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Moon Light Snowshoe at Grey Owl Meadery

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Join Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Staff for a moonlight snowshoe across meadows, along a creek and through the forest near Grey Owl Meadery on February 4, 2023. We'll start around 7:00 pm with a snowshoe fitting near the bonfire,…

Catching Bugs with a Pooter

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Build 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…

Pond Dipping

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Wonders 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…

Fire and Ice Festival Returns!

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Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council presents Family Day Eve Fire and Ice Festival in Drayton Valley, Alberta.

Christmas Arrives Early for Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council

Merry Christmas and to all a Big Thank You! On behalf of Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council, we’d like to extend our wish for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you.  May you all enjoy some quality time in the outdoors…

Old Slogans, Hot Topics and a Few Facts

By Kathy Schwengler, Education & Outreach Coordinator Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Old Slogans - Modern Movement Saving the planet isn’t a new idea. Can you believe that the slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” was…

An Exciting Announcement for Environmental Education in the Drayton Valley Area!

Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council receives a generous three year grant from the Edmonton and Drayton Valley Community Foundation.

Family Day Weekend – Choose your Adventure!

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This year, the Town of Drayton Valley, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council and various clubs will host a full weekend of family themed activities on the Family Day weekend, from February 16 to 18!  Spend your Family Day weekend close to…

Connecting with Nature – From Hip Waders to Stinging Nettle

From Hip Waders to Stinging Nettle... Connecting with Nature and Experiencing the Outdoors with Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Kathy Schwengler, Education & Outreach Director Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council is a non profit…

Two Grants for Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Environmental Education Program

Good News!! Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council received good news this spring! Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Services and  Drayton Valley Community Foundation have both funded grant requests for Eagle Point-Blue…

Home Sweet Home!

By Sandra Bannard, Executive Director, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council I am a big fan of Rick Mercer! Anyone who has watched the Mercer Report will be very familiar with the segment of the show where Rick does his weekly rant. Well…

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