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Events & Registration

The 2013 Wildflower Festival will soon be here! Our 2013 schedule is below; additional events will be added in the days to come..  Click here for print version.

Watch for details for our Photo Contest and other photographic events.

 

 
Saturday, June 15
8:30 am - 11:00 am 1B $40.00
Wildflower Photography - the Art of the Close-up Image

Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking.  Details Presenter: Frans Brouwers

9:15 am - 11:45 am 1C $40.00
Wildflowers of Lower BerthaTrail

Sorry - Event Full!

Explore the wonders of Bertha Trail. Moderate walking. Details  Presenter: Lyndon Penner

9:30 am - 12:00 pm 1D $75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback

No experience necessary. Details Presenter: Catherine Reynolds, Alpine Stables

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 1G $40.00
Wildflowers with Patricia Waganeer

Moderate walking. Details  Presenter: Patricia Waganeer.

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm 1H $40.00
Photographic Tricks & Techniques with Jeff Yee

Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Jeff Yee

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 1J $40.00
Wildflowers - Townsite to Snowline

Explore the diversity of wildflowers and their habitats as you make your way along the scenic Akamina parkway. Details Presenter: Catherine Reynolds, Biologist

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 1K $50.00
Bears and Blossoms

Sorry - Event Full!

Do bears stop and smell the flowers? Moderate walking.  Presenter: Charlie Russell, naturalist, author, bear expert.

 
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 1T FREE
The Amazing Plants that Call Waterton Home

Slideshow and talk at the Falls Theatre.  Presenter: Lyndon Penner

Registration not required.

Sunday, June 16
8:45 am - 11:30 am 2B $40.00
Wildflowers and Red Rocks

Explore the diversity of wildflowers and their habitat as you make your way along the scenic Red Rock parkway. Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Catherine Reynolds, Biologist.

 

9:00 am - 11:30 am 2C $40.00
The Orchids, Violets and Wintergreens of Waterton

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

9:15 am - 11:30 am 2D $40.00
The Art of Black & White Photorgraphy

Moderate walking. Presenter: Jeff Yee, Photographer

Digital and film,tripod reccomended, some walking.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm 2E $75.00
Wildflowers- Encaustic Art Class

No walking. Details  Presenter Iris McRae, Artist

All supplies included; no previous art skill required.

9:30 am - 12:00 pm 2F $40.00
Wildflower Photography - the Art of the Close-up Image

Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Steve Harrington 

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm 2G $40.00
Wildflowers in the Landscape-Photographic Field Course

Some walking. Presenter Frans Brouwers, Photographer

Digital and film; tripod reccomended.

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm 2H $40.00
Nauture's Rock Gardens-Cracks and Crevices

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist 

Monday, June 17
8:00 am - 2:00 pm 3A $75.00
A Wildflower Oasis

Moderate hiking, hiking boots required. Presenter: John Russell, Zoologist.

Bring lunch and water 

8:00 am - 11:00 am 3B $40.00
Wildflower Photography- Images in Morning Light

Some walking. Presenter: Frans Brouwers, Photographer

Digital and film, tripod recommended.

8:30 am - 11:00 am 3C $40.00
The Lilies of Waterton

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

9:00 am - 11:30 am 3D $40.00
Wildflowers of Lower Bertha Trail

Moderate walking. Presenter: Patricia Waganeer, Naturalist

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3G $40.00
The Mountain Bluebird & Bluebird Banding

Easy walking. Presenter: Gwen Tietz, Master Bander, Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society.

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 3H $40.00
The Figwort, Pink and Saxifrage Families of Waterton

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist.

Tuesday, June 18
9:00 am - 11:45 am 4A $40.00
The Wildflowers of Lineham-with Lyndon !

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist.

9:00 am - 11:00 am 4B $40.00
Tips and Techniques of Bird Photography

Some walking. Presenter: Frans Brouwers, Photographer

Digital and film; tripod reccomended.

9:15 am - 11:45 am 4C $40.00
Extraordinary Flowers in Easy Places

Easy walking. Presenter: Patricia Waganeer, Naturalist.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4G $40.00
The Wildflowers and Plants of the Plains

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist.

Walking shoes required.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4T FREE
Botanical Art Exhibit Opening at Waterton Heritage Centre

Work by members of the Botanical Art Guild of Southern Alberta. Artists will be present.

Wednesday, June 19
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5A $199.00
Botanical Illustration-3 Day Workshop- Watercolours or Coloured Pencils

Classroom instruction. Presenter: Margaret Best, Botanical Artist

9:15 am - 11:45 pm 5B $40.00
Wildflowers-Exploring Their Fascintating Details

Easy walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist and Kathryn Graham, Naturalist

9:30 am - 12:00 pm 5C $75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback

No experience necessary. Presenter: Deb Watson, Alpine Stables

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5E $40.00
Wildflowers of Lower Bertha Trail

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5F $45.00
Native Plants and Sacred Places

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking on uneven ground. Presenter: Dr. Brian Reeves, Archaeologist.

