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Esker Lakes

Esker Lakes Provincial Park

Start: July 11, 2025 - 16:00 PM End: July 11, 2025 - 18:00 PM

Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 12, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 12, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Every tree has its own story to tell. To ‘hear’ it, all you need to do is pay attention. Take a moment to pause, appreciate their presence, their gifts, and the feelings they inspire. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Start: July 13, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 13, 2025 - 15:00 PM

All living things leave signs of their presence on the land, and it takes a keen observer to notice and interpret them. Join us in discovering and interpreting the signs left behind by some of our smallest kin: insects and their relatives. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.

Start: July 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM End: July 18, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Dive into the wonders of aquatic life! Grab a net and explore alongside Discovery staff as you search for creatures big and small. From tiny fairy shrimp to majestic Great Blue Herons, every discovery is worth celebrating. Don’t forget to record your findings in your nature journal! All ages are welcome.

For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Location: Day Use Beach

Start: July 18, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: July 18, 2025 - 16:30 PM

Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!

Start: August 1, 2025 - 00:00 AM End: August 4, 2025 - 23:59 PM

The Blueberry Festival celebrates the abundance of blueberries that grow within the park.

Start: August 3, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 3, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Buy your tickets in advance at the gatehouse.

Location: Visitor's Centre