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When: April 29, 8:30 - 10am
Where: John E. Poole Wetlands, St Albert
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can rewire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course, students (and parents!) will learn the basics of bird identification, including learning to recognize and identify birds based on their color, size, shape, and behavior. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Monday, 29 Apr, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 29 Apr, 2024 |
Cut off date | Tuesday, 23 Apr, 2024 |
Spots available | 2 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: April 29, 10:30 - noon
Where: John E. Poole Wetlands, St Albert
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Birdwatching
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can re-wire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course students (and parents!) will learn intermediate identification techniques by building on previous knowledge with a special focus on identifying birds by the sounds they make. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Monday, 29 Apr, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 29 Apr, 2024 |
Cut off date | Friday, 26 Apr, 2024 |
Spots available | 8 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: April 30, 8:30 - 10am
Where: Whitemud Creek Ravine Savage Centre parking lot, Edmonton
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Birdwatching
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can re-wire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course students (and parents!) will learn intermediate identification techniques by building on previous knowledge with a special focus on identifying birds by the sounds they make. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024 |
Event End Date | Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024 |
Cut off date | Sunday, 28 Apr, 2024 |
Spots available | 7 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: April 30, 10:30 - noon
Where: Whitemud Creek Ravine Savage Centre parking lot, Edmonton
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can rewire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course, students (and parents!) will learn the basics of bird identification, including learning to recognize and identify birds based on their color, size, shape, and behavior. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024 |
Event End Date | Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024 |
Cut off date | Sunday, 28 Apr, 2024 |
Spots available | 1 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: April 30 from 1 - 3pm
Where: Indian Battle Park
(meet at Alberta Picnic Shelter)
Learn to track animals with this class that explores different types of animal tracks, animal behaviours, as well as natural habitats. This class teaches students of the outdoors the unexpected skill of slowing down and paying attention to natural surroundings, as well as building appreciation of the ways nature works as a system. Participants will also learn how to orient themselves using natural cues.
This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.
We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.
Event Date | Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024 |
Event End Date | Tuesday, 30 Apr, 2024 |
Cut off date | Sunday, 28 Apr, 2024 |
Spots available | 18 |
Price | $35 per student |
When: May 4, 8:30 - 10am
Where: John E. Poole Wetlands, St Albert
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Birdwatching
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can re-wire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course students (and parents!) will learn intermediate identification techniques by building on previous knowledge with a special focus on identifying birds by the sounds they make. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Saturday, 4 May, 2024 |
Event End Date | Saturday, 4 May, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 2 May, 2024 |
Spots available | 8 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: May 4, 10:30 - noon
Where: John E. Poole Wetlands, St Albert
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can rewire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course, students (and parents!) will learn the basics of bird identification, including learning to recognize and identify birds based on their color, size, shape, and behavior. Attendees will be led through Edmonton’s Whitemud Creek Ravine, an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Saturday, 4 May, 2024 |
Event End Date | Saturday, 4 May, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 2 May, 2024 |
Spots available | 4 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: May 6, 8:30 - 10am
Where: Whitemud Creek Ravine Savage Centre parking lot, Edmonton
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can rewire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course, students (and parents!) will learn the basics of bird identification, including learning to recognize and identify birds based on their color, size, shape, and behavior. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Monday, 6 May, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 6 May, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 2 May, 2024 |
Spots available | 0 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: May 6, 10:30 - noon
Where: Whitemud Creek Ravine Savage Centre parking lot, Edmonton
Price: $17 per participant
Parental presence is required but one parent may attend free of charge.
Who is eligible to participate: Attendees must be able to remain quiet and still while bird watching as birds are sensitive to sounds and movement and be able to maintain focus and attention to their instructors.
Did you know bird watching can rewire the brain? Scientists have learned that watching and identification improves mental health by heightening observation and memory skills. In this course, students (and parents!) will learn the basics of bird identification, including learning to recognize and identify birds based on their color, size, shape, and behavior. Attendees will be led through an excellent location for viewing a variety of species, and will have the opportunity to gain real-time bird identification practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Event Date | Monday, 6 May, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 6 May, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 2 May, 2024 |
Spots available | 1 |
Price | $17 per participant |
When: May 8 from 1 - 3pm
Where: Bowness Park
(meet by washrooms & picnic site 3)
This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting, however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire.
This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.
We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.
Event Date | Wednesday, 8 May, 2024 |
Event End Date | Wednesday, 8 May, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 2 May, 2024 |
Spots available | 28 |
Price | $35 per student |