MBTCS News & Updates
First CFLSA-funded nest boxes installed at Twin Butte
The first Mountain Bluebird nest boxes funded through the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta have been installed near Twin Butte. Volunteers are placing the initial group of 45 boxes along Spread Eagle Road ahead of the spring return of bluebirds to support nesting across Southern Alberta.
Grant supports new Mountain Bluebird nest boxes in Southern Alberta
MBTCS has received grant funding from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta to support new nest box construction and installation across Southern Alberta bluebird trails.
Support for Mountain Bluebirds reaches remarkable heights
The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society (MBTCS) achieved a recent record year of donations in 2024, raising over $3,500 to its mission of conserving and protecting Mountain Bluebirds and their cavity-nesting habitats across Southern Alberta. This milestone is especially meaningful as the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary.
MBTCS Website Year in Review - 2024
MBTCS’s 2024 website soared with a 36% traffic boost. Our top articles showcased Mountain Bluebird migration, nest box building, and volunteer resources; pus we engaged readers across North America! Read more about how our website helps to support Mountain Bluebirds conservation by sharing tips and connecting our community through insights for an impactful 2025!
The Remarkable Journey of the Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society
The Mountain Bluebird, facing threats from habitat destruction and invasive species, found a champion in Duncan Mackintosh and the budding community of conservationists he inspired. This marked the beginning of the Mountain Bluebird Trails, an initiative rooted deeply in community effort and ecological stewardship.
Highlighting Nature Conservancy of Canada’s work in Southern Alberta
As part of our Annual General Meeting we are happy to share updates from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). We are happy to have several videos of their current initiatives and programs in areas that bluebirds habituate.
Amazing Teen Race event assembles nest boxes in Crowsnest Pass
We are always thrilled to hear from members with creative ideas to build awareness about Mountain Bluebird Conservation. Earlier this year we were contacted by a teacher from the Livingstone Range School Division to see if we could provide materials for an upcoming community event.