Events & Registration

The 2012 Wildflower Festival dates are June 16 to 24; registration is now open.

The following are our 2012 events, watch for additional events added over the next few weeks. Click here for a printable version.

We look foward to seeing you in Waterton in June!

If you have difficulty registering, please email info@WatertonWildflowers.com

Events are car pooled. Please, no dogs; children must be registered.

Saturday, June 16

8:00 am - 5:30 pm	1A	$199.00
Wildflowers in the Waterton Landscape-2 Day Photography Workshop Digital and film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Paul Gilbert. June 16 & 17; 8 am-12 pm and 2:30 pm-5:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday

8:30 am - 11:30 am	1B	$40.00
Bikes & Blossoms - The Kootenai Brown Trail Wildflowers by bicycle - bring your own or rent one for $20.00 (rental not included in the fee). Details Presenter: TBA

9:00 am - 11:30 am	1C	$40.00
Wildflowers with Patricia Waganeer Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Patricia Waganeer.

9:15 am - 11:45 am	1D	$40.00
Wildflowers - Exploring Their Fascinating Details A great way to start your wildflower viewing - an up-close look at a variety of wildflowers. Bring a magnifying glass if you have one. Easy walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	1F	$75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback No experience necessary. Details Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds, Alpine Stables

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm	1G	$40.00
The Art of Photographing Wildflowers Close Up Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Jeff Yee.

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	1H	$40.00
Wildflowers of the Buttercup and Rose Families From avens to larkspur; moderate walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	1J	$40.00
Wildflowers of Lower BerthaTrail Explore the wonders of Bertha Trail. Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	1Z	$10.00
Irish Celtic Duo "O'Reelie" Live music at the Waterton United Church. $10.00 Please pay at the door. Sponsored by the Waterton United Church.

Sunday, June 17

8:00 am - 2:00 pm	2A	$75.00
A Wildflower Oasis A scenic walk up a mountain trail; hiking shoes required; bring water and a lunch . Details Presenter: John Russell

9:00 am - 11:30 am	2B	$40.00
The Lilies of Waterton Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

9:30 am - 11:30 am	2C	$40.00
The Art of Photographing Wildflowers In the Landscape Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Jeff Yee.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm	2D	$75.00
Wildflowers - Encaustic Art Class Learn to create impressionistic images of your favorite wildflowers with this ancient wax techniquue. All supplies included; no previous art skill required. Details. Presenter: Iris McRae

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm	2F	$40.00
Wildflowers of the Plains Explore the wildflowers of the grasslands. Easy walking. Details. Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	2G	$40.00
Wildlands Nature Stroll and Tea Easy Walking and Afternoon Tea on Wildlands Retreat. Details Presenter: Joan Glaister, Naturalist.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

FREE

Wildflowers and Climate Change

Slideshow and talk at the Falls Theatre. Presenter: Lindsey Bengtson

Registration not required.

Monday, June 18

9:00 am - 4:00 pm	3A	$299.00
Journaling - Botanical Illustration Workshop A Nature Journaling Workshop, for watercolor or coloured pencil, with emphasis on botanical detail. Details Presenter: Margaret Best, Botanical Artist and Teacher. Three day workshop 9am-12 pm, 1pm-4pm. June 18-20. (Lunch not included)

9:00 am - 11:30 am	3B	$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: Jo-Anne Reynolds, Biologist.

9:15 am - 11:45 am	3C	$40.00
Wildflowers - Exploring Their Fascinating Details A great way to start your wildflower viewing. Easy walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	3D	$40.00
Wildflower Photography - the Art of the Close-up Image Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Steve Harrington

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	3F	$45.00
Native Plants & Sacred Places Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Dr. Brian Reeves.

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm	3G	$40.00
Wildflowers in the Landscape-Photographic Field Course Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Paul Gilbert

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	3H	$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: Jo-Anne Reynolds, Biologist

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	3K	$40.00
The Lilies of Waterton Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm	3M	$40.00
Wildflowers in Low Light Landscape Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Paul Gilbert

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

FREE

Steve Harrington - Slide Show & Talk

Slide show and talk at the Falls Theatre by photographer Steve Harrington.

Registration not required.

Tuesday, June 19

8:00 am - 12:00 pm	4A	$50.00
Wildflowers, Landforms and History of a Valley Bottom Moderate hike; walking shoes needed; bring water. Details Presenter: John Russell

8:30 am - 11:00 am	4B	$40.00
Wildflowers in the Landscape-Photographic Field Course Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Paul Gilbert

9:00 am - 11:30 am	4C	$40.00
Extraordinary Flowers in Easy Places Easy-limited walking. Details Presenter: Patricia Wagenaar

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	4D	$75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback No experience necessary. Details Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds, Alpine Stables

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	4E	$40.00
Wildflowers of the Buttercup and Rose Families From avens to larkspur; moderate walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	4G	$45.00
The Wildflowers and Plants of Upper Crandell Trail Moderate walking on a mountain trail-walking shoes recommended. Details Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm	4H	$40.00
Wildflowers of Lower BerthaTrail Explore the wonders of Bertha Trail. Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	4K	$40.00
The Figwort, Pink and Saxifrage Families of Waterton From paint brush to fringed grass-of-parnassus. Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm	4Z	FREE
Celebrating the Natural World Slide show and talk at the Falls Theatre by Steve Gnam. Registration not required.

