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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 something for everyone at our … Read more
Join us this summer for our Junior Naturalist Day Camps, running from July 7 to August 21, 2026. Campers will spend their time immersed in nature, exploring the Nature Centre through hands-on activities focused on wildlife, indigenous knowledge, outdoor skills and more. Our Junior Naturalist program is a day camp for children aged 7-12 where … Read more
We’re excited to introduce Nature Skool, a new-to-Ellis program launching this summer hosted by Dawn Derrien. Running July 3–August 21 from 10:00–11:30 am, this 8-week series invites families to explore, learn, and play together in nature. Designed for children ages 3–6, Nature Skool is a tactile, child-led program where learning happens through hands-on discovery and play. Each … Read more
Welcome to our parented Knee high Nature Summer Programs, running from July 7 – August 20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:30am. Each program is $8 per child and welcomes up to 15 children aged 3-6, engaging in themes such as Indigenous Knowledge, Wildlife Explorations, and more. Programs include a craft, story time, and outdoor … Read more
Did you know that you can enjoy the Cafe after hour at Ellis Nature Centre. Join us on Friday evenings from July 3 to August 28 from 5:30-9:30pm, and spend some time on site a little later than usual. Make a reservation and enjoy dinner from out Teahouse Cafe, operated by The Moonshine Cafe, featuring … Read more
Join us on Sunday, July 5 from 2:30-3:30pm for a talk with Sarah Carter on the lives of women homesteaders and farmers in Alberta. This talk will take a closer look at the challenges they faced, the opportunities they took on, and the role they played in shaping their communities, with stories of grit, growth, … Read more
Join Métis artist and cultural educator Alexa Lizotte for a hands-on Wolf Willow Beading Workshop. In the workshop, you’ll learn about the history and cultural significance of the Wolf Willow (Silver Berry), including its traditional uses in First Nations and Métis art and culture. Participants will then prepare their own Wolf Willow beads and create … Read more
