2026 Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala

Join us for the 4th annual Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala, in support of Ellis Nature Centre & Lacombe Museums!

Lacombe Museum’s 5th Annual Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala with Ellis Nature Centre

August 22 @ 5:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights at the 2026 Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala, presented by, and to benefit the Lacombe Museum and Ellis Nature Centre. This exclusive fundraising event promises an extraordinary farm-to-fork experience, featuring Guest Chefs from Lacombe & District.

Savour locally sourced ingredients, expertly crafted into delectable dishes, while raising a glass in celebration of Lacombe’s rich history and heritage. Your support will benefit both the Lacombe Museum and Ellis Nature Centre, contributing to the preservation and interpretation of our local culture.

Stay tuned for more details on this exceptional evening of community, cuisine, and charitable giving. Together, let’s make the 2026 Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala an event to remember.

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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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Events | Workshops

Soap Making Workshop

Events | Citizen Science | Tours | Workshops

Mushroom Walk & Talk

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Nature Journaling Forest Bathing Workshop

Events | Workshops

WolfWillow Beading Workshop

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