Map & Compass Basics
2020-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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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BungyPump
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.
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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.
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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

BungyPump
2020-07-02 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!

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
2020-06-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-06-10 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.
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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
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Forest Bathing Webinar via Zoom
2020-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Forest Bathing – Online using Zoom
Instructed by Karen Salamandick, Leaning Mind Coaching
Learn how to mindfully reconnect with nature through the practice of Shinrin yoku (forest bathing) and how becoming aware of surroundings and the interconnectedness of all aspects leads to an increase level of care and concern for the natural environment.
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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.

On the Road - Exploring the Natural Wonders of Southern Alberta
2020-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, 13931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2W 5R6, Canada
On the Road – Exploring the Natural Wonders of Southern Alberta
Thursday, June 18, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online using Zoom Video Conferencing Technology
Presented by Mike Drew, Photojournalist with the Calgary Sun
Mike Drew has been exploring the back roads of southern and central Alberta for almost 30 years, camera in hand, documenting his travels and writing captivating articles for the Calgary Sun. Under the great expanse of the Alberta sky, over the foothills and prairies, along highways and back roads, even while hiking and fly-fishing, he captures the landscape and environment through his various photos.
His photos are as diverse and fascinating as the landscapes and regions of this province. From the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the wild-horse country west of Sundre, to Dry Island Buffalo Jump and Dinosaur Provincial Park, to the windswept grasslands between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat and through many other areas of this province, he captures images, each with a fascinating story behind it. Join Photojournalist Mike Drew on June 18 for On the Road – Exploring the Natural Wonders of Southern Alberta.
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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Take a Calm Break
2020-05-27 18:30 - 19:15 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Take a Calm Break, With Divya Singh, the Art of Living Foundation

Reduce Stress
Combat Anxiety
Boost Immunity

Join Divya Singh for the third free online guided mediation session.
As we continue to work from home and adjust to a new normal, it can bring up a range of emotions for us, from fear, anxiety, restlessness and increased stress. These emotions prove to be a big energy drain and impact overall well-being/productivity levels.
It is imperative that we take some time out in our day to take care of our mental health. Breath-work and meditation have been proven by science to provide that much needed energy boost, improved immunity levels and stress relief. A recent Harvard Medical School Research article recommends these practices as the best way to cope with the current events across the globe.
Join, Divya Singh, certified meditation instructor (with the Art of Living Foundation) and wellness coach as she guides us into some simple techniques we can use on a daily basis to feel better in minutes. Lets all Take a Calm Break together!
Some of you might have had the opportunity to attend one of Divya’s sessions during our summer wellness series at the park. While the next wellness season is still a while away, we wanted to share positive vibes and quick self-care techniques through this beautiful live session!
This session is free. Registration is required in order to receive invitation. Space is limited.
Please note, you do not need to have a Zoom account to join.
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About Divya
Divya Singh is an accomplished professional and brings several years of experience in the areas of marketing and business development. She 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
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Invasive Alien Plants – Practices That Lead to Prevention
2020-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Canada
Invasive Alien Plants – Practices That Lead to Prevention
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online using Zoom Video Conferencing Technology
Presented by Andrea Eastham, Alberta Invasive Species Council Volunteer
Invasive plant species may look appealing and even have useful qualities on the surface, but when introduced to a new environment, they have the potential to disperse and take over. Without predatory species to combat invasive species, they will alter vegetation, wildlife, and the natural beauty of native ecosystems. Invasive alien plants, both terrestrial and aquatic, are recognized worldwide as one of the major threats to biodiversity second only to urbanization.
Without predatory species to combat Invasive Species, they can alter vegetation, wildlife, and the natural beauty of native ecosystems. Invasive plants have detrimental impacts on several industries, the environment, recreation, infrastructure, human health and safety, with increasing socio-economic consequences. Learn how invasive alien plants spread and how they are managed in Canada. Increase your ability to identify invasive plant species and learn how to prevent their spread through work and recreational activities.
Andrea Eastham is a Professional Agrologist (retired) located in Calgary, Alberta, who enthusiastically volunteers for the Alberta Invasive Species Council. Degrees in Environmental Horticulture (B.Sc. Agr.) and Plant Physiology (M.Sc.) from the University of Guelph led to a career in forest nursery, silviculture and vegetation management research for over 35 years. Andrea also managed the Northwest Invasive Plant Council in central/northern BC for eight years, trained and monitored invasive plant survey and control contractors across BC, and completed reports and products for governments and non-profits.
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.
Please note, you do not need to have a Zoom account to join.
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Yellow flag iris, photo courtesy of Andrea Eastham

