They come from afar, infiltrating our landscapes and squeezing out the local inhabitants. Many of us are complicit in facilitating their spread, but few understand the impact that a a seemingly harmless garden sprout can have on our beloved local ecosystems. Come learn about the importance of native plants, how their existence is threatened by […]
Join the Friends of Fish Creek to relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emaphasizes the connection between the union of body, energy and mind through postures, meditation and breathing techniques. Instructors […]
Success without Stress. Thursday evenings, 7-8pm, from August 1-29. This series will explore one unique topic per week over five weeks to help us better understand our stress triggers.Â
Educational Tour and Invasive Weed Pull August 6th, 2019: 9:00am - 12:00pm Along the Banks of Fish Creek in the Bow Valley Ranch Area Invasive plants, creeping into local ecosystems along waterways and out of gardens, out compete native plant species for sunlight and resources, leaving less forage for native wildlife. The Friends of […]
A Park is Born - Minibus Tour. As one of the largest urban parks in North America, Fish Creek Provincial Park has a long and fascinating history that includes First Nations groups, North West Mounted Police, homesteading and ranching.
When the rain pours down and flows through streets, sweeping along any detritus left in its way, do you know where it goes? Take a 2-hour spin on the open air electric minibus through the heart of Fish Creek Provincial Park! Learn about the park’s engineered wetlands, which were constructed as a way of minimizing […]
This series will explore one unique topic per week over five weeks to help us better understand our stress triggers and learn simple yet effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety on the go. Participants will have the opportunity to equip themselves with strategies and tools to bring in balance and happiness in their […]
Wander with Wayne, August 14, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join Friends of Fish Creek founding member, Wayne Meikle, on a wandering walking tour through Shannon Terrace.
This series will explore one unique topic per week over five weeks to help us better understand our stress triggers and learn simple yet effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety on the go. Participants will have the opportunity to equip themselves with strategies and tools to bring in balance and happiness in their […]
Going Batty in Fish Creek! Friday, Aug 16. The Friends are teaming up with the Alberta Community Bat Program to offer this rare opportunity to learn about one of our favorite animals that frequents Fish Creek Provincial park - Bats
Many areas within Fish Creek Provincial Park suffer from the intensity of human use; this is particularly the case along the banks of Fish Creek where human activity can contribute significantly to an overall decline in ecosystem health. Join the Friends of Fish Creek to learn about how this happens and how we work to […]
Join the Friends of Fish Creek to relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emaphasizes the connection between the union of body, energy and mind through postures, meditation and breathing techniques. Instructors […]
As one of the largest urban parks in North America, Fish Creek Provincial Park has a long and fascinating history that includes First Nations groups, North West Mounted Police, homesteading and ranching. Take a spin back in time on our electric minibus and learn about the dance hall days of the area - long before […]
Come capture the beauty of Fish Creek under an experienced guiding hand. This introductory level photography class is for people who need help or ideas with photographic composition and camera operation. Â Any camera will do, DSLR, Film, mirrorless, point and shoot or camera phone. The class will tour the park in an open-air minibus, and […]
This series will explore one unique topic per week over five weeks to help us better understand our stress triggers and learn simple yet effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety on the go. Participants will have the opportunity to equip themselves with strategies and tools to bring in balance and happiness in their […]
When the rain pours down and flows through streets, sweeping along any detritus left in its way, do you know where it goes? Take a 2-hour spin on the open air electric minibus through the heart of Fish Creek Provincial Park! Learn about the park’s engineered wetlands, which were constructed as a way of minimizing […]
Ecosystem engineer most excellent, or tree feller most voracious, the activities of the North American Beaver have given it a polarized and controversial reputation. We call them nature’s engineers for good reason. No species other than humans has the potential to terraform the landscape as much as beavers do. Climb aboard the minibus and learn […]
Join the Friends of Fish Creek to relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emaphasizes the connection between the union of body, energy and mind through postures, meditation and breathing techniques. Instructors […]
This series will explore one unique topic per week over five weeks to help us better understand our stress triggers and learn simple yet effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety on the go. Participants will have the opportunity to equip themselves with strategies and tools to bring in balance and happiness in their […]
