Experience Nature

The wonder of discovery. You never know when or where you might make an astonishing nature discovery! In the summer of 2021, Nature Alberta and Edmonton’s Root for Trees teamed up for a family-friendly tree-planting event in a grassy field adjoining a neighbourhood development. Arriving on site early to set up, Nature Alberta Program Coordinator…

New home, new experiences, new connections. Those of us who grew up in Alberta are fortunate enough to have a connection with nature that we might take for granted. Even in urban centres, you’re never too far from a park or wooded area to explore. We grew up learning which wild-growing berries were okay to…

Kids who love nature become adults who protect nature. “My kids love Family Nature Nights! My six-year-old twins have participated for two summers and always ask why it can’t run all year long! I love the opportunity to see different city parks, which I otherwise might not make the effort to visit. The kids learn…

Volunteering inspires Nick’s own passion for nature as he shares it with others. “As a freelance writer, photographer, and educator focused heavily on Alberta’s natural history, volunteering with Nature Alberta has provided ample opportunities to follow my interests and develop my skills while helping spread knowledge and awareness of nature in this province. I’ve been a…

Doris’ wonderfully unique donation to Family Nature Nights is sure to inspire a lifelong love of nature for dozens of kids. “I have been an avid shed hunter for the past two decades. Finding a shed antler is an exhilarating experience. I always meant to photograph them where they lay, covered in moss and mud,…

Valerie’s experience with Nature Kids helped steer the course of her career. “I have been volunteering with Nature Kids since the summer of 2015. Since my first summer Family Nature Night, I was hooked. At the time, I was a graduate student pursuing a PhD in land reclamation, and having the opportunity to share my passion…