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Outdoor Nature & Survival

Birdwatching walk - teens & adults


On this outdoor birdwatching walk, you will observe wild birds in their natural habitat, learn about bird behaviour and Calgary's unique ecosystems. Please dress for the weather as this course is outdoors. Each offering of this course takes place at a different park around Calgary so it can be taken multiple times.

Age: 14+

Birdwatching class & walk - teens & adults


Gain an understanding of the unique features of local birds through an indoor classroom presentation and outdoor birdwatching walk. Please dress for the weather as this course is outdoors. Each offering of this course will focus on different topics and techniques so it can be taken multiple times.

Age: 14+

Birdwatching: Bird Biology Basics - Adult


In a classroom learning session followed by an outdoor birdwatching walk, you will learn all about the unique adaptations of birds: how they fly at high altitudes, how they see, how they survive in Calgary’s environment, and more. A portion of this course takes place outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

Nature LEAD - kids & teens


Kids and teens will take part in a four-day course that will develop their leadership skills and prepare them for opportunities at school and in the community. An additional 20 hours of volunteer work needs to be completed to be certified.

Age: 11 - 15 years

Nordic Pole Walking - adults


Learn the benefits of Nordic Pole Walking in this outdoor fitness class. An instructor will guide you through the correct technique. Nordic poles are provided.

Age: 18+

Nature & survival skills - kids


Kids will take part in a variety of outdoor fall nature activities and survival skills. They will enjoy activities like fire and shelter building, s'more making and archery. This program is held outdoors. All supplies and equipment are provided.

Age: 5 -12 years

Nature & survival skills single class - kids


In this single class, kids will be introduced to a variety of survival skills, nature and outdoor activities. They will enjoy activities like fire and shelter building, s'more making and archery. This program is held outdoors. All supplies and equipment are provided.

Age: 5 -12 years

Nature skills - parent & toddler


You and your toddler will explore nature together through a variety of outdoor walks, play and songs. This program is held outdoors. All supplies and equipment are provided.

Age: 1 - 3 years + adult

Outdoor adventures: PD day camp - kids


Campers will be introduced to a variety of nature education and survival skills. Camp activities can include shelter and fire building, s'more making, animal track identification and sports. This program is held outdoors. All supplies and equipment are provided.

Age: 5 -12 years

Outdoor basketball: beginner - kids


Kids will learn the rules and basic skills like shooting and passing on an outdoor court. They will take part in drills and scrimmages to learn the game. Equipment will be provided.

Age: 6 – 12 years

Outdoor pickleball: beginner - kids


Through a variety of drills, activities and scrimmages, kids will learn the basic rules and techniques of pickleball. Equipment will be provided.

Age: 9 – 12 years

Street hockey: beginner - kids


Kids will take part in drills, scrimmages and activities to learn basic stick skills and the rules street hockey. Equipment will be provided.

Age: 6 – 12 years