Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council

💚 It wouldn’t have been the same summer without you!

As another busy summer at Eagle Point–Blue Rapids comes to an end, it’s time to say goodbye to our wonderful summer student, Caidyn Purdy.

From summer camps and community events to outdoor adventures and everything happening behind the scenes, Caidyn jumped in wherever needed and helped us create some pretty amazing experiences for kids and families this summer.

Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU and wishing Caidyn all the best at school and we can't wait to see you again next year! 💚

NEW WORKSHOP — Registration is NOW OPEN!

Join Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Instructor Russ Meades for our Wilderness Knife Skills & Safety Workshop and spend an afternoon building practical skills you can actually use in the outdoors.

Participants will learn about safe knife handling and carriage, choosing the right knife, proper grips and cutting techniques, processing wood, fire preparation, knife care and more.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Pembina Nordic Centre
👥 Ages 18+
👨‍👧 Ages 16–17 are welcome when attending with a participating adult
🌿 No previous experience required.

Whether you're a hunter, camper, angler, backcountry enthusiast—or a parent looking for a unique experience to share with your older teen—this is a great opportunity to learn useful outdoor skills together.

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot on our event page and make an afternoon of it!

Tomorrow is Museum Explorer Day!

Alyssa and Caidyn are getting ready for another morning of exploring, creating, discovering and having fun at the Drayton Valley Museum.

📅 August 20
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍Drayton Valley Museum, 6013 44 Ave
👧 Ages 5–8 (younger siblings welcome with a parent or guardian!)
💚 FREE drop-off event but parents are welcome to stay if they prefer.
🥪 Don't forget to bring a lunch!

We can’t wait for another morning of big adventures for little explorers! 🌿🔎

See you at the museum!

🌲 Can we have 2 minutes of your time?

How well do you know the incredible parks right in our own backyard?

We’re conducting a quick Community Awareness Survey to learn how familiar local residents are with Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area, how often you visit, what brings you to the parks.

Whether you visit every week, once a year, or have never visited at all, we want to hear from you!

⏱️ It only takes about 2 minutes.

👉 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/WsFh4kaxfc2KXXsJ7

And please share it! Hearing from people who aren’t regular park users is just as valuable to us.

Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Survey We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback so we can improve!

🏛️🐞 Big adventures for little explorers are back!

After a fantastic first Museum Explorer Day, EPBR and the Drayton Valley Museum are teaming up again on August 20 for another FREE day of exploring, creating and discovering!

📅 August 20
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍Drayton Valley Museum, 6013 44 Ave
👧 Ages 5–8
💚 FREE drop-off event

Our little explorers will get to experience history, nature and plenty of hands-on fun right on the museum grounds.

Pack a lunch and send your kiddo for a few hours of screen-free summer adventure, we'll take care of the exploring! 🌿

♠️♥️ September is Poker Month!

If you like exploring the outdoors, September is shaping up to be a great month to get out and support our local clubs!

We have THREE Poker Rallies coming up:

West Central River Boat Association Poker Rally
📅 September 12

Brazeau ATV Club Poker Rally
📅 September 19

Horse Club Poker Ride
📅 September 19

Three different ways to get outside, explore our region and support the local clubs that help make outdoor recreation possible in the Eagle Point–Blue Rapids area.

Whether your preferred ride has a motor, a propeller or four legs, there's a poker rally for you this September! 😄

We'll be sharing more information about each event as the dates get closer, so stay tuned and mark those calendars!

🎃 Okay Pumpkin Walk fans—we need your help!

Planning is underway for our 2026 Forbidden Forest Pumpkin Walk, and this year we want YOU to help us make it even better.

If you've attended before, we'd love your thoughts:

How can we improve the parking and arrival experience?

What do you think about the length of the walk—too long, too short, or just right?

What kind of entertainment would you love to see along the trail?

What could we add that would make the experience even more magical?

And what is the ONE thing about the Pumpkin Walk that we absolutely shouldn't change?

We can't promise we'll be able to make every suggestion happen, but your feedback will help us as we plan this year's event.

Let's make the 2026 Forbidden Forest Pumpkin Walk our best one yet! 🎃🌲✨

📬 Check your inbox tonight!

Our August EPBR Newsletter is heading out, and there's lots packed into this one!

We're talking upcoming events, local outdoor adventures, nature education, community news, and of course, our August giveaway!

One lucky subscriber will take home a hammock and two EPBR hats, perfect for soaking up the last few weeks of summer. 🌲🧢

The link to enter is inside the newsletter, so if you're not subscribed yet, there's still time!

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