Site & Garden Tours

Come learn more about the history of Ellis Nature Centre and the features of our gardens with our site & garden tours!

Ellis Nature Centre staff will be leading site and garden tours on Wednesdays in July and August from 1:30-2:30pm. Come take in the beauty of our site and gardens while learning about the history of Ellis Nature Centre. If you’re interested in history, learning about all of the key features on our site, and the purpose of each of our gardens, this is the tour for you. The tour takes place on the fully accessible main path of our site, but spaces to sit are limited. Only 15 spots are available for each tour, and the fee is $8 per person. Pre-registration is encouraged!

Date: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: $8
Spots available: 15

June 2 Registration

July 7 Registration

August 4 Registration

Soap Making Workshop – $80

Please see below for our Facility Rental Rates. Send an email to INFO@ELLISNATURECENTRE.CA to book.

Facility Rental Rates

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that for all of our events we require MINIMUM 48 HOURS NOTICE of a cancellation for a refund to be issued. If we are less than 48 hours away from an event and you are needing to cancel, please notify us so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Your payment for the event will then become a donation to Ellis Nature Centre. Thanks for your cooperation!

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Soap Making Workshop

Make your own soap with us! You'll get to choose the colours and scents, and take 6-8 bars worth of soap home with you.

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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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Nature Journaling Forest Bathing Workshop

Engage in the practice of Forest Bathing using mindfulness techniques, located in ENC's West Woods.

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WolfWillow Beading Workshop

Join Métis artist and cultural educator Alexa Lizotte for a hands-on Wolf Willow Beading Workshop. In the workshop, you’ll learn about the history and cultural significance of the Wolf Willow (Silver Berry), including its traditional uses in First Nations and Métis art and culture. Participants will then prepare their own Wolf Willow beads and create … Read more

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Site & Garden Tours

Events | Workshops

Soap Making Workshop

Events | Citizen Science | Tours | Workshops

Mushroom Walk & Talk

Events | Workshops

Nature Journaling Forest Bathing Workshop

Events | Workshops

WolfWillow Beading Workshop

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