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Purple Martin Workshop
Sat Apr 13: Purple Martin Workshop
Join our resident purple martin expert John for an afternoon of learning all about these spectacular birds! John will speak about purple martins, how to establish a colony, and how to maintain purple martin demos. If you've been dreaming of starting your own purple martin colony, this workshop is the perfect way to start! It will run Saturday, April 13 from 1-3pm and is only $10 per person.
Earth Day Mandala Art Workshop
Earth Day Mandala Workshop
Join local artist Sally Towers-Sybblis for an Earth Day themed mandala workshop! She will guide participants through the creation of their own mandala art, with the possibility to make two mandalas if time allows. This session runs on Saturday, April 20 from 10am-4pm. There will be time for lunch, so please make sure you bring one with you!
Mountain Bluebird Workshop
Sat Apr 27: Mountain Bluebird Workshop
Our site manager Carolyn and biologist Natalia are excited to bring this workshop, where they'll discuss all things Mountain Bluebird! This workshop will feature information about bluebirds, how to start your own nestbox trail, maintaining a nestbox trail, monitoring nestboxes, and completing nest checks. If you've been wanting to start your own bluebird trail, then this is certainly the workshop for you. It will run Saturday, April 27 from 1-3pm and is only $10 per person.
Bee Collage Workshop
May 20: Bee Collage Workshop
Join local artist Lauren Cowles for a bee art collage workshop on our opening day, Monday, May 20! Participants are sure to leave this workshop buzzing with excitement for the wonderful bee themed artwork they made. The class will take place from 10am-1pm and is $55 per person, which covers all required materials. Anyone aged 12+ is welcome to attend for what is sure to be a wonderful, creative filled morning. Only 20 spots are available, so don't miss out!
Butterfly Count Training
May 26 Butterfly Count Training
Join Dr. Delano Lewis's Butterfly Species Count project at Ellis Nature Centre. Dr. Lewis from Burman University is reaching out to Central Albertans to assist in this Citizen Science project. The training session will help you learn how to identify butterflies and conduct the butterfly counts.
Butterfly count volunteers will conduct 1 hour butterfly counts throughout the summer at ENC, adding essential data to this multi-year project.
Training sessions are free and refreshments will be served.
June 9 Butterfly Count Training
Join Dr. Delano Lewis's Butterfly Species Count project at Ellis Nature Centre. Dr. Lewis from Burman University is reaching out to Central Albertans to assist in this Citizen Science project. The training session will help you learn how to identify butterflies and conduct the butterfly counts.
Butterfly count volunteers will conduct 1 hour butterfly counts throughout the summer at ENC, adding essential data to this multi-year project.
Training sessions are free and refreshments will be served.