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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: Flowers

A planter full of flower blooms in downtown okotoks
Fri, May 1 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Spring is in the air! Join us this week to learn all about flowers through a variety of crafts and activities, and discover how a little seed can grow into a…

Nature Fridays: Compost

hands hold organic material above a pile of compost
Fri, May 8 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Did you know that approximately 45% of Okotoks residential garbage is actually organic material that can be composted? Together, let’s learn about the magic of…

Nature Fridays: Endangered Species

a close up of a polar bear
Fri, May 15 2026 | 10am - 4pm
There are currently at least 41 threatened or endangered species in Alberta. Come learn about these Species At Risk and what we can do to help them!

Nature Fridays: Harmony with Nature

Okotoks river and mountain shot in fall
Fri, May 22 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity and the theme is harmony with nature and sustainable development. 

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…
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