May not feel like winter, but outdoor skating spots open
City-operated ice surfaces are maintained and monitored daily. Ice surfaces will be closed if conditions are unsafe for users. Please keep off closed ice surfaces and obey all posted signage. Use ice surfaces at your own risk and be safe.
Edmontonians can lace up their skates and experience Edmonton's river valley ice rinks at various locations, including a new skating surface at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, which opened on December 8. Victoria Oval, Victoria Iceway, Rundle Park IceWay, Castle Downs Park, The Meadows and City Hall are also open.
A portion of the Rundle Park IceWay, Castle Downs Park and Jackie Parker Park will allow shinny hockey upon opening. For more information about the City’s outdoor skating surfaces, pavilion hours and ice conditions, visit https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/outdoor-ice-rinks
BirdSmart education in-person presentation includes a live bird of prey
During the winter months, the Beaverhill Bird Observatory operates an education outreach program called BirdSmart Education. Its staff give in-person presentations with a live bird of prey to all grade levels (pre-K to 12) that are tailored to match the Alberta Curriculum and focus on birds, conservation and climate change.
Last winter, it gave 222 presentations to 17,500 students and 1,000 adults, a 50% increase over the previous winter. Presentations are also available to afterschool groups, seniors’ homes, birthday parties and more. Book your presentation to learn about the natural world at http://beaverhillbirds.com/environmental-education/birdsmart-program/
We are looking for new members of our board of directors
In preparation for our Annual General Meeting in March 2024, the North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society invites you to be involved with a dynamic organization seeking to preserve Edmonton’s river valley for future generations. If you are interested in being nominated to the Board of Directors, please contact us nsrivervalley@gmail.com
We have four current priorities. We participate in discussion about the future of the new Big Island provincial park in Edmonton’s southwest river valley. The society is an active stakeholder in plans for a National Urban Park that would connect ecological systems and regional landscapes along the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton and the Metro region.
On an ongoing basis we work to conserve and preserve of Edmonton’s river valley by being vigilant about development that impacts Bylaw 7188, the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan. Finally, we have a vibrant communications platform consisting of a weekly newsletter, Facebook posts, and a daily presence on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more at https://www.edmontonrivervalley.org/
Make native plant seeds your Christmas gift
Apache Seeds at 10136-149 Street NW, Edmonton has partnered with the Edmonton Native Plant Society (ENPS) to sell native plant seed packages throughout the winter. What more down to earth present is there then the gift of native plant seeds to your friends and family.
Of Birds and Such by Public Studio, Strathearn LRT Stop
https://www.edmontonarts.ca/public-art/of-birds-and-such
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