Wednesday, June 20

9:00 am - 11:30 am	5A	$40.00
Photography with Steve Gnam Presenter: Steve Gnam

9:00 am - 11:45 am	5B	$40.00
The Wildflowers of Lineham - with Lyndon! Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

9:15 am - 11:45 am	5C	$40.00
Wildflowers with Patricia Waganeer Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Patricia Waganeer.

9:15 am - 11:45 am	5D	$40.00
Wildflowers - Exploring Their Fascinating Details An up-close and wonderful way of looking at wildflowers. Easy walking. Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham

12:45 pm - 3:00 pm	5F	$40.00
From Shore to Shore-Scenic International Cruise Details Presenter: Kathryn Graham.

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm	5G	$40.00
Wildflowers in Black & White Photography Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Paul Gilbert

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	5H	$40.00
Grasslands of the Bison Paddock Explore the foothills fescue grasslands. Details. Presenter: Holly Stover

Thursday, June 21

7:30 am - 10:30 am	6A	$40.00
Early Light - Photographic Field Course Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. We will have cofffee to go for you! Details Presenter: Frans Brouwers

9:00 am - 11:30 am	6B	$40.00
The Lilies of Waterton Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	6C	$75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback No experience necessary. Details Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds, Alpine Stables

9:30 am - 3:30 pm	6D	$75.00
Sketching Wildflowers & Landscape Along the Trail All levels; easy walking; bring water and lunch. Details Presenter: Linda Anderson Stewart, Artist.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	6G	$40.00
Birds & Bluebird Banding Presenter: Gwen Tietz - Master Bander, Mountain Bluebirds Trails Conservation Society

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	6H	$40.00
Wildflower Photography - the Art of the Close-up Image Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Steve Harrington

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	6J	$40.00
Wildlands Nature Stroll and Tea Easy Walking and Afternoon Tea on Wildlands Retreat. Details Presenter: Joan Glaister, Naturalist.

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	6K	$40.00
Wildflowers along The Prince of Wales Trail Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

FREE

Blackfoot Ethnobotanically: Significant Plants and the Old North Trail

Slide Show & Talk at the Waterton Community Centre (the Old School) with Dr. Brian Reeves, Archaeologist.

Registration not required.

Friday, June 22

8:00 am - 11:30 am	7A	$40.00
Tips and Techniques of Bird Photography Interested in capturing images of those wonderful birds? Details Presenter: Frans Brouwers

9:00 am - 11:45 am	7B	$40.00
The Wildflowers of Lineham Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Jo Anne Reynolds

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	7D	$40.00
The Orchids, Violets & Wintergreens of Waterton Presenter: Lyndon Penner

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	7F	$45.00
The Wildflowers and Plants of Upper Crandell Trail Moderate walking on a mountain trail-walking shoes recommended. Details Presenter: Jo Anne Reynolds

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	7G	$40.00
Wildflower Photography - the Art of Wildflowers in the Landscape Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Steve Harrington

1:15 pm - 3:45 pm	7H	$40.00
Wildflowers with Patricia Waganeer Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Patricia Waganeer.

Saturday, June 23

9:00 am - 12:00 pm	8A	$40.00
Wildflowers in Landscape Photography - Tips & Tricks of the Trade Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Fran Brouwers.

9:15 am - 11:45 am	8B	$40.00
Wildflowers - Exploring Their Fascinating Details A wonderful way of looking at wildflowers. Easy walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

9:30 am - 12:00 pm	8D	$75.00
Wildflowers from Horseback No experience necessary. Details Presenter: Jo-Anne Reynolds, Alpine Stables

10:00 am - 2:00 pm	8E	FREE
Wildflower Festival-Garden Fair-Gardening with Wildflowers Waterton Community Centre (Old School) Details

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm	8F	$40.00
The Art of Wildflower Photography - Photographic Field Course Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Steve Harrington

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	8G	$40.00
Wildflowers of the Buttercup & Rose Families From avens to larkspur; moderate walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	8H	$40.00
Wildlands Nature Stroll and Tea Easy Walking and Afternoon Tea on Wildlands Retreat. Details Presenter: Joan Glaister, Naturalist.

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	8Z	$10.00
Classical and Jazz Guitar - Dale Ketcheson Live music at the Waterton United Church $10.00 Please pay at the door.

Sunday, June 24

8:00 am - 2:00 pm	9A	$75.00
A Wildflower Oasis A scenic walk up a mountain trail; hiking shoes required; bring water and a lunch. Details Presenter: John Russell

8:15 am - 1:45 pm	9B	$60.00
The Wildflowers and Plants of Rowe Trail Mountain trail; walking shoes required; bring water and a lunch. Presenter: Edwin Knox

8:30 am - 11:30 am	9C	$40.00
Bikes & Blossoms - The Kootenai Brown Trail Wildflowers by bicycle - bring your own or rent one for $20.00 (rental not included in the fee). Details Presenter: TBA

8:30 am - 11:30 am	9D	$40.00
Wildflower Photography - the Art of the Close-up Image Digital & film; tripod recommended; some walking. Details Presenter: Frans Brouwers

9:00 am - 11:30 am	9E	$40.00
The Lilies of Waterton Moderate walking. Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner

12:45 pm - 3:00 pm	9F	$40.00
From Shore to Shore - Scenic International Cruise Details Presenter: Lyndon Penner.

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