Events
2026 Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala
Join us for the 4th annual Harvest Dinner Fundraising Gala, in support of Ellis Nature Centre & Lacombe Museums!
Visit Us!
2026 Season May 18th to Oct 15th
Open Tuesday-Sunday & holiday Mondays from 8am-6pm
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!
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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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Seniors Teas
Join us for a seniors tea on the last Thursday of every month from May to August! Featuring hommade goodies, coffee, and tea!
Past Events
Bluebird Trail Car Tour
Come on our bluebird trail car tour to be taken to an active Mountain Bluebird nestbox!
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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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Bluebird Festival
Celebrate mountain bluebirds and other songbirds with us on the second Saturday in July at our Bluebird Festival!
Past Events
Butterfly Count Training – June 9
Join us for an afternoon of butterfly counting to assist Citizen Science.
Get Involved
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.
