Events
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!
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Bluebird Festival
Celebrate mountain bluebirds and other songbirds with us on the second Saturday in July at our Bluebird Festival!
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Friday Nights at Ellis
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
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2026 Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala
Join us for the 4th annual Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala, in support of Ellis Nature Centre & Lacombe Museums!
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Ellis Nature Centre eGift Cards
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
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Seniors Teas
Join us for a seniors tea on the last Thursday of every month from May to August! Featuring hommade goodies, coffee, and tea!
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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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Bug Jamboree
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!
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Butterfly Count Training – June 9
Join us for an afternoon of butterfly counting to assist Citizen Science.
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Friend of Ellis
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.
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Birthday Parties
We do birthdays at Ellis Nature Centre! Children’s parties and adult birthday parties can be accommodated, with various times and spaces to rent.
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AWES Berry Shrub Planting
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.
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Butterfly Count Training – May 26
Join us for an afternoon of butterfly counting to assist Citizen Science.
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Facility Rental Rates
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!
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Weddings
Our beautiful gardens and grounds are the perfect place for your wedding! Contact us to help you celebrate.