Family Nature Walk - City Nature Challenge 2020
2020-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park, 15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5E8, Canada
Sunday, April, 26, 2020 from 10:00 – 12:00pm: Family Nature Walk starting at the Bow Valley Ranch
Join us as we support the City Nature Challenge 2020 for a walk on the wild side to identify the diverse plants and animals that live right here in our back yard. A photo of each treasure we find will be uploaded to iNaturalist.ca. More information will be provided during the morning. Dress for the weather and feel free to bring binoculars, camera and smartphone or portable device (if possible, with iNaturalist app already downloaded). It will be exciting to see how Calgary’s urban biodiversity stacks up to cities around the world, such as Halifax, Berlin, Cape Town, and 275 others around the world. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about our native plants and critters while making a direct contribution to scientific research. Check out the City Nature Challenge website http://citynatureyyc.ca for more info.

Energize with Grizzlies
2020-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, 13931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2W 5R6, Canada
Energize with Grizzlies
Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
To help minimize the spread of Covid-19 and support public health and safety, the Friends are partnering with CPAWS to host this presentation online. Registration is required in order receive an invitation to the meeting.
Presented by Hanna Thai, Energy Efficiency Educator, CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter
What do grizzly bears and our energy systems have in common? Come out to CPAWS’s Energize with Grizzlies program to find out! Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s Southern Alberta Chapter (CPAWS SAB) has an award winning environmental education program. CPAWS’s newest interactive program will engage audiences in the current state of the grizzly bear as a species at risk and explore solutions like energy efficiency as a means to protecting wildlife. Come on out to learn about Alberta’s energy system and share stories about your role in Alberta’s energy landscape.
Born and raised in Cowtown, Hanna Thai plans to stick around the rolling hills, mountains and valleys of Southern Alberta her entire life. She has an Environmental Sciences degree from the University of Calgary and is currently the energy efficiency educator at Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Southern Alberta Chapter. Her work includes collaborating with and sharing ideas about the province’s energy future and creating space for productive dialogue with all Albertans. In her free time, she enjoys learning from local Indigenous people, crafting, and hiking the foothills.
Registration Required.
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Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi
2020-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thursday, February 27, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Presented by Aaron Domes – Park Supervisor at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, and Randy Bottle (Saa’kokoto) – Blackfoot Elder and Park Interpreter
Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi is a continuous and sacred cultural landscape. The site was inscribed on July 6, 2019 as Canada’s 20th UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Blackfoot name for this sacred cultural landscape is Áísínai’pi (meaning, “it is pictured/it is written”) and refers to the abundance and diversity of rock art at this spectacular site, as well as the geological features and viewscapes that are imbedded with sacred oral traditions.
Many Indigenous traditions continue to be practiced at Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi today, and the ancient tradition of knowledge transmission continues to connect people with the past and informs their future.
Join Aaron Domes and Saa’kokoto (Randy Bottle) to learn about the rich history and values that make Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi special, and receive valuable insider knowledge to help you plan your trip!
Registration Is Required.
Free for Friends Members and $10.00 for Non-Members.
Free for Youth 16 Years of Age and Younger with Registered Adult.
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Refunds are possible up to 7 days before the event, but Eventbrite service fee will not be refunded.
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Photo courtesy of Aaron Domes

