
Eagle Point Provincial Park to host Citizen Science Project
Activity, Education, EventsSpring Means Get Outside and Explore Parks!
The days are longer, the nights are warmer! The sounds of geese and robins fill the air! Spring is in full swing in Drayton Valley! This mild spring weather makes it so inviting to explore the local…

Natural Easter Egg Dyes
EducationDo you have any of the following items in your fridge or pantry? Red cabbage, blueberry juice, turmeric* powder, onion skins, spinach, avocado pits. These are a few of the vegetables and spices that you can use to make your own Easter Egg Dyes! Experiment with other items too!

Ten Good Things to do with your Family this Spring
Activity, Education, NewsSpring is a timed of renewed energy, increasing daylight hours, warmer temperatures accompanied by the return of birds and greenery! Celebrate all things spring with your family! How many of the following activities will your family try this…

Fire and Ice Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza on the Family Day Weekend!
Activity, Contests, EventsGet your family outdoors on Family Day Weekend!
We've partnered with the Town of Drayton Valley to get you and your family outdoors, exploring the Drayton Valley area!
We've got 3 Scavenger Hunts that you can try with your family or cohort!…

The EAGLE Trail Triple Race Series
Activity, Events, Race
So many in-person races have been cancelled or postponed this year, so we’ve created a virtual race series! You can put some dates and distances on your calendars to work and train towards this year with The Eagle Trail Triple!
Participants…

10 Winter Activities for the Entire Family!
Activity, Education, NewsGO ON A WINTER WALK
Collect items along the way and make a collage with them when you get home.
Take some snowy pictures.
Look for tracks in the snow.
MAKE SNOW ANGELS
Look for a nice big patch of undisturbed white fluffy…

Create Your Own Outdoor Christmas Tree for the Birds!
Activity, Education, NewsFeeding Birds in Winter
In the depths of winter, a flock of colourful birds visiting your home is reward enough, but for the birds, a visit to feeders helps them get through those long months of cold. In west central Alberta, feeding stations…

Winter is Coming Education Links
EducationWINTER is coming! Enjoy these informative links!
ADVENTURE SMART. Great information on being prepared when you’re heading out for winter activities.
Snowshoeing for Beginners - an article to inspire you to learn to snowshoe! With winter…

Match and Unscramble Activities!
Activity, EducationHumans and animals face challenges when winter arrives! Test your winter knowledge with these two activities that you can do on a cold winter day! Check your answers below.
Answers to How do Animals Adapt to Winter:
Bats…

Prepare for Winter!
Activity, Education, News
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER?
By Erin Klatt
It’s that time of year, when the days are shorter, the weather changes faster and you really need to be dressed for anything. In beautiful Alberta, you can experience all four seasons…

Outdoor Games for Families
ActivitySummer is fleeting so get out and get as much fresh air as you can with your family and friends! During COVID, please practise appropriate social distancing measuring.
KICK THE CAN
YOU WILL NEED A TIN CAN and FIVE OR MORE PLAYERS
Put…

Wild Mint Iced Tea!
Activity, EducationDid 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 in field and ditches throughout central and northern Alberta.
Features of Wild Mint (Mentha…

Insects and Spiders Learning Links
Activity, EducationInsect 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 Life - Watch the Trailer
Bug Bingo Activity Page
Insect Hotels: A Refuge…

Catching Bugs with a Pooter
Activity, EducationBuild 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 them. These simple instructions will…

The Disappearing Bug
Education, NewsWhy are bugs disappearing and why should you care?

Wetlands Learning Links
EducationLinks & 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…

Experiment – Wetlands as a Filter
Activity, EducationDid 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 pass through a wetlands before entering open water are filtered…

Pond Dipping
Activity, EducationWonders 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 there. The best time for pond dipping is early June until early…