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​Purple Martin Houses

1/29/2020

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We are very grateful to Lorrine Bouwsema, who has offered to decorate our three new Jim Boyd Purple Martin houses. The houses were moved to her studio last week, where she will work her magic over the coming weeks. We will have a special celebration to honour Jim Boyd and celebrate these new boxes on Opening Day. 
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​Leader School Presentations

1/29/2020

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Claudia Lipski and Myrna Pearman spent the morning of January 27 delivering nature presentations to elementary students in Leader, SK. Claudia talked to the grade 1,2,3 classes about owls while Myrna talked to the grade 4,5,6 students about prairie wildlife.  At noon, they joined VP Sheridale Pearman  (back right) to help an enthusiastic group of Earth Rangers build bird feeders. Our thanks to the Leader school for this invitation! 
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​EBF Partnering with Mount Royal University

1/29/2020

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​Ellis Bird Farm is pleased to be partnering with Dr Lynn Moorman (left) and Dr. Dorothy Hill (right) of Mount Royal University to develop an electronic field data collection and management system. Stay tuned! 
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birds in winter cllla class

1/29/2020

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​EBF RESEARCH PLANNING

1/5/2020

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Ellis Bird Farm welcomes three new members to our research team! 
Picture 1  Dr. Delano Lewis (right) is a professor at Burman University and has a keen interest in insects and spiders. 
Picture 2 Dr Natalia Lifshitz (left) is a recent PhD from the University of Alberta and is interested in biodiversity as well as the challenges of environmental pollution.  Kelsey Bourguis (right) is a professional biologist who is also interested in biodiversity and environmental monitoring.  (Their dogs accompanied them to a recent meeting, much to the delight of EBF board member, Maureen Carey [centre]) 
Picture 3: The meeting was chaired by EBF Research Committee Chair, Leo de Groot.
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​Annual Board and Staff Christmas Party

1/1/2020

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Ellis Bird Farm staff and board members enjoyed a potluck supper at the site following the December board meeting. And what a feast it was! 
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Thank you Dow!

1/1/2020

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​Thank you Dow! 
EBF is pleased that Dow has supported an important project at EBF  - a beautiful bridge designed, built and installed by Wayne Froese of Top Peg Timber Framing. This bridge not only increases safety at the site, it showcases the importance of repurposing downed trees and using post-consumer recycled plastic. Shown on the bottom right is JY Vanier (Dow Team Leader), Wayne Froese (Top Peg Timber Framing) and  Jonathan Beekman (Full Circle Plastics) . The bridge will be officially opened when EBF opens for the season in May. 
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    Ellis Bird Farm Bookstore

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    When purchasing from our online bookstore, Myrna will be happy to "sign" any of her books for you.
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    All proceeds from the sales of these books support the education, conservation, and research programs of Ellis Bird Farm.

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    ·    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
    ​  Golf carts
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                     Thank you!

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    We celebrate the contributions cats and birds make to our lives, our environment, and our communities, and invite Canadians to consider what they can do to make Canada a safer place for both cats and birds. Here.

           


           Wish List

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Household brooms
  • Craft and scrapbook materials
  • World globes
  • Golf cart
  • Microscopes​
  • Binoculars ​
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Hours of Operation
Monday, May 24 - Monday Sept 6
​Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Mondays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please note that Ellis Bird Farm is closed on  most Mondays​
Ellis Bird Farm
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Box 5090
Lacombe, AB
T4L 1W7
403-885-4477
Email:  Info@EllisBirdFarm.ca
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Donations are welcome and gratefully accepted at Ellis Bird Farm, to ensure that we keep running.
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  • HOME
  • About
    • History
    • Objectives & Mandate
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff & Volunteers
    • BLUE FEATHER AWARD
    • HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
    • Resources & Research >
      • Scientific Papers
      • PURPLE MARTIN (PUMA) MIGRATION MAPS/PURPLE MARTIN GEOLOCATORS
      • EBF Fact Sheets
      • Writings of Fred Schutz
      • VIP LINKS
      • Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors
      • Alberta Bluebird Trail Reports >
        • Viking Bluebird Trail
        • Johnson Bluebird Trail (Provost)
      • Nestboxes
      • Books
      • Species Lists
    • Galleries/Stories >
      • Site Gallery
      • Charlie and Winne's Backyard: Stories
      • Ellie & Albert owls
      • Live Webcams
      • Video Gallery
      • Gardens Gallery
      • BIRDS GALLERY
      • Mammals Gallery
      • Insects & Spiders
      • Visitor Image gallery
      • Programs & Events Gallery
      • Research Gallery
      • NABS Conference 2016
      • Off-season Gallery
    • Support EBF >
      • DONORS, SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
  • VISIT
    • Visit Us
    • Programs & Events >
      • calendar
      • REGISTRATION - EVENTS/TOURS/ EDUCLASSES
      • ONLINE LEARNING SPACE
      • Programs >
        • Youth >
          • Knee High Nature Programs
        • School
        • Group >
          • Birthday Parties
          • Family & Special Groups
    • Ellis Café
    • FAQ
    • Tour Bookings
    • Facility and Site Rentals
  • What's New
  • SHOP
    • Books
    • GIFT SHOP
    • Shipping/Payment Information
  • Contact