William Watson Lodge
2020-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
William Watson Lodge – Providing 40 Years of Inclusion and Accessibility in Alberta Parks
Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Presented by Jill Jamieson – William Watson Lodge Team Lead Kananaskis Region, Alberta Parks
William Watson Lodge in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is a fully accessible accommodation venue that provides people living with disabilities and reduced mobility opportunities to experience the breathtaking Kananaskis area. Premier Peter Lougheed and his wife Jeanne opened the lodge in 1981 as an Alberta Environment and Parks facility and grounds. William Watson Lodge is on the east side of the Lower Kananaskis Lake, offering 22 fully accessible units, 13 fully serviced RV sites, over 20 km of accessible trails and Day Lodge.
The facility was named after William (Bill) Watson, an Albertan who was born with a disability but spent his life enjoying the outdoors and working hard challenge current attitudes about disabled persons. Join Jill Jamieson, William Watson Lodge Team Lead, to learn about the history of William Watson Lodge, programming available there, and to increase your awareness about how each of us is journeying to a greater understanding of inclusion and accessibility.
Jill is the Team lead for William Watson Lodge in K country. She has spent her professional life supporting children, youth and families engaging with the natural world and building healthier relationships with themselves, each other and the natural world. Jill managed the YMCA’s Camp Chief Hector for close to 20 years, instructed in the ETOL program at Mount Royal University, has her own practice as a Leadership and Life coach and now is leading and learning with Alberta Parks.
Registration Is Required.
Free for Friends Members and $10.00 for Non-Members.
Free for Youth 16 Years of Age and Younger with Registered Adult.
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Refunds are possible up to 7 days before the event, but Eventbrite service fee will not be refunded.
Photo courtesy of Jill Jamieson

Fish Creek Family Nature Day
2019-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Hull’s Wood, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Fish Creek Family Nature Day
Free Event!
Saturday, November 23, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Hull’s Wood Day Use Area, Fish Creek Provincial Park
(south end of Bow Bottom Trail SE, just before the turn off to Sikome)
Join us for a free family-friendly outdoor gathering in Fish Creek! Enjoy free hot chocolate and roast marshmallows (Halal available!) while keeping warm by the campfire. Experience nature and outdoor activities like snowshoeing (weather dependent). Learn about nature and wildlife at interactive activity stations. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment to welcome families of all walks to enjoy Fish Creek – New Canadians, ESL, Differently-abled, Indigenous, Seniors and others.
Please register your family and let us know how we can support your involvement in Family Nature Day!
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Thank you to Park People and the Nature Valley Community Program for making this event possible.

Photo by Leon Contreras on Unsplash

Exploring the Ice Age across Alberta
2019-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Exploring the Ice Age across Alberta
Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Presented by Dr. Chris Jass – Curator of Quaternary Palaeontology at the Royal Alberta Museum
Alberta is rich in fossils, and over the past 10 years, Dr. Chris Jass, has visited sites around the province exploring the Ice Age fossil record found in caves, gravel pits, lakes, and river drainages. Fossil remains recovered from those field projects reveal tantalizing hints of landscapes occupied by both extinct and extant (living) animals, highlighting the link between the ancient and modern biota. In his presentation, Dr. Jass will take you to different palaeontological sites around the province, highlight what those sites tell us about the Ice Age history of Alberta, and discuss how that information is relevant to our world today.
Dr. Chris Jass is the Curator of Quaternary Palaeontology at the Royal Alberta Museum. He has been exploring and studying Alberta’s Ice Age history for the past 10 years in that role. He received an M.S. in Quaternary Studies (Northern Arizona University) and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences (The University of Texas at Austin). Prior to moving to Alberta, he worked extensively across the western U.S., studying Ice Age deposits in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota and Texas.
Registration Is Required.
Free for Friends Members and $10.00 for Non-Members.
Free for Youth 16 Years of Age and Younger with Registered Adult.
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Refunds are possible up to 7 days before the event, but Eventbrite service fee will not be refunded.
Photo courtesy of Chris Jass

