Walking tour: Birding 101
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton)
Calling all bird enthusiasts!

The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society will be running Birding Walking Tours throughout the month of June. Come learn about the variety of habitats in the park that support different bird species, and how to participate in citizen science tracking.

This tour is open to all skill levels – beginners are welcome!

What to expect:

About a 2-hour, 4km loop

Guidance on how to use Merlin and eBird to identify and log bird sightings

What to bring:

As always, come dressed for the weather!

Sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle

A smartphone with the Merlin and eBird apps

Binoculars, if you have them!

Location: All tours will begin and end at the Visitor Centre in Bow Valley Ranch (15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE). Parking is available on site.

Dates and times:

Saturday, June 20, 10am-12pm

Saturday, June 27, 10am-12pm

Cost: Individual $15, Family $35 (up to 2 adults and children in same household)

50 % off for Friends of Fish Creek members and volunteers

Walking tour: Coexisting with Urban Coyotes
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
Learn about urban coyotes, their role in our ecosystem, and how we can peacefully coexist with them in this Fish Creek walking tour.

Join us for an insightful walking tour to learn about urban coyotes, their role in our ecosystem, and how we can peacefully coexist with them.

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (1-hour walking tour)

Dates:Wednesdays, June 10 & 17Wednesdays, July 8 & 22

Capacity:Up to 25 participants

Fee:Non-Member: $10 per individual / $25 per family (max 2 adults and up to 4 children living at the same residence)Friends members and volunteers: 50% off

Good Grief - Summer 2026 (8-week program): Wednesdays
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park, 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5E8
Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss — Summer 2026

The Good Grief program offers an 8-week series of gentle nature walks in Fish Creek Park. Walk in nature with caring volunteer companions.

This is an on-going weekly program that combines gentle walking in nature with reflection and sharing. It is designed to support adults who are grieving. Each week follows one of our core themes to deepen reflection and connection.
The program is offered to registrants to ensure continuity and trust among the participants and volunteer facilitators along the journey. The Summer 2026 series goes from July 8 to Aug 26, 7-8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings.

Registration required. Outings will run in a variety of weather conditions but may be canceled if severe weather is in the forecast. Participants are encouraged to dress in layers.
Friends’ Member price: $20 for 8 weeks sessionNon-Member price: $30 for 8 weeks session
Register Here
To become a member, please click here.
Each outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the four routes will be repeated once during the eight-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.
Space is limited to 15 people per session.Please note that we may cancel the session if registrations are less than 7 people.
If you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program or discuss the program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. Inquiries regarding program accessibility can be directed to Rose Ratliffe, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer Companion at ratliffe@shaw.ca.
Thank you to our Partners and Volunteers for keeping the Good Grief program going! Proceeds support the Friends of Fish Creek’s ongoing efforts to engage the public in responsible stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Growing Up at the Ranch - Fish Creek Historical Tour with Dennis Burns
2026-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 12:00
Ever wonder what it was like growing up on an Alberta ranch? Hear stories from Dennis Burns’ personal history of growing up at the Bow Valley Ranch from 1951 to 1971.

This tour will be a gentle meander through Bow Valley Ranch.

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Click to register on Eventbrite

Tour Duration: About 2 hours

Meeting Point: Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre

Maximum Group Size: 20 participants

Distance: 2km

Fish Creek Provincial Park is a vast cultural, historical and ecological resource. The Friends’ tour program offers tremendous opportunities for visitors to learn from experienced guides.

Tour: Knowing our Grasslands
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:30
A walking tour through the Bow Valley Ranch grasslands in Fish Creek, discussing native plants, identification, and our grassland ecosystem.

Are you interested in learning more about the grassland ecosystem?

The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society will be running Grassland Walking Tours throughout the month of August. Come to learn about our grassland ecosystem, the plants that inhabit it, and how to start forming a relationship with the natural world.

This tour is open to all skill levels – beginners are welcome!

