Alberta Open Farm Days

Come explore water with Ellis Nature Centre as part of Alberta Open Farm Days!

We’re thrilled to be a Host Farm for Alberta Open Farm Days! This year, the theme is Water: The Lifeblood of Every Farm. We’ll have a variety of activities celebrating water at Ellis Nature Centre, from how it supports sustainable agriculture to how it increases biodiversity. Check out the photo for the full event schedule, and come learn more about the farm side of Ellis Nature Centre!

Date: Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm both days
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!

Come learn more about the history of Ellis Nature Centre and the features of our gardens with our site & garden tours!
Come learn all about American Kestrels, North America's smallest raptors from Strix Ecological, a team dedicated to finding out more about these birds! We'll also look for other hawks & raptors on our site.
Discover Alberta's bats with Cory Olsen from Alberta Bats. Learn, observe, and maybe meet a rehabilitated bat! Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!
Purchase a bluebird or chickadee nestbox kit on our site, and build it right there too! This event is drop-in and staff will be available to assist.

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Workshop: Alberta Open Farm Days

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