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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
Is It Time to Create New Ones? by Rita Fowell – Nature Educator at Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Do you want to build deeper relationships and stay connected with […]
Getting Help from Nature to Fill Up the Christmas Giving Lists Gifts from nature are fun all year long, but December brings a time of year when gifting comes to […]
Why Celebrate Birds? World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in May here in Canada. It’s a day to get outside and marvel at our incredible winged […]
Vote for your favorite bird! Let’s have a bit of fun while learning about the birds of our two parks! Each year, we get our local bird “experts” to pick […]
We’ve got some ideas to help families make the most of their winter experiences in nature without spending a lot of cash! GET A CLOSER LOOK AT ICE AND […]
Summer camp can be a life changing, memorable experience for your kids. They can learn team work and skills while expanding their independence and confidence. These days, there are so […]
Our seventh year participating in Global Big Day is one for the record books! The smoky conditions made birding more challenging this year – visibility at Willey West Campground was […]
Our Annual Bird Count is quickly approaching! Our Bird Count coincides with World Migratory Bird Day! This year, we are leading up to our Eagle Point Bird Count with a […]
If you haven’t fallen on ice, you probably know someone who has. Every year, thousands of Canadian make a visit to a doctor or the Emergency department of a hospital […]
What’s a “Nature Navigator”? We’ve given our dream a name – The “Nature Navigator.” The “Nature Navigator” is a cargo van designed to accommodate effective delivery of our Nature Programming. […]
Our 6th Annual Bird Census! This May 13 marks our 6th year participating in a world wide census of birds through Global Big Day! In 2022, a record 7673 bird […]
Download the 50 Birds Checklist! If you’d like to try a new activity with your family, why not give birding a go? It’s a little like Poke-Mon – but you […]
What’s Going on in the Parks this April? By Erin Klatt, EPBR Parks Council Camping 101: There is something so special about being out in nature! We recommend spending as […]
We’re so excited to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Alberta Emerald Awards! Since 1992, the Emerald Awards have showcased over 350 recipients and 850 finalists who are raising […]