Ghosts of Fish Creek Walking Tour
2019-10-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2019-10-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2019-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Friends of Fish Creek – The Cookhouse
Join us, if you dare!!! You never know what you’re going to see! Mwahahahahaaaaa!
Tour the historic Bow Valley Ranch area of Fish Creek Provincial Park to learn about the ghosts that are rumored to haunt here! Hot chocolate will be served to keep you warm and toasty (please remember to bring a travel mug). And don’t forget to wear your scariest Hallowe’en costume (possibly with layers, as this is an outdoor program) and good walking shoes.
Great for all ages (although it may be a bit scary for younger listeners). This walk is also good for most levels of mobility; it is mainly on paved pathways, flat ground and less than a total of 1km.
$7 per person. Funds raised will go directly towards the Friends of Fish Creek conservation and stewardship activities in the park.
Register early, space is limited! And don’t forget to wear your scariest Hallowe’en costume!
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Rock Dams in Fish Creek
2019-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Rock Dams – The Effects of Recreational Rock Dams on Water Quality and Stream Measurements in Fish Creek
Thursday, October 24, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Presented by Jenny Atamanik – Master of Science Student at Royal Roads University
Fish Creek Provincial Park has a large number of park visitors and some visitors enjoy constructing rock dams (recreational rock dams) across the creek. These rock dams are arranged in order to provide a walkway to cross the creek or to create a swimming hole, and can be seen throughout Fish Creek Provincial Park. Jenny Atamanik has been studying the effects of these dams throughout the summer months and will share her findings at this presentation. The talk will focus on the inventory and categorizing of rock dams in Fish Creek as well as the results of weekly monitoring of water quality and stream measurements upstream and downstream of recreational rock dams.
Jenny currently works at an environmental consulting company as a Risk Assessment Scientist, and has worked in a variety of environmental positions including bird studies in the Northwest Territories, construction monitoring in northern Alberta, and her work currently focuses on environmental site assessments and human health risk assessments.
Registration Is Required.
Free for Friends Members and $10.00 for Non-Members.
Free for Youth 16 Years of Age and Younger with Registered Adult.
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Refunds are possible up to 7 days before the event, but Eventbrite service fee will not be refunded.
Photo courtesy of Jenny Atamanik

Riparian Restoration - October 15 and 16
2019-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park 15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE Calgary, AB T2P 2M7, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
The Friends’ Riparian Stewardship Program is part of our larger, overarching Watershed Stewardship Project that provides a wide range of opportunities for people to lend a hand in the care of Fish Creek Provincial Park. ReWilding supports the overall health and functioning of the watershed while contributing to increased resiliency and flood mitigation.

Volunteers are needed each year to take on the role of Riparian Steward; this role entails a variety of tasks that may include native tree and shrub planting, general digging and site preparation, spreading mulch and native seeds and installing temporary fencing. Site monitoring, watering and maintenance throughout the season may also be involved in this role. Click here to view Volunteer Job Description.

We are currently seeking volunteers to lend a hand for our 2019 Riparian Restoration Project, taking place October 15 and October 16.

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For more information on our Riparian Stewardship Program or questions about volunteer opportunities, please contact Katie Bakken, Program Coordinator, at katie@friendsoffishcreek.org or call our office at 403-238-3841.

*A Riparian area is the area of vegetated land next to a water resource which provides numerous essential ecological services. Acting as a natural buffer, it protects water from negative impacts associated with pollution, provides shoreline stability to prevent erosion, protects water quality and offers a movement corridor and wildlife habitat to the rich diversity of species who use it for parts or all of their life cycle. At times, however, these areas can become so impacted by human activity that they lose their ability to provide these services, and the “health” of the riparian area becomes compromised. To learn more, visit the Cows and Fish Website.

