​We are now closed for the season 
We are open Monday of the May long weekend to Monday of the September long weekend
Please note that our online store is open year-round! 

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EBF looking to hire! 

Ellis Bird Farm is accepting applications for two part-time positions. Please contact us if you are interested!

Administrative Coordinator
Ellis Bird Farm is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Coordinator. Job duties would include: filing and archiving; booking and scheduling programs and tours; assisting with event coordination, grant applications, report writing and Gift Shop setup/inventory; running of the EBF Visitor Centre; and other administrative duties. Approximately 500 hours per year on an as-needed basis. Wage commensurate with experience. Submit resumes or contact for more information:  info@ellisbirdfarm.ca 
 
Site Maintenance Foreman
Ellis Bird Farm is looking to hire a part-time site maintenance foreman. Job duties will include equipment (tractors, lawn mowers, pumps, kitchen equipment) maintenance, site maintenance and minor repairs, and minor construction.  Approximately 400 hours per year on as as-needed basis, mostly over the summer months. Wage commensurate with experience. Submit resumes or contact for more information: info@ellisbirdfarm.ca  

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Myrna Pearman's new book,  Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds is  the full history of Ellis Bird Farm alongside bright photographs detailing our journey.  The book is now available for purchase in our gift shop, or you can purchase it online here for $19.95

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150+ Things to Do in Nature: Nature Alberta launches brand new online story map

Check Alberta's new app that shares all kinds of information about natural wonders in our beautiful province. These are interactive maps where you can learn about Alberta's Nature, Clubs, Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Wetlands, Heritage Trees, Biospheres and the stories of Albertans. Did you know there are heritage trees right in Lacombe? out Nature Alberta's new app that shares all kinds of information about natural wonders in our beautiful province. These are interactive maps where you can learn about Alberta's Nature, Clubs, Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Wetlands, Heritage Trees, Biospheres and the stories of Albertans. Did you know there are heritage trees right in Lacombe?

Check it out here

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Contact Ellis Bird Farm
Blog  Pictures and summaries of summer events 
FAQ  Questions you might have about EBF
​Ellis Café

More directions here

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Tweets by @EllisBirdFarm

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The Owlets have fledged! ​
​Meet Tyson, Bree and Buster. Photos   HERE

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WISH LIST

• Wheelbarrow
• Household brooms
• Yarn and plastic lacing cord 
• Umbrellas to loan out to visitors on rainy days    
•  Wooden or nature-based plastic beads for our  school and day camp programs
• Old fashioned one-speed bike (to keep the farmstead theme of EBF). This would be used for staff to open and close the gate and other errands around the site.
  

• Leaf blowers 
• Bistro sets (small table, two chairs)
•  Shoelaces (new or lightly used)
• World globes
• Craft supplies, tempera and acrylic paints for crafts
• Golf cart

Donations are welcome and gratefully accepted at Ellis Bird Farm, to ensure that we keep running.