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Winter Traditions – Is It Time to Create New Ones?

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Is It Time to Create New Ones? by Rita Fowell – Nature Educator at Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Do you want to build deeper relationships and stay connected with family? How about starting new traditions? Winters are long in Alberta!…

Nature Inspired Gifts for Kids and Families

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Getting Help from Nature to Fill Up the Christmas Giving Lists Gifts from nature are fun all year long, but December brings a time of year when gifting comes to the forefront of our minds. I trust this will inspire ideas for people on your…

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…

What’s a Nature Navigator and Why Do we Need It?

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What's a "Nature Navigator"? We've given our dream a name - The “Nature Navigator.”  The “Nature Navigator” is a cargo van designed to accommodate effective delivery of our Nature Programming. Staff will be able to easily access learning…

Eagle Point Loppet is Back!

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What is a Loppet you ask? A Loppet symbolizes food, family, fun, and of course, Nordic skiing! Loppet ski events are fun for the whole family - if you can walk you are not too young to ski! Whether you are a competitive skier, or a novice who…

We’ve been Shortlisted for the Emerald Awards!

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We're so excited to announce that we've been shortlisted for the Alberta Emerald Awards! Since 1992, the Emerald Awards have showcased over 350 recipients and 850 finalists who are raising the bar in addressing environmental and climate change…

Are the Bears Out Yet?

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Spring has finally arrived! The warmer temperatures and melting snow, the sound of geese arriving and the sweet spring song of chickadees makes one feel like spending more time outdoors, exploring our local trails! That warmer weather also…

Spring is Here! Try Something New!

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Feeling a bit down and out following the bleakness of winter? Spring is around the corner and with the warm weather, a number of recreational groups in the community will be hosting their annual general meetings and club membership drives.…

Action for Energy 10 Day Challenge

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Have you seen the Action for Energy:  The Movie or have our Education Staff have visited your organization or school to present one or more of our Action for Energy programs? We hope we've inspired you to make some changes in your habits,…

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…

Fire and Ice Scavenger Hunt 2023

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Get Outside and Go Scavenger Hunting! Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council is working hard to help you ‘Find Your Wild’ this year and get you outside. We are happy to offer a fun, family friendly event running from February 15th to 21st…

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…

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Welcome Spring With Wednesday Walks

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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…

Bear Awareness and Wildlife Safety Certification Course

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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…

2026 Bird Count Kick Off!

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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…

Eagle Point Bird Count 2026

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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…