Wild Mint Iced Tea!
Did you know that wild mint grows in many parts of Alberta? Wild mint can be found in wet areas along shores of lakes and pond or in wet places […]
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Insects and Spiders Learning Links
Insect and Spider Learning Links and Activities Fun Stuff Crafts – How to Paint a Bug Rock Music – Songs about Bugs, Insects, Spiders and Slugs Movies – A Bug’s […]
Catching Bugs with a Pooter
Build your own Pooter to Catch Bugs! Scientists call them aspirators, but bug enthusiasts call them pooters. Pooters help scientists (and kids) catch small insects for closer examination without touching […]
The Disappearing Bug
Why are bugs disappearing and why should you care?
Wetlands Learning Links
Links & Learning WETLANDS LINKS Pond Dipping with Eagle Point Video Experiment: Build a Water Filter Wetlands Activity Sheets (Bingo, Crosswords and More): www.epbrparkcouncil.org/pond-dipping Identification: Aquatic Plants of Alberta Insects […]
Experiment – Wetlands as a Filter
Did you know that one of the great benefits of wetlands is their ability to filter run-off before it enters open water? Sediments and pollutants (including manure and chemicals) that […]
Pond Dipping
Wonders of Wetlands is our most popular Environmental Education program. Kids love pond dipping! Turn it into a family adventure by visiting a wetland to discover who and what lives […]
Campfire Cooking #1 – Bannock
Bannock on a Stick 3 cups flour 2 TBsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup lard or butter (cubed) 3/4 to 1 cup water * You can add 1 […]
Learning Links for the Camping Issue
Take the Camping Issue Learning Further with these handy links! If you’re thinking about building a fire on your camping trip, check for Alberta Fire Bans at www.albertafirebans.ca Want Shelter […]
Backyard Shelters for a Night Under the Stars
Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the Earth. – Walt Whitman Sleeping […]
Whose Song is it Anyways? A Bird Sound Challenge!
Bird Sound Challenge – Two Ways to get your kids to connect with nature through bird sounds! Video or quiz format!
Connecting Kids to Nature with Bird Bingo
Your kids will “Connect” to Nature with Eagle Point Bird Bingo!
Eagle Point Nature News – Get Your Free Copy!
Download your copy of Eagle Point Nature News .
Let’s Go on a Colour Safari!
Colour Hunting for the Kids! Enjoy interactive nature walks with your little ones with this colour hunting activity! Kick up your child’s observation skills while helping them connect with nature. […]
Nature Journals are not just for Scientists
Nature Journals are a great way to get kids to build a deeper connection to nature while enhancing their observations skills.
Eagle Point Nature News Volume 2
Good Stuff to do with your Kids – Part 2 – Puddles and Wild Birds’ Eggs By Kathy Schwengler, Education & Outreach Coordinator, EPBR Parks Council Download your Copy of […]
Nature News and the New Normal
Nature News As with any challenging situation, opportunities arise as a way to adjust to new circumstances. As we adapt to this new normal, we are super excited to announce […]
Good Stuff to Do with your Kids Outdoors – Part 1.
Life in the Time of Social Distancing The past week has been completely surreal. Schools, many offices and businesses have already closed, with more closings looming. Many of us are […]
Fire and Ice Festival Returns!
Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council presents Family Day Eve Fire and Ice Festival in Drayton Valley, Alberta.
Christmas Arrives Early for Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council
Merry Christmas and to all a Big Thank You! On behalf of Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council, we’d like to extend our wish for a Merry Christmas and a Happy […]
Brrr…How do they Survive?
Winter and Wildlife You’ve probably seen the meme of the cougar looking in through the patio door. It says, “If you’re cold, they’re cold, bring them inside.” Of course, the […]