BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220908T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220908T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220624T172922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T192644Z UID:10008287-1662629400-1662636600@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:History & Nature Minibus Tour DESCRIPTION:Choose Your Own Adventure History & Nature Minibus Tour\n\nSeptember 8 at 9:30-11:30am hosted by Wayne Meikle\, Founding Member of the Friends of Fish Creek and Former Alberta Parks Staff\nMeet at Bow Valley Ranch\nYou never know what you’re going to get on these minibus tours\, as the direction of travel and topics covered are up to the tour participants themselves. Possible topics include ranching history\, park history\, wildlife\, wetlands\, plants and even ghosts. Every tour will be unique\, so sign up for more than one! \nOur open-air\, electric minibus is a great way to see more of the park\, especially for those with mobility limitations. To discuss how we can meet your accessibility needs\, call Katie at 403-238-3841 ext. 6. \nRegister through Eventbrite \nHave guests coming from out of town? Show off your favourite park on a private minibus tour! Our quiet electric minibus is a fun way to see more of the park\, and is a thoughtful way to celebrate a loved one’s anniversary\, birthday or family reunion. Visit our Park Tours webpage for more info. URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/history-nature-tour-2022-09-01/ LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flood-tour1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220826T220058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T222933Z UID:10005944-1663268400-1663272000@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:September Speaker Series: Canadian Conservation Corps DESCRIPTION:Canadian Conservation Corps Summer in Fish Creek\n\nThursday\, September 15\, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nIn-person at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre AND broadcast virtually over Zoom\n\nFacilitated by Marnel Muller and Amber McMunn\, CCC Interns with Friends of Fish Creek \nJoin us for a presentation by the Canadian Conservation Corps Interns who joined the Friends of Fish Creek team this summer. Marnel Muller and Amber McMunn will share about the path that led them to join in the Canadian Conservation Corps\, their experience in the program\, and their next steps after their time with the Friends of Fish Creek. \nThe Canadian Conservation Corps is a fully funded three-part program which presents an exciting opportunity for youth ages 18 to 30 to learn\, grow and experience Canada in a unique way while having a real impact on conservation. Come to learn more about this program and Amber and Marnel’s experience! \nIf you have young people in your life\, please encourage them to attend\, as we are also inviting some of our partnering organizations to set up a display to promote the youth opportunities they have to offer. This event will be a great opportunity to learn about some of the unique opportunities that are out there for youth age 12 to 30! \n\nThe Fish Creek Speaker Series is returning to in-person programming for the 2022/2023 season! For the September event\, please feel free to arrive as early as 6:00pm for some time to reconnect before the presentation. The Zoom link will be sent to all who register\, you will have the option of choosing whether or not to attend in-person or tune in remotely. Questions can be directed to katie@friendsoffishcreek.org \nRegister through Eventbrite URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/september-speaker-series-canadian-conservation-corps-summer/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20220713_124256-870x450-for-website.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220624T175447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T214928Z UID:10008311-1663423200-1663430400@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Pedalling Park Potpourri Cycling Tour DESCRIPTION:Pedalling Park Potpourri Cycling Tour\n\nSaturday\, September 17 at 2:00-4:00pm hosted by Rose & Will Ratliffe\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteers \nA potpourri of information about Fish Creek Provincial Park touching on the plants and animals that live in the park\, the many ways humans have left their mark over the years\, and the ways that Alberta Parks and the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society are working to conserve and protect Canada’s largest urban provincial park. \nRegister through Eventbrite URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/cycling-tour-2022-09-17/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bike2W.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220104T224509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T131506Z UID:10008265-1664024400-1664031600@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Get to Know Birds & Bees FREE Event DESCRIPTION:Get to Know Birds & Bees\n\nJoin us for an afternoon in the park where your family or group can enjoy a wide variety of interactive\, guided and self-directed activities based around the theme of Birds & Bees. \nAutumn is a great time of year to learn about bird migration and insect overwintering. Discover how you and your family can do to support migrating and overwintering wildlife at this time of year – like leaving some fallen leaves on the ground to provide insect overwintering habitat\, and not feeding birds so as not to interfere with their migration patterns. \nHere are some examples of the kinds of activities that will be on offer this month: \n\nlisten to a story by the campfire (weather dependent)\ntry your hand at birding\, binoculars available for loan\nenjoy a self-guided walking tour where you can learn how to protect Fish Creek’s ecosystems when you visit\nlearn about bird migration and how you can support birds at this critical time of year\ndiscover easy ways you can protect important insects and pollinators in the fall\ntake a close look at a microhabitat\nlearn how you can have safe and responsible campfires\ntry your hand at nature sketching and colouring for all ages\nlisten to a story\nenjoy a free drink\nmeet Wildsmart Ambassadors to learn how you can coexist with wildlife\ndiscover how you can protect nature when you visit parks and protected areas\nand much more!\n\nThe following local organizations will be attending\, offering some fun and exciting activities for you and your family: \n\nBow Habitat Station\nCity of Calgary – Bees/Pollinators\nJim Pescott\, Artist\nWeaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society\nBiosphere Institute/Wildsmart Ambassadors\nAlberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation\nYouth Central\n\nThere are two more Get to Know Nature events planned for this fall: \nGet to Know the Night Sky on Saturday\, October 29th where the Royal Astronomical Society will be setting up telescopes for the public to check out cool things happening in the sky\, and \nGet to Know the Changing Seasons on Saturday\, November 26th\, where (if there’s snow) you can try snowshoeing and sledding! \n*NOTE: Event details are subject to change due to weather\, facility access or other unforeseen circumstances\, so please check this website to confirm event location and time before attending. Drop-ins welcome\, registration not required\, but helpful for planning. \nView 2022 Dates and Themes \nRegister to Attend \nA big thank you to long-time Friends of Fish Creek supporters\, the Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation\, for funding our 2022 Get to Know Nature events so these experiences can be offered to the public at no charge! \n \nThank you to all who supported our efforts to facilitate family nature experiences on GivingTuesday! Together we raised over $2\,800. Show your support for connecting children and families with nature by donating online or by visiting the Friends of Fish Creek office in the Bow Valley Ranch. Proceeds support the purchase of equipment and resources to be used at these events and also covers staff time to coordinate volunteers and partners to bring these events to life. With your support\, we can remove barriers so more families can get connected outdoors! \nPhoto\, Alberta Native Bee Council URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/sep24/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Bumble-Bee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220921T190759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T152621Z UID:10005946-1665687600-1665691200@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Gauging Stewardship Success DESCRIPTION:Gauging Success of Environmental Stewardship Projects\nThursday\, October 