Parks Council News
New Catalog of Programs! We’ve been busy here at the Parks Council! We’ve been doing lots of great Outdoor and Environmental Programming with little ones and youth and been we’ve […]
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BOLD Nature Kids Winter Session
REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY! Do you have kids aged 3 to 5 years old? They will love BOLD Nature Kids! BOLD Winter Sessions run from January 14 to April 9, […]
Old Slogans, Hot Topics and a Few Facts
By Kathy Schwengler, Education & Outreach Coordinator Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Old Slogans – Modern Movement Saving the planet isn’t a new idea. Can you believe that the slogan […]
An Exciting Announcement for Environmental Education in the Drayton Valley Area!
Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council receives a generous three year grant from the Edmonton and Drayton Valley Community Foundation.
A Successful Parks Day 2019!
Parks Day 2019 was a great success thanks to our partner clubs, sponsors and volunteers!
Get Ready for Parks Day 2019
Eagle Point Parks Day at Willey West includes a full day of outdoor adventure and cultural activities for the whole family!
An Exciting New Education Program!
New Pilot Metis Traditions Program in Eagle Point Provincial Park! Grade four students from St. Anthony School and Eldorado Elementary School were our first students to experience Eagle Point-Blue Rapids […]
Park News… The Good and the Bad.
THE GOOD NEWS…. The Tipi is Up! We’d like to send a big Thank You to Linda Prentice, Alice Berger, Al Flamond and all the volunteers who lent a hand […]
Be a Local Scientist on Global Big Day!
Join us on May 4, 2019 for Global Big Day and be a part of a global bird count. On May 11, at 11:00 am, join us for Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Tipi Rising Ceremony including a ceremonial smudge with our Metis Local partners.
Parks Council News and Events
Parks Council News and Events April 2019
Nature Nerds and Smart Phones?
Some Great Apps to Enhance Your Outdoor Experience. Here at Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council, we have a firm belief that getting outside into nature is good for your […]
Are you in the mood for Spring?
Birds, Bears and Stargazing to Kick-start our Spring We’ve weathered one of the coldest Februaries in Alberta’s history with some record breaking cold days. If you’re like me, you might […]
Family Day Fire & Ice Thanks You
Thank You for Helping Us Make Family Day 2019 A Great Success! We’d like to thank the many volunteers and participants who came out for our Family Day Eve Fire […]
Family Day Weekend – Choose your Adventure!
This year, the Town of Drayton Valley, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council and various clubs will host a full weekend of family themed activities on the Family Day weekend, from […]
Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council 2019 Calendar
This is a great gift or keepsake! Purchase your very own beautiful 12-month coil-bound calendar, featuring twelve beautiful photographs of our two parks! Only $20. All proceeds go to our […]
Fun Outdoor Activities to do with your Kids over the Holidays
Time Spent with Family & Friends in the Outdoors is the Best Time! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council wishes you all the best this […]
Eagle Point Loppet an Exciting Outdoor Competition in the Drayton Valley Area
Our local Pembina Nordic Club is hosting the Eagle Point Loppet once again this coming January 12, 2019! What is a Loppet anyways? The word loppet originates from the Norwegian […]
Snowshoes – A Canadian Icon with an International Story
Snowshoes – A Canadian Icon with an International Story Early Man and Snowshoes The snowshoe is a traditional icon of Canadian culture. Many of us imagine a snow bound cabin […]
Rotary-Pembina Nordic Outdoor Education Centre Becoming a Reality!
EDUCATION CENTRE NOW A REALITY This week, we’re excited to share the Pembina Nordic Club’s updates about the new Rotary-Pembina Outdoor Education Centre and their club events! Education Centre News… […]
HUNTING WITH SAFETY IN MIND
HUNTING SEASON SAFETY. November is here and that means hunting season is open in parts of the Drayton Valley area for rifle hunters. Here at Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council, […]
EXPLORED YOUR TWO LOCAL PROVINCIAL PARKS LATELY?
WHICH PARK SUITS YOUR STYLE? For Drayton Valley area residents, exploring your two local Provincial Parks has become just a bit more inviting with our milder weather! Did you know […]