What to expect:

A short, ~2km loop

A beginners guide on identifying plants

A discussion on the past, present, and future of our grasslands

What to bring:

Come dressed for the weather

Walking, preferably closed-toe shoes

Sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle

Location: All tours will begin and end at the Visitor Centre in Bow Valley Ranch (15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE). Parking is available on site.

Dates:

Thursday, August 20th

Time:

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Cost: Individual $10, Family $25 (up to 2 adults and children in same household)

50 % off for Friends of Fish Creek members and volunteers

About the tour guide:

Bones Whittaker (they/them), Candidate for Bachelors of Environmental Studies in Environment, Resources, and Sustainability

Bones is a third-year student in the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment, and is currently acting as Environmental Program Coordinator for the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society. Born and raised in Alberta, they’ve become familiar with ecosystems across Alberta and Canada, especially fascinated by native and invasive plant species of the North.

Good Grief - Fall 2026 (8-week program): Tuesday mornings
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park, 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5E8
Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss — Fall 2026

The Good Grief program offers an 8-week series of gentle nature walks in Fish Creek Park. Walk in nature with caring volunteer companions.

This is an on-going weekly program that combines gentle walking in nature with reflection and sharing. It is designed to support adults who are grieving. Each week follows one of our core themes to deepen reflection and connection.
The program is offered to registrants to ensure continuity and trust among the participants and volunteer facilitators along the journey. The Fall 2026 series goes from September 14 to November 3, 10:00 to 11:30 am on Tuesday mornings.

Registration required. Outings will run in a variety of weather conditions but may be canceled if severe weather is in the forecast. Participants are encouraged to dress in layers.
Friends’ Member price: $20 for 8 weeks sessionNon-Member price: $30 for 8 weeks session
Register Here
To become a member, please click here.
Each outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the four routes will be repeated once during the eight-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.
Space is limited to 15 people per session.Please note that we may cancel the session if registrations are less than 7 people.
If you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program or discuss the program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. Inquiries regarding program accessibility can be directed to Chris Tulloch, Good Grief Coordinator at goodgrief@friendsoffishcreek.org.
Thank you to our Partners and Volunteers for keeping the Good Grief program going! Proceeds support the Friends of Fish Creek’s ongoing efforts to engage the public in responsible stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Good Grief - Fall 2026 (8-week program): Wednesday evenings
2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park, 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5E8
Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss — Fall 2026

The Good Grief program offers an 8-week series of gentle nature walks in Fish Creek Park. Walk in nature with caring volunteer companions.

This is an on-going weekly program that combines gentle walking in nature with reflection and sharing. It is designed to support adults who are grieving. Each week follows one of our core themes to deepen reflection and connection.
The program is offered to registrants to ensure continuity and trust among the participants and volunteer facilitators along the journey. The Fall 2026 series goes from September 15 to November 4, 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday evenings.

Registration required. Outings will run in a variety of weather conditions but may be canceled if severe weather is in the forecast. Participants are encouraged to dress in layers.
Friends’ Member price: $20 for 8 weeks sessionNon-Member price: $30 for 8 weeks session
Register Here
To become a member, please click here.
Each outing will begin with a reading or a shared experience, followed by a walk on a fairly easy 1.5-2 km route. Each of the four routes will be repeated once during the eight-week program – a chance to reflect on the changes in the landscape and ourselves over time. Time, nature and low pressure companionship can be our best supports.
Space is limited to 15 people per session.Please note that we may cancel the session if registrations are less than 7 people.
If you would like to learn more about the Good Grief program or discuss the program goals and discoveries from previous Good Grief programs, please feel free to contact Sonya Jakubec, our partner at Mount Royal at sjakubec@mtroyal.ca. Inquiries regarding program accessibility can be directed to Chris Tulloch, Good Grief Coordinator at goodgrief@friendsoffishcreek.org.
Thank you to our Partners and Volunteers for keeping the Good Grief program going! Proceeds support the Friends of Fish Creek’s ongoing efforts to engage the public in responsible stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park.
