Category Archives: Past Posts

Winter Bird Feeding Workshop

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH from 2 to 4 pm at the ski cabin Winter Bird Feeding Workshop Join our members at the ski cabin for a talk on what birds we can expect to see at our feeders and in our … Continue reading

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Ready for Hallowe’en?

Families who joined us at the 5th Annual FOEP Pumpkin Carving Event on the 18th prepared themselves for a spooky Hallowe’en by magically turning pumpkins into Jack o’Lanterns! We learned a little bit of the lore behind Jack and his … Continue reading

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Kids’ pumpkin carving event!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH – FROM 2 to 4 PM (Rain date – Sunday, October 25th) Pumpkin Carving- This will be our 5th Annual Pumpkin Carving. We hope you will join us and create the perfect Jack ‘o Lantern for Hallowe’en. … Continue reading

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Picture Perfect Workshop!

Our photography workshop on Sept. 27th with Sue Hutchins was a huge success. Everyone left with useful tips, fresh perspectives, and feeling motivated to get to know their camera better! We learned 5 key questions to ask ourselves when selecting … Continue reading

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Nature Photography Workshop

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 – FROM 2 to 4 PM Nature Photography Workshop – with Sue Hutchins – well known local photographer Taking impressive images of nature, doesn’t depend on your camera; it depends on your vision. Take a walk … Continue reading

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2015 Events announced

FRIENDS OF ELLENWOOD PARK EVENTS 2015 MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th – from 4 to 8 pm 2015                                              Geminids Meteor Shower … Continue reading

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Nature Walk – Change of venue

As part of The Recreation Department’s Active Living Week, we planned to have a Nature walk at Ellenwood Park. Unfortunately, the black flies have come out in profusion, which would make the walk very uncomfortable for participants. We have changed the … Continue reading

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Cabin – Open Sunday, March 29th

Stephen will be opening the cabin on Sunday, March 29th from 2 to 4 is. He thinks the skiing will be good as there is a solid base with 1 to 3 cm of snow forecast for Saturday.  

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Leprechaun Fun – Sunday, March 22 from 2 to 3

Leprechaun Fun at Ellenwood Park Walk, ski or snow shoe and join the Friends of Ellenwood Park  on– Sunday March 22nd from 2 to 3 at the ski cabin. The walking path has been cleared to make it easier for walking, … Continue reading

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Cabin opening and ski conditions – March 7 & 8

The ski conditions are very icy and fast. Yves has groomed a lot of the trails and will groom some more on Sunday morning. Please be very cautious when you are walking, snow shoeing and skiing in the park. The … Continue reading

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