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There are endless ways to experience Ellis Nature Centre!

Active: borrow a pair of binoculars and hike our West Woods Trail 4km loop that takes you past the farm fields into a mature Aspen forest with loads of bird life.  Or sign out a dip net from the visitor centre and spend some time exploring the critters in the wetland – from water boatman, fathead minnows, to even a salamander – you can learn all about aquatic life and water quality at the blue wetland center.

Serene:  stroll the paved, accessible paths and view our gardens that surround the 1907 original Ellis farmstead.  There are gardens dedicated to hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators and the Ellis Nature Centre Café garden has some original perennial flowers and trees planted by Winnie Ellis.  Take a break at one of the benches or picnic tables. 

Interactive Learner:  visit the interpretive centre where you can view displays about local birds and wildlife. The new honeybee “Bee Box” has hands-on learning about honey production and pollinator, including our important native pollinator species!  Join and take part in the Citizen Science Butterfly Count project.  Check out the current observation chalkboard and add a new species you observed on site!

July 23 seniors tea
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Seniors Tea

Join us for a seniors tea on Tuesday, July 16 from 1:30-2:30pm, featuring homemade goods, coffee, and tea!

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July 16 Seniors Tea
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Seniors Tea

Join us for a seniors tea on Tuesday, July 16 from 1:30-2:30pm, featuring homemade goods, coffee, and tea!

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AWES nature walk
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AWE Walk

Join us for an AWE Walk on August 14 from 11am-12pm! The purpose of an AWE Walk is to walk in a place of meaning & beauty, where your sole task is to encounter something that amazes you

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Bug Jamboree
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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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Come celebrate fall by making your own watercolour greeting cards! Learn how to make stunning fall colours in this art workshop for all skill levels.

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