13\, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nIn-person at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre AND broadcast virtually over Zoom\n\nFacilitated by Brooke Kapeller\, Bow River Basin Council \nEnvironmental stewardship is increasingly important as human actions threaten the natural world. Now\, more than ever\, it is necessary to understand what makes stewardship initiatives successful. Join us as Brooke Kapeller\, Program Coordinator at the Bow River Basin Council\, shares with us the findings from her recent study that explores the important factors in determining the success of environmental stewardship projects.1 \nAlthough this study examines stewardship success in Ontario\, it will be interesting to see if the lessons learned are applicable to an Alberta context\, and specifically to an urban park context\, to shed light on how we might increase the effectiveness of Friends of Fish Creek stewardship efforts right here in Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nRegister through Eventbrite \nPhoto courtesy Alan Lam \n1 Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35650409/ \n\nThe Fish Creek Speaker Series is returning to in-person programming for the 2022/2023 season! For most Speaker Series events\, all registrants will have the option of choosing whether to attend in-person or tune in remotely. Some presentations will be online only to accommodate geographically-distant presenters. \nIn an effort to remove barriers to participation\, the Speaker Series registration form now includes questions geared toward accessibility. If you have ideas regarding how we can make these events more inclusive\, please contact katie@friendsoffishcreek.org. URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/speaker-series-oct13-22/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FOFC-2020-10-07-Willow-Staking-137-by-Alan-Lam-870x450-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220928T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T195002Z UID:10005950-1666789200-1666792800@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be back this fall. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis six-week program simply provides an opportunity to participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counselling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm\, running from October 26 to November 30\, with December 7 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation due to weather. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the three routes will be repeated once during the six-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.  \nThe Friends of Fish Creek strive to create accessible opportunities for community members to engage and connect. If you have accessibility concerns\, please contact Katie Bakken\, Friends of Fish Creek Community Engagement Coordinator\, at 403-238-3841 (ext. 6). \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. \n \nThe 2022 Good Grief program is sold out. To hear about future Friends of Fish Creek Wellness programs including Yoga\, Mediation and Good Grief\, please provide your contact information below so we can reach out once registration is ready. \n\n\n \n \n Wellness Programs Contact List\n Please share your name\, phone number and email address if you are interested in hearing about future Wellness programs such as Yoga\, Meditation and Good Grief programs. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneWebsite Privacy Statement(Required) I agree to the Website Privacy StatementThank you for your interest and support.\n\nBy providing your contact information\, you hereby permit the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to add your email address to our distribution list and contact you via email about other programs\, courses\, events and activities in and around Fish Creek Provincial Park. You can unsubscribe at any time and at no charge.\n\nThe Society is committed to providing park users\, members and volunteers with a quality experience. By contacting us through our website\, you agree that the information you provide may be shared without restriction between The Society and our partnering organizations\, to improve or market our programs\, courses\, events and other initiatives.\n\nThe Society uses third party payment processors and software to manage financial transactions and program registration.\n\nVarious Processors for program\, event\, activity\, memberships\, and course registration include WordPress.org\, WordPress.com\, Gravity Forms\, Eventbrite\, Square\, Stripe\, Kindful and Mailchimp.\n\nPersonal information through these sites is stored in Canada and/or the United States.\n\nThe type of information we collect includes:\nNames\nEmail Addresses\nMailing Address\nTelephone Numbers\nEmergency Contact Name and Telephone Number\nSpecific Directives relating to donations\, membership \, course registration and transaction dates.\n\nWe only collect and ask for relevant information as it relates to program registration and payment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nWild rose photo credit: Shelley Rutledge URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-2/2022-10-26/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wild-Rose-by-Shelley-Rutledge-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220701T220043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T131624Z UID:10008333-1666807200-1666814400@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of Fish Creek Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Ghosts of Fish Creek Walking Tour\nWednesday\, October 26 at 6:00-8:00pm\nHosted by Wayne Meikle\, Founding Member of the Friends of Fish Creek and former Alberta Parks Staff. Meet at the Bow Valley Ranch. \nThe fascinating history of Fish Creek Provincial Park lends itself to a myriad of mysterious happenings! Learn about it all on this fun and freaky night time walking tour of the Bow Valley Ranch area. Dress warm\, and dress up if you wish\, for this fun dark walk in the park. If you bring a flashlight\, please cover the light with red cellophane so as not to interfere with fellow walkers’ night vision. \nDistance: 2km\, mostly paved trails\, small amount off-trail walking/standing\nGroup size: 25 \n  \nRegister through Eventbrite URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/ghost-walk-2022-10-26/ LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park\, 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 5E8 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/full-moon-and-lantern-resized-870x450-1.jpg GEO:50.9104277;-114.0214035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE Calgary Alberta T2J 5E8;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE:geo:-114.0214035,50.9104277 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220701T220043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T131656Z UID:10008331-1666893600-1666900800@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of Fish Creek Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Ghosts of Fish Creek Walking Tour\nThursday\, October 27 at 6:00-8:00pm\nHosted by Wayne Meikle\, Founding Member of the Friends of Fish Creek and former Alberta Parks Staff. Meet at the Bow Valley Ranch. \nThe fascinating history of Fish Creek Provincial Park lends itself to a myriad of mysterious happenings! Learn about it all on this fun and freaky night time walking tour of the Bow Valley Ranch area. Dress warm\, and dress up if you wish\, for this fun dark walk in the park. If you bring a flashlight\, please cover the light with red cellophane so as not to interfere with fellow walkers’ night vision. \nDistance: 2km\, mostly paved trails\, small amount off-trail walking/standing\nGroup size: 25 \nRegister through Eventbrite URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/ghost-walk-2022-10-27/ LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek\, 15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE\, Calgary\, T2P 2M7 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/full-moon-and-lantern-resized-870x450-1.jpg GEO:50.909856;-114.01974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek 15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE Calgary T2P 2M7;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE:geo:-114.01974,50.909856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221029T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220104T224509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T044813Z UID:10008295-1667070000-1667080800@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Get to Know the Night Sky FREE Event DESCRIPTION:Get to Know the Night Sky\n\nSaturday\, October 29\, 2022 at 7:00-10:00pm\nFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre at Shannon Terrace (map) \nThanks