Let’s Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!
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 […]
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Eagle Point Bird of the Year 2025
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 […]
Nature in Winter – 5 Activities for Alberta Families!
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 – Should You Send Your Kids?
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 […]
Eagle Point Team Smashes Previous Bird Census Records!
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 […]
Hello Birds! We’re Celebrating Migration with a Festival of Activities!
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 […]
Ouch! Winter Slips and Falls! Three Ways to Avoid Them.
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 and Why Do we Need It?
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 Bird CENSUS Can Use Your Help!
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 […]
50 Birds of Eagle Point & Blue Rapids Parks System
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 […]
April Outdoor Activities in the Park!
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’ve been Shortlisted for the Emerald Awards!
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 […]
Are the Bears Out Yet?
Spring has finally arrived! The warmer temperatures and melting snow, the sound of geese arriving and the sweet spring song of chickadees makes one feel like spending more time outdoors, […]
Spring is Here! Try Something New!
Feeling a bit down and out following the bleakness of winter? Spring is around the corner and with the warm weather, a number of recreational groups in the community will […]
Action for Energy 10 Day Challenge
Have you seen the Action for Energy: The Movie or have our Education Staff have visited your organization or school to present one or more of our Action for Energy […]
Fun Ways to Power through to Winter’s Finish Line!
If you’re like me, you like winter, but find it hard to keep up your enthusiasm as February approaches. This is when the winter blahs creep in for many of […]
Fire and Ice Scavenger Hunt 2023
Get Outside and Go Scavenger Hunting! Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council is working hard to help you ‘Find Your Wild’ this year and get you outside. We are happy […]
Rotary – Pembina Nordic Outdoor Education Centre Launched!
The Pembina Nordic Ski Club today welcomed five Platinum level sponsors and other supporters to a brief cheque presentation ceremony, celebration, and official launch of a major Capital Building Project out […]
Nature Walk Challenge
Nature Walk Challenge “There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature”. Henry David Thoreau We live in a face […]
Instagram Photo Contest
Instagram Photo Contest We’re excited to announce our first ever Instagram Photo Contest! We’d love you to share your photographs in keeping with our theme “Why I Love the Park!” Our […]
Family Day 2018
Family Day 2018 February 19, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Join us for the Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Reid Law Trail Walk! Let’s get unplugged and go for a winter […]