Past Events
Site & Garden Tours
Come learn more about the history of Ellis Nature Centre and the features of our gardens with our site & garden tours!
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Past Events
Hawks & Raptors Presentation
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.
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Alberta Open Farm Days
Come explore water with Ellis Nature Centre as part of Alberta Open Farm Days!
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Nestbox Building
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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Medicine Doll Workshop
Join Cree Metis artist Shelly Rose May to make a medicine doll. These dolls are made with intention to help guide you.
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Kokedema Workshop
Come learn how to make kokodema (Japanese moss balls) in this hands-on workshop! Choose the price point that fits your budget with 1 and 2 plant options.
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Nature Storytime
Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
Past Events
Nature Storytime
Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
Past Events
Nature Storytime
Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
Past Events
Nature Storytime
Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
Past Events
Nature Storytime
Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
Past Events
Nature Storytime
Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
Past Events
Fibers and Firs
Join us for an evening of stitching and fiber arts. Bring your current project and create alongside fellow crafters amongst the peace of nature.
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World Migratory Bird Day
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by joining us for a morning of birding on the Ellis Nature Centre site.
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2026 Canada Day Festivities
Make Ellis Nature Centre a part of your Canada Day celebrations!
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Giving Tuesday – December 3
Donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign in support of our owl camera.
Events
SITE CLOSED @ 2PM
Join us for a woodworking day as part of Alberta culture days! We’ll have live demos, displays, a kids craft, & more.
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Pride Birdhouse Painting
Come paint a Pride rainbow birdhouse with us! This event is free & drop-in only as part of Lacombe’s Pride Weekend
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Fall Greeting Card Workshop
Come celebrate fall by making your own watercolour greeting cards! Learn how to make stunning fall colours in this art workshop for all skill levels.
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Bluebird Trail Car Tour
Come on our bluebird trail car tour to be taken to an active Mountain Bluebird nestbox!
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Streams of Consequence Book Talk
Join us for a discussion with Albertan author, biologist, and conservationist Lorne Fitch about his book “Streams of Consequence” on Sunday, August 25, 11am-12pm. Free event!
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Evening Dinner & Bird Walk with Gavin McKinnon
Join Gavin McKinnon for an evening dinner and birding walk on Saturday, August 24, 6-8:30pm. Enjoy dinner and Q&A with Gavin, then join him for an evening birding walk.
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Harvest Workshop
Learn harvesting, storage, and preservation techniques at Daisy & Dill’s Harvest Workshop on August 18, 1-3pm.
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Medicine River Wildlife Centre Visit
Medicine River Wildlife Centre will be visiting Ellis Nature Centre on Friday, August 16 from 5:30-6:30pm! During their time here, they’ll give a presentation about the work they do & what wildlife rehabilitation is.
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Adult Whimsical Art Class
Discover the art of whimsy by learning how to draw quaint buildings, rolling hills, trees, streets and sidewalks to create an entire whimsical village scene.
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Kids Whimsical Art Class
Discover the art of whimsy by learning how to draw quaint buildings, rolling hills, trees, streets and sidewalks to create an entire whimsical village scene.
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AWE Walk
Join us for an AWE Walk on August 14 from 11am-12pm! The purpose of an AWE Walk is to walk in a place of meaning & beauty, where your sole task is to encounter something that amazes you
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Drum Making Workshop
Make your own hand drum with guidance and supplies from Clare Butterfly. Age 12+.
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Medicine Walk – 1:30pm
Join Clare Butterfly for a medicinal plant walk on July 6 at 9am or 1:30pm.
