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ELLIS BIRD FARM

Ellis Bird Farm Seeks Board Member ​

Ellis Bird Farm is seeking one more volunteer board member to sit on the Board of Directors.  The Board provides governance and oversight to this successful organization and popular destination.  The board position is not overly demanding, but each member is expected to enthusiastically support the goals and vision of EBF, to attend monthly meetings and to sit on at least one committee. Anyone interested in getting involved is asked to contact EBF at info@ellisbirdfarm.ca

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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ELLIS BIRD FARM WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON AT 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. 

Hours of Operation  
Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Mondays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
*Admission to EBF by drop-in visitors is by donation.
*Tour groups must book ahead
*Pets are welcomed as long as they are leashed and kept under control
* Thank you for not smoking on the site

​Contact Ellis Bird Farm
Event Calendar ​​Check out our summer events
Blog  Pictures and summaries of summer events 
FAQ  Questions you might have about EBF
​Ellis Café
More directions here
The Owlets have fledged! ​
​Meet Tyson, Bree and Buster. Photos   HERE
Myrna Pearman's new book,  Charlie, Winnie and the Bluebirds has arrived at last, and it's everything we had hoped for: 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
Capture Your Curiosity
​Ellis Bird Farm is compiling a biophysical inventory of all the species on site, and this is your opportunity to help and win prizes! The photo contest will run from June 22 to August 23, and the winners will be announced on September 3, 2019, the closing day of Ellis Bird Farm.  Enter here

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.
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