Parks, Pets, Places

Managing Invasive Species in Fish Creek and Throughout AlbertaThursday, November 18, 2021 - 7:00 to 9:00 pm on ZoomPresented by Emma Stroud, Friends...

by Anne BurkeThere have always been snakes on Nose Hill. A shelter called a "hibernaculum" is occupied during the winter by a dormant...

by Anne BurkeUnder Alberta's Wildlife Act, species at risk are the most vulnerable of Alberta's biodiversity and require special attention to maintain and...

Volunteer Opportunity – Fish Creek Ambassadors NeededIf you have been down to Fish Creek Provincial Park you may have noticed that the Bow...

by Anne BurkeHere are some guidelines from the Off-leash Area Management Plan 2010.The City Parks Department, as a steward of public parklands and...

Volunteer Opportunity – Fish Creek Ambassadors NeededIf you have been down to Fish Creek Provincial Park this month you may have noticed that...

by Anne BurkeIn the Blackfoot language, Calgary is Moh’kin’stis; in Stoney Nakoda, Wiçispa Oyade; in Tsuut’ina, Gu’tsi’tsi and, in Métis, it is Otoskwunee....

What Do You Know…About Fish Creek? Free eBook of Fish Creek TriviaThe Friends of Fish Creek are pleased to announce the news that...

Nose Hill provides spectacular viewpoints to interpret the geological history of the Bow River valley and its tributaries, as well as the uplands...

Capture Nature Photography ContestFrom beginning photographers, to amateur professionals and youth, we invite you to submit your best park images for consideration. We...

As I write, the City is reconsidering the proposal to permit open liquor in municipal parks. Alberta began allowing alcohol in day-use picnic...

If you have a pet and are struggling to make ends meet, “Pet Food Help and Support” can help you out. This organization...