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SUMMARY:Jane's Walk - Untold Fish Creek Stories!
DESCRIPTION:Fish Creek Provincial Park carries a rich and colorful history that spans over 10 000 years\, with links to First Nations groups\, European settlements\, ranching and more. At 3349 acres\, it is one of the largest urban parks in North America\, with a mixture of grassland\, wetlands\, forest and riverine areas\, all of which have experienced varied impacts from the park’s surrounding urban setting. Join walk leader and local history buff\, Wayne Meikle\, to learn about how constructed wetlands have been used to restore some of the natural balance to this urban park\, along with many more fun and interesting facts that are unknown to most who visit here. \nWalk leader Wayne Meikle worked for Provincial Parks in Alberta for 35 years until he retired as an Urban Park Planner. He worked especially in the area of urban park management and has been involved in operations\, construction and planning of urban parks. In his private life\, he has been an elected councillor in both Vermilion and Okotoks and involved with many volunteer committees and organizations that work to improve the quality of the environment and our communities\, such as the Friends of Fish Creek. He is one of our founding members and one of our most avid fans and volunteers! \nUntold Fish Creek Stories is a free event and part of the Jane’s Walk global walking festival.  No registration necessary. \nFind out more here!
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/janes-walk/
LOCATION:Fish Creek Provincial Park Boat Launch (just south of Hull’s Wood)
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join Hetty Laidlaw  for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just “be”. She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her meditations; using sound to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest and non-invasive ways to de-stress and promote harmony within the mind and body \n $10 per session\, meet beside the red barn at the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nRegister here \nHetty was born and raised in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada when she was 26. Throughout her own wellness journey\, Hetty has come to experience how important meditation and relaxation is to stay balanced\, focused and relaxed.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/meditation/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150527T200000
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SUMMARY:Springtime in Fish Creek - Wildlife\, Conservation Officers and You
DESCRIPTION:Springtime in Fish Creek – Wildlife\, Conservation Officers and You \nWednesday\, May 27\, 2015 7:00pm – 8:00pmFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre\, Shannon Terrace\, Fish Creek Provincial Park (13931 Woodpath Rd. SW – Access via 130 Ave. SW and 37 St. SW) \nPresented by Fish Creek Provincial Park Conservation Officer Melanie Pachkowski \nFish Creek Provincial Park Conservation Officers have diverse roles and responsibilities\, and often act as a link between the people who visit the park and the wildlife who call this park their home. This presentation will help you to increase your knowledge about park wildlife\, including young and newborn birds and mammals you may come across in Fish Creek. Learn how to respect these newest members of the park’s wildlife community\, how to minimize conflict with animals\, and how to be a good neighbour to local wildlife. Join Fish Creek Conservation Officer Melanie Pachkowski as she shares some of her most memorable experiences in Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nRegistration Required. Free for Friends members and $5 for non-members. \nMap to Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre \nRegister through Eventbrite
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/spring/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
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SUMMARY:Wetlands Minibus Tour of Votier's Flats
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Minibus Tour of Votier’s Flats\nThursday\, June 4th\, from 7-9pm \nVotier’s Flats Day Use Area (take Elbow Drive south as far as you can go until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park) \nWhile Fish Creek exists as a wondrous gift to our city\, its urban setting has created challenges to the health and balance of this watershed.  Engineered wetlands were constructed as a way of minimizing the level of pollutants running into the creek from the hard surfaces of the city landscape\, and have begun to restore some of the healthy balance that had been lost.  In this tour around the Votier’s Flats area\, you will discover how this was accomplished\, along with some nature and history thrown in for good measure! \nTour guide Wayne Meikle worked for Provincial Parks in Alberta for 35 years until he retired as an Urban Park Planner. He worked especially in the area of urban park management and has been involved in operations\, construction and planning of urban parks. Wayne has been on numerous planning teams involving the planning and construction of major roadways\, constructed wetlands and new subdivisions. He is also one of the founding members of the Friends of Fish Creek and one of our most active and supportive volunteers! \n $25 per person\, seating is limited to 8 people  Register through Eventbrite
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/wetlands-minibus-votiers/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150611T203000
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SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Your DSLR Camera in Fish Creek!