to a collaborative partnership between the Friends of Fish Creek\, Alberta Parks and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada\, this month’s Get to Know Nature event will be larger\, and will feature free activities taking place both indoors and outdoors at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre and Shannon Terrace in the west end of the park. Example activities include: \n\ngaze at the stars\, and get a close up look at planets and stars through real telescopes\nwatch presentations about celestial happenings\nwarm up by the fire and roast marshmallows\nlearn about the birds and wildlife that are most active at dusk and at night\njoin in a short guided walk about Fish Creek’s night life\nfind out why dark skies are important and learn what you can to do protect our dark skies\ndiscover ways you can help keep wildlife wild\nmake your own flappy bat and learn all about bats \nenjoy a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider\n\nThis event is part of the 2022 series of Get to Know Nature events\, happening monthly from February to November\, 2022. Event themes\, dates\, times and locations vary throughout the year. *Event details are subject to change due to weather\, facility access or other unforeseen circumstances\, so please check this website to confirm event location and time before attending. Drop-ins welcome\, registration not required. \nView 2022 Dates and Themes \nA big thank you to long-time Friends of Fish Creek supporters\, the Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation\, for funding our 2022 Get to Know Nature events so these experiences can be offered at no charge to the public! \n \nThank you to all who supported our efforts to facilitate family nature experiences on GivingTuesday! Together we raised over $2\,800. Show your support for connecting children and families with nature by donating online or by visiting the Friends of Fish Creek office in the Bow Valley Ranch. Proceeds support the purchase of equipment and resources to be used at these events and also covers staff time to coordinate volunteers and partners to bring these events to life. With your support\, we can remove barriers so more families can get connected outdoors! URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/oct29/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NightSky.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220928T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T195002Z UID:10005951-1667394000-1667397600@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be back this fall. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis six-week program simply provides an opportunity to participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counselling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm\, running from October 26 to November 30\, with December 7 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation due to weather. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the three routes will be repeated once during the six-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.  \nThe Friends of Fish Creek strive to create accessible opportunities for community members to engage and connect. If you have accessibility concerns\, please contact Katie Bakken\, Friends of Fish Creek Community Engagement Coordinator\, at 403-238-3841 (ext. 6). \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. \n \nThe 2022 Good Grief program is sold out. To hear about future Friends of Fish Creek Wellness programs including Yoga\, Mediation and Good Grief\, please provide your contact information below so we can reach out once registration is ready. \n\n \n \n Wellness Programs Contact List\n Please share your name\, phone number and email address if you are interested in hearing about future Wellness programs such as Yoga\, Meditation and Good Grief programs. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneWebsite Privacy Statement(Required) I agree to the Website Privacy StatementThank you for your interest and support.\n\nBy providing your contact information\, you hereby permit the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to add your email address to our distribution list and contact you via email about other programs\, courses\, events and activities in and around Fish Creek Provincial Park. You can unsubscribe at any time and at no charge.\n\nThe Society is committed to providing park users\, members and volunteers with a quality experience. By contacting us through our website\, you agree that the information you provide may be shared without restriction between The Society and our partnering organizations\, to improve or market our programs\, courses\, events and other initiatives.\n\nThe Society uses third party payment processors and software to manage financial transactions and program registration.\n\nVarious Processors for program\, event\, activity\, memberships\, and course registration include WordPress.org\, WordPress.com\, Gravity Forms\, Eventbrite\, Square\, Stripe\, Kindful and Mailchimp.\n\nPersonal information through these sites is stored in Canada and/or the United States.\n\nThe type of information we collect includes:\nNames\nEmail Addresses\nMailing Address\nTelephone Numbers\nEmergency Contact Name and Telephone Number\nSpecific Directives relating to donations\, membership \, course registration and transaction dates.\n\nWe only collect and ask for relevant information as it relates to program registration and payment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nWild rose photo credit: Shelley Rutledge URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-2/2022-11-02/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wild-Rose-by-Shelley-Rutledge-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220928T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T195002Z UID:10005952-1667998800-1668002400@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be back this fall. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis six-week program simply provides an opportunity to participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counselling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm\, running from October 26 to November 30\, with December 7 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation due to weather. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the three routes will be repeated once during the six-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.  \nThe Friends of Fish Creek strive to create accessible opportunities for community members to engage and connect. If you have accessibility concerns\, please contact Katie Bakken\, Friends of Fish Creek Community Engagement Coordinator\, at 403-238-3841 (ext. 6). \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. \n \nThe 2022 Good Grief program is sold out. To hear about future Friends of Fish Creek Wellness programs including Yoga\, Mediation and Good Grief\, please provide your contact information below so we can reach out once registration is ready. \n\n \n \n Wellness Programs Contact List\n Please share your name\, phone number and email address if you are interested in hearing about future Wellness programs such as Yoga\, Meditation and Good Grief programs. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneWebsite Privacy Statement(Required) I agree to the Website Privacy StatementThank you for your interest and support.\n\nBy providing your contact information\, you hereby permit the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to add your email address to our distribution list and contact you via email about other programs\, courses\, events and activities in and around Fish Creek Provincial Park. You can unsubscribe at any time and at no charge.\n\nThe Society is committed to providing park users\, members and volunteers with a quality experience. By contacting us through our website\, you agree that the information you provide may be shared without restriction between The Society and our partnering organizations\, to improve or market our programs\, courses\, events and other initiatives.\n\nThe Society uses third party payment processors and software to manage financial transactions and program registration.\n\nVarious Processors for program\, event\, activity\, memberships\, and course registration include WordPress.org\, WordPress.com\, Gravity Forms\, Eventbrite\, Square\, Stripe\, Kindful and Mailchimp.\n\nPersonal information through these sites is stored in Canada and/or the United States.\n\nThe type of information we collect includes:\nNames\nEmail Addresses\nMailing Address\nTelephone Numbers\nEmergency Contact Name and Telephone Number\nSpecific Directives relating to donations\, membership \, course registration and transaction dates.