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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…

Winter Traditions – Is It Time to Create New Ones?

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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 family? How about starting new traditions? Winters are long in Alberta!…

Nature Inspired Gifts for Kids and Families

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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 the forefront of our minds. I trust this will inspire ideas for people on your…

2025 Pumpkin Walk Map

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Let’s Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!

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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 neighbours, some of whom have already arrived and more that will be…

Eagle Point Bird of the Year 2025

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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 their top 10 birds. We compare their lists to find out if they've chosen the same birds. …

Nature in Winter – 5 Activities for Alberta Families!

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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 SNOW CRYSTALS Head out to the trails on a frosty morning with a magnifying…

How to Embrace Alberta Winters Without Freezing or Feeling Miserable

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A lot of people dread Alberta winters. Maybe you’ve heard the horror stories or lived through them yourself—months of bitter cold that make you want to hibernate until spring. If you can’t jet off to the Caribbean or settle into a cozy…

Summer Camp – Should You Send Your Kids?

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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 many kinds of summer camps - overnight camps, day camps,…

Eagle Point Team Smashes Previous Bird Census Records!

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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 especially poor, as was Buck Lake.  Smoke or no, 33 people…

Hello Birds! We’re Celebrating Migration with a Festival of Activities!

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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 Festival of Bird Focused events! We'd like to thank Obsidian Energy Ltd…

Ouch! Winter Slips and Falls! Three Ways to Avoid Them.

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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 due to falls on ice ! As a matter of interest, Albertans have nearly triple…

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