As Nature Alberta celebrates 50 years of service to our province, they are asking members of organizations like ours to consider joining them as a member to add another voice in support of the active appreciation and conservation of Alberta’s natural environment.
Read MoreYou can now donate your bottles and cans at 4 container depots in Lethbridge! PLUS you can make arrangements to have your bottles picked up from your home or business while donating the proceeds to us thanks to SkipTheDepot!
Read MoreThe City Nature Challenge is a global citizen science Bioblitz held annually in an effort to raise awareness about biodiversity. Join us to help document the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Lethbridge from April 30 thru May 3, 2021. Everyone is welcome to participate as an observer or identifier!
Read MoreATB Cares has increased their match from 15% to 20% of every dollar donated online! Donate now to receive an instant tax receipt, and we will receive your contribution to support our mission! Some conditions apply. Please let us know if you supercharge your donation this way!
Read MoreWe are looking for community leaders to join our Board of Directors in 2021! Are you passionate about environmental education and the importance of nature? Are you an active community leader who wants to support nature interpretation in Lethbridge? We want you! We are recruiting board members with diverse backgrounds in anticipation of our AGM in March.
Read MoreThe Friends of Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society is active year-round in terms of grant writing, advocacy, and building our Society's capacity. In the past year, our efforts through 2020 have resulted in significant improvements at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, development of new publications, and a major pivot in our efforts in response to a global pandemic. Read on to learn more…
Read MoreThis year the Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count took place on Saturday, Dec. 19th. Eighty-four dedicated participants tallied 57 species (45,737 individual birds) on count day, with an additional 5 species during count week. This was the highest count recorded according to data dating back to 2003, surpassing previous high counts of 49 in 2007, 2012 and 2015.
Read MoreOn December 8, 2020 the provincial government issued stronger mandatory public health measures related to the COVID pandemic. These measures are in effect across Alberta in an effort to slow the spread of the virus in our communities and protect our healthcare system. As a result of mandatory restrictions the Helen Schuler Nature Centre facility will be closed December 13, 2020 until January 2021.
Read MoreWe appreciate your support all year long – and now PayPal is making it easy for you to think of us this holiday season! Set us as your favourite charity, and every time you make an online purchase with PayPal, you’ll have the opportunity to donate $1 to benefit our cause. It’s an easy and convenient way to have a big impact.
Read MoreThis year’s Giving Tuesday takes place on December 1, 2020 - please consider showing your support of our mission and vision by making a charitable contribution and/or giving the Nature Centre an online review! Thank you to all of our supporters for helping us to support and inspire closer relationships between people and the natural world around us.
Read MoreIf passed, this initiative would require that the Nature Centre realign and streamline its current programs with a focus on generating revenue. Additionally an initiative to reduce print, online and display material by 12-20% is also being considered; along with a further initiative to eliminate the coordination of conservation programs such as coulee clean-up, shoreline clean-up, invasive weed-pulls and conservation ambassador programs.
Read MoreIf you have walked through the Lethbridge Nature Reserve Park you have likely noticed the construction fences have been removed at the site of the new and improved Co-op Community Classroom!
The project is almost complete!
Read MoreDid you know? A donation of securities or mutual fund shares is the most efficient way to give charitably since the capital gains tax does not apply. Your security or mutual fund donation means a larger donation for the charity. It also means a larger charitable tax receipt for you!
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 MoreThroughout October Lethbridge residents will be asked to provide their thoughts about recreation and preservation in the river valley. Households will be mailed a postcard early in the month that directs them to a survey on the City’s Get Involved Lethbridge webpage. The postcard provides each household with its own, unique code that will allow them access to answer the questions.
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 MoreConstruction is now underway on the Co-Op Community Classroom at Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Please be safe and give crews lots of room as they prepare the site. Thank you to all project supporters for making this improvement possible!
Read MoreRecently we worked with the team at Helen Schuler Nature Centre to develop, print, and distribute Get Outside 101 - Nature Play Guides. The objective was to promote the benefits of being outside in nature and provide practical ideas for parents and caregivers to get outside and engage in fun activities through the summer!
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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