Ellis Bird Farm

ELLIS BIRD FARM

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!

Ellis Bird Farm Seeks Board Members

Anyone interested in getting involved is asked to contact EBF at info@ellisbirdfarm.ca

EBF jobs

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

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

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

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

More directions here

Tweets by @EllisBirdFarm

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