Riparian Restoration - October 15 and 16
2019-10-15 12:30 - 16:30 | Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park 15975 Bow Bottom Tr. SE Calgary, AB T2P 2M7, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
The Friends’ Riparian Stewardship Program is part of our larger, overarching Watershed Stewardship Project that provides a wide range of opportunities for people to lend a hand in the care of Fish Creek Provincial Park. ReWilding supports the overall health and functioning of the watershed while contributing to increased resiliency and flood mitigation.

Volunteers are needed each year to take on the role of Riparian Steward; this role entails a variety of tasks that may include native tree and shrub planting, general digging and site preparation, spreading mulch and native seeds and installing temporary fencing. Site monitoring, watering and maintenance throughout the season may also be involved in this role. Click here to view Volunteer Job Description.

We are currently seeking volunteers to help us complete our 2019 Riparian Restoration Project on October 15 & October 16.
Advance registration required. Click here to sign up.

For more information on our Riparian Stewardship Program or questions about volunteer opportunities, please contact Katie Bakken, Program Coordinator, at katie@friendsoffishcreek.org or call our office at 403-238-3841.

*A Riparian area is the area of vegetated land next to a water resource which provides numerous essential ecological services. Acting as a natural buffer, it protects water from negative impacts associated with pollution, provides shoreline stability to prevent erosion, protects water quality and offers a movement corridor and wildlife habitat to the rich diversity of species who use it for parts or all of their life cycle. At times, however, these areas can become so impacted by human activity that they lose their ability to provide these services, and the “health” of the riparian area becomes compromised. To learn more, visit the Cows and Fish Website.

Welcome to Night
2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Welcome to Night – An Introduction to the Wonders of Nighttime and the Night Sky
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
Presented by Doug Saul – Educator, Writer and Outdoor Guide
Explore how night happens, the wonders to be discovered at night and an introduction to the night sky. Topics include biological life at night, night on other planets, wonders of the night sky and ways to explore and protect the natural night here on Earth. The presentation includes music, questions and curiosity. Doug Saul is also the author of children’s book, Wild Alley Night. Doug find’s everything interesting and his career has included providing workshops about the night sky, visiting the Dene communities living along the Mackenzie River, teaching special education in downtown Calgary, and directing outdoor education teams and summer camps in the Bow Valley.
Registration Is Required.
Free for Friends Members and $10.00 for Non-Members.
Free for Youth 16 Years of Age and Younger with Registered Adult.
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Refunds are possible up to 7 days before the event, but Eventbrite service fee will not be refunded.
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A Taste of Autumn - Wine & Beer Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser
2019-09-20 18:30 - 21:30 | 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7, Canada
Friday, September 20, 2019
Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, 12501 14th Street SW, Calgary AB
Featuring Keynote Speaker Don Hladiuk – Starman on CBC Radio Eyeopener
The Friends of Fish Creek were pleased to welcome one hundred members of the Fish Creek Community to A Taste of Autumn Wine & Beer Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Friday, September 20. The Friends raised over $8,500 towards our conservation efforts in Fish Creek Provincial Park through ticket sales, the auction and event sponsorship.
We would like to thank Community Action Team (CAT) volunteers Bob Bowman, Ron Deshayes, Ian Richardson and Angel Spasoff for their assistance with this event. This event would not have been as successful without the support and involvement of the Community Action Team.
Keynote Speaker, Don Hladiuk, Astronomy Enthusiast and Starman on the CBC Radio Eyeopener, presented We Are Stardust and during this fascinating slideshow he discussed dynamic cosmic phenomena taking place in our galaxy.
Six local producers provided samples and discussed their beverages with guests at A Taste of Autumn, and we would like to thank Burwood Distillery, Eau Claire Distillery, Zero Issue Brewing, Spirit Hills Honey Winery, Sunny Cider, and Field Stone Fruit Wines for their participation.
All of the auction and prize draw items were generously donated by local businesses and individuals. Thank you to Anytime Fitness, Avenida Pet Clinic, Katie Bakken, Calaway Park, Calgary Cycle, Calgary Flames, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp, Calgary Stampeders, Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club, Canyon Meadows Cinemas, Capture Nature participants, Deer Valley Co-op, Deerfoot Carpet, Eau Claire Distillery, Filos, Fish Tales Fly Shop, Friends of Fish Creek Minibus Drivers, Bonnie Fulford, Doreen Fulton, Highwood Golf and Country Club, Richard Gotfried MLA, Great Events Catering, Holistic Institute of Health and Fertility, Whitney Issik MLA, Kensington Art Supply, Premier Jason Kenney, Korth Group, McKenzie Meadows Golf, Method Fitness, Mikko Photography, Bob Morrin, Pensak Houghton Dentistry, Jim Pescott, Pumphouse Theatre Society, RMB Photography, Robin Read, Deana and Ward Sanderson, Kathy Seaman, Soffrito, Jennifer Solem, Peter Spear, Strides Running Store, Sunny Cider, Time is Money Executive Concierge, The Venturer’s Society, Wild Bird Store, Yoga Dot Calm and Zero Issue Brewing.
Special thanks to Dave Arnott for helping to organize A Taste of Autumn and to MI DJ & Sound for providing sound and technical services throughout the evening. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club for generously providing us with the venue. Thank you also to First Calgary Financial for sponsoring this event with a contribution of $2000.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped in a variety of positions to ensure that A Taste of Autumn ran smoothly, to everyone who sold tickets and thank you to those who attended. We are looking forward to seeing you at next year’s A Taste of Autumn!
August 22 – Media Release
Photos courtesy of Steve Bulman and Don Hladiuk

