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.
Volunteer at Ellis Nature Centre

We’re very excited to be launching our new Friend of Ellis partnership! For a one-time donation of $20, you’ll be pledging your lifetime support to Ellis Nature Centre, which will help us continue to do important work like wildlife monitoring, land stewardship, educational programs, and environmental events.

Friend of Ellis logo

Some of the benefits of being a Friend of Ellis include:

  • Access to our site during spring & fall.
  • Being the first to know about upcoming activities, research, and events.
  • 10% off Ellis Nature Centre books, nestbox kits, and facility bookings (including birthday parties).
  • The ability to purchase a one-of-a-kind “Friend of Ellis” ball cap or bucket hat.

Any age is eligible to be a Friend of Ellis! Sign yourself up or purchase a membership to give as a gift. All we need is your name, email, and your $20 donation. 

Your support will ensure that we can plan for the future and continue the Ellis’s legacy of stewardship.

Join the fine folks of Bird Dreams for a Beginner Birding Workshop on Sunday June 1, where you'll learn lots of information about ID!
Engage in the practice of Forest Bathing using mindfulness techniques, located in ENC's West Woods.
Come learn more about the history of Ellis Nature Centre and the features of our gardens with our site & garden tours!
Take part in Naturalist Walks at ENC to learn about identifying species in Central Alberta and connect with nature!

Sign up for our newsletter and find out about activities, events, workshops and so much more!

Join our waitlist!

You are being added to the waitlist for: 

Workshop: Friend of Ellis

We will contact you if there are any cancellations!