BioBlitz (Citizen Science Project)

Join our BioBlitz to participate in citizen science and collect data about birds, bugs, and plants at Ellis Nature Centre

Dip your toes into the world of citizen science by joining Ellis Nature Centre’s BioBlitz on Saturday, May 30!

As part of the Alberta Biodiversity Challenge, we invite you to explore and document the birds, bugs, and plants that call out site home, while also contributing to citizen science through platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird.

This free event is open to all – no registration required – and features special guests including John Acorn, author of numerous bird and big identification guides. At noon, John will present on “Learning to Love Bugs”, followed by a guided walk where participants can observe and identify insects in there natural habitat.

This event is happening all day, with activities around the different species on a rotating schedule. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more details!

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: All day – exact schedule TBD!
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free
Drop-in, no pre-registration required!

Soap Making Workshop – $80

Please see below for our Facility Rental Rates. Send an email to INFO@ELLISNATURECENTRE.CA to book.

Facility Rental Rates

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that for all of our events we require MINIMUM 48 HOURS NOTICE of a cancellation for a refund to be issued. If we are less than 48 hours away from an event and you are needing to cancel, please notify us so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Your payment for the event will then become a donation to Ellis Nature Centre. Thanks for your cooperation!

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