\n\nWe only collect and ask for relevant information as it relates to program registration and payment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nWild rose photo credit: Shelley Rutledge URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-2/2022-11-09/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wild-Rose-by-Shelley-Rutledge-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220921T194335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T225427Z UID:10005948-1668106800-1668110400@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Greater Sage-Grouse DESCRIPTION:Greater Sage-Grouse: The canary in the sagebrush\nThursday\, November 10\, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nBroadcast virtually over Zoom\nFacilitated by Kelly Hazen\, Retired Wildlife Biologist\, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife \nLike canaries in the coal mine\, greater sage-grouse are indicators of the health of the sagebrush environment and its plant and animal inhabitants. Retired wildlife biologist Kelly Hazen will share stories and findings about the greater sage-grouse natural history and the State of Oregon Adopt-A-Lek Program\, which she coordinated from 2013 to 2017.\n \nThe northern range of the greater sage-grouse\, listed as endangered in the Province of Alberta\, includes the far southeastern corner of Alberta. Join us to learn about this fascinating bird\, and about a citizen science volunteer program south of the border aimed at monitoring populations to support species conservation.\n \nRegister through Eventbrite\n \n\n\n\n \nThis month’s Fish Creek Speaker Series event will take place online\, with no option to attend in-person as the presenter is tuning in remotely from Oregon. Upon registering\, all will receive the Zoom link. Inquiries can be directed to katie@friendsoffishcreek.org\n  URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/speaker-series-nov10-22/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/15519477988_822f47738a_o-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220928T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T195002Z UID:10005953-1668603600-1668607200@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be back this fall. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis six-week program simply provides an opportunity to participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counselling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm\, running from October 26 to November 30\, with December 7 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation due to weather. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the three routes will be repeated once during the six-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.  \nThe Friends of Fish Creek strive to create accessible opportunities for community members to engage and connect. If you have accessibility concerns\, please contact Katie Bakken\, Friends of Fish Creek Community Engagement Coordinator\, at 403-238-3841 (ext. 6). \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. \n \nThe 2022 Good Grief program is sold out. To hear about future Friends of Fish Creek Wellness programs including Yoga\, Mediation and Good Grief\, please provide your contact information below so we can reach out once registration is ready. \n\n \n \n Wellness Programs Contact List\n Please share your name\, phone number and email address if you are interested in hearing about future Wellness programs such as Yoga\, Meditation and Good Grief programs. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneWebsite Privacy Statement(Required) I agree to the Website Privacy StatementThank you for your interest and support.\n\nBy providing your contact information\, you hereby permit the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to add your email address to our distribution list and contact you via email about other programs\, courses\, events and activities in and around Fish Creek Provincial Park. You can unsubscribe at any time and at no charge.\n\nThe Society is committed to providing park users\, members and volunteers with a quality experience. By contacting us through our website\, you agree that the information you provide may be shared without restriction between The Society and our partnering organizations\, to improve or market our programs\, courses\, events and other initiatives.\n\nThe Society uses third party payment processors and software to manage financial transactions and program registration.\n\nVarious Processors for program\, event\, activity\, memberships\, and course registration include WordPress.org\, WordPress.com\, Gravity Forms\, Eventbrite\, Square\, Stripe\, Kindful and Mailchimp.\n\nPersonal information through these sites is stored in Canada and/or the United States.\n\nThe type of information we collect includes:\nNames\nEmail Addresses\nMailing Address\nTelephone Numbers\nEmergency Contact Name and Telephone Number\nSpecific Directives relating to donations\, membership \, course registration and transaction dates.\n\nWe only collect and ask for relevant information as it relates to program registration and payment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nWild rose photo credit: Shelley Rutledge URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-2/2022-11-16/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wild-Rose-by-Shelley-Rutledge-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220928T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T195002Z UID:10005954-1669208400-1669212000@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be back this fall. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis six-week program simply provides an opportunity to participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counselling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm\, running from October 26 to November 30\, with December 7 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation due to weather. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the three routes will be repeated once during the six-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.  \nThe Friends of Fish Creek strive to create accessible opportunities for community members to engage and connect. If you have accessibility concerns\, please contact Katie Bakken\, Friends of Fish Creek Community Engagement Coordinator\, at 403-238-3841 (ext. 6). \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. \n \nThe 2022 Good Grief program is sold out. To hear about future Friends of Fish Creek Wellness programs including Yoga\, Mediation and Good Grief\, please provide your contact information below so we can reach out once registration is ready. \n\n \n \n Wellness Programs Contact List\n Please share your name\, phone number and email address if you are interested in hearing about future Wellness programs such as Yoga\, Meditation and Good Grief programs. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneWebsite Privacy Statement(Required) I agree to the Website Privacy StatementThank you for your interest and support.\n\nBy providing your contact information\, you hereby permit the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to add your email address to our distribution list and contact you via email about other programs\, courses\, events and activities in and around Fish Creek Provincial Park. You can unsubscribe at any time and at no charge.\n\nThe Society is committed to providing park users\, members and volunteers with a quality experience. By contacting us through our website\, you agree that the information you provide may be shared without restriction between The Society and our partnering organizations\, to improve or market our programs\, courses\, events and other initiatives.\n\nThe Society uses third party payment processors and software to manage financial transactions and program registration.\n\nVarious Processors for program\, event\, activity\, memberships\, and course registration include WordPress.org\, WordPress.com\, Gravity Forms\, Eventbrite\, Square\, Stripe\, Kindful and Mailchimp.\n\nPersonal information through these sites is stored in Canada and/or the United States.\n\nThe type of information we collect includes:\nNames\nEmail Addresses\nMailing Address\nTelephone Numbers\nEmergency Contact Name and Telephone Number\nSpecific Directives relating to donations\, membership \, course registration and transaction dates.