Events

Beaver Hills Biosphere Open House, Forum and Mini Trade Show

Don't miss this opportunity. Register now for both days of our event.

Day 1 - Open House: The evening of March 1 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm), we will re-introduce the Beaver Hills Biosphere and explore the importance of two-eyed seeing within the Biosphere with our keynote speakers, Amber Paquette, Nehiyaw and Métis multi-disciplinary artist, writer, educator and storyteller and Edmonton’s 6th historian laureate, and Dylan Reade, documentary filmmaker and IMAX cameraman whose credits include the Biosphere’s series of video vignettes that recount the stories of the Beaver Hills from past to present. Beverages and light refreshments will be served.

Day 2 - Forum: On March 2 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm), we will share what we do, what we are passionate about and explore the untapped opportunities the Biosphere has to offer through a variety of presentations from engaging speakers talking about the important projects that have taken place within the Biosphere and which are defining what it means to be a learning place for sustainable development. Beverages and a light meal will be served.

Mini Trade Show: In addition, on both days, our partners, stakeholders, fellow non-profit organizations and community groups have been invited to participate in our mini trade show to highlight their activities and programs.

Please join us at our inaugural open house, forum and mini trade show on March 1 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) and March 2 (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) taking place in the Agora Room at the Strathcona County Community Centre, in Sherwood Park. Don't miss it! Learn more and get your ticket today. 

The Friends of Elk Island Society will have a booth at the Beaver Hills Biosphere Open House, Forum and Mini Trade Show, stop by our booth and say hi!

The Friends of Elk Island Society host annual events throughout the year and  participates in others to support the advocacy for Elk Island National Park. 

Family Day - February - Run by Elk Island National Park  

Friends of Elk Island Society AGM - June - Run by Friends of Elk Island Society

Canada Day - July 1st - Run by Elk Island National Park

Parks Day - July - Run by Elk Island National Park

Bison Fest - August - Run by Elk Island National Park (since 2015)

Dark Sky - September Long Weekend - Run by the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve

Christmas Bird Count - December 26th Run by Friends of Elk Island Society