Fish Creek Community Showcase – Exhibit Runs until March 27
Drop by the Cookhouse at the Bow Valley Ranch in Fish Creek to see the art of Bettina Sieger, a recent graduate of Alberta University of the Arts, formerly known as ACAD. Bettina considers herself a Bio Artist and Environmentalist and her passion is to bring awareness to environmental concerns. She has been studying our waterways and the effects that the toxic blue-green algae blooms or HABS have on our ecosystems and human health. Bettina truly believes that art is meant to be shared, and her intent is to have art meet science in the hopes bringing the public a better understanding of what is in their waterways and more importantly their drinking water. Drop by the Cookhouse starting in January and meet the artist on January 10. To register for this free event, please visit https://friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/fccs.
Help the Friends Raise Funds for a Truck
The Friends of Fish Creek have developed a successful system for watering our restoration sites in Fish Creek Provincial Park, but we need to purchase our own truck to water these sites. Currently we rely on Alberta Environment and Parks staff and vehicle availability for our stewardship outings, however Park staff assistance is not always guaranteed. Many of our Watershed Stewardship Programs include Riparian Stewardship, Tree Wrapping, Park Clean Ups require the use of a vehicle as well as other tasks throughout the year. We have raised over $5,000 of the $10,000 needed for the truck and we need your help to reach our goal. Please consider donating to help us raise funds for a much-needed truck. For more information contact the Friends of Fish Creek or visit https://friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/truck/.
Fish Creek Speaker Series
Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thursday, February 27, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Presented by Aaron Domes – Park Supervisor at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, and Randy Bottle – Blackfoot Elder and Park Interpreter
Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi is a continuous and sacred cultural landscape. The site was inscribed on July 6, 2019 as Canada’s 20th UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Blackfoot name for this sacred cultural landscape is Áísínai’pi (meaning, “it is pictured/it is written”) and refers to the abundance and diversity of rock art at this spectacular site, as well as the geological features and viewscapes that are imbedded with sacred oral traditions. Join Aaron Domes and Saa’kokoto (Randy Bottle) to learn about the rich history and values that make Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi special, and receive valuable insider knowledge to help you plan your trip! For more info on upcoming presentations stay tuned to www.friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/speaker-series.
Spring Birding Course
12-week course runs March 30 to June 28
Spring is a truly amazing time in Fish Creek to see, hear, and learn about hundreds of bird species in Fish Creek Provincial Park! During the spring months, migratory birds will be returning from their far-off wintering grounds and many new arrivals will hatch. The 12-week Spring Birding Course is perfect for anyone who wants to see, and learn about, birds in their natural habitat, and provides an amazing opportunity for families to get together and experience nature here in Fish Creek. Experienced birder David Mitchell and over 30 volunteers lead these courses. Each outing is approx. 2.5 hours. Registration Required and fees apply. https://friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/birding-course.
Become a Park Protector and Help Protect and Preserve Fish Creek Provincial Park!
As a Park Protector, you will be part of an extraordinary group that is helping us tackle our most complex challenges and long-term projects. Kindful, our new secure payment system is used to effortlessly contribute Park Protector donations from a credit card of your choosing. As a Park Protector, you will help keep administrative costs to a minimum, which means more of your donation will go to support our programs, courses and events in Fish Creek and local communities. To learn more about the Park Protector program please contact the Friends or visit https://friendsoffishcreek.org/park-protector-signup.
