Join us for a Gold Panning Workshop on August 23, 2025, at the Willey West Campground! Perfect for ages 18+, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction to gold panning. Workshop Details Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 11 AM - 4 PM (1-hour lunch break) Location: Willey West Campground, 49131 WILLEY WEST RD, Brazeau County, […]
Looking for a fun family activity that gets you outside? Join us for a Gold Panning Workshop on August 24, 2025, at the near the Willey West Campground! Perfect for families with children 10 years of age or older. This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to gold panning. Workshop Details Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 […]
Learn to Fly Fish with Cory Mahan of Reel Hardcor Angling! Sponsored by the Tyson Titanich Memorial Fund What it's All About: Have your kids ever wanted to learn fly fish? Well, we have an opportunity for them! Join us for a hands-on experience where your children will learn the basics of angling. What They […]
Passion for En Plein Air: Oil or Acrylics Join an award-winning artist Oksana Zhelisko for an enriching En Plein Air workshop, where you’ll learn to capture the beauty of nature on canvas using oils or acrylics. What is En Plein Air? En plein air is a style of painting done outdoors, where artists work on location […]
The Forbidden Forest Pumpkin Walk is back Again! Get ready for an evening of family fun the annual Forbidden Forest Pumpkin Walk! This year, we’re teaming up with Aim for Success once again to bring you and your family a night of glowing pumpkins, spooky trails, live music, and more! Event Highlights Live Band: Enjoy […]
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLED BOOKED UP. If you are interested in registering for upcoming courses like this, please email us. Let us know what you're interested in. Spend the day learning the traditional craft of basket weaving. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work step by step through the weaving process and finish with a […]
What to expect: Wilderness on Tap is a casual speaker series hosted at the Nodding Donkey Brewery. This engaging evening will feature two local wildland fire fighters, Jim Kalan and Bryne Kowalchuk, sharing real world experiences, hard lessons, and insights into what it takes to protect our forests and communities. What is included? Your $40 […]
Welcome Spring in 2026 on two beautiful trails. Join us for Wednesday Walks, a free, guided walk on Wednesday evenings for four weeks. These walks are led by knowledgeable EPBR staff who are familiar with both the trails and the wildlife that frequent them. Here’s the lineup: April 8, 2026 – Rotary South Trials (near […]
Earth Day Rain Barrel Bonanza Returns to Drayton Valley! Sorry, all the rain barrels have been reserved for this year. Celebrate Earth Day with a simple way to save water, lower household costs, and support local environmental education. Eagle Points Blue Rapids Parks Council, with the support of Pembina Pipeline Corporation, is once again offering […]
Our Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Instructor is AIP Safety Certified. All participants will receive a Wildlife Safety Certificate from AIP Safety Ltd. If you spend time in the outdoors, whether you're working in the field, hiking a trail, camping with your family, or leading a group, you need to feel confident in country. Wildlife […]
Hello Birds! Our Hello Birds! Kick Off is May 6th, 2026. As the migratory birds return, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council takes part in World Migratory Bird Day and Global Big Day, a worldwide celebration of birds and community science that invites people of all experience levels to participate in a global bird counting event. Join […]
We're excited to announce our 9th Annual Eagle Point Bird Count, in conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day and Global Big Day! GLOBAL BIG DAY 2026 Global Big Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 - a day when birdwatchers around the world count and report as many bird species as possible in […]
Register Your Kids Today! Registration for 7 to 9 year olds is now closed Guardians of the Park Summer Day Camp invites kids aged 7 to 12 to immerse themselves in the great outdoors, right outside of Drayton Valley. Over four packed days, kids will engage in an array of nature-based activities designed to […]
A Celebration of Alberta’s Night Creatures 🌙 Eagle Point Moth Ball 2026 – Night Nature Event Near Drayton Valley 📅 Thursday, July 16 2026 | 🕡 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM 📍 Pembina Nordic Centre, 7010 Twp 494, Eagle Point Provincial Park 🎟 FREE Family-Friendly Event ________________________________________ ✨ Experience Nature After Dark Looking for something […]
One Day Fun Day: Science Adventure Camp Date: July 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ages: 9–13 Cost: $75 per participant Location: Pembina Nordic Centre – 7010 Township Rd 494, Rocky Rapids, AB Discover, Create, and Experiment! Get ready for a day packed with exciting hands-on science activities, right outside of Drayton Valley! […]
One Day Fun Day: Forest Story Maker Experience Join us for a magical day in the forest where Nature becomes your inspiration and imagination comes to life in your own handmade storybook! Date: August 5, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMAges: 9–16Cost: $75Location: 7010 Twp Rd 494, Pembina Nordic Centre, near Drayton Valley Registration for […]