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…
Campfire Cooking #1 – Bannock
Activity
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 tsp sugar, cinnamon, dried currants or cranberries to the dough before you cook it for…
Learning Links for the Camping Issue
Activity, Education, NewsTake 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 or Fort Ideas? Read Eagle Point-Blue…
Backyard Shelters for a Night Under the Stars
Activity, EducationNow 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 in the outdoors has been linked to many health benefits and helps kids form a more intimate connection…
Whose Song is it Anyways? A Bird Sound Challenge!
Activity, EducationBird 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
Activity, EducationYour kids will "Connect" to Nature with Eagle Point Bird Bingo!
Eagle Point Nature News – Get Your Free Copy!
Education, NewsDownload your copy of Eagle Point Nature News .
Let’s Go on a Colour Safari!
Education, NewsColour 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. Parents - even you may be surprised with…
Nature Journals are not just for Scientists
Education, NewsNature 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
Education, NewsGood 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 Eagle Point Nature News Vol 2
This morning, I was out catching…
Nature News and the New Normal
NewsNature 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 the production of “Eagle Point Nature News.” To continue with our…
Good Stuff to Do with your Kids Outdoors – Part 1.
NewsLife 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 already working from home while finding things for our…
Fire and Ice Festival Returns!
Events, NewsEagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council presents Family Day Eve Fire and Ice Festival in Drayton Valley, Alberta.