The City has been leading a variety of courses, classes, nature walks and events in Calgary's parks for over 30 years. Parks offers many programs that families and individuals can participate in.
Experienced educators lead a variety of courses including bird-watching, natural history and more.
Teachers, help get your students interested in nature and the environment with our wide range of educational programs, designed for students from preschool to high school.
The Healthy Yards Program is a Calgarian's guide to a healthy and beautiful yard! The program offers an environmentally-friendly approach to yard, lawn and garden care in Calgary.
Community gardens are important to the health and well-being of our neighbourhoods – they promote partnerships, provide food and encourage land stewardship Calgary has a long history of community gardens, and The City is pleased to support these gardens by working cooperatively with community associations and gardening organizations.
The Community Orchards Project encourages local food production, community involvement and education. Parks is planting fruit trees and shrubs to determine if public and community-run orchards will grow, thrive, and produce in Calgary communities.
You can contribute to Calgary's urban forest by planting a tree on your property or becoming involved in one of The City's following tree planting initiatives including the NeighbourWoods Program, Arbor Day, Planting Incentive Program or the Symbolic Tree Program
Conducted by professional nature educators, we offer specialty programs for Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies, Sparks, Junior Forest Wardens, day camps, church and community groups and other youth groups. All our programs have been developed to fit badge requirements.
