Good Grief! Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss

Friends of Fish Creek - The Cookhouse

In partnership with Mount Royal University and Alberta Parks, the Friends will offer this 8-week program for those experiencing grief and loss. Good Grief provides the opportunity to take part in a series of gentle, accessible guided walks through nature, allowing you to observe, to chat, to enjoy fresh air and the natural world. The […]

$25

Yo-Qi: A Wellness Experience (Gratitude for Mother)

Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join the Friends of Fish Creek as we embark on a new Wellness Program experience that we're calling "Yo-Qi".  Yo-Qi combines yoga and Qi-Gong – and each of our monthly sessions will have a different wellness-focused theme. Sessions will be lead by Dianne Smith, Spring Forest Qi Gong Certified Instructor, and Yoga and Guided Meditation […]

$10

The May Fish Creek Speaker Series – Beavers

Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Beavers: Nature’s Engineers, Troublesome Rodents, Iconic Canadian Symbol and So Much More, Presented by Cows and Fish and Alberta Parks,
Thursday, May 18 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$5

Introduction to Photography Minibus Tour with Bob Bakker

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 […]

$20

The June Fish Creek Speaker Series – Art in the Park

Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Art in the Park - Art Exhibit, Meet and Greet and Special Presentations with Local Artists Jim Pescott, Yasmin Irani and Gerry Mulhall,
Thursday, June 22, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Paint Out! June 23

Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta

Paint Out! Instructor Gerry Mulhall, will help you learn to simplify composition and capture the natural light using a limited palette and your imagination!

$35

Spring Forest Qi-Gong

This meditative practice is based on the ancient wisdom and belief that we all have the power and ability to heal ourselves.  Spring Forest Qi-Gong incorporates simple moving meditations to help open your heart, mind and physical self. Side effects – more happiness, improved mobility and health!   Join instructor Diane Smith on a journey towards […]

$10

Introduction to Photography Minibus Tour with Bob Bakker

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 […]

$20

Griefwalker Film Screening

Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Film Screening of Griefwalker The Friends of Fish Creek, Alberta Parks and Mount Royal University want to celebrate the success of our first ever Good Grief: Walking Through Grief and Loss program with a special event to thank our volunteers, further engage program participants and endeavour to encourage others to learn more about this important […]

Spring Forest Qi-Gong

This meditative practice is based on the ancient wisdom and belief that we all have the power and ability to heal ourselves.  Spring Forest Qi-Gong incorporates simple moving meditations to help open your heart, mind and physical self. Side effects – more happiness, improved mobility and health!   Join instructor Diane Smith on a journey towards […]

$10

Spring Forest Qi-Gong

This meditative practice is based on the ancient wisdom and belief that we all have the power and ability to heal ourselves.  Spring Forest Qi-Gong incorporates simple moving meditations to help open your heart, mind and physical self. Side effects – more happiness, improved mobility and health!   Join instructor Diane Smith on a journey towards […]

$10

Full Moon Meditation

Our Wellness instructors will each take a turn in offering full moon meditation sessions on full moon evenings throughout the summer.  Join in on the amazing full moon energy! All sessions are outdoors and will be held at the Bow Valley Ranch from 7-8:30pm $10 per session – Register through our Wellness Page

$10

Leave It To Beaver Minibus Tour

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 […]

$15

Marshall Springs Walking Tour with Wayne Meikle

Marshall Springs Walking Tour, August 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Join Friends’ founding member and volunteer extraordinaire, Wayne Meikle, to learn about the history of the Marshall Springs area and how Fish Creek Provincial Park came to exist.

$5

Paint Out! August 11

Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek 15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary

Paint Out! Instructor Gerry Mulhall, will help you learn to simplify composition and capture the natural light using a limited palette and your imagination!

$35

Introduction to Photography Minibus Tour with Bob Bakker

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 […]

$20

Spring Forest Qi-Gong

Wellness Pass - 6 sessions for only $50 - https://wellnesspass.eventbrite.ca This meditative practice is based on the ancient wisdom and belief that we all have the power and ability to heal ourselves.  Spring Forest Qi-Gong incorporates simple moving meditations to help open your heart, mind and physical self. Side effects – more happiness, improved mobility […]

$10

Paint What You See with Jim Pescott

Spend the day painting among the trees and let the landscape speak to you. This "Plein Air" (outdoor) painting workshop in Fish Creek Provincial Park will have you experiment with a unique painting technique called "pointillism" where images are created through the use of many tiny, colorful dots. This class is perfect for any skill […]

$45

Leave It To Beaver Walking Tour

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 […]

$5

Plein-Air Beginner Watercolour with Yasmin Irani

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

$45