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SUMMARY:Welcome Spring With Wednesday Walks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Spring in 2026 on two beautiful trails.\nJoin us for Wednesday Walks\, a free\, guided walk on Wednesday evenings for four weeks. These walks are led by knowledgeable EPBR staff who are familiar with both the trails and the wildlife that frequent them. \nHere’s the lineup:\n\nApril 8\, 2026 – Rotary South Trials (near Riverview Cemetery)\nApril 15\, 2026 – Rotary South Trails (near Riverview Cemetery)\nApril 22\, 2026 – Pembina Nordic Centre\nApril 29\, 2026 – Pembina Nordic Centre\n\n🕖 Time: 6:30 PM (Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time)💰 Investment: FREE! \nWhat to bring:\n\nWater bottle\nWeather-appropriate clothing and footwear\n\nThese walks are family-friendly\, but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No registration is needed—just show up and enjoy! \nQuestions?\nContact Rita at (780) 898-7275
URL:https://www.epbrparkscouncil.org/event/walks-2026-1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Adult Recreation,Education,Family Fun,Hike
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Initiative: Rain Barrel Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Rain Barrel Bonanza Returns to Drayton Valley!\nSorry\, all the rain barrels have been reserved for this year.\nCelebrate Earth Day with a simple way to save water\, lower household costs\, and support local environmental education. \nEagle Points Blue Rapids Parks Council\, with the support of Pembina Pipeline Corporation\, is once again offering local residents the opportunity to purchase a subsidized rain barrel for just $30. \nThese ready-to-use 208 litre (55 gallon) rain barrels\, produced by Barrelman Inc.\, are made from food grade repurposed containers and are ideal for collecting rainwater for gardens\, lawns\, and outdoor plants throughout the growing season. \nWhy Get a Rain Barrel?\nA rain barrel is an easy way to make a practical difference at home while supporting local sustainability efforts. \n\nSave money on outdoor water use\nReduce municipal water consumption\nCollect nutrient rich rainwater for gardens and plants\nReuse repurposed materials and reduce waste\nSupport local nature education programs\n\nUsing a rain barrel once per week over 12 weeks during the summer can provide up to 2\, 508 litres (662 gallons) of water annually! \n \nEvent Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTime: Pickup anytime between 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM \nCost: $30.00 \nLocation: Pembina Pipeline Office\, 5905 58 Ave\, Drayton Valley \nCost: $30 per rain barrel \nWho Can Participate?\nThis opportunity is available to residents in the Drayton Valley and Brazeau. \nPlease note: only registered participants who are able to pick up their rain barrel during the scheduled pickup window are eligible. \nSupporting Local Nature Education: Proceeds from this initiative help support the EPBRPC Nature Education Programs\, creating opportunities for local families and communities to connect with nature and environmental learning. \nRegistration Opens April 1\, 2026. Reserve your rain barrel early\, as quantities are limited.\nA simple change at home can make a lasting difference for your garden\, your water use\, and your community.\n\nFAQ Section\nWho can purchase a rain barrel?\nResidents of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. \nWhen do I pick it up?\nApril 22 between 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM. \nWhy is it only $30?\nThanks to Pembina Pipeline’s sponsor support\, delivery and subsidy costs are covered.
