Ellis Nature Centre is ready to jump right back into the school year with you, featuring a program focused on the forests, wetlands, and grasslands of the Parkland Ecosystem! This program is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12-2pm, September 9 to October 9. At this time we are only accepting school groups of grade 5 and/or grade 6 students.
Download Fall Registration PackageFall 2025 School Programs
Ellis Nature Centre offers a Grade 5/6 focused school program in the fall, with an exploration of forests, wetlands, and grasslands of the Aspen Parkland.
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
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
Thank you for the incredible response to our 2026 spring school program! Registration is now closed and we will not be accepting anymore groups. Option 1: Wetland Exploration Join us for a 2 or 4 hour program to experience all that Ellis Nature Centre has to offer! Choose from the Species or Land Program. Programs … Read more
Bring your summer camp or club for a program with us in July & August! Join us for an ultimate nature learning experience focused on Species & Land right here in Central Alberta. Students are sure to leave buzzing with excitement about the natural world around them!
