Did you know that just 50 feet away from the shore of Calgary’s Bow River live thousands of fish – 20 species to be exact – in a habitat of their own?

Tucked in the historic community of Inglewood, the Bow Habitat Station offers hands-on learning that encourages visitors to get curious and study the aquatic ecosystem in our city’s rivers.
Their hatchery and discovery center offer a unique opportunity to learn from guide-led interactive learning and lively fish feedings. 

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Spot On: Sustainability shines a light on the people, projects, and ideas driving a greener future in Calgary. Each episode explores local initiatives, research, and innovations being led by academic institutions that are shaping how our city tackles climate change, builds resilience, and reimagines sustainability from the ground up.

All roots start somewhere: Bella Coco and Greg Derer explore the origin and creation of Mount Royal University’s Sustainability Forum with Kelly Williams-Whitt & Mauricio Latapi. 
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All roots start somewhere: Bella Coco and Greg Derer explore the origin and creation of Mount Royal University’s Sustainability Forum with Kelly Williams-Whitt & Mauricio Latapi...

Rock climbing, a sport that involves using either natural rock or artificial resin to navigate an ascending route, is seen as a sport pursued by adrenaline junkies. 

However, for some young adults and students at Mount Royal University, the appeal of climbing lies in the de-stressor and mental game instead. With the student-accessible climbing wall at MRU and various climbing gyms scattered across the city, it’s easy to find a venue and begin the climb. 
Students looking to pursue rookie climbi...

For the first and last hour of the day, Regal Cat Cafe dims the lights and stops the music in their cat room for “quiet time.” 
For those who prefer a more low-key experience with the furry friends of the cafe, quiet time is the perfect opportunity to get a more relaxed, one-on-one time with all of the cats in Regal Cat Cafe. 

About five or six cats wander the emporium — they are available for adoption or have been recently adopted by a new family. There are numerous nooks and crannies for the...