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm 5G $40.00
Bluebirds and Bluebird Banding

Easy walking. Presenter: Gwen Tietz, Master Bander, Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm 5H $40.00
Wildflowers in the Landscape-Photographic Field Course

Some walking. Presenter: Paul Gilbert, Photographer.

Digital and film, tripod recommended

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 5T FREE
Blooms Beyond Borders: The Big Picture

Talk and slide show by Harvey Locke.

Thursday, June 20
8:00 am - 11:00 am 6A $50.00
Wildflowers, Landforms and History of a Valley Bottom

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate hiking. Presenter: John Russell, Zoologist

Walking shoes required. Bring water.

8:30 am - 11:00 am 6B $40.00
The Lilies of Waterton

Moderate walking. Presenter: Kathryn Graham, Naturalist.

9:00 am - 11:30 pm 6C $40.00
The Orchids, Violets and Wintergreens of Waterton

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

12:45 pm - 3:00 pm 6E $40.00
From Shore to Shore- Scenic International Cruise

Cruise. Presenter : Kathryn Graham, Naturalist

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6F $40.00
Wildflower Photography- The Art of the Close-up Image

Some walking. Presenter: Paul Gilbert, Photographer.

Digital and film, Tripod recommended.

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 6G $40.00
Wildflowers Along the Prince of Wales Trail

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

7:30 pm - 4:00 pm 6T FREE
Wildflowers of Waterton Lakes National Park

Slide show and talk, Falls Theatre. Presenter: George Scotter, Botanist, Author

Friday, June 21
8:00 am - 11:30 am 7A $40.00
Tips and Techniques of Bird Photography

Some walking. Presenter: TBA

Digital and film; tripod recommended.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm 7B $50.00
Wildflowers of Waterton Lakes National Park

Moderate walking. Presenter: George Scotter, Botanist, Author

9:30 am - 12:00 pm 7C $40.00
The Orchids, Violets and Wintergreens of Waterton

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7F $45.00
The Wildflowers and Plants of Upper Crandell Trail

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lydon Penner, Horticulturalist

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm 7G $40.00
Wildflowers with Patricia Waganeer

Moderate walking. Details  Presenter: Patricia Waganeer.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7T FREE
Wildflower Photography with Tom Ulrich

Talk & Slideshow with photographer Tom Ulrich

Saturday, June 22
8:30 am - 11:30 am 8A $50.00
Bears and Blossoms

Sorry - Event Full!

Do bears stop and smell the flowers? Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Charlie Russell, naturalist, author, bear expert.

 
8:30 am - 11:30 am 8A.1 $50.00
Bears and Blossoms

Sorry - Event Full!

Do bears stop and smell the flowers? Moderate walking. Details Presenter: John Russell zoologist

 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 8B $199.00
Photographing Wildflowers with Tom Ulrich-1 and 1/2 days

Three sessions. Some walking. Presenter: Tom Ulrich, Photographer

Digital and Film;tripod recommended. 

9:15 am - 11:45 am 8C $40.00
Wildflowers - Exploring Their Fascinating Details

Moderate waking. Presenter: Kathryn Graham, Naturalist

An up-close look at the details of flowers. 

9:30 am - 12:00 pm 8D $75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback

No experience necessary. Details Presenter: Catherine Reynolds, Alpine Stables

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 8E FREE
Wildflower Festival Garden Fair-Gardening with Wildflowers
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 8G $40.00
The Ancient Ones- Ferns, Horsetails & Mosses

Sorry - Event Full!

Moderate walking. Presenter: Lyndon Penner, Horticulturalist

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 8H $40.00
Birds & Bluebird Banding

Easy walking. Presenter: Gwen Tietz, Master Bander, Mountain Bluebirds Trails Conservation Soceity

Sunday, June 23
8:00 am - 2:00 pm 9A $75.00
A Wildflower Oasis

Moderate hiking. Presenter: John Russell, Zoologist

Hiking boots required, bring lunch and water.

8:15 am - 1:45 pm 9B $60.00
The Wildflowers and Plants of Rowe Trail

Moderate to stenuous walking. Presenter: Edwin Knox, naturalist.

8:30 am - 11:30 pm 9D $40.00
Wildflower Photography- The Art of the Close-up Image

Some walking. Presenter: Paul Gilbert, Photographer

9:00 am - 11:30 am 9E $40.00
The Lilies of Waterton

Moderate walking. Presenter: Kathryn Graham, Naturalist

12:45 pm - 3:00 pm 9F $40.00
From Shore to Shore- Scenic International Cruise

Cruise. Presenter : Kathryn Graham, Naturalist

 
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