In December 2022 we were thrilled to report that the first ‘Welcome to Canada’ program was a success. We are happy to provide an update that the program continues and has expanded in scope to include more activities and program partners. The City of Lethbridge wrote a great article to capture the highlights from the second program - read on to learn more.
Read MoreWe are proud to partner with Environment Lethbridge again to offer the ‘Moving Beyond Climate Anxiety Workshop’ to help you discover your inner strengths as a climate leader. Using an appreciative inquiry model, this workshop uses personal storytelling to help you explore your connection to the natural world and give you confidence to make future contributions as a climate leader.
Read MoreWe are proud to work with Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Helen Schuler Nature Centre to present the work of the next generation of artists. This annual showcase of creative expressions from youth aged 18 and under will be on display in the Community Art Gallery at the Nature Centre again in fall 2023. Over the past six years we have been fortunate to showcase 227 up-and-coming youth artists!
Read MoreWe are proud to announce two amazing contributions towards nature play in Lethbridge! Recently we received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. We also received a $500 grant from The Georgina Foundation. Both grants will support our Nature Play Space Kiosk project!
Read MoreChris Fisher, author of “Birds of Alberta”, delighted an audience with his tribute to birds on a chilly December 2nd afternoon at the Nature Centre. The presentation was part of the Travel Adventures series. It was a reflection on a life well-traveled, influenced by birds and their diverse beauty. It reminded us that birds offer a vital, extra sense of wonder and meaning for our lives.
Read MoreWe are proud to report that our Welcome to Canada pilot program was a success! This was the first of several planned programs that will take place over the next year. This will support new Canadians connect with Lethbridge's amazing natural spaces. We seek to foster a sense of belonging, as well as comfort and familiarity in spending time outside. Thirty-eight new Canadians took part in the first program.
Read MoreOn Sunday October 30 we hosted the Gallery Closing event for this year’s Inspired by Nature: Youth Art Exhibition. Participating artists were invited to the Nature Centre to be recognized for their artwork that was on display at the Nature Centre from September 20 - October 30, 2022. The event provided an opportunity to meet and thank the artists in person.
Read MoreOn Friday October 28 we hosted the second Travel Adventures in this year's series. Local photographer John Krampl delighted a full house showcasing 'Wildlife Lethbridge'. The presentation offered a glimpse at the natural beauty found in Lethbridge’s parks year-round. It was clear that Lethbridge’s river valley is a destination for wildlife photographers.
Read MoreWe are proud to support opportunities for new audiences to experience the amazing natural spaces in Lethbridge. With this project, our goal is to identify and reduce barriers facing newcomers so that we can ensure we are doing our part to provide a welcoming and inclusive community for all who call Lethbridge home. Ultimately we want to support programs that welcome new Canadians and introduces them to their new home.
Read MoreIn partnership with the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East, we are proud to present this year’s Inspired by Nature: Youth Art Exhibition. This annual showcase of the next generation of artists is an opportunity for youth aged 18 and under to display their artwork in the Community Art Gallery at the Nature Centre. The exhibition will be on display from September 20 to October 30, 2022.
Read MoreFriends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society are proud to announce four Travel Adventures presentations that will take place over the coming months. Travel Adventures is an ongoing series where local world travelers share their adventures with photographs that will help you discover the plants, animals and people of places you’ve always dreamed of exploring.
Read MoreThe Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society is proud to support the Natural Leaders Project’s Action Bingo Challenge. This year we worked with High Level Canoes and Kayaks to provide a guided canoe trip on the Oldman River! We hope that this experience on the land will reinforce a life-long love of the land!!
Read MoreRattlesnakes spend much of their time on dry coulee slopes but will wander into cottonwood forests and wetlands in search of food. These snakes also enjoy sunning themselves on paved paths, so it is not uncommon to see them on pathways in some Lethbridge neighbourhoods. We have produced a Snake Safety video with the help of local snake enthusiast Ken Moore that provides expert tips and tricks to help avoid an unwanted encounter with rattlesnakes.
Read MoreThanks to the support of our Friends members, after a three year search, in August 2020 the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society purchased and began training a gopher snake for the Nature Centre. After more than one year of handling and training, we are confident the new snake is ready to take over for Sophie, the former snake-in-chief at the Centre. The new snake has been named ‘Davey’…
Read MoreWe are proud to work with Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Helen Schuler Nature Centre to present the work of the next generation of artists. This annual showcase of creative expressions from youth aged 18 and under will be on display in the Community Art Gallery at the Nature Centre again in fall 2022. Over the past five years we have been fortunate to showcase 177 up-and-coming youth artists!
Read MoreIn partnership with Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Helen Schuler Nature Centre, we are proud to present the work of the next generation of artists. This annual showcase of creative expressions from youth aged 18 and under will be on display in the Community Art Gallery. There is still time to submit artwork as part of this year’s exhibition!
Read MoreDid you know? The Nature Centre is offering 1 hour guided fieldtrips. These programs are perfect for groups of any age and are a great way to show your support while learning about our river valley. Programs take place entirely outdoors.
Read MoreYou asked, we listened! By popular demand we are hosting film screenings of the recently released ‘Avian Summer’ at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. ‘Avian Summer’ is a locally produced wildlife documentary by Rick Andrews. Discover the variety of birds that migrate to Southern Alberta each spring, where they come to find a mate and raise the next generation, before migrating again in the fall.
Read MoreOn Wednesday September 9, 2020 we hosted a Live Q&A with local snake expert Ken Moore in partnership with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. This 1 hour live presentation provided an overview of the snake species living in Lethbridge. The program addressed practical tips on how to coexist with snakes in our city as well as what to expect as the seasons change & snakes migrate back to their winter den sites.
Read MoreDiscover the variety of migratory birds that fly into Southern Alberta each spring in this locally filmed documentary. All proceeds benefit Helen Schuler Nature Centre! Watch now on vimeo…
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