The spectacular setting of
Waterton Lakes National Park is home to more than 50 per cent of Alberta's
wildflowers... more than any other Rocky Mountain national park. Over 50 of
Canada's rare flowers grow in Waterton, 30 of which are found only in this park.
From beargrass to orchids,
nature is on display in a panorama of blossoms among prairies and peaks. This
amazing diversity of wildflowers will be celebrated in the fifth annual
Waterton Wildflower Festival, June 14-22, 2008.
Join us for guided flower
walks, hikes or workshops. Come celebrate the first day of summer in a World
Heritage Site. Activities for all ages.
This 9-day event, organized by the Trail of the Great Bear and partners,
features more than two dozen educational courses on wildflowers, plants,
climate, ecosystems and insects; art exhibits; and workshops on photography,
water colour painting and drawing.
Courses include: Wildflower Identification, Wildflower Habitat, Bird watching,
Wildflowers by Horseback and by Cruise Boat, Photography Workshops, Watercolours,
Activities for Kids, Afternoon Tea and much more.
Activities throughout the 9 days are led by highly qualified professionals
including talented wildflower photographers Paul Gilbert ( author of ‘Wild
Colours’ and ‘Wild Light’ books), Steve Harrington and Frans Brouwers; Calgary
Zoo Botanical Education Coordinator, Jane Reksten; naturalists and scientists,
Dr. John Dormaar, Dr. Brian Reeves, Jo-Anne Reynolds, Mira Banhala; leading
watercolour artists, Robert Sinclair, RCA; bird expert, Peter Sherrington.
While in
southeast Alberta take part in the Pincher Creek
20th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering - June 12-15, 2008.
