm, sunny days and cool, but not freezing nights. This leads to beautiful displays of colours.
Our Mission is To Ensure the Preservation and the Biological Diversity of Wagner Natural Area for Educational, Scientific and Research Purposes
Conservation Weekend at Muttart Conservatory
Join WNAS at the Conservation Weekend at the Muttart Conservatory, an annual event that focuses on Environmental Conservation, with a Local Perspective, and is a collaboration between the Orchid Species Preservation Foundation (OSPF)
and the Muttart Conservatory.
Dates: November 1 and 2, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
It serves as an educational and engaging event to highlight conservation efforts, particularly those happening in the greater Edmonton area. You’ll get the opportunity to learn what local organizations are accomplishing and how you
can help. The weekend features presentations, tours and information tables from various locaconservation organizations.
For more information, click the link below:
The Secrets of Wagner
Announcing results from the Wagner Natural Area Society’s Wildlife Camera Project! Take a look at videos developed from our wildlife documentation project, thanks to funding from Parkland County and Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. New one added August 18/2024
EDUCATION
We work to preserve Alberta’s wetlands through education and citizen science
EXPLORE
Walk the trails or join a group tour to view and learn about our wetlands
JOIN US
Become a member of Wagner Natural Area Society and receive our newsletter
NEWSLETTERS
Read our Newlsetters
“Friends of the Fen”
Our Appeal to You:Our financial year has drawn to a close. Your support as a member, donor or volunteer is vital to the continued protection and maintenance of the Wagner Natural Area. We encourage you to join or renew your WNAS membership for 2024. Fees are $10 for Supporting Members and $15 for Voting Members. Memberships and donations can be made by cheque or Interac bank transfer. Further details can be found here.
Getting the Wagner Story Out – thanks to CBC!!
This teaser video of a story about Wagner Natural Area is now posted to the CBC website. Click this link:
Wagner Tour
This beautiful poster was created by Rayma K. Peterson featuring many of the orchids that grow in Wagner Natural Area
This poster is featured in Rayma’s book “Habitat Paintings – Journeys in Art” and is available through Amazon.ca
In Case of Emergency – immediately call 911
To Report Vandalism, or other issues, email:
info@wagnerfen.ca
Conservation Weekend at Muttart Conseratory
Join WNAS at the Conservation Weekend at the Muttart Conservatory, an annual event that focuses on Environmental Conservation, with a Local Perspective, and is a collaboration between the Orchid Species Preservation Foundation (OSPF) and the Muttart Conservatory.
It serves as an educational and engaging event to highlight conservation efforts, particularly those happening in the greater Edmonton area. You’ll get the opportunity to learn what local organizations are accomplishing and how you
can help. The weekend features presentations, tours and information tables from various locaconservation organizations.
For more information, click the link below:
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE:
- Wagner Natural Area
- Edmonton Native Plant Society
- Edmonton and Area Land Trust
- Canadian Parks and Wildlife Society—Northern Alberta (CPAWS)
- Nature Alberta
- Alberta Native Plant Council
- Orchid Species Preservation Foundation (OSPF)
- City of Edmonton