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Upcoming Programs and Special
Events
Early Birds
Begins Sunday, May 3
Get out and enjoy some of Jasper’s best birding habitats with a Friends of
Jasper National Park volunteer. Whether you’re a
beginner birder or looking to add a lifer to your list, our hikes are a
great way to familiarize yourself with the park, meet others who share your
interests, and see the birds that grace our forests each spring.
This FREE program begins Sunday mornings at 7:30 (May and June) outside the
Nature Calls building. Bring your binoculars and wear your hiking boots for
this morning adventure. Donations appreciated.
Jasper…A Walk in
the Past
Begins June 1
Take a step back in time and discover the characters that helped shape
Jasper National Park and the mountain town of Jasper. This 1.5 hour
historical walking tour of town takes participants on a personal
journey into the past through a variety of stories about the people, places
and events that have made Jasper what it is today.
Program begins at the historic Information Centre nightly at 7:30 (June to
September). To ensure your spot on the tour (group size is limited) pick up
a FREE ticket at the Friends’ shop in the Information Centre. Donations
appreciated.
Full Moon
Hike
Sunday, June 7
Explore nature after dark with the Friends of Jasper
National Park. A volunteer guide will bring you to one of their favourite
places in the park to enjoy the night sky and the full moon. You'll learn
more about the stars, nocturnal animals and things that go bump in the night
while enjoying a moonlight hike.
To
ensure your spot on the hike, pick up your FREE ticket at the Friends' shop
(located in the Information Centre) beginning two days before the hike.
Volunteer
Trail Days
Begin June 9
Now and then the park needs a little help from its friends. Meet new
people and learn more about the park while showing it that you care. Trail
project days will take place every Tuesday from June through September. If
you miss those days, there are other volunteer opportunities available
throughout the year. Contact Heather at the Friends’ office to find out more
information.
Annual General
Meeting
Thursday, June 18 at 7pm at Chateau Jasper
Find out what the Friends have been up to and see what we have planned for
the next year. Join us for an entertaining
evening including a wine and cheese reception,
draw prizes, board elections and more. As the Friends embark on a mission to
include voluntourism as part of their programs, we are also happy to have
local guest speakers to discuss their experiences volunteering around the
world.
Junior Naturalist
Begins July 1
This exciting environmental awareness
program helps young visitors gain an understanding of the natural world and
their important role in helping to protect it. Through a variety of hands-on
activities and adventures, children (aged 6-10) can get out, get active, and
learn more about the outdoors.
This FREE program runs nightly at 5pm
at the Whistlers campground amphitheatre in July and August. To ensure a
spot (space is limited), parents
must pre-register their children at the campground theatre. Donations
appreciated.
Parks Day
July 18, 2009
All across the country Canadians will be celebrating the importance of our
parks and historic sites and, in Jasper, the Friends of Jasper National Park
will be hosting the party. You won’t want to miss the guided hikes,
climbing wall, barbecue, interpretive displays, guest speakers and
children’s activities that take place throughout the park. Be sure to drop
by the Information Centre or check back here to find out how you can join in
on the fun.
Friends News
Volunteer
Opportunities
Are you looking to make a difference
in 2009? Why not volunteer some time with the Friends of Jasper National
Park and make a lasting impression on Jasper National Park? If you are
interested in learning more or signing up for any of the opportunities,
please mail
volunteers@friendsofjasper.com.
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