Stay Up to Date on Fish Creek Provincial Park
Did you know that there are 18 communities that directly border Fish Creek and 30 neighbourhoods within proximity to this park? Fish Creek is such an important part of the lives of countless people who live near the park and visit regularly. Over the past two years, the number of visitors to this park has increased as more and more people come here to take a well-deserved break from the stresses and uncertainty of daily life. As a member of the Fish Creek community, you share our vision of a sustainable park environment and would like to ensure that future generations can enjoy this beautiful natural area long into the future. You may be familiar with the Friends of Fish Creek and some of our programs, and we invite you to learn more about Fish Creek Provincial Park and all our conservation activities by signing up to our email list. The Friends’ seasonal newsletter, the Voice of the Friends, now in its 27th year, provides up to date information and in-depth articles about programs, courses, events, and activities here in Fish Creek. Please check out our newsletter online and sign up for regular updates about park events at friendsoffishcreek.org > Contact Us > Sign Up for Email List.
Celebrating Thirty Years, 1992 to 2022
This year the Friends of Fish Creek are pleased to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! In 1992, a small group of community members was concerned that as the city of Calgary continued to grow, more pressure would be placed on the park, and they recognized a need to help protect this area. These community members began meeting with Park Management, formed the Friends of Fish Creek, and in 1994 the Friends became a registered charity. Since that time, we have been dedicated to the protection and preservation of this park and have spearheaded volunteer programs and educational activities to engage community members and strengthen our message of conservation. The Friends of Fish Creek are proud of our role as the link between you – the community member who cares for and visits the park – and Alberta Environment and Parks who manage Fish Creek. We are busy planning exciting activities to celebrate our 30th anniversary that will help to further support Fish Creek Provincial Park for the next thirty plus years. Stay tuned to our website for information about our exciting plans to celebrate our 30th year of bringing the park and community together!
The Fish Creek Community Terrace
Every brick tells a story, and we invite you to share your story with park visitors by dedicating a brick along the Fish Creek Community Terrace. The Friends of Fish Creek invite you to show your support for this amazing natural area within the city by leaving a legacy at the Bow Valley Ranch in Fish Creek Provincial Park. You may have seen the 300 personalized bricks installed in front of the Cookhouse, commemorating milestones like weddings, anniversaries, new family members, or memorials for those who have passed on. If you did not get a chance to dedicate a brick along the pathway, or would like to dedicate another brick, now is the perfect opportunity to support the Friends of Fish Creek and share a little of your own story. If you have a local business, consider having a brick inscribed for your business – it’s great advertising in a very busy area! Brick inscriptions can have two lines of text with 16 characters per line, and simple shapes like hearts and circles can be accomplished. Bricks are only $250, and you will receive a tax receipt for your contribution. There are now fewer than 70 spaces available for the Fish Creek Community Terrace. We are planning to install the bricks this summer and registration for this amazing program will close June 1. For more information, please contact the Friends of Fish Creek at 403-238-3841 ext. 1 or visit https://friendsoffishcreek.org/brick.
