Celebrate Grizzly Bears at Bear Day! Presented by Alberta Parks Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Canmore Senior's Drop-in Centre Visit website Watch video Schedule of Events 10:00 am Bear spray demonstration10:30 am Bear trapping demonstration11:00 am Bear Safety (talk)Bear Aware! (family program)Bear spray demonstration12:00 pm Bear Day Official Welcome12:15 pm Karelian bear dogs (talk)1:00 […]
Presented by Holly Lehbauer and Katie Pearson, Foothills Search and Rescue Volunteers Join Foothills Search and Rescue and learn what you need to bring when venturing into the woods, what to do if you become lost, and how to prevent getting lost in the first place. Learn how Search and Rescue volunteers and search dogs […]
Fish Creek Stories Sunday, May 4, 2014 Learn about the unique history of the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park with Wayne Meikle, founding member of the Friends of Fish Creek and retired park planner. Read more
Gardening in Calgary: Choosing Alberta’s Native Plants for Your Garden Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre - Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park (13931 Woodpath Rd. SW - Access via 130 Ave. SW and 37 St. SW) Presented by Pat and Dr. Al Fedkenheuer, co-owners of Calgary based ALCLA Native Plant Restoration Inc. This […]
Join us in the battle against invasive plants in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Meet new people and enjoy the great outdoors while learning how to identify target species and gain an understanding of the need for removal. Date: Mon. May 26, 2014Time: 6-8pmMeet at Bridge 7, 1km west of the Votier's Flats parking lot at […]
Join us in the battle against invasive plants in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Meet new people and enjoy the great outdoors while learning how to identify target species and gain an understanding of the need for removal. Date: Monday, June 9, 2014Time: 6-8pmMeeting place to be determined. Gloves, tools and granola bars/juice provided. Please bring […]
Take a break from the busy summer season with a Guided Meditation in Fish Creek Provincial Park. After the meditation you will find yourself blissfully relaxed, focused and peaceful.
Minibus Flood Education Tour: 1:00 - 3:00pm – $20 per person Registration Required. Maximum 8 participants. Learn how Fish Creek Provincial Park’s ecology was affected by the flooding, how park changes since 2005 helped to minimize the damage in the park, and how park infrastructure such as pathways and bridges were affected by the flooding in June. […]
Fish Creek Provincial Park: Its History and Changes Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre - Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park (13931 Woodpath Rd. SW - Access via 130 Ave. SW and 37 St. SW) Presented by Wayne Meikle, Founding Member of the Friends of Fish Creek and Retired Fish Creek Provincial […]
Yoga in Fish Creek - Season Kick Off
Saturday, June 21 – The First Day of Summer!
9:00 - 10:30am
Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park (south end of Bow Bottom Tr. SE)
Friday, July 4 from 9:00am-11:00am Join the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society as we explore the nature and history of the park in the comfort of our new open-air electric minibus! Fish Creek Provincial Park has a 10 000 year human history, with links to First Nations groups, the NorthWest Mounted Police, homesteading, […]
Join us to battle some burdock, hit the henbane and look for various other invasive species growing in the Bow Valley Ranch area. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. Please bring your own water, sunscreen/bug spray, wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Volunteers must complete Alberta Parks Volunteer Agreement. Blank copies will be available […]
Unleash the Power of Your SLR Camera in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Tuesday, July 8 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm (rain date Aug. 7, 6:00pm - 8:30pm) Do you have an SLR camera but no idea how to use it? If you are still using your camera in “point and shoot” mode, or have a new camera […]
Take a break from the busy summer season with a Guided Meditation in Fish Creek Provincial Park. After the meditation you will find yourself blissfully relaxed, focused and peaceful.
Join us to battle some burdock, hit the henbane and look for various other invasive species growing in the Bow Valley Ranch area. Gloves, tools and snacks provided. Please bring your own water, sunscreen/bug spray, wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Volunteers must complete Alberta Parks Volunteer Agreement. Blank copies will be available […]
Yoga in Fish Creek - If a tree pose is done in the forest, will you be able to hear it? With the sound of controlled exhalation, the melodic voice of the instructor and the calming whisper of the wind, relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful […]
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Flood Recovery Public Information Session
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 13931 Woodpath Road S.W.
Tuesday, July 15 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Drop in
Learn about flooding in the park
Learn about the rich geological history of Fish Creek Provincial Park from knowledgeable retired Geology Professor, Rob McWilliam. Register through Eventbrite.
History of the Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Join Wayne Meikle, retired Fish Creek Provincial Park planner and founding member of the Friends of Fish Creek, for a walking tour of this area and a trip back in time.
Walking Tour of Fish Creek Provincial Park: Nature and History, Bebo Grove Thursday, July 31, from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm Fish Creek Provincial Park has a 10 000 year human […]
