Built by Volunteers: The Heart Behind Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council

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In the Drayton Valley region, something special is happening and it’s not through large budgets or big campaigns, but through the steady and ongoing efforts of local volunteers. The Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council (EPBR) is an example…

The Healing Power of Birds

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Recent scientific studies provide convincing evidence that link listening to bird song and birdwatching to amazing health benefits! As you walk outside this month, you may notice that migrating birds are arriving in significant numbers. You…

Things To Do This Spring In Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks & Drayton Valley

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Spring in Drayton Valley & Brazeau County is a season of change. Snow begins to melt, trials become easier to navigate, and the forests around Eagle Point Blue Rapids Provincial Parks come back to life. It's a quieter time to explore…

Test Your Parks Knowledge with our Quick Quiz!

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The Staff at Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council have decided to have a little fun and try something new! It's a quiz to see how well you know our two local parks (Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area).  We've…

Hey! Human! Leave Those Snags Alone!

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By Kathy Schwengler Education & Outreach Coordinator Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council   Take a walk in any mature forest and you’ll see a few of these snags. A “snag” is a dead standing tree. Humans tend to find…

Pembina Nordic Ski Club – The Heart of Winter in Drayton Valley

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The Pembina Nordic Ski Club The Pembina Nordic Ski Club boasts a dedicated group of volunteers and members who maintain outstanding Nordic and Skate Ski Trails just a few minutes from Drayton Valley. This is a special place where families come…