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SUMMARY:Growing up at the Ranch Minibus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Growing up at the Ranch Minibus Tour \nJuly 11 at 1:00-2:00pm hosted by Dennis Burns\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer \nMeet at the Bow Valley Ranch. The minibus will be parked by the red barn at the west end of the public parking area. \nEver 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.  \nMinibus Tours are a great opportunity for those with limited mobility to get out\, learn and enjoy the park without having to walk very far. Accessible washrooms and parking stalls on-site. \nMax group size: 8 \nQuestions? Call Katie at 403-354-6715. \nRegister through Eventbrite
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/34183/
LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Alien Invasion Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Alien Invasion\nJuly 11 at 6:30-8:30pm hosted by Annette Ng\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer\nMeet at Bow Valley Ranch\nThey come from afar… alien plant species invade\, threatening the ecosystem. Learn about alien and native plant species in the park during this leisurely\, family-friendly walk. \nFor thirty years\, the Friends of Fish Creek have been actively involved in the stewardship of the various habitats found in the Fish Creek Valley. Visit our Invasive Species Management Page webpage to learn more about how invasive species are managed in Fish Creek Provincial Park\, and our Native Plants in Fish Creek webpage to discover how we’re nurturing the growth of native plants in the park. \nMax group size 20\nDistance 4.5km \nRegister through Eventbrite \nBeautiful but invasive leafy spurge\, photo courtesy of Alan Lam
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/alien-invasion-2022-07-11/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Birds on Wheels Minibus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Birds on Wheels Minibus Tour\n\nJuly 20 at 9:30-11:30am hosted by Peter Hoyer\, Friends of Fish Creek Birding Course Instructor\nMeet at Bow Valley Ranch\nA taste of summer birding without the summer heat! Join us as our electric minibus takes us to a variety of habitats within the park. Where we go and what we see will depend on where the birds are that day. BYOB (bring your own binoculars) as loaners are limited. \nMax group size 9\nDistance covered to be determined by participants \nRegister through Eventbrite \nMother mallard with her young\, photo courtesy of Anne Belton
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/birds-on-wheels-minibus-tour-2/
LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Growing Up at the Ranch Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Growing up at the Ranch Walking Tour \nJuly 13 at 10:00am-12:00pm hosted by Dennis Burns\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer \nMeet at Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre \nEver 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. Tour starts at the Visitor Centre and ends at Annie’s Cafe. \nMax group size: 10 plus support people\nDistance: 2-4km to be determined by group \nRegister through Eventbrite \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/growing-up-at-the-ranch/
LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Wellness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness in the Park Walking Tour\n\nJuly 13 at 7:00-9:00pm hosted by Charis Falardeau\, Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer\nMeet at Bankside Picnic Tables\n\nSpending time in nature can support and even improve social\, emotional and physical well-being in these busy times. Join us to engage your body and mind as we explore the sights\, sounds\, smells\, and sensations surrounding us in this beautiful natural landscape. Break up your week and treat yourself to some self-care with like-minded individuals in a friendly\, non-judgement atmosphere.\n \nMax group size 20\nDistance 3km \nRegister through Eventbrite \nLooking for a slower tour that doesn’t cover quite as much distance? Check out the July 26th Mindfulness in the Park Wheeling Tour – it’s a great opportunity for folks using walkers\, crutches\, canes\, wheelchairs\, scooters and other mobility devices. These ‘wheeling’ tours will stick to flatter paved trails and will enjoy a more relaxed pace.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/mindfulness-in-the-park-2022-07-13/
LOCATION:15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2M7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:History & Nature Minibus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Choose Your Own Adventure History & Nature Minibus Tour\n\nJuly 14 at 7:00-9:00pm hosted by Wayne Meikle\, Founding Member of the Friends of Fish Creek and Former Alberta Parks Staff\nMeet at Bow Valley Ranch\nYou never know what you’re going to get on these minibus tours\, as the direction of travel and topics covered are up to the tour participants themselves. Possible topics include ranching history\, park history\, wildlife\, wetlands\, plants and even ghosts. Every tour will be unique\, so sign up for more than one! \nOur open-air\, electric minibus is a great way to see more of the park\, especially for those with mobility limitations. To discuss how we can meet your accessibility needs\, call Katie at 403-238-3841 ext. 6. \nMax group size 9\nDistance to be determined by participants \nRegister through Eventbrite \nHave guests coming from out of town? Show off your favourite park on a private minibus tour! Our quiet electric minibus is a fun way to see more of the park\, and is a thoughtful way to celebrate a loved one’s anniversary\, birthday or family reunion. Visit our Park Tours webpage for more info.
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/history-nature-tour/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch – picnic area by the red barn\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Creekfest - Get to Know Nature!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 16\, 2022\nBow Valley Ranch\, Fish Creek Provincial Park\nFree and Fun for the Whole Family!\nCelebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Friends’ Creekfest event as we combine this free summer time festival with the new Get to Know Nature program. Come and spend the day in the park\, and take in the following opportunities: \n\nDiscover what the Friends of Fish Creek are doing to protect the park\nBe creative\, build\, experiment and play at the Kids’ Adventure Play Space hosted by Get Outside and Play and provided by Shawnee Evergreen Community Association\nLearn about the birds\, fish\, beavers and other wildlife that live in Fish Creek Provincial Park\nSay hi to the stuffed bison in the Visitor Centre\, and check out the gallery while you’re there\nEnjoy a cold drink while you enjoy the event and activities\nTake in a free walking tour with Friends of Fish Creek Volunteer Dennis Burns who grew up in what is now the Ranche Restaurant (1:15-2:00pm)\nImmerse yourself in nature at the sensory station\nSafely view the amazing solar activity of the sun through a telescope\nTap into your creative side at our nature sketching and colouring station\nFind out how you can avoid problem encounters with wildlife at the Wildsmart station\nGet your Conservation Passport stamped at each station\, and enter for a draw to win Sikome Aquatic Facility passes and a Smore’s kit!\n\nJoin us at Creekest to learn how you can be a good steward of the land and water from a wide variety of community organizations such as the Shawnee-Evergreen Community Association\, Fish Creek Watershed Association\, Elbow River Watershed Partnership\, Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society\, Bettina Sieger – Artist\, Youth Central\, Jim Pescott\, Artist\, Alberta Invasive Species Council\, Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area\, Calgary River Valleys\, Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley\, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Prservation Society\, Alberta Environment and Parks\, Decathlon Calgary\, Alberta Community Bat Program\, Friends of Kananaskis Country\, Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth\, Bow Habitat Station\, Get Outside and Play\, and more! \nFeaturing Special Guest Bud Edgar\, Joker & Trick Roper.\nBud shares a long history with Fish Creek and the Bow Valley Ranch as his father worked as Head Herdsman when this area was part of Pat Burns’ ranch.  http://comedycowboy.blogspot.com/ \n  \n  \nThis page will be updated as planning proceeds. Stay tuned for more information! \nLike Creekfest \nThis year’s Creekfest event is part of our series of FREE\, monthly Get to Know Nature events. \nView 2022 Dates and Themes \nRegister to Attend \nThank you to our 2022 Creekfest Supporters: \n  \n                       \n  \n         \n  \n                                                  \n  \nThank you to Creekfest Partners: \n                                  \n                                                       \n  \n                                                                   \n                                                                 \n  \n                  \n                                      \n  \n                                                                 \n  \n                                        \n 
URL:https://friendsoffishcreek.org/event/creekfest/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Provincial Park\, 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 5E8
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