URL:https://www.epbrparkscouncil.org/event/earth-day-rain-barrel-bonanza-2026/
LOCATION:Pembina Pipeline Office\, 5905 58th Avenue\, Drayton Valley\, Alberta\, T7A0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council":MAILTO:outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T080000
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SUMMARY:Bear Awareness and Wildlife Safety Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Our Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Instructor is AIP Safety Certified.\nAll participants will receive a Wildlife Safety Certificate from AIP Safety Ltd. \nIf you spend time in the outdoors\, whether you’re working in the field\, hiking a trail\, camping with your family\, or leading a group\, you need to feel confident in country. Wildlife encounters are increasing across Western Canada. This doesn’t mean you should avoid the outdoors\, it means you need to understand it.  \nCourse Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 am to Noon\nLocation: Pembina Nordic Centre\, Eagle Point Provincial Park\nSpots Available: 15\nRegistration Deadline: April 29\, 2026\nAges: 18 +\n\nWho Should Take It?\n\nIf you or your employees to train work in outdoor jobs close to bear and/or other wildlife habitats.\nIf you are an outdoor enthusiast who recreates in areas where wildlife encounters could occur (hunting\, fishing\, mountain biking\, hiking\, paddling\, camping\, ATVing\, etc.)\n\nThis course reflects the missions and goals of the Alberta BearSmart Program to keep people safe\, help bear populations survive and reduce property damage and costs by reducing human-bear conflict. \nWhat the Course Covers\n\nNatural History of Alberta’s Most Dangerous Wild Animals\nHuman-Bear Encounters\, Other Human-Wildlife Encounters & Conflicts\nAvoidance Measures\nDeterrents\nPractical Component (Participants will practice spraying inert bear spray)\n\nIMPORTANT\nParticipants must be physically fit and capable of moving freely in an outdoor environment to participate in this course. If you have mobility restrictions\, please reach out to outreach@epbrcouncil.org to determine if this workshop is a good fit for you. \nThis workshop will run rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. \nInvestment\n$130.00 + GST
URL:https://www.epbrparkscouncil.org/event/bear-safety-2026/
LOCATION:Pembina Nordic Trails & Chalet\, 7010 Township Rd 494\, Rocky Rapids\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Adult Recreation
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SUMMARY:2026 Bird Count Kick Off!
DESCRIPTION:Hello Birds! \nOur Hello Birds! Kick Off is scheduled May 6th\, 2026 to prepare our volunteers for  World Migratory Bird Day and Global Big Day\, a worldwide celebration of birds and community science that invites people of all experience levels to participate in a global bird counting event. Join Eagle Point Staffers for a short presentation on how to make the most of your bird count with checklists and cool smartphone apps.  We’ll discuss birding ethics and big days!  Meet like minded people in the area\, share your bird stories while enjoying snacks and refreshments! \nThe details:\nLocation: Pembina Nordic Centre\nDate: Tuesday\, May 6\, 2026\nTime: 5:30pm to 8:00pm\nSnacks and Refreshments included in the Free Event\nKids and youth are welcome to attend! \nRegister for the 2026 Eagle Point Bird Count to attend this event.\nIn 2025\, our volunteers blew previous years bird counts away with 111 species!  See 2025 results below. \n2025 Eagle Point Bird Count Results in Detail \n\n 
URL:https://www.epbrparkscouncil.org/event/bird-count-kick-off-2026/
LOCATION:Pembina Nordic Trails & Chalet\, 7010 Township Rd 494\, Rocky Rapids\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Adult Recreation,Education,Family Fun,Hike
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SUMMARY:Eagle Point Bird Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce our 9th Annual Eagle Point Bird Count\, in conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day and Global Big Day! \nGLOBAL BIG DAY 2026\nGlobal Big Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 – a day when birdwatchers around the world count and report as many bird species as possible in a single 24 hour period. Birders everywhere\, from beginners to experts\, contribute their sightings to platforms like eBird to help build a global snapshot of bird populations and migration patterns on that day. \nYou can be a part of this exciting effort! We are signing up volunteers to count bird species and bird numbers within a 60 km radius of Eagle Point Provincial Park!  Each year\, the number of bird counting volunteers has grown and last year\, our volunteers counted a record 111 species!  Can we match or beat last year’s incredible numbers? With your help\, we can meet this challenge! \nYou can volunteer for as little as 15 minutes! Be a birding superstar and count birds for 24 hours!  Put in as much effort as you feel you can! \nAll volunteers are invited to attend our Bird Count Kick Off on May 6 at 5:30pm at the Pembina Nordic Centre.  