Workshops

Learn about Bluebird banding with this experience.
Join our site biologist for a bluebird nest-box tour!
Join us in August for the Bug Jamboree! Fun for all ages! Go on a bug hunt, a butterfly walk and learn about native bees and pollinators! 
Join us for a seniors tea on the last Thursday of every month from May to August! Featuring hommade goodies, coffee, and tea!

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 on Monday, May 18th for our 2026 opening day!
Join our biology student for a driving tour of our nestbox trail, where you'll get to visit an active Mountain Bluebird nestbox!
Join us for the 4th annual Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala, in support of Ellis Nature Centre & Lacombe Museums!
Join our BioBlitz to participate in citizen science and collect data about birds, bugs, and plants at Ellis Nature Centre
Join us for an introduction to Nature Journaling with Dawn Derrien on May 18!
Join Gavin McKinnon and Dave Scott on Saturday, May 23, as he presents his new book, The Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta. This is a unique opportunity to connect Alberta birds and the experts who know them best.
Celebrate spring migration on World Migratory Bird Day, May 9, 2026 from 8-10am!
On May 18, make a plantain salve, excellent for healing cuts and dry skin, with plants harvested at Ellis Nature Centre. Make salve at the workshop and take more plantain home to do it on your own!
If you feel like you may have missed our Annual Meeting, don't worry! - we're hosting an Open House that will include our Annual Meeting and updates to our facilities!
Are you curious about how we maintain our garden and attract various pollinators? Bee Hotels are just one part of a bigger picture. 
Get ready for Sunday, May 24th at 1pm for a special Butterfly Certification Course with Dr. Delano Lewis. In this 2-hour certification course, participants will learn how to observe, identify, and record butterfly activity, gaining the skills needed to become a certified butterfly counter.
On Sunday, May 24 from 3:30-4:30pm, following the Butterfly Certification Course, join us for our Buzzing Biodiversity Pollinator Citizen Science Training.
Join us at Ellis Nature Centre to make your own hummingbird planter.
Join Ellis Nature Centre as we host a 2-hour birding session during the height of migratory bird season!
Are you curious about how we maintain our garden and attract various pollinators? Bee Hotels are just one part of a bigger picture. 
Join us for our Summer Solstice Celebration, a family-friendly afternoon & evening event from 4-10pm where there will be games, crafts, and a goat Photo Booth!
Join us for an introduction to Nature Journaling with Dawn Derrien go Boho Apothecary and Studio
On June 20, make a plantain salve, excellent for healing cuts and dry skin, with plants harvested at Ellis Nature Centre. Make salve at the workshop and take more plantain home to do it on your own!
Help us harvest honey from our honey bee hives, and learn all about honey bees in the process!
Celebrate Father’s Day at Ellis Nature Centre with a fun-filled day of outdoor activities and family-friendly challenges. Join us from 10-4pm
Join us on June 27 from 3:00-4:00pm for our Buzzing Biodiversity Pollinator Citizen Science Training.
Paint your own birdhouse to look like birch trees under the guidance of ENC staff.
We are seeking an outgoing and efficient individual to join our Moonshine Cafe and Ellis Teahouse Collaboration! The Moonshine Cafe is a bustling hub for delicious homemade meals, met with warm hospitality. In this position, you will be the face of Moonshine Cafe, greeting guests with a warm smile, crafting specialty drinks, and serving their famous homemade meals.

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 us for an inside look at the purple martin condos on our site! We will lower the condos so you can get an inside look and watch the various stages of the nesting process.
Come learn how to embroider a Mountain Bluebird, with Jasper June (The Lil Embroidebee).
Take part in Naturalist Walks at ENC to learn about identifying species in Central Alberta and connect with nature!
Engage in the practice of Forest Bathing using mindfulness techniques, located in ENC's West Woods.
Celebrate mountain bluebirds and other songbirds with us on the second Saturday in July at our Bluebird Festival!
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!

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

Engage in the practice of Forest Bathing using mindfulness techniques, located in ENC's West Woods.
Join us for a mushroom walk & talk on July 26, where you'll learn about mushroom identification and discover the types of wild mushrooms on the Ellis Nature Centre site!
Make your own soap with us! You'll get to choose the colours and scents, and take 6-8 bars worth of soap home with you.

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