Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on July 26 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. We’ll also spend more time exploring the nature trails on our site during this day.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Come to Ellis Nature Centre as local author Jess Pallister-Dew visits for a reading of her book “The Outside Book” on July 26 from 11am-12pm. Jess will read her book which inspires people of all ages to head outside and explore all the wonder that nature has to offer. Our staff will then take participants on a small exploration of our site and complete a craft related to the book. Jess will also have copies of her books available for purchase and she will do a book signing for those interested.

Best of all? This event is FREE to inspire as many people as possible to enjoy the outdoors with us. When registering, please register only the active participants (i.e. children, not adults).

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Join Ellis Nature Centre for an inside look at the process of owning honey bees! In this one and a half hour program, you’ll work alongside our bee keepers to remove the honey combs from our hives & then harvest the honey from them. If you want an inside look at a bee hive & the work of bee keepers, this is the session for you! Proper equipment, including protective gear, will be provided. All participants will even get to take a small jar of honey home with them! All ages are welcome, only $5 per person. Pre-registration is required as spots are limited.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Bring your stuffed animal, your picnic, and your smile to the 2^nd annual A.L.W.A.Y.S. Companion Animal Rescue Teddy Bear Picnic, hosted at Sunnybrook Farm Museum, 2879 Botterill Cres, Red Deer, AB T4R 0T9 on Sunday, July 28 from 11:00am-4:00pm.

These fun filled activities are included in the amazing Admission of just $5 per person or $15/family:

• Facepainting
• Train Rides
• Live Music
• Bubble Station
• Craft Station & Colouring Station
• Selfie Station
• Story Corner
• Backyard Games
• Farm Animals
• Scavenger Hunt – winner will be announced after the event

For more details of the event contact: alwaysanimalrescue@gmail.com

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Bees on July 30 from 2-3pm! We’ll learn about bees, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on July 31 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. We’ll also spend more time exploring the birds we have on our site during this day.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Badgers on August 1 from 11am-12pm! We’ll learn about Badgers, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Badgers on August 1 from 2-3pm! We’ll learn about Badgers, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Pop-up spray parks are popping up across Red Deer once again this summer. Beat the heat with Red Deer Emergency Services, our Community Peace Officers and RCMP and many more in a neighbourhood near you. The events will be weather dependent, so make sure to follow The City of Red Deer's social media channels for weather-related updates. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on August 2 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. We’ll also spend more time exploring nature art during this day.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. 
We pick you up in the morning at Heritage Ranch and bus you to our mountain location and return each night for 5 days. 
You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. 
Our focus is safety first. 
Cool things we are doing are barrel racing, trail rides, games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learn to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships. Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the waterfalls and seeing wild horses. 
Ages : 8 to 16 years old. 

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Join the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery on August 5, 2024 in celebration of Alberta’s heritage with a vibrant community event featuring food trucks, live entertainment, a charming artisan market and old-time games and contests for all ages!

This all ages event is free to attend and will take place in Heritage Square next to the museum. In the event of inclement weather, activities will move indoors to the museum.

For full details, please visit our website.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Make a Joyful Noise

United Kids Camp 2024

August 6 - 8     9 AM- noon

Gaetz United Church

Cost- By Donation . Tax receipts issued for donations over  $25

Join us as we celebrate creating harmony within God's Diverse world through games, arts & crafts, bible stories and music. All are welcome 

For more information or to register contact Gaetz United Church 403-347-2244 or Sunnybrook United Church 403-347-6073. Registration forms available at both church offices .

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about snowshoe hares on August 6 from 11am-12pm! We’ll learn about snowshoe hares, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about snowshoe hares on August 6 from 2-3pm! We’ll learn about snowshoe hares, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on August 7 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. We’ll also spend more time exploring Indigenous knowledge about land & nature during this day.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Make a Joyful Noise

United Kids Camp 2024

August 6 - 8     9 AM- noon

Gaetz United Church

Cost- By Donation . Tax receipts issued for donations over  $25

Join us as we celebrate creating harmony within God's Diverse world through games, arts & crafts, bible stories and music. All are welcome 

For more information or to register contact Gaetz United Church 403-347-2244 or Sunnybrook United Church 403-347-6073. Registration forms available at both church offices .

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Make a Joyful Noise

United Kids Camp 2024

August 6 - 8     9 AM- noon

Gaetz United Church

Cost- By Donation . Tax receipts issued for donations over  $25

Join us as we celebrate creating harmony within God's Diverse world through games, arts & crafts, bible stories and music. All are welcome 

For more information or to register contact Gaetz United Church 403-347-2244 or Sunnybrook United Church 403-347-6073. Registration forms available at both church offices .

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Chickens on August 8 from 11am-12pm! We’ll learn about Chickens, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Chickens on August 8 from 2-3pm! We’ll learn about Chickens, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Pop-up spray parks are popping up across Red Deer once again this summer. Beat the heat with Red Deer Emergency Services, our Community Peace Officers and RCMP and many more in a neighbourhood near you. The events will be weather dependent, so make sure to follow The City of Red Deer's social media channels for weather-related updates. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on August 9 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. We’ll also spend more time exploring our nature trails during this day.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

A day dedicated to insects!

This all-day event on August 10th is full of activities and interactive learning.  Come explore and learn all about the beautiful and wondrous world of bugs!  These tiny creatures are essential part of our ecosystems and make up the diet of mountain bluebirds, purple martins and many other birds.

Guest entomologists including John Acorn, a.k.a. “The Nature Nut”, share their expertise and show off their collections of butterflies, beetles and more.  

Fun for all ages! Go on a bug hunt, a butterfly walk, use nets to find aquatic invertebrate in the pond and learn about native bees and pollinators! 

