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Let’s Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!

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Why Celebrate Birds? World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in May here in Canada. It’s a day to get outside and marvel at our incredible winged neighbours, some of whom have already arrived and more that will be…

Eagle Point Bird of the Year 2025

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Vote for your favorite bird! Let's have a bit of fun while learning about the birds of our two parks!  Each year, we get our local bird "experts" to pick their top 10 birds. We compare their lists to find out if they've chosen the same birds. …

Nature in Winter – 5 Activities for Alberta Families!

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We've got some ideas to help families make the most of their winter experiences in nature without spending a lot of cash!   GET A CLOSER LOOK AT ICE AND SNOW CRYSTALS Head out to the trails on a frosty morning with a magnifying…

Eagle Point Team Smashes Previous Bird Census Records!

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Our seventh year participating in Global Big Day is one for the record books! The smoky conditions made birding more challenging this year - visibility at Willey West Campground was especially poor, as was Buck Lake.  Smoke or no, 33 people…

Hello Birds! We’re Celebrating Migration with a Festival of Activities!

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Our Annual Bird Count is quickly approaching! Our Bird Count coincides with World Migratory Bird Day! This year, we are leading up to our Eagle Point Bird Count with a Festival of Bird Focused events! We'd like to thank Obsidian Energy Ltd…

April Outdoor Activities in the Park!

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What's Going on in the Parks this April? By Erin Klatt, EPBR Parks Council Camping 101: There is something so special about being out in nature! We recommend spending as much time as possible in the wilderness - for both physical and mental…

Fun Ways to Power through to Winter’s Finish Line!

If you’re like me, you like winter, but find it hard to keep up your enthusiasm as February approaches. This is when the winter blahs creep in for many of us. Finding outdoor activities to keep us going until those first melts of spring occur…

Our Education Season Ends and our Summer Programs Begin!

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It's a Wrap! As I write this article, we are preparing for tomorrow’s education program, which happens to be the last one of the 2021-2022 season! We will wrap up with four Grade 1 classes at beautiful Willey West Campground. We’ve had…

Let’s Go Birding in Drayton Valley

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Trending and Good for your Health! Birding, the act of observing birds in their natural habitats, has gained quite a bit of popularity in recent years. Birding is guaranteed to get you outside so you can build connections to the natural world.…

A Quick Survey About our Parks!

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A Quick Survey About our Parks! What’s your knowledge of Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area? Have you participated in any of our events? We want to hear from you! Complete the survey for a chance to…

Women’s Wellness Retreat 2022

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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…

Eagle Point Provincial Park to host Citizen Science Project

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Spring 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…

Fire and Ice Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza on the Family Day Weekend!

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Get 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!…

10 Winter Activities for the Entire Family!

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GO 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…

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Eagle Point Moth Ball

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A Celebration of Alberta’s Night Creatures 📅 Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM 📍 Pembina Nordic Centre, 7010 Twp 494, Eagle Point Provincial Park 🎟 FREE Family-Friendly Event The Eagle Point Moth Ball is Back! Get…

Eagle Point One Day Fun Day

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One Day Fun Day Program hosted by Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council If your child missed out on summer camp, we have a couple of fun days planned! Our new One Day Fun Day programs are geared to our science loving kids and our outdoorsy…