\n\nWe only collect and ask for relevant information as it relates to program registration and payment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nWild rose photo credit: Shelley Rutledge URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-2/2022-11-23/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wild-Rose-by-Shelley-Rutledge-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20220104T224509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T193552Z UID:10008278-1669467600-1669474800@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Get to Know Nature FREE Event DESCRIPTION:Get to Know the Changing Seasons & Grand Opening of the Beaver Tales Loop\n\nJoin us for an afternoon in the park where your family or group can enjoy a wide variety of interactive\, guided and self-directed activities on a variety of themes from winter and snow to beavers and wetlands: \n\ntake a stroll on the new\, 2km paved Beaver Tales interpretive trail\npick up a Conservation Passport\, get it stamped at each station\, then enter to win a prize!\nwarm up by the campfire and roast marshmallows (Halal marshmallows available)\ntake in a short guided walk led by Wayne Meikle\, Founder of the Friends of Fish Creek – Meet at the campfire at 1:30pm\ntry snowshoeing\, sledding\, birding and other outdoor activities (weather dependent)\nlearn about beavers and debunk common myths about them and their behavior\nlearn how Friends of Fish Creek are working to coexist with these furry ecosystem engineers\ndiscover which bird species live here year-round and what you can to do protect them\nfind out how you can protect nature when you visit parks\nlearn how to stay warm in winter\nmake your own paper beaver hat\ntest your knowledge about responsible firekeeping\ndress up like a beaver with Urban Wild and discover the beaver’s amazing adaptations!\nlearn how you can help keep wildlife wild with the Biosphere Institute’s Wildsmart Ambassadors\nand more!\n\nThis is the final event in the 2022 Get to Know Nature series of monthly events which started in February. *Event details are subject to change due to weather\, facility access or other unforeseen circumstances\, so please check this website to confirm event location and time before attending. Drop-ins welcome\, registration not required. \nView 2022 Dates and Themes \nA big thank you to long-time Friends of Fish Creek supporters\, the Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation\, for funding our 2022 Get to Know Nature events so these experiences can be offered at no charge to the public! \n \nThank you to all who supported our efforts to facilitate family nature experiences on GivingTuesday! Together we raised over $2\,800. Show your support for connecting children and families with nature by donating online or by visiting the Friends of Fish Creek office in the Bow Valley Ranch. Proceeds support the purchase of equipment and resources to be used at these events and also covers staff time to coordinate volunteers and partners to bring these events to life. With your support\, we can remove barriers so more families can get connected outdoors! URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nov26/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_5083-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20221216T182623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T233310Z UID:10005960-1673550000-1673553600@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:January Speaker Series: Don't Let It Loose! DESCRIPTION:Don’t Let It Loose: Encouraging Albertans to C.A.R.E. about their aquarium plants and pets\nThursday\, January 12\, 7:00-8:00pm\nBroadcast virtually over Zoom \nFacilitated by Megan Evans\, Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council\n \nIn Alberta\, invasive species continue to threaten our economy and environment as new species are introduced every year. Intentional release and accidental transportation are the two main methods of invasive species introduction. We see examples of this through over 100 locations of goldfish in the province through intentional release and the discovery of zebra mussels in moss balls through accidental transportation.\n \nAquatic invasive species have been found in storm water and natural wetlands in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Pictured above\, a wetland that is known to contain Prussian carp\, an aquatic invasive species likely introduced intentionally by park visitors. Photo credit the Ratliffe Family.\n \nThe objective of the “Don’t Let it Loose” Project is to encourage Albertans to C.A.R.E. about their aquarium species: \n\nContact\nAct responsibly\nReport\nEnd ownership\n\n \nEveryone has a role to play to help protect our wild spaces from invasive species and their effects. Join us for an online talk to learn how you can lend a hand in the battle against invasive species\, particularly in our efforts to prevent new introductions to the province.\n \n\n \nRegister through Eventbrite URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/2022-01-12/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20220606_141615-by-Rose-Ratliffe-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230120T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20221216T151404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T204643Z UID:10005956-1674219600-1674225000@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief Nature Walking DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal University Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be offered in winter 2023. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis eight-week program simply provides an opportunity for participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counseling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWe invite you to come walk with us on Friday afternoons from 1:00-2:30pm\, running from January 20 to March 10\, 2023\, with March 17 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation. Registration required. Outings will run in a variety of weather conditions\, but may be canceled if temperatures are too cold or if severe weather is in the forecast. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and in layers. Ice cleats are strongly recommended. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the four routes will be repeated once during the eight-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports. \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program or discuss the program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. Inquiries regarding program accessibility can be directed to Rose Ratliffe\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer Good Grief Companion at ratliffe@shaw.ca. \nThank you to our Partners and Volunteers for keeping the Good Grief program going! Proceeds support the Friends of Fish Creek’s ongoing efforts to engage the public in responsible stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \n \nRegistration for the 2023 Good Grief program is full. Thank you for your interest. \n \nPhoto Courtesy of Alan Lam URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-nature-walking/2023-01-20/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC00494-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230106T011041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T205549Z UID:10005962-1675969200-1675972800@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Wild Wolf Watching in Yellowstone National Park DESCRIPTION:Wild Wolf Watching in Yellowstone National Park\nThursday\, February 9\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nBroadcast virtually over Zoom \n \nPresented by Bruce and Kelly Hazen\, Yellowstone Citizen Science Group – Wolf Behaviour Observations \n \nYellowstone National Park is known as the best place in the world to see wolves in the wild. Over the past 16 years\, Bruce and Kelly Hazen have watched wolves in Yellowstone during their twice a year visits. Learn the insider tips and tricks to making the most of your wolf watching adventure. Topics include: where\, when\, and how to comfortably observe wild wolf behaviour. Safe wolf watching etiquette along with essential equipment and supply needs. You will learn what to expect during a typical day in the life of a wolf watcher. Hint: Be crepuscular.\n \nOver the last 16 years\, Bruce and Kelly Hazen have contributed their wolf behavior observations to a Yellowstone citizen scientist group. Kelly has a degree in Exotic Animal Training and trained a captive Gray Wolf. In addition\, Kelly worked as a wildlife biologist for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife\, and appeared in 2 Oregon Field Guide Television programs. She published her citizen scientist studies and gives talks about Arctic White Geese\, Greater Sage-Grouse\, and Snowy Owls. She currently volunteers at the High Desert Museum in Bend Oregon\, where she leads Nature Walks\, Carnivore Talks\, and narrates the Raptors of the Desert Sky program.