World Migratory Bird Day

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by joining us for a morning of birding on the Ellis Nature Centre site.
World Migratory Bird Day

Migratory Bird Day is coming up on May 10, and we have decided to open up our site early to celebrate! Join us on Saturday May 10 from 8am-10am for a morning of birding on the Ellis Nature Centre site. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the return of our migratory birds for the summer. Folks can bird on our site and participate in a small selection of birding activities. No registration is required and we are operating on admission by donation.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Admission by donation (our suggested donation is $5 per person or $15 per family)

No registration required, simply drop in!

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Come explore water with Ellis Nature Centre as part of Alberta Open Farm Days!
Purchase a bluebird or chickadee nestbox kit on our site, and build it right there too! This event is drop-in and staff will be available to assist.
Join Cree Metis artist Shelly Rose May to make a medicine doll. These dolls are made with intention to help guide you.

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