We love to see people in the river valley! Our events support nature connection and are generally available to everyone - contact us if you have questions about accessibility or are interested in getting involved with our next event.
Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society is an independent Canadian charity based in Lethbridge, Alberta, offering public benefit to our community by advancing education on the local natural environment through events, programs, publications, and workshops.
We are actively involved in our community, promoting the importance of nature appreciation and connection. However, our Society does not offset the capital and operational requirements of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Instead we provide enhancements, for the benefit of the community, that would not otherwise be available. We help make the Nature Centre an even better public resource!
If you are interested in Helen Schuler Nature Centre's upcoming programs, exhibits, and special events, please visit their website at: nature.lethbridge.ca
The City Nature Challenge is a global citizen science bio-blitz held annually. In Lethbridge, 31 observers submitted over 2,000 observations of 486 species. Can we do even better in 2026? Let’s try!
The City Nature Challenge is a global citizen science bio-blitz held annually. Last year, over 66,394 people from cities around the world documented urban biodiversity on the first weekend of May. Together, they submitted 2.4 million observations for more than 65,682+ species, including more than 3,940+ rare/endangered/threatened species. In Lethbridge, we had 16 observers submit 844 observations of 278 species. Can you help us top this in 2025?
You are invited to participate in the fourth City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year, over 66,394 people from cities around the world documented urban biodiversity on the first weekend of May. Together, they submitted nearly 2 million observations for more than 57,000 species. In Lethbridge we had 18 observers submit 270 observations of 141 species. Can you help us top this in 2024?
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2,000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join 60+ participants in Lethbridge covering 46 areas throughout the day.
You are invited to participate in the third City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year more than 440 cities around the world took part; more than 67,000 people participated; 1,694,877 observations were made; 50,176 species were documented, including 2,244+ species at risk. Help us document the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Lethbridge!
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2,000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join 60+ participants in Lethbridge covering 46 areas throughout the day.
You are invited to participate in the second City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year more than 419 cities around the world took part; more than 52,000 people participated; over 1,217,000 observations were made; 45,300+ species were documented, including 1,300+ species at risk. Help us document the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Lethbridge!
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join over 60 participants in Lethbridge covering 46 areas throughout the day - then celebrate and share your sightings over hot chocolate at the Nature Centre.
Join local birding enthusiast & Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count Organizer Ken Orich in this engaging online presentation about the winter birds of Southern Alberta. Learn some tips on how to identify common species and how you can participate in Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count 2021!
Join the fight against invasive plant species on the third Wednesday of each month! Plan to attend an Invasive Weed Pull event to learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species from Lethbridge's natural areas! Invasive Weed Pull events help to protect the natural biodiversity of our region. We encourage our community to participate so can effectively deploy an 'Early Detection, Rapid Response' for prohibited noxious weeds in our river valley.
Join the fight against invasive plant species on the third Wednesday of each month! Plan to attend an Invasive Weed Pull event to learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species from Lethbridge's natural areas! Invasive Weed Pull events help to protect the natural biodiversity of our region. We encourage our community to participate so can effectively deploy an 'Early Detection, Rapid Response' for prohibited noxious weeds in our river valley.
Join the fight against invasive plant species on the third Wednesday of each month! Plan to attend an Invasive Weed Pull event to learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species from Lethbridge's natural areas! Invasive Weed Pull events help to protect the natural biodiversity of our region. We encourage our community to participate so can effectively deploy an 'Early Detection, Rapid Response' for prohibited noxious weeds in our river valley.
Updated Provincial Health Measures requires this event be cancelled - please check back later to see the status of our June 16 Invasive Weed Pull.
Join the fight against invasive plant species on the third Wednesday of each month! Plan to attend an Invasive Weed Pull event to learn how to identify and remove invasive plant species from Lethbridge's natural areas! Invasive Weed Pull events help to protect the natural biodiversity of our region. We encourage our community to participate so can effectively deploy an 'Early Detection, Rapid Response' for prohibited noxious weeds in our river valley.
You are invited to participate in the first City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year more than 244 cities around the world took part; more than 41,000 people participated; over 815,000 observations were made; 32,000+ species were documented, including 1,300+ species at risk. Help us document the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Lethbridge!
Join local naturalist & citizen scientist Dorothy Graham in this engaging online presentation about the upcoming City Nature Challenge in Lethbridge. Learn some tips on how to use the iNaturalist app to identify common species and how you can contribute to our understanding of local biodiversity year-round!
Join local naturalist & citizen scientist Dorothy Graham in this engaging online presentation about iNaturalist in preparation for the upcoming City Nature Challenge in Lethbridge. Learn how to use iNaturalist and some tips on how to use the app to identify common species. This is a way for you to contribute to our understanding of local biodiversity!
Each year, Birds Canada & the National Audubon Society help coordinate & support more than 2,500 counts throughout the Western Hemisphere. Whether you like exploring forests, fields, or prefer counting feeder birds from your window with a warm mug in hand, the Christmas Bird Count offers diverse opportunities for participation.