\n \nRegister through Eventbrite\n \nPhoto courtesy of Kelly Hazen URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/wolf/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Wolf_Puppy_WatchersWeb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230217T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20221216T151404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T204643Z UID:10005957-1676638800-1676644200@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief Nature Walking DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal University Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be offered in winter 2023. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis eight-week program simply provides an opportunity for participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counseling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWe invite you to come walk with us on Friday afternoons from 1:00-2:30pm\, running from January 20 to March 10\, 2023\, with March 17 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation. Registration required. Outings will run in a variety of weather conditions\, but may be canceled if temperatures are too cold or if severe weather is in the forecast. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and in layers. Ice cleats are strongly recommended. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the four routes will be repeated once during the eight-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports. \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program or discuss the program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. Inquiries regarding program accessibility can be directed to Rose Ratliffe\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer Good Grief Companion at ratliffe@shaw.ca. \nThank you to our Partners and Volunteers for keeping the Good Grief program going! Proceeds support the Friends of Fish Creek’s ongoing efforts to engage the public in responsible stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \n \nRegistration for the 2023 Good Grief program is full. Thank you for your interest. \n \nPhoto Courtesy of Alan Lam URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-nature-walking/2023-02-17/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC00494-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230126T194650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T031315Z UID:10005964-1678388400-1678392000@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Impacts of Effluent Release in the Little Bow River Watershed DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Impacts of Effluent Release in the Little Bow River Watershed\nThursday\, March 9\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nBroadcast virtually over Zoom \nPresented by Matthew Bogard\, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Environments \nThe release of municipal and industrial effluents in watersheds is a global issue with complex and somewhat undefined impacts on aquatic ecosystems and public health. The Frank Lake wetland in the Upper Little Bow River watershed in southern Alberta represents a complex management scenario. Despite its ecological\, economic\, and cultural importance\, this watershed is faced with degradation of habitat and water quality due to its long history of intensive land-use\, and inputs of agro-industrial and municipal effluent to Frank Lake\, initiated in the late 1980s. \nThe impacts of effluent on the wetland and downstream river and multi-use reservoir are uncertain. This talk will introduce a new\, multidisciplinary research program that explores organism- to-ecosystem scale responses to effluent loading in this model watershed. Our partnership brings together academic\, industrial\, and municipal stakeholders to generate novel research findings on effluent fate and impacts\, while providing stakeholders with guidance in local water resource management. \nMatthew is an Assistant professor and Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Environments at the University of Lethbridge. He has studied the ecology of lakes\, rivers\, wetlands\, and coastal environments across North America\, and is currently Associate Editor at Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Matthew’s research focuses on understanding how human activities impact our precious water resources in southern Alberta.\n \nRegister through Eventbrite\n \nPhotos courtesy of Matthew Bogard URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/watershed/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/March9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230310T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230310T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20221216T151404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T204643Z UID:10005958-1678453200-1678458600@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Good Grief Nature Walking DESCRIPTION:Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss\nThanks to a long-standing partnership with Mount Royal University Professor Sonya Jakubec\, Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss will be offered in winter 2023. This program is aimed at providing support to those experiencing grief\, loss or major life transition.  \nThis eight-week program simply provides an opportunity for participants to connect with nature while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Although not a grief therapy program\, Good Grief may provide valuable connection and healing for both participants and volunteer companions. Companions are not providing counseling or therapy; they simply share a common goal of connecting with nature as a place of refuge in acceptance of our journeys of life transition.  \nRegardless of the transition you are experiencing – be it the loss of a loved one\, job or relationship\, a significant change in health or mobility\, or other deep changes in your life – spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey might be just the support you need. \nWe invite you to come walk with us on Friday afternoons from 1:00-2:30pm\, running from January 20 to March 10\, 2023\, with March 17 reserved as replacement in the event of previous outing cancellation. Registration required. Outings will run in a variety of weather conditions\, but may be canceled if temperatures are too cold or if severe weather is in the forecast. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and in layers. Ice cleats are strongly recommended. \nEach outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience\, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the four routes will be repeated once during the eight-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time\, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports. \nIf you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program or discuss the program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs\, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec\, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. Inquiries regarding program accessibility can be directed to Rose Ratliffe\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer Good Grief Companion at ratliffe@shaw.ca. \nThank you to our Partners and Volunteers for keeping the Good Grief program going! Proceeds support the Friends of Fish Creek’s ongoing efforts to engage the public in responsible stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \n \nRegistration for the 2023 Good Grief program is full. Thank you for your interest. \n \nPhoto Courtesy of Alan Lam URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/good-grief-nature-walking/2023-03-10/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC00494-870x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909625;-114.0191483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.0191483,50.909625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230329T161828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T212948Z UID:10008328-1681412400-1681417800@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:A Tour of Stewardship 2022 DESCRIPTION:A Tour of Stewardship in 2022\nThursday\, April 13\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre\, Shannon Terrace\, Fish Creek Provincial Park 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW\nWe also offer online zoom session as well. \nPresented by Friends of Fish Creek Staff: Emma Stroud\, Team Lead – Ecology & Conservation\, and Dylan Barnes\, Citizen Science & Stewardship Coordinator (Poplar Forest Stewardship) \n\nHave you been wondering what the stewardship volunteers were up to last year? Are you interested in participating in stewardship and wondering how you could help out in the park? Maybe you would like to find out what we did with 2 km worth of stucco wire. The Friends of Fish Creek stewardship staff are proud to present an interactive evening of questions answered about our efforts to protect and preserve the environmentally