Get Involved

Be involved at Ellis Nature Centre!

Donate: Through your generosity, Ellis Nature Centre is able to continue to offer educational activities and operate our facility, such as the nature playground, gardens and walking trails with no admission fee to the public. 

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: Thank you for your time and commitment to serving the Ellis Nature Centre. We have lots of volunteer opportunities! Nest Checks, Data Collection, Counting Species like Bats and Birds, Bird Banding, Gardening (weeding, watering, mulching etc.), General Labour (cleaning, painting, trail maintenance etc.), Data Entry (basic computer skills required), School/Kids Programs
Events (operating info tables, speaking with public, facepainting, crafts with kids etc.), Farm Labour, Farmer’s Markets (operate a table on behalf of Ellis Nature Centre)

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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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Legacy Gift Planning

Planned giving is an opportunity for you to designate a future gift that will be part of your ongoing legacy. A legacy gift to Ellis Nature Centre will help us continue our conservation, research and education programs.

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Books

Naturescape

We sell books! Purchase your book and pickup at your next visit. Our books are focused on improving your space for birds and other wildlife.

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

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