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Send your kids for a whimsical village art workshop with Ellis Nature Centre & local artist Sally Towers-Sybblis!

Discover the art of whimsy by learning how to draw quaint buildings, rolling hills, trees, streets and sidewalks to create an entire whimsical village scene. Learn how to use water soluble markers to infuse bold bright colors into your village painting. This class is for children & youth aged 8-17. The workshop will take place on Sunday, August 11 from 10am-12pm. Only $45 per person & 20 spots available.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. 
We pick you up in the morning at Heritage Ranch and bus you to our mountain location and return each night for 5 days. 
You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. 
Our focus is safety first. 
Cool things we are doing are barrel racing, trail rides, games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learn to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships. Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the waterfalls and seeing wild horses. 
Ages : 8 to 16 years old. 

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Owls on August 13 from 11am-12pm! We’ll learn about Owls, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Owls on August 13 from 2-3pm! We’ll learn about Owls, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on August 14 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. This camp is designed to be sensory friendly with smaller group sizes and engagement in activities on the quieter areas of our site.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre 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, be it big or small. The leader of our walk will cue people to purposely engage in the nature around them as they lead the walk around our site. This event is free but pre-reg is encouraged. Only 10 spots available!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Squirrels on August 15 from 11am-12pm! We’ll learn about Squirrels, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre to learn all about Squirrels on August 15 from 2-3PM! We’ll learn about Squirrels, do a craft, read books, and of course explore our site to look for them. This program is for children 3-6 years of age and we request parents accompany them for the program. Cost is $8 per child.

Pop-up spray parks are popping up across Red Deer once again this summer. Beat the heat with Red Deer Emergency Services, our Community Peace Officers and RCMP and many more in a neighbourhood near you. The events will be weather dependent, so make sure to follow The City of Red Deer's social media channels for weather-related updates. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre for Junior Naturalist day camp on August 16 from 9am-3pm! This camp will have an outdoors and hands-on focus. We’ll also spend more time looking for birds on our site during this day.

The fee for the camp is $30 per child and is open to children aged 7-12. Please note that we do allow drop-off beginning at 8:30am and pick-up until 3:30pm, but there will not be direct instruction at this time.

An email with the information you need to prepare your camper will be sent 1 week before the camp.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Medicine River Wildlife Centre will be visiting Ellis Nature Centre on Saturday, August 16 from 11am-12pm! During their time here, they’ll give a presentation about the work they do & what wildlife rehabilitation is. They’ll also be bringing their educational owl Olive to assist in the presentation.

This event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged & donations for Medicine River & Ellis Nature Centre will be gladly accepted at the event. Medicine River will also be bringing copies of their Otis the Owl book to sell. Please reserve a spot for each person who will be attending, both children & adults.

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Free BBQ, live music, Tipi raising & backpacks stuffed with school supplies. 

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre as we welcome Daisy & Dill for a Harvest Workshop on Sunday, August 18 from 1-3pm! In this workshop, we’ll cover different harvesting techniques as folks prepare to head into the harvest season. This will include how to harvest your garden, store your harvest, and different preservation techniques.

In addition to a presentation, there will be a hands-on demonstration in one of our gardens. The fee for this workshop is $15 per person & only 25 spots are available.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. 
We pick you up in the morning at Heritage Ranch and bus you to our mountain location and return each night for 5 days. 
You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. 
Our focus is safety first. 
Cool things we rare doing are barrel racing, trail rides, games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learn to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships. Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the waterfalls and seeing wild horses. 
Ages : 8 to 16 years old. 

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Park It is a free, drop-in summer playgroup for children with diverse needs, their families and the broader community. Our program offers developmentally appropriate recreational activities tailored to support the unique needs of children with diverse needs and their families.

At Park It, we create an inclusive atmosphere where all children can learn and grow alongside their peers. This environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, encourages acceptance of individual differences, and provides opportunities for new friendships to prosper. Parents will discover an emotionally safe space where they can connect meaningfully with other parents in similar situations.

Join us Tuesday through Friday mornings throughout July and August at various community playgrounds across Red Deer, Blackfalds, and Lacombe. Everyone is welcome!

Pop-up spray parks are popping up across Red Deer once again this summer. Beat the heat with Red Deer Emergency Services, our Community Peace Officers and RCMP and many more in a neighbourhood near you. The events will be weather dependent, so make sure to follow The City of Red Deer's social media channels for weather-related updates. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Visit Ellis Nature Centre with host Gavin McKinnon for an evening dinner & birding walk on Saturday, August 24 from 7-8:30pm.

We’ll start the night with a dinner prepared by the Ellis Nature Centre cafe, where folks can ask Gavin their questions about birding, his experiences, and more. After dinner, Gavin will lead the group on an evening birding walk around our site, giving tips about best practices for birding in the evening.

The fee for this event is $50, which covers dinner & the fee for the walk. There are only 15 spots available, so don’t wait to register.

Visit Ellis Nature Centre with host Albertan author, biologist, & conservationist Lorne Fitch for a discussion of his book “Streams of Consequence”. Lorne will be visiting on Sunday, August 25 from 11am-12pm to host a discussion of his book & the insights he gained about conservation as a biologist in Alberta for decades. This talk is free! Copies of Lorne’s book will be available for purchase & he’ll host a book signing after the talk.

Pop-up spray parks are popping up across Red Deer once again this summer. Beat the heat with Red Deer Emergency Services, our Community Peace Officers and RCMP and many more in a neighbourhood near you. The events will be weather dependent, so make sure to follow The City of Red Deer's social media channels for weather-related updates. We can't wait to see you this summer!