sustainability of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Meet with Friends Stewardship and Conservation Staff members Dylan Barnes and Emma Stroud to learn about their efforts last year and enjoy a look at what the Friends did\, what we learned\, and what we hope to accomplish this year. \nThis presentation is free to all. Registration is required. \n\n \nRegister through Eventbrite URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/stewardship/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AprFCSS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230502 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230405T171606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T205722Z UID:10008327-1682899200-1682985599@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Gift of Flight DESCRIPTION:Friends of Fish Creek Spring Fundraiser – WestJet Gift of Flight\n \nCongratulations to Melinda May McLauchlin – Winner of the WestJet Gift of Flight Prize Package! \nContest Runs May 1 – July 3\, 2023 \nAll funds raised will support the Friends of Fish Creek and our conservation efforts here in Fish Creek Provincial Park. As a small but far-reaching registered charity based in Fish Creek Provincial Park\, we do not receive regular direct funding. For over thirty years the Friends of Fish Creek have been supported by a diverse combination of grants\, sponsorships\, membership fees\, program fees\, fundraisers\, and especially donations from community members like you. Volunteers also play a key role in all of our activities and make it possible for us continue our essential stewardship and community engagement activities. \nAll bookings and travel must be completed within one year from the date of the event. \nAll funds raised though this exciting campaign will be used right here in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Enter to win one round trip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! (No cash value\, fees\, taxes\, surcharges not included\, blackout dates and restrictions apply). \nRaffle Closed – thank you to everyone who entered \n\nView Raffle Rules URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/flight1/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WJWeb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909856;-114.01974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.01974,50.909856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230322T031808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T032320Z UID:10005966-1683831600-1683837000@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:The Buzz on Calgary Bumble Bees DESCRIPTION:The Buzz on Calgary Bumble Bees\nThursday\, May 11\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nBroadcast virtually over Zoom \nPresented by Syd Cannings\, Biologist\, Canadian Wildlife Service\, Prairie Region Environment and Climate Change Canada \nBumble bee populations pose a conservation concern these days\, and several species from the Calgary area have been assessed as at risk by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. This talk will provide an introduction to bumble bees and their basic biology\, examine bees whose numbers have declined\, the reasons for the decline\, and what we can do about the situation.\n \nSyd Cannings is a Species at Risk Biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service in Whitehorse\, Yukon. He is a member of COSEWIC\, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada\, and has led the development of the national recovery strategies and management plans for four species of bumble bees. He has also written several books\, including British Columbia: a Natural History\, and The New BC Roadside Naturalist.\n \nRegister through Eventbrite\n \nGypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee photo courtesy of Syd Cannings URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/buzz/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GypsyCuckooBumbleBee_SGC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:56.130366;-106.346771 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230412T165715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T225052Z UID:10008325-1684953000-1684960200@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Friends of Fish Creek - Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friends of Fish Creek – Annual General Meeting\nHave Your Voice Heard! Attend the AGM! \nMonday\, June 24\, 2024  \n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm \nRegistration opens at 6:30 pm \nFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre\, Shannon Terrace (13931 Woodpath Road Southwest\, Calgary\, AB\, T2W 5R4) \nThe Friends would like to thank all of our members\, volunteers\, donors\, community partners and other supporters for helping to make 2023 a fantastic year. We trust that you have enjoyed some of our programs\, courses and activities that we organize in and around the park. As a member of the the Fish Creek community\, you share our vision of a sustainable Fish Creek Provincial Park and would like to see it preserved for future generations. The Friends of Fish Creek are honoured to help community members like you maximize your enjoyment of this unique natural urban park. The Annual General Meeting presents an opportunity to meet with Friends staff\, Board of Directors\, members\, and volunteers as well as learn about the year that has come to a close and hear about our exciting plans for 2024\, already underway.  \nThis event is free to all community members\, however only current 2024 members are eligible to vote. \nCurrent 2023 Friends of Fish Creek members will be sent AGM documents. \nRegister for AGM \nRenew your Membership \nELC painting by Sylvia Prochownik URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/agm/ LOCATION:13931 Woodpath RD SW Calgary Alberta T2W 5R6\, 13931 Woodpath RD SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2W 5R6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ELC-Sylvia2-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.9285633;-114.1310589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=13931 Woodpath RD SW Calgary Alberta T2W 5R6 13931 Woodpath RD SW Calgary Alberta T2W 5R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13931 Woodpath RD SW:geo:-114.1310589,50.9285633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230322T035552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T140638Z UID:10005968-1686250800-1686256200@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Calgary Connect: Maintaining Ecological Connectivity DESCRIPTION:Calgary Connect: Maintaining Ecological Connectivity\nThursday\, June 8\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre\, Shannon Terrace\, Fish Creek Provincial Park 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW \nPresented by Nicole Kahal\, Conservation Analyst with the Miistakis Institute \nWhat is ecological connectivity and why is it important? What are the challenges to maintaining ecological connectivity in our region? The City of Calgary\, in partnership with Miistakis Institute\, launched Calgary Captured in 2017\, and through this program\, Friends volunteers help with wildlife camera monitoring here in Fish Creek Provincial Park. This multi-year wildlife monitoring and citizen science based program is intended to study urban wildlife populations\, their movement and behaviour\, and enable informed conservation and management decisions that support healthy wildlife populations in our city. Join Nicole Kahal\, Conservation Analyst with the Miistakis Institute to learn how Miistakis and partners are using wildlife camera-traps\, spatial modeling\, and municipal planning to understand how we can protect what’s left of the natural connections in the Calgary metropolitan region.\n \nNicole Kahal is a Conservation Analyst with the Miistakis Institute\, a not-for-profit applied conservation research institute. At Miistakis\, Nicole focuses on the research areas of ecological connectivity\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem-based climate adaptation. Nicole holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona. Nicole has enjoyed living in Calgary for just over six years.\n \nRegister through Eventbrite\n \n           \n               \n        \n \nPhoto courtesy of Nicole Kahal URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/connect/ LOCATION:13931 Woodpath RD SW Calgary Alberta T2W 5R6\, 13931 Woodpath RD SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2W 5R6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Moose.