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2018-01-01

Lemieux, Christopher J., Groulx, Mark, Halpenny, Elizabeth, Stager, Heather, Dawson, Jackie, Stewart, Emma J., Hvenegaard, Glen T.

Rapid environmental change in vulnerable destinations has stimulated a new form of travel termed ‘last chance tourism’ (LCT). Studies have examined the risks of LCT, while leaving potential opportunities within this new tourism market largely underexplored. Results of survey (n=399) research in...

2007-01-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T., Manaloor, Varghese

Wildlife festivals are growing in popularity and warrant additional studies of festival visitors. However, comparisons of visitor demographics, motivations, activities, and local expenditure patterns between festivals are difficult because different methods of measurement are used. By using a...

2016-01-01

Stutchbury, Bridget J.M., Siddiqui, Raafia, Fraser, Kevin C., Applegate, Kelly, Hvenegaard, Glen T., Mammenga, Paul, Mickle, Nannette, Pearman, Myrna, Ray, James D., Savage, Anne, Shaheen, Tim, Zuk, Marlene

New discoveries from direct tracking of temperate-breeding passerines show that intra-tropical migration (ITM) is common in a growing number of species which has important implications for understanding their evolution of migration, population dynamics, and conservation needs. Our large sample...

2018-09-01

Asfeldt, Morten, Hvenegaard, Glen T., Purc-Stephenson, Rebecca

Background: Understanding strategies for enhancing learning is central to developing effective teaching practices. Students’ perceptions of these practices are critical for deepening this understanding. Purpose: To investigate students’ perceptions of a group journal activity (GJA) on learning...

2016-12-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T.

The article discusses a survey about the insects festivals in North America, and how such festivals and events provide effective ways to raise the concern of insect conservation. Topics discussed include such wildlife festivals having activities like guided walks, competitive events, and trade...

2019-04-01

Hvenegaard, Glen T., Perkins, Robyn

Volunteers support wildlife conservation, but engagement is often limited and short-term. This article examined the demographics, commitment, retention, and turnover among volunteer managers of bluebird nest boxes. Based on a survey, respondents were older, more educated, and more rural than the...

2014-01-01

Asfeldt, Morten, Hvenegaard, Glen T.

This study examined participants' perceptions of learning, critical elements, and lasting impacts of their wilderness expeditions. Fifty-seven students, who completed a for-credit wilderness canoe expedition between 1993 and 2007 at the Augustana Campus, University of Alberta, participated in the...

2017-11-01

Hallstrom, Lars K., Hvenegaard, Glen T., Stonechild, Jennifer L., Dipa, Nusrat J.

•Rural communities in Canada have diverse forms and processes of sustainability planning.•Sustainability plans in Canada are also highly variable in form and content.•Community characteristics do have an effect upon the structure and content of plans.•There are regional consistencies in emphasis...

2018-01-01

Moore, Sean E., Hvenegaard, Glen T., Wesselius, Janet C.

Directed Studies (DS) courses are widely touted for their ability to enhance research skills in undergraduate students – yet little is known about the dynamics, motivations, and perceived outcomes connected to these specific type of undergraduate research experiences. Building on earlier...

2009-01-01

Caula, Sabina, Hvenegaard, Glen T., Marty, P.

Urban sprawl is a major driving force of land use change. To develop strategies for sustainable urban development,planners need suitable indicators, one of which is the quality and quantity of green spaces in a city. To implementconservation strategies for urban areas, an assessment of how people...