DESCRIPTION:Unleashing the Power of Your DSLR Camera in Fish Creek! \nThursday\, June 11 from 6-8:30pm \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; make a right turn into the main parking lot). \nJoin instructor Bob Bakker and Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society for this beginner’s level photography class\, and learn how to capture the park’s diverse and stunning beauty on your DSLR camera. From expansive landscapes to macro images of tiny flower buds\, Bob will show you all the basics\, including composition\, lighting\, depth of field and “The Exposure Triangle” (Aperture-Shutter-ISO). You will be driven to various points on our electric open-air minibus\, with a variety of stops along the way to put your photo theory into practice.What to bring: your DSLR camera\, of course\, along with a tri-pod (optional)\, bug spray\, sunscreen\, hat and water. And don’t forget to wear good walking shoes so you can get close to the shots you want\, and dress for the weather! Mobile devices or “point and shoot” cameras (ie those that do not have a variety of settings) are not suitable for this class.Bob Bakker is a film and digital photography enthusiast who has completed the photography certificate program at SAIT. He moved to Calgary in 1997\, and one of the first places his family frequented upon their arrival was Fish Creek Park. Now his kids have grown up and gone\, but you can find Bob and his wife – avid recumbent trike enthusiasts – pedalling through Fish Creek Park most weekends. Bob’s passion for photography was handed down to him by his dad who owned a photography and photo finishing business in Winnipeg. When he is not taking photos\, he also enjoys drifting down the Bow and doing a bit of fishing. $25 per person\, seating is limited to 8 people. Register through Eventbrite \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/camera-in-fish-creek/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150616T210000
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SUMMARY:Archaeology in the Park: Finding the Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Archaeology in the Park: Finding the Pioneers \nTuesday\, June 16th from 6-9pm \nBow Valley Ranch\, meet beside the red barn (travel south along Bow Bottom Trail until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot) \nCalgary’s Euro-Canadian history dates back 142 years to where Fish Creek flows into the Bow River\, and archaeological evidence discovered in the park offers a unique glimpse of life on the western prairie for pioneers and cowboys. Climb aboard the minibus to learn about archaeology in the park on a scenic tour exploring the creation of our community.  Join tour guide Drew McKibben on this tour from the Bow Valley Ranch to Bebo Grove in our open-air electric minibus\, and learn about the history of the early pioneers who made this area their home\, as well as the archaeological evidence they have left behind. \nDrew McKibben has been in the communications business for nearly 25 years as a journalist\, a broadcaster and author of periodical nature stories for children. His work has been published in many newspapers and magazines\, including the Calgary Herald\, Backpacker\, Beautiful British Columbia and Alberta Venture. Drew also spent a decade in the backcountry as a fire lookout and lighthouse keeper\, and a trail builder in federal and provincial parks. An accomplished singer-songwriter\, he has also worked as a journalism coach to elementary school children. As a Friends of Fish Creek volunteer\, he’s been interpreting the park’s archaeology since July 2014. \n Register through Eventbrite  \nSeating is limited to 8 people.  $30 per person. \nPlease note: Historical resources are sensitive and non-renewable. Once the contents and the context of a site have been disrupted\, the ability to interpret their meaning is lost forever. The Alberta Historical Resources Act governs the excavation or collection of archaeological material and a special permit is required to conduct an archaeological excavation. Report a find to the Alberta Archaeological Survey: http://bit.ly/1Jm8VAN \nVolunteer for an archaeological dig this summer through the U of C Program for Public Archaeology\, with 2015 excavations at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. www.arky.ucalgary.ca/public-archaeology
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/archaeology-minibus/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150616T200000
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature Meditation
DESCRIPTION:June 16th session is a go!  This evening’s forecast is now calling for a mix of sun and cloud with no rain.  Join us in the park for a lovely evening of relaxation. \nJoin Hetty Laidlaw for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just “be”. She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her meditations; using sound to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest and non-invasive ways to de-stress and promote harmony within the mind and body \n $10 per session\, meet beside the red barn at the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nRegister through Eventbrite \n  \nHetty was born and raised in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada when she was 26. Throughout her own wellness journey\, Hetty has come to experience how important meditation and relaxation is to stay balanced\, focused and relaxed.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/meditation-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150617T153000
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SUMMARY:Fish Creek Rocks!  Geology Minibus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Fish Creek as we transport you from the Bow Valley Ranch to the Raven Rocks Preservation Zone to observe and learn about rocks and geologic processes from two to 70 million years ago.  Learn how deposits from rivers\, glaciers and even volcanoes have contributed to this beautiful landscape over time. \nTour guide Rob McWilliam is a retired professional geologist with 13 years experience in the oil patch\, in addition to 23 years teaching at S.A.I.T.  This is his second year hosting minibus tours for$25 per person\, only 8 seats available the Friends of Fish Creek. \nRegister through Eventbrite \n$25 per person\, only 8 seats available
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/geology-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150618T210000
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SUMMARY:Dirt Road History of the Plains and Foothills
DESCRIPTION:Dirt Road History of the Plains and Foothills \nThursday\, June 18\, 2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nJune Fish Creek Speaker Series – A Special 2-Hour Presentation \nFish Creek Environmental Learning Centre\, Shannon Terrace\, Fish Creek Provincial Park (13931 Woodpath Rd. SW – Access via 130 Ave. SW and 37 St. SW) \nPresented By Bill Evans – Engineer\, Photographer\, Explorer and Dirt Road Adventurer \nCrisscross the prairie and foothills dirt roads of western Canada and the United States with Bill Evans. Learn about the people\, places and events that shaped this unique part of the world. On their travels\, Bill and Marg Evans discovered incredible legacies left behind by the first Canadians and Red Coats\, adventurers and bullwhackers\, homesteaders and ranchers\, teachers and men of the cloth and many others\, whose lives and experiences are the stuff of novels and the silver screen. We invite you to join us on a multi-media voyage through time in the footsteps of those who went before us. Journey from Wood Mountain to Pinto Horse Buttes\, from Cypress Hills to Immigration Gap\, from Chesterfield House to the “Ridge Beneath the Water” to the grasslands of Old Man on His Back\, from Whiskey Gap to Signature Rock\, from Ft. Benton to Ft. Calgary\, and into the lands where the wild horses roam! \nMap to Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre \nRegister through Eventbrite \nBill Evans is native of Saskatchewan where he graduated from the U of S in 1958 with a Geological Engineering degree. He followed this with a Master of Science in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. His professional career included operations\, research and management assignments in the petroleum industry in Saskatchewan\, Alberta\, British Columbia\, Texas and New York. \nOutside professional work his passions involved travel\, photography and history. These interests drew him throughout Canada and around the world with his wife Margaret.  This led to production of multi-media travel presentations on subjects including India\, Egypt and Jordan\, China\, Thailand\, Australia\, Russia\, Mongolia and Civilizations of the Americas from the Arctic to American Southwest\, Mexico\, through to Peru. The latest being Dirt Road History of the Plains and Foothills that traces the people and the places they settled in the plains and foothills of Canada and the United States. \nNorth West Mounted Police outpost at Writing-On-Stone\, photo courtesy of Bill Evans
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/dirtroad/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
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SUMMARY:Minibus History Tour
DESCRIPTION:The History of Fish Creek Provincial Park by Minibus! \nSaturday\, June 20th from 10am to noon \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; make a right turn into the main parking lot). \nAs one of the largest urban parks in North America\, Fish Creek Provincial Park has a long and facinating history that includes First Nations groups\, North West Mounted Police\, homesteading and ranching.  Take a spin back in time on our electric minibus and learn about the dance hall days of the area – long before the city joined the landscape – and about the creation of this beautiful urban park.  \nTour guide Wayne Meikle worked for Provincial Parks in Alberta for 35 years until he retired as an Urban Park Planner. He worked especially in the area of urban park management and has been involved in operations\, construction and planning of urban parks. In Calgary\, Wayne has been on numerous planning teams involving the planning and construction of major roadways\, constructed wetlands and new subdivisions. He is also one of the founding members of the Friends of Fish Creek and one of our most active and supportive volunteers! \n$25 per person\, seating is limited to 8 people.  Register through Eventbrite
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/the-history-minibus/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150402T173433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150402T173433Z
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SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Your DSLR Camera in Fish Creek!
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Bob Bakker and Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society for this beginner’s level photography class\, and learn how to capture the park’s diverse and stunning beauty on your DSLR camera. From expansive landscapes to macro images of tiny flower buds\, Bob will show you all the basics\, including composition\, lighting\, depth of field and “The Exposure Triangle” (Aperture-Shutter-ISO). You will be driven to various points on our electric open-air minibus\, with a variety of stops along the way to put your photo theory into practice. \n$25 per person\, only 8 seats available \nRegister here \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; make a right turn into the main parking lot). \nBob Bakker is a film and photography enthusiast who has completed the photography certificate program at SAIT. He moved to Calgary in 1997\, and one of the first places his family frequented upon their arrival was Fish Creek Park. Now his kids have grown up and gone\, but you can find Bob and his wife – avid recumbent trike enthusiasts – pedalling through Fish Creek Park most weekends. Bob’s passion for photography was handed down to him by his dad who owned a photography and photo finishing business in Winnipeg. When he is not taking photos\, he also enjoys drifting down the Bow and doing a bit of fishing.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/photography-minibus/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T142019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150625T203506Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking in Fish Creek Provincial Park
DESCRIPTION:A walk in the park\, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or “urban poling” – was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers\, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also reduces impact on the ankles\, knees and hips\, thus reducing the rate of injuries incurred in running or hill training without poles. \nFor those who are not “runners” but do enjoy exercise\, Nordic Walking offers a fantastic alternative to running. The propulsion incurred by the pole plant increases the walking rate and stride; this translates into a faster walking step\, increasing the cardiovascular output and your aerobic capacity much more than regular walking does. A fun and easy activity that is great for all fitness levels and ages\, and only requires poles and the will to walk out your door. \nRegister through Eventbrite      \nOnly $10\, class size is limited to 10 people.      Please ensure to arrive a few minutes early as the group will leave promptly at 6:30 for a 7:45pm return. \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot\, beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the main parking lot) \nAs a naturalist & outdoor guide for over 25 years\, instructor Julie Walker has provided programming for youth\, seniors and adults. She specializes with those new to the outdoors and those who want to know more about the world around them. She is also the program director for Full Circle Adventures. You can find out more about Julie at http://www.girlfriend-getaways-nature-hiking-vacations-canadian-rockies.com/ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nordic-walking/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150402T171723Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join Hetty Laidlaw  for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just “be”. She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her meditations; using sound to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest and non-invasive ways to de-stress and promote harmony within the mind and body \n $10 per session\, meet beside the red barn at the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nRegister here \nHetty was born and raised in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada when she was 26. Throughout her own wellness journey\, Hetty has come to experience how important meditation and relaxation is to stay balanced\, focused and relaxed.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/meditation-3/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T151429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T224721Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! \nRelax\, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the union of body\, energy and mind through postures\, meditation and breathing techniques.  Find your balance with Naomi and Gwen in beautiful Fish Creek Park this summer\, and connect with true bliss – if only for an hour & a half at a time! \nRegister through Eventbrite      Only $10.00 \nGwen Draude Woolverton received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in 2012 from Sunshine Yoga Academy in Calgary. Yoga continues to teach her the fundamentals of slowing down\, being present\, breathing deeply\, and learning to let go of meaningless worries or thoughts. \nNaomi Parker\, of Elemental Wellness\, is a Certified Fairy Intuitive Healing Practitioner\, Reiki Master\, Registered Yoga Teacher\, Mudra Therapist\, and Spiritual Response Therapist (SRT). She grew up in Northern Alberta where\, surrounded by wilderness\, grew a fondness for the Earth and its elements. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was guided three years ago to become a certified yoga teacher. You can find out more about Naomi’s practice and services offered through Elemental Wellness at www.elementalwellnessandyoga.com \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-1/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150609T214252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150714T164640Z
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SUMMARY:Close-Up/Macro and Low Light Photography with your DSLR Camera
DESCRIPTION:Close-up/Macro and Low Light Photography with your DSLR Camera\nJoin instructor Bob Bakker for a morning in Fish Creek Provincial Park and learn the fine art and science of close-up/macro and low light photography. This class will discuss gear and techniques specific to close-up/macro and low light photography; demonstrations will be held indoors in the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre followed by an outdoor\, hands-on practical session. This course is intended for people who use a DSLR camera; mobile devices and “point and shoot” cameras are not appropriate for this class. $4o per person\, only 20 seats available. Register through Eventbrite
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/macro-lolight/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre\, 15979 Bow Bottom Trail
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T143040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150525T185649Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking in Fish Creek Provincial Park
DESCRIPTION:A walk in the park\, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or “urban poling” – was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers\, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also reduces impact on the ankles\, knees and hips\, thus reducing the rate of injuries incurred in running or hill training without poles. \nFor those who are not “runners” but do enjoy exercise\, Nordic Walking offers a fantastic alternative to running. The propulsion incurred by the pole plant increases the walking rate and stride; this translates into a faster walking step\, increasing the cardiovascular output and your aerobic capacity much more than regular walking does. A fun and easy activity that is great for all fitness levels and ages\, and only requires poles and the will to walk out your door. \nRegister through Eventbrite      \nOnly $10\, class size is limited to 10 people.      Please ensure to arrive a few minutes early as the group will leave promptly at 6:30 for a 7:45pm return. \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot\, beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the main parking lot) \nAs a naturalist & outdoor guide for over 25 years\, instructor Julie Walker has provided programming for youth\, seniors and adults. She specializes with those new to the outdoors and those who want to know more about the world around them. She is also the program director for Full Circle Adventures. You can find out more about Julie at http://www.girlfriend-getaways-nature-hiking-vacations-canadian-rockies.com/
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nordic-walking-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T223641Z
UID:10005912-1436986800-1436992200@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! \nRelax\, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the union of body\, energy and mind through postures\, meditation and breathing techniques.  Find your balance with Naomi and Gwen in beautiful Fish Creek Park this summer\, and connect with true bliss – if only for an hour & a half at a time! \nRegister through Eventbrite      \nOnly $10.00 \nGwen Draude Woolverton received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in 2012 from Sunshine Yoga Academy in Calgary. Yoga continues to teach her the fundamentals of slowing down\, being present\, breathing deeply\, and learning to let go of meaningless worries or thoughts. \nNaomi Parker\, of Elemental Wellness\, is a Certified Fairy Intuitive Healing Practitioner\, Reiki Master\, Registered Yoga Teacher\, Mudra Therapist\, and Spiritual Response Therapist (SRT). She grew up in Northern Alberta where\, surrounded by wilderness\, grew a fondness for the Earth and its elements. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was guided three years ago to become a certified yoga teacher. You can find out more about Naomi’s practice and services offered through Elemental Wellness at www.elementalwellnessandyoga.com
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-2-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Yoga22015.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T134650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150525T185203Z
UID:10005707-1436986800-1436994000@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:The Nature and History of Fish Creek Provincial Park by Minibus!
DESCRIPTION:As one of the largest urban parks in North America\, Fish Creek Provincial Park has a long and facinating history that includes First Nations groups\, North West Mounted Police\, homesteading and ranching.  Take a spin back in time on our electric minibus and learn about the dance hall days of the area – long before the city joined the landscape – and about the creation of this beautiful urban park.  \nTour guide Wayne Meikle worked for Provincial Parks in Alberta for 35 years until he retired as an Urban Park Planner. He worked especially in the area of urban park management and has been involved in operations\, construction and planning of urban parks. In Calgary\, Wayne has been on numerous planning teams involving the planning and construction of major roadways\, constructed wetlands and new subdivisions. He is also one of the founding members of the Friends of Fish Creek and one of our most active and supportive volunteers! \nRegister through Eventbrite    \nSeating is limited to 8 people\, $25 per person  \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; make a right turn into the main parking lot).
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/minibus-nature-and-history-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150318T203038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150718T194600Z
UID:10005963-1437127200-1437145200@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Painting in the Park - Easy Watercolour Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Painting in the Park: Easy Watercolour Fun! \nFriday\, July 17th from 10am to 3pm \n(Rain date: Saturday\, July 18th from 10am to 3pm) \nCome on out for some outdoor watercolour fun!  We will spend the day soaking in the beauty of Fish Creek Provincial Park\, and recording some of that experience using quality paper\, ink and the beautiful medium of watercolour.  Working on smaller size paper will give you lots of opportunity to explore nature and develop some good watercolour skills.  Great for enthusiastic beginners or as a refresher for intermediate painters. \nKarin Huehold is a well-known Calgary area artist and has taught many workshops.  She has a wonderful sense of humor and the focus of her workshops is to encourage students to develop their own personal style and to have a lot of fun.  \nRead more \nRegister through Eventbrite \nPhoto image is of Karin’s amazing art! \nReceive a 20% discount on supplies for this session at Kensington Art Supply & Instruction\, Please register through Eventbrite\, and print and bring ticket to Kensington Art Supply & Instruction. 120\, 6999 – 11 St. SE Calgary\, AB T2H 2S1\, 403-283-2288\, (www.kensingtonartsupply.com) \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/watercolour/
LOCATION:Alberta
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Karin-image1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T151934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150718T194459Z
UID:10005910-1437213600-1437219000@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! \nRelax\, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the union of body\, energy and mind through postures\, meditation and breathing techniques.  Find your balance with Naomi and Gwen in beautiful Fish Creek Park this summer\, and connect with true bliss – if only for an hour & a half at a time! \nRegister through Eventbrite    \nOnly $10.00 \nGwen Draude Woolverton received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in 2012 from Sunshine Yoga Academy in Calgary. Yoga continues to teach her the fundamentals of slowing down\, being present\, breathing deeply\, and learning to let go of meaningless worries or thoughts. \nNaomi Parker\, of Elemental Wellness\, is a Certified Fairy Intuitive Healing Practitioner\, Reiki Master\, Registered Yoga Teacher\, Mudra Therapist\, and Spiritual Response Therapist (SRT). She grew up in Northern Alberta where\, surrounded by wilderness\, grew a fondness for the Earth and its elements. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was guided three years ago to become a certified yoga teacher. You can find out more about Naomi’s practice and services offered through Elemental Wellness at www.elementalwellnessandyoga.com
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T143420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150721T001421Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking in Fish Creek Provincial Park
DESCRIPTION:The July 20 Nordic Walking program has been CANCELLED due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by Environment Canada.  Please consider joining us for a Nordic Walking program on July 27 or at one of our programs scheduled for September.   \nA walk in the park\, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or “urban poling” – was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers\, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also reduces impact on the ankles\, knees and hips\, thus reducing the rate of injuries incurred in running or hill training without poles. \nFor those who are not “runners” but do enjoy exercise\, Nordic Walking offers a fantastic alternative to running. The propulsion incurred by the pole plant increases the walking rate and stride; this translates into a faster walking step\, increasing the cardiovascular output and your aerobic capacity much more than regular walking does. A fun and easy activity that is great for all fitness levels and ages\, and only requires poles and the will to walk out your door. \nOnly $10\, class size is limited to 10 people.      Please ensure to arrive a few minutes early as the group will leave promptly at 6:30 for a 7:45pm return. \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot\, beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the main parking lot) \nAs a naturalist & outdoor guide for over 25 years\, instructor Julie Walker has provided programming for youth\, seniors and adults. She specializes with those new to the outdoors and those who want to know more about the world around them. She is also the program director for Full Circle Adventures. You can find out more about Julie at http://www.girlfriend-getaways-nature-hiking-vacations-canadian-rockies.com/
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nordic-walking-3/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/NW.2015JPG.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150721T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150519T202821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150525T181711Z
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SUMMARY:Fish Creek Rocks!  Geology Minibus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Fish Creek as we transport you from the Bow Valley Ranch to the Raven Rocks Preservation Zone to observe and learn about rocks and geologic processes from two to 70 million years ago.  Learn how deposits from rivers\, glaciers and even volcanoes have contributed to this beautiful landscape over time. \nTour guide Rob McWilliam is a retired professional geologist with 13 years experience in the oil patch\, in addition to 23 years teaching at S.A.I.T.  This is his second year hosting minibus tours for the Friends of Fish Creek. \n$25 per person\, only 8 seats available \nRegister through Eventbrite
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/geology-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/V3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150402T171957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150722T165415Z
UID:10005955-1437505200-1437508800@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature Meditation
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by Environment Canada.  Please consider joining us for a Meditation on August 4th and August 18th!  \nJoin Hetty Laidlaw  for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just “be”. She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her meditations; using sound to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest and non-invasive ways to de-stress and promote harmony within the mind and body \n $10 per session\, meet beside the red barn at the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nHetty was born and raised in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada when she was 26. Throughout her own wellness journey\, Hetty has come to experience how important meditation and relaxation is to stay balanced\, focused and relaxed.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/meditation-4/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T152113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150723T220419Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! \nRelax\, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the union of body\, energy and mind through postures\, meditation and breathing techniques.  Find your balance with Naomi and Gwen in beautiful Fish Creek Park this summer\, and connect with true bliss – if only for an hour & a half at a time! \nRegister through Eventbrite      \nOnly $10.00 \nGwen Draude Woolverton received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in 2012 from Sunshine Yoga Academy in Calgary. Yoga continues to teach her the fundamentals of slowing down\, being present\, breathing deeply\, and learning to let go of meaningless worries or thoughts. \nNaomi Parker\, of Elemental Wellness\, is a Certified Fairy Intuitive Healing Practitioner\, Reiki Master\, Registered Yoga Teacher\, Mudra Therapist\, and Spiritual Response Therapist (SRT). She grew up in Northern Alberta where\, surrounded by wilderness\, grew a fondness for the Earth and its elements. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was guided three years ago to become a certified yoga teacher. You can find out more about Naomi’s practice and services offered through Elemental Wellness at www.elementalwellnessandyoga.com
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Yoga42015.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150402T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150525T181211Z
UID:10005686-1437674400-1437683400@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Your DSLR Camera in Fish Creek!
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Bob Bakker and Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society for this beginner’s level photography class\, and learn how to capture the park’s diverse and stunning beauty on your DSLR camera. From expansive landscapes to macro images of tiny flower buds\, Bob will show you all the basics\, including composition\, lighting\, depth of field and “The Exposure Triangle” (Aperture-Shutter-ISO). You will be driven to various points on our electric open-air minibus\, with a variety of stops along the way to put your photo theory into practice. \n$25 per person\, only 8 seats available \nRegister through Eventbrite \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; make a right turn into the main parking lot). \nBob Bakker is a film and photography enthusiast who has completed the photography certificate program at SAIT. He moved to Calgary in 1997\, and one of the first places his family frequented upon their arrival was Fish Creek Park. Now his kids have grown up and gone\, but you can find Bob and his wife – avid recumbent trike enthusiasts – pedalling through Fish Creek Park most weekends. Bob’s passion for photography was handed down to him by his dad who owned a photography and photo finishing business in Winnipeg. When he is not taking photos\, he also enjoys drifting down the Bow and doing a bit of fishing.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/photography-minibus-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T132815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T161339Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology in the Park: Finding the Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Calgary’s Euro-Canadian history dates back 142 years to where Fish Creek flows into the Bow River\, and archaeological evidence discovered in the park offers a unique glimpse of life on the western prairie for pioneers and cowboys. Climb aboard the minibus to learn about archaeology in the park on a scenic tour exploring the creation of our community.  Join tour guide Drew McKibben on this tour from the Bow Valley Ranch to Bebo Grove in our open-air electric minibus\, and learn about the history of the early pioneers who made this area their home\, as well as the archaeological evidence they have left behind. \nRegister through Eventbrite    \nSeating is limited to 8 people.  $30 per person. \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park\, beside the red barn (travel south along Bow Bottom Trail until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot) \nDrew McKibben has been in the communications business for nearly 25 years as a journalist\, a broadcaster and author of periodical nature stories for children. His work has been published in many newspapers and magazines\, including the Calgary Herald\, Backpacker\, Beautiful British Columbia and Alberta Venture. Drew also spent a decade in the backcountry as a fire lookout and lighthouse keeper\, and a trail builder in federal and provincial parks. An accomplished singer-songwriter\, he has also worked as a journalism coach to elementary school children. As a Friends of Fish Creek volunteer\, he’s been interpreting the park’s archaeology since July 2014. \nPlease note: Historical resources are sensitive and non-renewable. Once the contents and the context of a site have been disrupted\, the ability to interpret their meaning is lost forever. The Alberta Historical Resources Act governs the excavation or collection of archaeological material and a special permit is required to conduct an archaeological excavation. Report a find to the Alberta Archaeological Survey: http://bit.ly/1Jm8VAN \nVolunteer for an archaeological dig this summer through the U of C Program for Public Archaeology\, with 2015 excavations at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. www.arky.ucalgary.ca/public-archaeology
