We love to see people in the river valley! Our events support nature connection and are generally available to everyone - contact us if you have questions about accessibility or are interested in getting involved with our next event.
Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society is an independent Canadian charity based in Lethbridge, Alberta, offering public benefit to our community by advancing education on the local natural environment through events, programs, publications, and workshops.
We are actively involved in our community, promoting the importance of nature appreciation and connection. However, our Society does not offset the capital and operational requirements of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Instead we provide enhancements, for the benefit of the community, that would not otherwise be available. We help make the Nature Centre an even better public resource!
If you are interested in Helen Schuler Nature Centre's upcoming programs, exhibits, and special events, please visit their website at: nature.lethbridge.ca
Ken and Deb will take us along on their Nordic adventure in this inspiring travel talk, featuring stops in Norway, Iceland and finally Newfoundland.
Seasoned adventure traveller, Joanna Fraser, is back to talk about her first specialized birding tour; this talk comes with tips for planning your own birding-abroad adventure!
We are delighted to host popular local filmmaker, Rick Andrews, for the premiere of his two latest short films: American Bison and Sandhill Cranes. This is a Canada and U.S.A. wildlife adventure, not to be missed. A Q&A with the filmmaker will follow.
The Word on the Street Festival is a signature event in southern Alberta that presents established and emerging authors, storytellers, workshops, and other online activities. Since 2017 we have sponsored an author reading and presentation to ensure important environmental topics are part of the event. In 2024 we are proud to support author Lorne Fitch and their new book Travels Up the Creek: A Biologist’s Search for a Paddle.
You are invited to participate in the fourth City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year, over 66,394 people from cities around the world documented urban biodiversity on the first weekend of May. Together, they submitted nearly 2 million observations for more than 57,000 species. In Lethbridge we had 18 observers submit 270 observations of 141 species. Can you help us top this in 2024?
Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society will be held at 7:00 pm on March 17, 2024. Everyone is welcome to attend. Active membership is required to vote at the AGM. Please RSVP by email (hsncfriend@gmail.com).
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2,000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join 60+ participants in Lethbridge covering 46 areas throughout the day.
Discover the amazing wildlife of Waterton Lakes National Park! This stunning presentation offers an impressive collection of photos by John Krampl captured across every season. You will discover the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Waterton. We are confident this presentation will encourage you to plan a visit to see the wildlife for yourself!
Are you curious about the contrasts of the land down under? Discover some of Tasmania’s hikes in remote areas.
Are you interested in sustainable travel? Explore the ups and down of a cycling holiday in Europe. Learn how sustainable traveling can be done!
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 is on display in the Community Art Gallery at the Nature Centre starting Wednesday September 27 through until Saturday November 4, 2023.
The Word on the Street Festival is a signature event in southern Alberta that presents established and emerging authors, storytellers, workshops, and other online activities. Since 2017 we have sponsored an author reading and presentation to ensure important environmental topics are part of the event. In 2023 we are proud to support author John Vaillant and their new book Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast.
We are thrilled to join Helen Schuler Nature Centre for their annual Nature Play Fest on Saturday June 10 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Henderson Lake Park. This active outdoor event will feature outdoor games, loose parts playground, hammocks, kayaking, crafts, food trucks, and more!
You are invited to participate in the third City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year more than 440 cities around the world took part; more than 67,000 people participated; 1,694,877 observations were made; 50,176 species were documented, including 2,244+ species at risk. Help us document the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Lethbridge!
In partnership with Environment Lethbridge we are pleased to offer this workshop opportunity. Using an appreciative inquiry model, this workshop uses personal storytelling to help you explore your connection to the natural world and give you confidence to make future contributions as a climate leader.
Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society will be held at 7:00 pm on March 12, 2023. Everyone is welcome to attend. Active membership is required to vote at the AGM. Please RSVP by email (hsncfriend@gmail.com).
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2,000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join 60+ participants in Lethbridge covering 46 areas throughout the day.
Join “Birds of Alberta” author Chris Fisher as he celebrates our province’s most loved birds. Their diverse beauty and ecological persistence has provided Albertans a vital, extra sense of wonder and meaning during these recent challenging times.
Game drives in South Africa or anywhere in Africa are terrifying yet exhilarating and surprising all in the same heartbeat. The struggle for life is powerful as the threat of death is ever present for these amazing creatures. While on a game drive there are always animals skulking in the brush very near you, dangerous animals within a hair’s breadth away, creatures that hide from you in extraordinary ways and yet the beauty and wonder make me want to go back again and again.
Experience the beauty of wildlife in Lethbridge & share in the passion, talents and knowledge of photographer John Krampl. The Wildlife of Lethbridge is a slideshow presentation showcasing Wildlife in all 4 seasons in Lethbridge including stories of adventure with emphasis on where and when wildlife can often be seen.
Discover the beauty found in the steppe-like plains of Patagonia - from vast grasslands to glaciated wilderness. Join adventure traveler Joanna Fraser for a tour through Southern Chile and Southwest Argentina as she highlights the plants, wildlife, and stunning scenery of the Patagonia region.
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 is on display in the Community Art Gallery at the Nature Centre starting Wednesday September 19 through until Saturday October 30, 2022.
The Word on the Street Festival is a signature event in southern Alberta that presents established and emerging authors, storytellers, workshops, and other online activities. Since 2017 we have sponsored an author reading and presentation to ensure important environmental topics are part of the event. In 2022 we are proud to support author Maude Barlow and their new book Still Hopeful.
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is proud to host Nature Play Day on Saturday June 11 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Henderson Lake Park. This active outdoor event will feature outdoor games, loose parts playground, live music, hammocks, kayaking, crafts, pond dipping, food trucks, and more!
You are invited to participate in the second City Nature Challenge (CNC) in Lethbridge! The CNC is a global citizen science Bioblitz. Last year 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. Help us document the incredible biodiversity and natural beauty of Lethbridge!
Coulee Clean-Up is a made-in-Lethbridge conservation program designed to preserve and protect Lethbridge’s river valley environment by removing garbage and debris from natural areas. Litter negatively impacts the overall health and aesthetic of our local environment. You can do your part to help keep our city clean by registering for Coulee Cleanup and picking up litter left behind in natural spaces!
Looking to attract birds to your garden this spring? Discover what makes good nesting habitat and build your very own cedar nest box with features to attract native species!
Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society will be held at 7:00 pm on March 13, 2022. Everyone is welcome to attend. Active membership is required to vote at the AGM. Please RSVP by email (hsncfriend@gmail.com).
Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join over 60 participants in Lethbridge covering 46 areas throughout the day - then celebrate and share your sightings over hot chocolate at the Nature Centre.
Join local birding enthusiast & Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count Organizer Ken Orich in this engaging online presentation about the winter birds of Southern Alberta. Learn some tips on how to identify common species and how you can participate in Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count 2021!
