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Nature Fridays!

Join our Sustainability Team every week for Nature Friday at the Environmental Education Centre. We'll be hosting family-friendly activities that are fun and teach our littlest locals (kids) and all residents about local initiatives, how to connect with nature, and practical ways you can make a positive impact on our community and the planet.

There will be a different theme each Nature Friday with programming that includes self-led activities in the morning with a focus on younger families; while afternoon activities will be geared to all families, school-aged kids and seniors with conservation presentations, tours, movies, screenings etc. 

Nature Fridays: Sharing our Love for Nature

Photo of Sheep River
Fri, Jun 5 2026 | 10am - 4pm
June 5 is World Environment Day! Okotoks has a unique and beloved environment that we want to protect. Join us to create, learn, and share about nature and how…

Nature Fridays: Canada's Wild Cats

a cougar rests in a field
Fri, Jun 12 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Did you know that we have 3 native species of wild cats in Alberta? Come join us in celebrating National Cougar Day and International Lynx Day. We’ll explore…

Nature Fridays: Grasslands

a wide grassland spawls before the tree line and mountains
Fri, Sep 4 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Grasslands are open habitats full of grasses that support amazing wildlife and help store carbon to keep our planet healthy. Here's what we've got going…

Nature Fridays: Fall Harvest

A combine harvests fields at sunset
Fri, Sep 11 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Alberta’s fall harvest brings golden fields of wheat, barley, and canola, feeding communities and fueling the province’s economy. Here's what we've got…

Nature Fridays: Forests

Tall trees stand together in a forest
Fri, Sep 25 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Celebrate National Forest Week with a tree-themed Nature Friday! We will be learning about forests and why they are important – from industry to producing…

Nature Fridays: Pumpkins

Youth Carving a Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 2 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Pumpkins are a fall favorite, rich in nutrients and an important part of Alberta’s harvest season. Here's what we've got going on this week:CREATEPumpkin…

Nature Fridays: Turkeys

A close up of a turkey
Fri, Oct 9 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Turkeys are native to North America and play an important role in grassland ecosystems by helping control insects and spreading seeds. Here's what we've…
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