Developing a Light Nuisance Bylaw for Lethbridge would allow people to become more aware of simple steps we can all take to reduce our impact on the local environment. By using light fixtures that are shielded, so they direct light only where it is needed, and using outdoor lights only when necessary we can help to reduce the impacts of light pollution in our community.
Read MoreWith the support of our amazing Friends we have established an Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta! Endowment Fund donations are not linked to a specific initiative or program. These contributions are invested to generate a stable source of revenue. In doing so, they help us build a sustainable future by providing long-term support of nature-based interpretive programming in Lethbridge.
Read MoreThis year the Lethbridge CBC took place on Sunday, Dec. 19th. Eighty-two participants counted 39 areas in the city of Lethbridge and 6 country areas. Nine individuals focused their efforts on feeder counts in the city. A total of 47 species (51,267 individual birds) were tallied on count day and an additional 3 species were observed during count week.
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 MoreA generous $5,000 grant from a Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta will support fieldtrip experiences for youth participating in the Natural Leaders Project (NLP). Thank you to the generous donor who connected to our cause! Positive outdoor experiences, learning from the land is the best way to nurture the next generation of residents who feel a strong sense of connection to nature and our local environment.
Read MoreWe were proud to participate in the City of Lethbridge’s Civic Culture Plan by attending a creative conversation workshop. This conversation brought together thought leaders and community culture participants to share stories and dialogue about what “culture” means to Lethbridge. Our participation ensured the river valley was a central part of the conversation and that Lethbridge’s culture is intricately tied to our natural spaces.
Read MoreThe Federation of Alberta Naturalists, known as Nature Alberta, is an important provincial organization whose founding Treasurer was Helen Schuler. There’s never been a better time to invest in Nature Alberta’s future. For a limited time, your donation to their Endowment Fund will be matched 6-to-1! It’s a great investment in Nature Alberta’s future
Read MoreDuring the month of September Lowe's customers were asked to make a donation at checkout in support of the Friends of Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society. The total of donations received from customers was $2,787. This amount was then matched 50% by Lowe's. Together the total amount raised by the campaign was $4,180.50!
Read MoreYou can donate your empty bottles in support of the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society at Ability Bottle Depots or Greens Pop Shop (GPS) Depots. Recycling is an important part of doing your part to close the loop and minimize resource needs of our society. Your empty bottles and cans can also be a valuable source of funding for our Charity!
Read MoreWe have been selected as part of the Lowe's Canada Heroes campaign! Lowe’s Lethbridge will be collecting donations on our behalf throughout the month of September in support of a Loose Parts Playground at the Nature Centre! Lowe’s Canada will match 50% of all customer donations up to a maximum of $2,000 per store.
Read MoreEnvironmental education is more important than ever! We are well-positioned to support environmental education in Lethbridge. We are asking our supporters to become a monthly donor if: you agree that Lethbridge needs more environmentally aware and responsible citizens; you value Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s interpretive programs, interactive exhibits, workshops, and community art gallery; you recognize Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s leadership in environmental education!
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 MoreThis was the first year that Lethbridge participated in the City Nature Challenge (CNC). The CNC is a global citizen science bio-blitz held annually. In 2021 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. We are proud to share the results…
Read MoreAfter six months of temporary closure due to enhanced public health measures in Alberta, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre will re-open the indoor exhibit experience on Friday June 11. On display in the Main Gallery is a brand new exhibit Built for Life on the Prairies celebrating wildlife of the grasslands. The exhibition provides an inside look at how remarkable grassland species not only survive, but thrive in one of the planet's most extreme & open environments.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to recognize one of our Friends, Alex Onody, for his dedicated contributions to the annual Coulee Cleanup conservation program. Alex’s sustained efforts to keep Whoop Up Drive looking its best is commendable and noticed by thousands of commuters ever day traversing this scenic corridor across the Oldman River.
Read MoreIn December the City of Lethbridge and the Helen Schuler Nature Centre provided Tali Neta, an instructor from Lethbridge College, with data collected between 2015 and 2019 from the annual Coulee Cleanup event. Neta then had students in her Geomorphology class use the data to create StoryMaps that tell a narrative about the litter and the effect it has on the local ecosystem as their end-of-term project.
Read MoreHelen Schuler Nature Centre is now recruiting volunteers to make a difference in our river valley this spring and summer with Coulee Cleanup, Shoreline Cleanup, and Invasive Weed Pulls. River Valley Conservation programs encourage residents of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to pick up litter and “leave it better than they found it!”
Read MoreAs I think of the name Helen Schuler I am reminded of how much the City of Lethbridge owes to the foresight of this extraordinary woman. As an active naturalist, Helen worked hard to involve school children, friends, City Council, and others in an appreciation of the special nature of the prairie…
Read MoreThank you to all participants who took part in our first ever virtual Annual General Meeting on ZOOM! There were 15 attendees that took part in conducting the necessary annual business of our Society for 2020.
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