We call them nature’s engineers for good reason. No species other than humans has the potential to change the landscape as much as beavers do. They are strong, intelligent, hard working and make a significant contribution to watershed resiliency. Join us to understand their role in Canadian history and the part they play as integral […]
Hesitant to try watercolour painting? Now is the time to give it a try! Lose yourself and learn to paint in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Fish Creek Provincial Park. No previous experience required. Only $45 (8 spaces available) - Register through Eventbrite
Join us at the Bow Valley Ranch for a guided meditation on September 6 and experience the energy of the full moon.
This introductory level photography class is for people who need help or ideas with photographic composition and camera operation. 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 we’ll make a few stops along the way so that you can […]
Forest Bathing - Discover the Medicine of the Forest. Tuesday, Sep. 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Learn about the concept and practice of this healing modality.
This introductory level photography class is for people who need help or ideas with photographic composition and camera operation. 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 we’ll make a few stops along the way so that you can […]
Planned Giving for Healthy Families – Leaving a Legacy, Planning Your Estate, and Charitable Giving
Wednesday, September 27, Presented by Aaron Bickman, Wills & Estates group of McLeod Law
ReWilding Through Restoration with Drew McKibben - October 7, 1-3pm Many areas within Fish Creek Provincial Park suffer from the intensity of human use; this is particularly the case along […]
Ghosts of Fish Creek Provincial Park - Tuesday, October 24 - Back by popular demand, this event sells out quickly every year – don’t wait too long to register!
Second day added! Thursday, October 26 - Back by popular demand, this event sells out quickly every year – don’t wait too long to register!
Snakes of Alberta - Why Everyone Should Love Snakes
Thursday, November 23, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Presented by Sandi Robertson, Wildlife Biologist Alberta Environment and Parks
Join Wayne Meikle, founding member of the Friends of Fish Creek, for Winter Walk Day in Hull's Wood on February 7!
The March Fish Creek Speaker Series - Fantastic Fossils: Where, How, and Why to Find Them
Presented by Ben Borkovic, Palaeontologist with the Royal Tyrrell Museum
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Join Friends of Fish Creek founding member, Wayne Meikle, for an early spring walk through Bebo Grove on March 24.
Do you ever look up at the night sky and wonder about what it is that you see? Join the Friends of Fish Creek to learn about what's happening in the night sky and how to find some easily identifiable objects observable from within the City limits. Presenter Don Hladiuk will start the evening with […]
The April Fish Creek Speaker Series
ReWilding, a Story of Fish Creek Restoration
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Presented by Drew McKibbon, Fish Creek Provincial Park Interpreter
Free & fun for the whole family! Saturday, April 21, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace (13931 Woodpath Rd SW - access via 37 St. and 130 Ave. SW).
The May Fish Creek Speaker Series
Grizzly Bears in Kananaskis Country - Tools for Managing Grizzlies and Bear Populations
Presented by John Paczkowski, Park Ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Each area of Fish Creek Provincial Park is special and unique in its own right, and Glennfield and Shaw’s Meadow are no exceptions. Join Friends’ founding member and volunteer extraordinaire, Wayne Meikle, to learn about the history of these areas and how Fish Creek Provincial Park came to be. Only $5 – Register through Eventbrite
The June Fish Creek Speaker Series - Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks
Presented by Dale Leckie, Award-Winning Geologist and Best-Selling Author
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
