5 Spring Activities For The Entire Family
Activity, Education, News1. BUILD AND TEST PUDDLE RAFTS
Spring isn’t spring without some puddles to play in! Kids can learn all about buoyancy with hands-on play! Watch our PUDDLE RAFTS YouTube video for ideas on how to build 3 kinds of puddle rafts, or get inspired…
Women’s Wellness Retreat 2022
Activity, Education, News
Women’s Wellness Retreat 2022 comes to Eagle Point Provincial Park
A Great Way to Kick off Spring!
Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council is pleased to announce a fantastic event for all you hard working ladies out there! We’re hosting…
Migration, Incubation and You
Activity, Education, NewsMigration, Incubation and You
Will Spring Ever Get Here?
For residents of northern climates, the arrival of migrating birds is a sure sign that spring must be on it’s way! Last year, I saw my first geese flying overhead on March 7, so…
2022 Fire & Ice Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Activity, Events, News
Family Day Eve Fire & Ice Festival
On February 20, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council is partnering with the Town of Drayton Valley to host the 2022 Family Day Eve Fire & Ice Festival from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
In 2020, over…
The Birds of Eagle Point Provincial Park will be Celebrating this Christmas!
Activity, Education, Events, NewsChristmas Tree in the Forest
The birds of Eagle Point Provincial Park will celebrate Christmas once again this year at a beautiful spruce tree decorated with edible decorations and lights! This year, the tree is a bit off the beaten path of…
Trail and Camp Etiquette
Activity, Education, News
I am no stranger to the trails..... This past year, it seems like everyone has taken up hiking (I don’t blame them - nature heals!). However, many people are unaware of some of the most basic trail and camp etiquette. Today, I’m…
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…