Active: borrow a pair of binoculars and hike our West Woods Trail 4km loop that takes you past the farm fields into a mature Aspen forest with loads of bird life. Or sign out a dip net from the visitor centre and spend some time exploring the critters in the wetland – from water boatman, fathead minnows, to even a salamander – you can learn all about aquatic life and water quality at the blue wetland center.
Serene: stroll the paved, accessible paths and view our gardens that surround the 1907 original Ellis farmstead. There are gardens dedicated to hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators and the Ellis Nature Centre Café garden has some original perennial flowers and trees planted by Winnie Ellis. Take a break at one of the benches or picnic tables.
Interactive Learner: visit the interpretive centre where you can view displays about local birds and wildlife. The new honeybee “Bee Box” has hands-on learning about honey production and pollinator, including our important native pollinator species! Join and take part in the Citizen Science Butterfly Count project. Check out the current observation chalkboard and add a new species you observed on site!
Grab the perfect gift for anyone with an Ellis Nature Centre eGift Card! These can be used both online & in person at ENC. Use them for gift shop purchases, event/workshop registration, and more. Whether you’re shopping for a bird nerd, nature enthusiast, art lover, or budding environmentalist, we have
Ellis Nature Centre is seeking a friendly, responsible operator to lease the Ellis Café for the 2025 season.
Join us for a woodworking day as part of Alberta culture days! We’ll have live demos, displays, a kids craft, & more.
Join us for a seniors tea on Tuesday, July 16 from 1:30-2:30pm, featuring homemade goods, coffee, and tea!
Join us for a seniors tea on Tuesday, July 16 from 1:30-2:30pm, featuring homemade goods, coffee, and tea!
Come on our bluebird trail car tour to be taken to an active Mountain Bluebird nestbox!
Early Bird Tickets for the September 7 Harvest Dinner are on sale now!
Join us for an AWE Walk on August 14 from 11am-12pm! The purpose of an AWE Walk is to walk in a place of meaning & beauty, where your sole task is to encounter something that amazes you
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