Due to the very cold weather through the last two weeks of December, we have extended the time that the Critter Christmas Tree will be left up to help the wild birds get through the cold snap.  Feel free to visit until the end of January!

The Critter Christmas Tree will be decorated with all kinds of edible decorations, made especially for the local wild birds and animals to nibble on during the winter season!  Come at night and enjoy the solar lights that have been strung on the tree.

When can we visit the Critter Christmas Tree?

Visit the Critter Christmas Tree in Rotary-Pembina Community Trails South from December 16, 2021  to January 2, 2022!

Where can you find this tree?

Head east of junction of 50th Avenue and 50 Street for 2.5 km and you will arrive at the trail head for the Rotary-Pembina Nordic Community Trails South.  Watch for signs and edible clues which will lead you to the decorated tree!

Add Your Own Edible Decorations

Add your own edible (safe for wild animals) decorations to the tree.  Please ensure that your decorations do not have nylon, fishing line, metal, glitter or plastic parts.  Ideally, use raffia or hemp to make your ha

nger.  It’s also recommended that you don’t use food colouring.

How to make Edible Decorations for Birds

Watch our youtube video for instructions on how to make a few different decorations you can hang outdoors for the birds!

Shake those winter blahs and embrace winter with our 6 week Winter Challenge!

Every week, new challenges will be available for you to do with your family or your organization!

Sign up now for your chance to win prizes, get fresh air and have fun!

WINTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION

The Eagle Trail Triple is back! Sign up for our virtual race series in 2022 and give yourself something to train for!

The Eagle Trail Triple participants will receive:

• Three Trail Races that will build upon one another throughout the year.
• The Eagle – Trail Triple Technical T-shirt!
• Custom medal for the Series!
• Swag bags! (these may be picked up with the first race (May 6-15th, 2022) at the Ramada in Drayton Valley).
• Much More!

Location

All races will be run within trails that lie in Eagle Point Provincial Park near Drayton Valley.  Drayton Valley is located on Highway 22, approximately 133 kilometres southwest of Edmonton. It is surrounded by Brazeau County.

Race Dates, Distances & Trails:

Race 1: May 14th -Rotary-Pembina Community Trails South – 6 km
This is a great starter trail for the season as it is double wide, offers views of the North Saskatchewan River, loop trails plus one out and back for a beautiful 6 km race.

Race 2: June 18th  – Pembina Nordic Community Trails (North) – 10 km
Get ready for a longer run with this race with the bulk of the trails being double wide with a hint of some single track.

Race 3: July 16th  – Hilltop Trails – 9km
Be ready for some sweet single track trails with this one! Although shorter than June’s race, this one involves more technical running and some steeper hills.

Important Info:

The Friday a week prior to the actual ‘race’ day, the course will be marked and posted online (using Strava) – you then have until midnight on the day following the official race day to send us your time. This will give you just over a week to get out to complete the course. Should you run the course multiple days, only your first time submitted will count.

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female in each of the following categories at the end of the race series (times for all three races will be calculated):

• up to 25 years old
• 25 – 49 years old
• 50 years old plus

In addition, there will be a prize for the participant whose time (over the three races) is closest to that of the race organizer!

Race Fee: $150/person

Please sign up by: April 1st, 2022 (so that proper shirt sizes can be ordered)

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-eagle-trail-triple-race-series-tickets-212638596767