
Mushroom Walk & Talk
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!

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!

Celebrate mountain bluebirds and other songbirds with us on the second Saturday in July at our Bluebird Festival!

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

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

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

Join us for a seniors tea on the last Thursday of every month from May to August! Featuring hommade goodies, coffee, and tea!

Come on our bluebird trail car tour to be taken to an active Mountain Bluebird nestbox!

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 an afternoon of butterfly counting to assist Citizen Science.

Join our new community and show your lifetime support by becoming a Friend of Ellis. Ellis Nature Center provides access to wildlife habitats, walking trails and public nature playground while showcasing sustainable agricultural practices, biological research, tranquil gardens, historical farm buildings and educational displays.

We do birthdays at Ellis Nature Centre! Children’s parties and adult birthday parties can be accommodated, with various times and spaces to rent.

On May 25, AWES will be on site hosting a day full of planting fruit and food shrubs on the Ellis Nature Centre site. We need your help to plant as many shrubs and bushes possible so we can create & enhance habitat for the wildlife on our site.

Join us for an afternoon of butterfly counting to assist Citizen Science.

Our Facility Rental Rates for the 2024 Summer Season and Off-Season. Book your next birthday party, wedding, spring tea, or corporate party with us!

Our beautiful gardens and grounds are the perfect place for your wedding! Contact us to help you celebrate.
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