2026 Annual General Meeting and Interpretive Presentation – Virtual so everyone can join!

Join us virtually for the IGA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, followed by a keynote presentation by Glen Hvenegaard of the University of Alberta.

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 2:00–4:30 p.m. Mountain Time
Location: Online via Zoom
PD hours: 2.5 hours

The IGA’s virtual AGM is your chance to connect with the IGA team and fellow members, hear about a year of growth, and learn where the association is headed next.

Following the meeting, we are pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Glen Hvenegaard, who will present Finding Farley: Insights about Interpretive Guiding from an Alberta-based Naturalist.

What can a naturalist from a century ago teach us about guiding today? Frank Farley was an Alberta birder, author and citizen scientist who shared his knowledge with his community and inspired young people, including his grand-nephew, Farley Mowat. Through an exploration of Farley’s life and legacy, Glen will invite us to consider different approaches to guiding, reflect on the people who have shaped our own practice, and explore the impact we can have on our clients, communities and the natural world.

The presentation is available exclusively to members who attend the AGM.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Discover how Farley connected people with birds and the natural world.

• Compare ways guides can make an impact in different settings.

• Reflect on the people who shaped your own practice and the influence you hope to have on clients, communities and nature.

About Glen Hvenegaard

Glen is a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Alberta. He has worked in parks, wildlife and interpretation in Alberta and around the world, and his research includes interpretation outcomes and nature-based tourism. He recently co-wrote Frank Farley and the Birds of Alberta.

** After you register, you will receive an email with the following:

1. The Zoom link to join the meeting on the 19th.  
2. The IGA's financial statement
3. The minutes from last year's meeting 

This email is automated so make sure to check your junk folder if you do not receive it right away.

Please note that the presentation is available only to those who attend the full meeting, as a thank-you for your commitment to the IGA and this profession. The presentation will not be recorded.

This event is free of charge. If you have registered and can no longer attend, please reach out so we can remove you from the list.

Questions? Please reach out to info@interpretiveguides.org.