Close-up/Macro and Low Light Photography with your DSLR Camera Join instructor Bob Bakker for a morning in Fish Creek Provincial Park and learn the fine art and science of close-up/macro and low light photography. This class will discuss gear and techniques specific to close-up/macro and low light photography; demonstrations will be held indoors in the […]
A walk in the park, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or "urban poling" - was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! 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 emphasizes the connection between the […]
As one of the largest urban parks in North America, Fish Creek Provincial Park has a long and facinating 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 […]
Painting in the Park: Easy Watercolour Fun! Friday, July 17th from 10am to 3pm (Rain date: Saturday, July 18th from 10am to 3pm) Come on out for some outdoor watercolour fun! We will spend the day soaking in the beauty of Fish Creek Provincial Park, and recording some of that experience using quality paper, ink […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! 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 emphasizes the connection between the […]
CANCELLED due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by Environment Canada
Join the Friends of Fish Creek as we transport you from the Bow Valley Ranch to the Raven Rocks Preservation Zone to observe and learn about rocks and geologic processes from two to 70 million years ago. Learn how deposits from rivers, glaciers and even volcanoes have contributed to this beautiful landscape over time. Tour […]
CANCELLED due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by Environment Canada. Please consider joining us for a Meditation on August 4th and August 18th! Join Hetty Laidlaw for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just "be". She will gently guide […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! 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 emphasizes the connection between the […]
Join instructor Bob Bakker and Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society for this beginner’s level photography class, and learn how to capture the park’s diverse and stunning beauty on your DSLR camera. From expansive landscapes to macro images of tiny flower buds, Bob will show you all the basics, including composition, lighting, depth of […]
Calgary’s Euro-Canadian history dates back 142 years to where Fish Creek flows into the Bow River, and archaeological evidence discovered in the park offers a unique glimpse of life on the western prairie for pioneers and cowboys. Climb aboard the minibus to learn about archaeology in the park on a scenic tour exploring the creation […]
A walk in the park, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or "urban poling" - was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! 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 emphasizes the connection between the […]
Join Hetty Laidlaw for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just "be". She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! 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 emphasizes the connection between the […]
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 stroll back in time to discover the fun facts about buffalo runs, the dance hall days of the area - long […]
Knock Out the Knapweed! Weed Pull
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015
Half-day and Full-day options: 9-11:30am or 9am-3pm
Free lunch for full-day participants!
Join instructor Bob Bakker and Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society for this beginner’s level photography class, and learn how to capture the park’s diverse and stunning beauty on your DSLR camera. From expansive landscapes to macro images of tiny flower buds, Bob will show you all the basics, including composition, lighting, depth of […]
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 10am-12pmPlease register here to let us know you’re coming so we can make sure we have enough equipment and snacks. Meet at the McKenzie Meadows Day Use Area (directions provided here) We will be pulling common tansy, a plant that was introduced as a garden ornamental and has since escaped […]