We’ll have a short presentation on eBird and Merlin\, snacks\, refreshments and Q & A. After the presentation\, we will either have a guest speaker or go on an easy bird walk on the trails. \nHow to count birds:\n\nOption 1 – Count on Your Own\nCount in your yard or your neighborhood. All volunteers who wish to count birds should register by clicking the button above\, or by emailing the Bird Count organizer (Kathy) at outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org \nWhat do you need to participate? \nA backyard\, neighbourhood or some back roads \n2026 Eagle Point Bird Count Checklist for each location you visit OR eBird app. \n(If you intend to use eBird\, you must add an additional observer to each checklist before you hit submit). That additional observer represents Eagle Point team.  Once you’ve completed your checklists\, you share them to Eagle Point so that we can pool the resulting checklists). See example below. \n \nOption 2 – Free Guided Bird Tour and Count\nJoin us on the self-drive Eagle Point Guided Bird Tour!  The tour is lead by our experienced EPBR Staff and is open to beginners!  Our birders will help you hear and observe peregrine falcons\, a variety of woodpecker species\, early arriving warblers\, vireos\, swallows\, sparrows and waterfowl.  We will be making stops in Eagle Point Provincial Park\, Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area\, Buck Creek and Buck Lake’s north shore. \nYou can join us for the entire tour\, or just join us for a segment.  The self-drive tour begins at 7:30 am at Hilltop Trails trailhead (just above Willey West Campground). \nAnticipated Bird Tour Itinerary\n\n7:30am – Hilltop Trails and Willey West Campground\n10:00 am – Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area wetlands and river shore\nEnroute stops along farmland and fence lines for sparrows and hawks\n11:45 am – Buck Creek – roadside ponds\, village bird feeders and bluebird road\nEnroute stop along Township Road 470 to Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area roadside ponds\n1:00 pm – Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area for waterfowl\, catbirds\, warblers followed by walk to Buck Lake Fish and Game Group Camp for flycatchers\, waterfowl\, vireos and others.\n\nBird Tour Information\nParticipants must be able to walk a minimum of 3 km at a slow pace. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear designed for walking in woods and along muddy shorelines.  Hiking boots are great.  Bring a water bottle or two and enough snacks to hold off hunger for several hours.  If you have binoculars\, please bring them.  We have a few pairs that we are able to lend out to those who do not have binoculars.  You can specify in the registration document. \n 
URL:https://www.epbrparkscouncil.org/event/bird-count2026/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Adult Recreation,Education,Family Fun,Hike
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SUMMARY:Guardians of the Park Summer Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Nature On! Let’s Go! \nGuardians of the Park Summer Day Camp invites kids aged 7 to 12 to immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Over four packed days\, kids will engage in an array of nature-based activities designed to spark their curiosity\, foster teamwork\, and create lasting memories. \nDaily Adventures Served Up!\nEach day\, kids will participate in a variety of activities which encourage kids to learn new skills\, gain confidence\, fall in love with the outdoors\, and embrace outdoor fun. Here are a few activities they will participate in: \n\nOrienteering Challenges: Find their way around the Pembina Nordic Trails with a compass.\nNature-Based Games: Engage in games and team-building activities inspired by nature.\nNature Crafts: Get creative with hands-on crafting activities using natural materials.\nBuilding Shelters: Learn how to construct shelters using natural materials found in the wilderness.\nExploring Nature Trails: Trek through scenic nature trails while learning about local flora and fauna.\nOutdoor Cooking: We have an outdoor cooking day to cook and sample fun campfire foods!\nOutdoor Science: We’ll hunt for butterflies and set a moth trap!\nGet Active: Team sports\, disc golf and fun team challenge activities in the great outdoors!\nTipi Time: We wind down in the tipi at the end of each day!\n\nAges 10 – 12 Additional Activities \n\nFishing! We hope to offer a half day fishing excursion for the older kids!\n\nCamp Dates & Age Groups\n\nJuly 7-10\, 2026 (Ages 7-9)\nJuly 28-31\, 2026 (Ages 10-12)\n\nDaily Camp Hours\n\nDrop Off: 8:40 am – 9:00 am\nPick Up: 3:00 to 3:15 pm (July 7-10\, ages 7-9)\nPick Up: 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm (July 28-31\, ages 10-12)\n\nLocation\nPembina Nordic Centre\, 7010 Twp 494\, Rocky Rapids\, AB \nReview our Rules\, Guidelines\, and Code of Conduct Here\n2026 Code of Conduct\nAdventure Investment\nThe cost of the camp is $230.00 per child. \nRegistration Deadlines\n\nJuly 7-10\, 2026 (Ages 7-9): Registration closes June 30\, 2026\nJuly 28-31\, 2026 (Ages 10-12): Registration July 14\, 2026\n\nRegister Your Kids Today\n\n\n  \nGet in Touch\nFor inquiries\, please contact Kathy Schwengler at 780-542-1932 or outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org
URL:https://www.epbrparkscouncil.org/event/guardians-2026/
LOCATION:Pembina Nordic Trails & Chalet\, 7010 Township Rd 494\, Rocky Rapids\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children Activities,Education
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