Check out these pics from A Taste of Autumn 2019 at Canyon Meadows – Click to Enlarge
Photos courtesy of David Mitchell and Bob Bakker

Zero Issue Brewing

Burwood Distillery

Sunny Cider

Eau Claire Distillery

Field Stone Fruit Wines

Spirit Hills Honey Winery

Volunteer

A Taste of Autumn Volunteers

Prize Draw Table
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Keynote Speaker, Don Hladiuk

Auction Table and Artwork

Auction Bidder

Introduction to Photography Tour in Fish Creek Provincial Park
2019-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Come capture the beauty of Fish Creek under an experienced guiding hand. This introductory level photography class is for people who need help or ideas with photographic composition and camera operation. Any camera will do, DSLR, Film, mirrorless, point and shoot or camera phone. The class will tour the park in an open-air minibus, and we’ll make a few stops along the way so that you can take some pictures, try out technique, and ask questions.
$20 per person. To Register, Visit Eventbrite

Success Without Stress! A Special Meditation Series
2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Friends of Fish Creek – The Cookhouse
This series will explore one unique topic per week over five weeks to help us better understand our stress triggers and learn simple yet effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety on the go. Participants will have the opportunity to equip themselves with strategies and tools to bring in balance and happiness in their lives. The pleasant backdrop of Fish Creek Provincial Park will offer an added dimension of calm and connection with nature. Sign up for one session or all five!
Thursday evenings, 7-8pm, from August 1-29
$10/session – Register through Eventbrite

Yoga in the Park
2019-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Friends of Fish Creek – The Cookhouse
Join the Friends of Fish Creek to relax, 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 emaphasizes the connection between the union of body, energy and mind through postures, meditation and breathing techniques. Instructors Gwen and Naomi return for their 7th year of teaching for the Friends!
Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm from June 18 to August 27
$10/session – Register Through Eventbrite

Leave It To Beaver Minibus Tour
2019-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ecosystem engineer most excellent, or tree feller most voracious, the activities of the North American Beaver have given it a polarized and controversial reputation. We call them nature’s engineers for good reason. No species other than humans has the potential to terraform the landscape as much as beavers do. Climb aboard the minibus and learn about Canada’s famous (or infamous) national animal, its role in ecosystems, and the possibilities for peaceful coexistence on site in the habitat of Fish Creek Provincial Park.
$20 per person. To Register, Visit Eventbrite