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.9285633;-114.1310589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=13931 Woodpath RD SW Calgary Alberta T2W 5R6 13931 Woodpath RD SW Calgary Alberta T2W 5R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13931 Woodpath RD SW:geo:-114.1310589,50.9285633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230704 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230405T172426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T205554Z UID:10008326-1688342400-1688428799@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Gift of Flight DESCRIPTION:Friends of Fish Creek Spring Fundraiser – WestJet Gift of Flight\n \nCongratulations to Melinda May McLauchlin – winner of the WestJet Gift Flight prize package! \nContest Runs May 1 – July 3\, 2023 \nAll funds raised will support the Friends of Fish Creek and our conservation efforts here in Fish Creek Provincial Park. As a small but far-reaching registered charity based in Fish Creek Provincial Park\, we do not receive regular direct funding. For over thirty years the Friends of Fish Creek have been supported by a diverse combination of grants\, sponsorships\, membership fees\, program fees\, fundraisers\, and especially donations from community members like you. Volunteers also play a key role in all of our activities and make it possible for us continue our essential stewardship and community engagement activities. \nAll bookings and travel must be completed within one year from the date of the event. \nAll funds raised though this exciting campaign will be used right here in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Enter to win one round trip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! (No cash value\, fees\, taxes\, surcharges not included\, blackout dates and restrictions apply). \nRaffle Closed – thank you to everyone who entered \n\nView Raffle Rules URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/flight2/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WJWeb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909856;-114.01974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.01974,50.909856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230823T155526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T195754Z UID:10008315-1693303200-1693321200@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Park Watch Day DESCRIPTION:Park User Awareness\nTuesday\, August 29\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nBow Valley Ranch\, Fish Creek Provincial Park\, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE \nThe Friends’ Park Watch Stewardship Program has been in existence since 2001\, and since then\, Volunteer Stewards have actively taken on the role of helping to foster a safe\, beautiful and enjoyable natural environment for park users. \nPark Watch Stewards provide a visible presence that encourages responsible park use while providing user education and the reporting of important observations via a new mobile Park Watch app to Fish Creek Provincial Park staff and the Friends. Providing assistance and information to park visitors\, especially those who may be new to Fish Creek or the city\, is one of the most rewarding ways to create awareness and encourage environmental stewardship. \n \nThe theme for this Park Watch Day is Trail Etiquette. The Friends and our community of volunteers will be at Bow Valley Ranch to provide information to park users. In addition to hosting an information booth\, we will be offering free tours. \n  \nNatural History and the Evolution of Pathways in Fish Creek \n\nWalking Tour\n11:00am – 12:00pm\nAs a founding member of the Friends\, Wayne Meikle will lead a guided walk through the stream changes loop and share his 30+ years of experience in Fish Creek.\n\n  \nFriends in Action \n\nMinibus Minitour\n1:00pm – 3:00pm (Each ride is about 30 minutes)\nLearn about our watershed stewardship initiatives and how community donations are being used to conserve a truly unique naturalized urban park.\n\n  \nOur goal for the day is to provide the public with an opportunity to build a meaningful connection with nature and to learn about Fish Creek through unique experiences and stories. Both the walking and minibus tours are great options for all ages and abilities. \nShould you find yourself in Fish Creek on this day\, please stop by and say hello! \nPlease contact our Visitor Services Coordinator\, Kumiko Kamiike\, for more information at kumiko@friendsoffishcreek.org. \n\n  URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/park-watch-day/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Engagement Events ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909856;-114.01974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.01974,50.909856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230823T161515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T195718Z UID:10008314-1694253600-1694271600@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Park Watch Day DESCRIPTION:Park User Awareness\nSaturday\, September 9\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nBebo Grove\, Fish Creek Provincial Park\, 13610 24 St SW \nThe Friends’ Park Watch Stewardship Program has been in existence since 2001\, and since then\, Volunteer Stewards have actively taken on the role of helping to foster a safe\, beautiful and enjoyable natural environment for park users. \nPark Watch Stewards provide a visible presence that encourages responsible park use while providing user education and the reporting of important observations via a new mobile Park Watch app to Fish Creek Provincial Park staff and the Friends. Providing assistance and information to park visitors\, especially those who may be new to Fish Creek or the city\, is one of the most rewarding ways to create awareness and encourage environmental stewardship. \n \nThe theme for this Park Watch Day is Recreational Rock Dams. The Friends and our community of volunteers will be at Bebo Grove to provide information to park users. In addition to hosting an information booth\, we will be offering a free tour. \n  \nNatural History and Park Management Philosophy for Fish Creek \n\nWalking Tour\n11:00am – 12:00pm\nAs a founding member of the Friends\, Wayne Meikle will lead a guided walk to the lookout point and share his 30+ years of experience in Fish Creek.\n\n  \nOur goal for the day is to provide the public with an opportunity to build a meaningful connection with nature and to learn about Fish Creek through unique experiences and stories. The walking tour is a great options for all ages and less suited for those with limited mobility. \nShould you find yourself in Fish Creek on this day\, please stop by and say hello! \nPlease contact our Visitor Services Coordinator\, Kumiko Kamiike\, for more information at kumiko@friendsoffishcreek.org. \n\n  URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/park-watch-day-2/ LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Engagement Events ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org GEO:50.909856;-114.01974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary AB Calgary Alberta T2P 2M7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB:geo:-114.01974,50.909856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230913T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024336 CREATED:20230822T194419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T180121Z UID:10008316-1694628000-1694633400@friendsoffishcreek.org SUMMARY:Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:Good Grief – Fall 2023\nWednesday\, September 13\, 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nBow Valley Ranch\, Fish Creek Provincial Park\, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE \nBeing outdoors provides many healing benefits – it allows us to breathe\, reflect and connect with our natural surroundings. While we may not even be aware of it in the moment\, the benefits are there. In fact\, research has shown the healing benefits of nature for people experiencing significant loss or transitions in life. \nAs a way of supporting people who may be on this journey\, the Friends of Fish Creek have created Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss. Good Grief is an eight-week series of gentle walks that brings together people moving through the shared experience of loss with the intent that they will find support from each other\, their community\, and their time in nature. All walks are between 1.5 to 2.0km round trip on relatively flat\, paved pathways in Fish Creek Provincial Park\, and include time for reflection and discussion with other participants and Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer Companions who guide the group.\n \nRegister Here\n \nPhoto courtesy of Stan Kwasniowski URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nature-walk-through-grief-and-loss/2023-09-13/ LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Engagement Events ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR