Once They Were Hats
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Once They Were Hats: A Brief History of a Radical Rodent
Thursday, November 19, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online using Zoom Video Conferencing Technology
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Frances Backhouse, Award-Winning Journalist and Author
There is a lot of history behind our present-day dealings with Castor canadensis. The beaver conflicts that we are working to manage today are in many ways a legacy of the colonial fur trade. And the beaver benefits that we are still learning about are rooted in millennia of beaver presence on this continent. This brief history of beavers will begin with their debut 37 million years ago, fast forward through the rise and fall of the dozens of early species, and then zero in on what’s happened to North American beavers since Europeans showed up 500 years ago. As our relationship with beavers continues to evolve, a historical perspective can help inform the future. Frances Backhouse is an award-winning journalist and author whose two latest books are both about beavers. Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver examines our 15,000-year relationship with this keystone species and the beaver’s even longer relationship with North American landscapes and ecosystems. Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers, written for middle-graders, will be published next spring. Visit www.backhouse.ca to learn more about Frances and her work.
Free for Friends of Fish Creek Members, $10 for non-members, free for youth 16 years of age and younger with a registered adult.
Please note, you do not need to have a Zoom account to join.
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Photo courtesy of Phil Smith

Working with Beavers on the Landscape *Oct 17 Tours Canceled due to Weather*
2020-10-17 14:00 - 17:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Working with Beavers on the Landscape
CANCELED: The tours scheduled for October 17, 2020 have been canceled due to forecasted winter driving conditions for the weekend.
Thanks to financial support of the Alberta Environment & Parks’ Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program, the Friends of Fish Creek are spearheading the Fish Creek Beaver Coexistence Project, with two main goals:
1. To mitigate the negative effects of beaver activity in the Marshall Springs area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. We hope that this will lessen the impact on the park visitor experience, while allowing beavers to be the amazing ecosystem engineers that they are. Four flow control devices were installed in the Marshall Springs area of Fish Creek Provincial Park. The devices successfully alleviated the pathway flooding, and soon we will be training Friends of Fish Creek Volunteers to monitor and maintain these structures over time to ensure project success.
2. To use this demonstration site to help transform the dominant narrative from “beavers as nuisance species” to “beavers as healthy ecosystem engineers”. Learn how everyone can benefit from working with beavers rather than against them. Participants will learn about the ecological benefits of beavers and innovative ways of managing their activity on the landscape.
Photo courtesy of Rose Ratliffe

Beavers - Our Watershed Partner
2020-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Beavers: Our Watershed Partner
Thursday, October 15, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online using Zoom Video Conferencing Technology
Cows and Fish, Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society
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Love them or not, we should at least pay homage to beavers. Beavers play a critical role in maintaining healthy watersheds and creating wetlands, keeping water on the landscape and providing habitat for many species. Some refer to beaver as “ecosystem engineers”, while others use a variety of unflattering names to describe them. However, if we would like to understand beavers, recognize their role in our watersheds, and figure out how to live with them, a good place to start would be to educate ourselves on their ecology, life history, and the connections to watersheds. Through a better understanding of beavers, we might be better able to grasp the issues, challenges, and options for future possibilities of living with beavers. This presentation will provide an overview of beaver ecology and the ecological significance of beavers on the landscape.
Free for Friends of Fish Creek Members, $10 for non-members, free for youth 16 years of age and younger with a registered adult.
Please note, you do not need to have a Zoom account to join.
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Photo courtesy of Cows and Fish

Pick Up the Park this Autumn
2020-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Pick Up the Park – Round 2
Bring your friends, family or co-workers to clean up the park this autumn!
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; staggered group starts in various areas of the park, 2 hours each.
With your family or a small group (max 12 people), sign up for a 2 hour time slot at your favorite Fish Creek day use area to help clean up Fish Creek Provincial Park! While Covid-19 has presented us all with many challenges and changes, this will be a wonderful way to get active, build community, and spend quality time with friends, family, or co-workers.
The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society will provide your group with a disposable clean-up kit, which will be available for contact-free pick up at the Cookhouse (15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2P 2M7) on Friday, October 2, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Time: When signing your group up for this event, you will select a 2 hour time slot at your preferred day use area. Each day use area will be restricted to 12 individuals at one time, in order to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. When selecting your day use area, please add a ticket for each member of your group (i.e. If you are bringing your family of 4, you will need 4 tickets!).
Times will be staggered, with some groups working from 9:00 am-11:00 am and others from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. To efficiently clean up the Park, the morning groups will travel one direction on the path, and the afternoon groups will travel the opposite direction. Please note your groups specified direction on your ticket before you begin!
Please note that all equipment kits need to be picked up before the event, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 2.
Also, please note that there is only space for 12 people at each location and for each of the two time periods. Please register each person as a single ticket.
Thank you for your interest in kicking off Fall with this family friendly Autumn Clean Up event with Friends of Fish Creek!
Please bring your own hand sanitizer, as washroom facilities may not be available. Feel free to bring and wear your own disposable or reusable mask if you cannot maintain the 2 metres physical distance from fellow group members or other park users.
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Photo courtesy of Steven Bulman

Living with Beavers
2020-10-03 14:00 - 19:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Living with Beavers – Friends of Fish Creek Beaver Coexistence Day
Saturday, October 3
Marshall Springs, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Physical Address: 2428 Fish Creek Blvd SW
Google Maps: 2300 Fish Creek Blvd SW
No other species, other than humans, have the ability to alter and change the landscape the way that beavers can do. Join the Friends of Fish Creek to view evidence of beaver activity and to increase your understanding and appreciation of this fascinating water-loving mammal.
These free walking tours will be 1.5 hours in duration, with approximately 40 minutes of walking and five 10-minute stops to learn about beavers and the Fish Creek Beaver Coexistence Project. Topics will include beaver basics, ecological benefits of beavers, beavers’ significance in the Blackfoot culture, beaver coexistence devices, a tree painting test pilot, and an exhibit at the trailhead to showcase the Friends of Fish Creek’s digital stewardship app.
This free event is perfect for families and anyone who like to learn more about nature’s engineers. Please note, there are no washrooms available on site and the tour route includes walking paved as well as granular pathways as well as some hills.
In accordance with public health, group sizes will be limited to 10 people and tours will take place at different times throughout the day. Physical distancing will be required, with ground markings as friendly reminders at each tour stop. Hand sanitizer and disposable masks will be available. Some stops may have biofacts as visuals, but not for touching.
Thank you to our project partners and supporters Alberta Parks, Cows & Fish, Miistakis Institute, Ruby Eaglechild, Humane Solutions and You Betula Environmental.

Space is limited and registration is required.
This event is sold out, thank you to everyone who registered.

Bats of Alberta
2020-09-30 19:00 | Online, Canada
Bats of Alberta
Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online using Zoom Video Conferencing Technology
Presented by Susan Holroyd MSc, Alberta Community Bat Program Calgary Regional Program
The Alberta Community Bat Program’s mission is to raise awareness of bat conservation issues, help local residents manage bats in buildings, and to collect data needed to monitor and better understand bats in the province. Susan Holroyd of the Alberta Community Bat Program will discuss this province’s bat species, the threats bats face, the ecological services they provide and how Albertans can help with bat conservation. At this presentation you can also learn about what to do if you find a bat, as well as the construction, installation and usage of bat houses. Increase your knowledge about the Community Bat Program and the current initiatives, and receive answers to any questions you might have about these fascinating flying mammals.
Susan Holroyd completed an MSc on bats with Dr. Robert Barclay at the University of Calgary in the early 1990s and has been studying bats and other wildlife in various positions since that time. She has worked as a government biologist in British Columbia, as an environmental consultant in Alberta both with a large firm and as an independent consultant and for the last four years, and has been working as a biologist with the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, the organization that manages the Community Bat Program.
Registration Required.
Free for Friends of Fish Creek Members, $10 for non-members, free for youth 16 years of age and younger with a registered adult.
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Photo courtesy of Jason Headley

BungyPump
2020-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-08-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Get Fit With BungyPump
Get a full body exercise just by walking!

I love how BungyPump walking transforms my walk into a workout in a fun, easy way! The BungyPump walking poles are comfortable to use while creating cardio exercise even at a regular walking pace. Anyone can use them! Certified BungyPump Instructor, Diana Young leads participants on a beautiful evening walk in Fish Creek Provincial Park, while teaching the many health benefits of BungyPumps. I can’t wait to get my own! – Kathy H.
Walking with unique BungyPump poles tones your arms, strengthens the core, improves balance, builds stamina and increases calorie burn, all while exploring our beautiful park.
Meet by the Cookhouse, at the Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park and make a loop at a fairly brisk pace.
Please bring water and poles. The instructor will bring a few pairs to borrow if needed.
Instructed by Diana Young
Introduced to BungyPump walking while vacationing in Sweden, Diana found an exercise regime that ticked all boxes – suitable for all ages and fitness levels, no gym membership required, use indoors or outdoors, and most importantly, is effective and easy. Since becoming a certified BungyPump instructor, Diana has been promoting BungyPump walking for health, fitness and fun!
Registration is required and group size is limited.
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Reset, Renew, Recharge
2020-08-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-08-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Canada
Reset, Renew, Recharge – Self Care Guided Meditation Series
Instructed by Divya Singh, a meditation instructor at the Art of Living Foundation
The meditations with Divya always help me feel rejuvenated and relaxed. I look forward to meeting with her online regularly and learning new ways to enhance my personal wellness. So many useful tools have been provided, and I can practice many of her methods on my own. Thank you Divya!
-Sharron Cross
The recent global pandemic has compelled many of us to go inwards as we navigate a series of emotions ranging from uncertainty, fear, loss etc. On the other hand, there has never been a time when we have felt more connected as a human race. As the economy begins to open up, it is imperative that we equip ourselves with inner resources and tools to manage our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
The Friends of Fish Creek is delighted to present the summer of wellness- a special complimentary online self care series to help you reset, renew and recharge!
Divya Singh, a meditation instructor (at the Art of Living Foundation) and a certified wellness coach will guide you through this 5 session series. Using evidence based tools like breath work/meditation, Divya will help you dive into key aspects of self-care and empower you to create a personal wellness road map.
Every session will explore a different theme. Stay tuned for more information.
Registration required.
Register through Eventbrite
About Divya
Divya Singh is an accomplished professional and she brings several years of experience in the areas of marketing and business development. Divya experienced a wellness transformation 10 years ago that brought a 180 degree change in her overall well-being. This inspired her to train as a meditation instructor with the Art of living Foundation and share the benefits of these ancient practices to support communities, youth and employees in Canada. Divya brings over 2000 hours of volunteer work and meditation training/instruction hours. She recently also earned her wellness coach certification and works with corporations to help improve employee engagement and productivity through curated wellness journeys and workshops. To learn more about Divya’s work or to connect with her, please send her an email at divya.singh@artofliving.ca
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-30 | Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, 12501 14 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2W 2Y8, Canada
Support Outdoor Education in Fish Creek
Donate through Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink

The Friends of Fish Creek are pleased to announce that we were selected as one of more than 200 local charities to participate in the Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink program! This matching donation program will run until the closing of the Shaw Charity Classic Golf Tournament on August 30, 2020. Through Birdies for Kids, the Shaw Charity Classic Foundation will match every dollar contributed up to 50%, and all funds raised will support outdoor learning experiences for children here in Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Through this year’s Birdies for Kids program our goal is to provide 2000 students between grades K – 6 with an unforgettable and life-changing field trip here in Fish Creek, by raising $20,000 in support of the TD Learning Naturally program. In addition to donating to TD Learning Naturally through BFK, there are other ways you can support this essential program.
Donations made directly through the Shaw Charity Classic to TD Learning Naturally will receive a tax receipt from the Shaw Charity Classic Foundation.
TD Learning Naturally is an essential program that benefits thousands of children each year; we are continually fundraising to ensure the future of this program. Please contribute in support of children and nature, speak to your employer about donating through Birdies for Kids, or if you are a business owner, consider making a tax-deductible donation through your community-focused business. All donations must be submitted before closing of the Shaw Charity Classic on August 30.
Donate Now or Text KIDS096 to 30333 to donate $10 in support of the Friends of Fish Creek’s Learning Naturally program in Fish Creek and Shaw will match your donation through #ChipinforKids. The donation will be added to your phone bill.
Read more about the Shaw Charity Classic and the Birdies for Kids program!
Help the Friends raise funds for TD Learning Naturally in Fish Creek.

BungyPump
2020-08-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Get Fit With BungyPump
Get a full body exercise just by walking!

Walking with unique BungyPump poles tones your arms, strengthens the core, improves balance, builds stamina and increases calorie burn, all while exploring our beautiful park.
Meet by the Cookhouse, at the Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park and make a loop at a fairly brisk pace.
Please bring water and poles. The instructor will bring a few pairs to borrow if needed.
Instructed by Diana Young
Introduced to BungyPump walking while vacationing in Sweden, Diana found an exercise regime that ticked all boxes – suitable for all ages and fitness levels, no gym membership required, use indoors or outdoors, and most importantly, is effective and easy. Since becoming a certified BungyPump instructor, Diana has been promoting BungyPump walking for health, fitness and fun!
Registration is required and group size is limited.
Register through Eventbrite
Bungy Pump on facebook

Forest Bathing at Hull's Wood
2020-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Forest Bathing – Hull’s Wood, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Instructed by Karen Salamandick, Leaning Mind Coaching
Mindfully reconnect with nature through the practice of Shinrin yoku (forest bathing). Learn how becoming aware of your surroundings and the interconnectedness of all aspects leads to an increased level of care and concern for the natural environment. Shinrin yoku (Japanese phrase meaning forest bathing or immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere) is a slow, mostly silent, mindful practice in nature. Participants will be invited to engage their senses as we slowly walk a 1-2 km loop along pathways and dirt trails at Hull’s Wood, Fish Creek Provincial Park. This experience is open to those aged 16 and older and is not suitable for pets. Appropriate footwear and clothing for the terrain and weather is essential. Please do not bring cell phones (or turn off/set to do not disturb).
Space is limited to 6 people, registration is required (drop in’s will not be permitted).
$10 per person, Register through Eventbrite.

Karen is a Mindfulness-based Life Coach, EFT Practitioner and Forest Bathing Guide with Leaning Mind Coaching. Being born and raised in the Calgary area, nature has always been an important aspect of her life. She discovered the practice of Forest Bathing through another Friends of Fish Creek program and instantly resonated with it. With Forest Bathing she rediscovered a practice she’d innately done her whole life to find perspective, peace and grounding. She’s looking forward to sharing this beneficial practice with others through this program.

Wild Yoga - The Fire Within
2020-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Wild Yoga Meditation Series
Instructed by Naomi Parker, Yoga Instructor with the Friends of Fish Creek for Eight Years
This series will be a combination of yoga and yoga nidra meditation held within the windows of a full moon or new moon cycle. We will use a variety of tools each class to deepen the experience and gain a greater connection to nature including sage, essential oils, and singing bowls.
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Igniting the Fire Within
We will be working in a new moon cycle. Taking a moment to understand what your heart’s deepest desire is. We will be doing yoga and a yoga nidra mediation. Our yoga practice will be centered about our third chakra (Manipura). This is where we start our own fire within to motivate and pursue our wildest dreams. In order to go after our dreams we need to be confident and empowered to do so. Being in alignment with our third chakra helps us understand our own value and what we really do have to offer our community, city and even the world. We will review how to do a fire ceremony so we often find ourselves around a fire in the summer months more so than any other month.
Space is limited to 20 people, registration is required (drop in’s will not be permitted).
$10 per person, Register on Eventbrite.
Naomi 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 15 years and was guided seven years ago to become a certified yoga teacher.

Photo courtesy of Alexander J. Slobodian

Forest Bathing at Hull's Wood
2020-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Forest Bathing – Hull’s Wood, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the July 22 Forest Bathing class has been cancelled.
Instructed by Karen Salamandick, Leaning Mind Coaching
Mindfully reconnect with nature through the practice of Shinrin yoku (forest bathing). Learn how becoming aware of your surroundings and the interconnectedness of all aspects leads to an increased level of care and concern for the natural environment. Shinrin yoku (Japanese phrase meaning forest bathing or immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere) is a slow, mostly silent, mindful practice in nature. Participants will be invited to engage their senses as we slowly walk a 1-2 km loop along pathways and dirt trails at Hull’s Wood, Fish Creek Provincial Park. This experience is open to those aged 16 and older and is not suitable for pets. Appropriate footwear and clothing for the terrain and weather is essential. Please do not bring cell phones (or turn off/set to do not disturb).
Space is limited to 6 people, registration is required (drop in’s will not be permitted).
$10 per person, Register through Eventbrite.

Karen is a Mindfulness-based Life Coach, EFT Practitioner and Forest Bathing Guide with Leaning Mind Coaching. Being born and raised in the Calgary area, nature has always been an important aspect of her life. She discovered the practice of Forest Bathing through another Friends of Fish Creek program and instantly resonated with it. With Forest Bathing she rediscovered a practice she’d innately done her whole life to find perspective, peace and grounding. She’s looking forward to sharing this beneficial practice with others through this program.

Wild Yoga - The Seeds of January
2020-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Wild Yoga Meditation Series
Instructed by Naomi Parker, Yoga Instructor with the Friends of Fish Creek for Eight Years
This series will be a combination of yoga and yoga nidra meditation held within the windows of a full moon or new moon cycle. We will use a variety of tools each class to deepen the experience and gain a greater connection to nature including sage, essential oils, and singing bowls.
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Planting the Seeds of January
Manifesting our future life takes time. The Universe runs on clear concise instructions from each of us. We need to be patient and trust that what we ask for will come to us. We will come to class with a set of goals or intentions of what we want to achieve in January 2021, and plant these in this New Moon cycle. It typically takes ~ 6 months for these intentions to be seen in our life. Remember all the time and effort you spent in the new year working on what you wanted in 2020. Why not kick start 2021 living your intentions you set today.
Space is limited to 20 people, registration is required (drop in’s will not be permitted).
$10 per person, Register on Eventbrite.
Naomi 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 15 years and was guided seven years ago to become a certified yoga teacher.
Photo courtesy of Alexander J. Slobodian

Reset, Renew, Recharge
2020-07-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-06-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Canada
Reset, Renew, Recharge – Self Care Guided Meditation Series
Instructed by Divya Singh, a meditation instructor at the Art of Living Foundation
The recent global pandemic has compelled many of us to go inwards as we navigate a series of emotions ranging from uncertainty, fear, loss etc. On the other hand, there has never been a time when we have felt more connected as a human race. As the economy begins to open up, it is imperative that we equip ourselves with inner resources and tools to manage our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
The Friends of Fish Creek is delighted to present the summer of wellness- a special complimentary online self care series to help you reset, renew and recharge!
Divya Singh, a meditation instructor (at the Art of Living Foundation) and a certified wellness coach will guide you through this 5 session series. Using evidence based tools like breath work/meditation, Divya will help you dive into key aspects of self-care and empower you to create a personal wellness road map.
Every session will explore a different theme. Stay tuned for more information.
Registration required.
Register through Eventbrite
About Divya
Divya Singh is an accomplished professional and she brings several years of experience in the areas of marketing and business development. Divya experienced a wellness transformation 10 years ago that brought a 180 degree change in her overall well-being. This inspired her to train as a meditation instructor with the Art of living Foundation and share the benefits of these ancient practices to support communities, youth and employees in Canada. Divya brings over 2000 hours of volunteer work and meditation training/instruction hours. She recently also earned her wellness coach certification and works with corporations to help improve employee engagement and productivity through curated wellness journeys and workshops. To learn more about Divya’s work or to connect with her, please send her an email at divya.singh@artofliving.ca
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com

Map & Compass Basics
2020-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Map & Compass Basics
Monday, July 13, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Online
Instructed by Annette Ng
Annette Ng is an Apprentice Interpretive Hiking Guide who is also working towards certification as a Fitness Instructor Specialist. A nature enthusiast, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share the outdoors with you!
Hiking often leads to being lost in thought but how to avoid being physically lost? This workshop guides you through the basics of using a map and compass. Learn how to use a topographic map as a trip planning tool: interpret contour lines, identify features, scale and distances. Discover how to use a compass to take bearings on a map and in the field. GPS will not be covered in this course.
Registration is Required.
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Hiking 101 Workshop
2020-07-06 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Hiking 101 – Online Workshop
Monday, July 6, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Online
Instructed by Annette Ng
Annette Ng is an Apprentice Interpretive Hiking Guide who is also working towards certification as a Fitness Instructor Specialist. A nature enthusiast, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share the outdoors with you!
Hiking is an uplifting and grounding experience, yet may seem daunting for the novice. Pre-trip planning, including what to pack, and wildlife, safety and environmental considerations will be covered in this workshop. Practical tips on how to use hiking poles effectively and techniques for ascending and descending hills will also be discussed.
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com
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Wild Yoga - Self Care
2020-07-03 19:00 - 20:30 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Wild Yoga Meditation Series
Instructed by Naomi Parker, Yoga Instructor with the Friends of Fish Creek for Eight Years
This series will be a combination of yoga and yoga nidra meditation held within the windows of a full moon or new moon cycle. We will use a variety of tools each class to deepen the experience and gain a greater connection to nature including sage, essential oils, and singing bowls.
Friday, July 3, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Self-Care for a Soul-ful Summer (rescheduled from Tuesday, June 30)

This class will use yoga and meditation grounded in the fourth chakra – anahata (self care and compassion). We are all accountable for filling our own cup of happiness. We work through what this means and who else we give a portion of the cup to help fill. We can’t pour from an empty glass. We will solidify our work in this class with understanding what summer activities we have on our bucket list for 2020. We will ensure this summer “bucket list” is filling our cup and leaving us with a sense of excitement and accomplishment, instead of burnt out and tired. This class will be within a full moon window, we will work on releasing all the activities that will take away from our cup instead of filling it. You will leave feeling light and full of excitement for the summer months.
Space is limited to 20 people, registration is required (drop in’s will not be permitted).
$10 per person, Register on Eventbrite.
Naomi 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 15 years and was guided seven years ago to become a certified yoga teacher.
Photo courtesy of Alexander J. Slobodian