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/archaeology-minibus-2/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/March3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T143651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T220546Z
UID:10005915-1438021800-1438027200@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Walking in Fish Creek Provincial Park
DESCRIPTION:A walk in the park\, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or “urban poling” – was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers\, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also reduces impact on the ankles\, knees and hips\, thus reducing the rate of injuries incurred in running or hill training without poles. \nFor those who are not “runners” but do enjoy exercise\, Nordic Walking offers a fantastic alternative to running. The propulsion incurred by the pole plant increases the walking rate and stride; this translates into a faster walking step\, increasing the cardiovascular output and your aerobic capacity much more than regular walking does. A fun and easy activity that is great for all fitness levels and ages\, and only requires poles and the will to walk out your door. \nRegister through Eventbrite      \nOnly $10\, class size is limited to 10 people.      Please ensure to arrive a few minutes early as the group will leave promptly at 6:30 for a 7:45pm return. \nMeet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot\, beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the main parking lot) \nAs a naturalist & outdoor guide for over 25 years\, instructor Julie Walker has provided programming for youth\, seniors and adults. She specializes with those new to the outdoors and those who want to know more about the world around them. She is also the program director for Full Circle Adventures. You can find out more about Julie at http://www.girlfriend-getaways-nature-hiking-vacations-canadian-rockies.com/
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nordic-walking-4/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/NW.2015JPG.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T152246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150730T164923Z
UID:10005906-1438196400-1438201800@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! \nRelax\, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the union of body\, energy and mind through postures\, meditation and breathing techniques.  Find your balance with Naomi and Gwen in beautiful Fish Creek Park this summer\, and connect with true bliss – if only for an hour & a half at a time! \nRegister through Eventbrite      \nOnly $10.00 \nGwen Draude Woolverton received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in 2012 from Sunshine Yoga Academy in Calgary. Yoga continues to teach her the fundamentals of slowing down\, being present\, breathing deeply\, and learning to let go of meaningless worries or thoughts. \nNaomi Parker\, of Elemental Wellness\, is a Certified Fairy Intuitive Healing Practitioner\, Reiki Master\, Registered Yoga Teacher\, Mudra Therapist\, and Spiritual Response Therapist (SRT). She grew up in Northern Alberta where\, surrounded by wilderness\, grew a fondness for the Earth and its elements. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was guided three years ago to become a certified yoga teacher. You can find out more about Naomi’s practice and services offered through Elemental Wellness at www.elementalwellnessandyoga.com
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Yoga12015.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150402T172211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150525T175316Z
UID:10005949-1438714800-1438718400@friendsoffishcreek.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with Nature Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join Hetty Laidlaw  for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just “be”. She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her meditations; using sound to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest and non-invasive ways to de-stress and promote harmony within the mind and body \n $10 per session\, meet beside the red barn at the Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. \nRegister through Eventbrite \nHetty was born and raised in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada when she was 26. Throughout her own wellness journey\, Hetty has come to experience how important meditation and relaxation is to stay balanced\, focused and relaxed.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/meditation-5/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Med2015.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T181147
CREATED:20150403T152631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T175853Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! \nRelax\, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the union of body\, energy and mind through postures\, meditation and breathing techniques.  Find your balance with Naomi and Gwen in beautiful Fish Creek Park this summer\, and connect with true bliss – if only for an hour & a half at a time! \nRegister through Eventbrite     \nOnly $10.00 \nGwen Draude Woolverton received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in 2012 from Sunshine Yoga Academy in Calgary. Yoga continues to teach her the fundamentals of slowing down\, being present\, breathing deeply\, and learning to let go of meaningless worries or thoughts. \nNaomi Parker\, of Elemental Wellness\, is a Certified Fairy Intuitive Healing Practitioner\, Reiki Master\, Registered Yoga Teacher\, Mudra Therapist\, and Spiritual Response Therapist (SRT). She grew up in Northern Alberta where\, surrounded by wilderness\, grew a fondness for the Earth and its elements. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and was guided three years ago to become a certified yoga teacher. You can find out more about Naomi’s practice and services offered through Elemental Wellness at www.elementalwellnessandyoga.com
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-6/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fish Creek":MAILTO:info@friendsoffishcreek.org
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