ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Transcription

1 Book online now at For more information, call us at Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Systems - Where Adventure Awaits EAGLE POINT-BLUE RAPIDS PARKS COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS NETWORKING WITH NATURE, CONNECT ING TO WELLNESS! OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES! LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN! Page 1 of 32

2 Free Environmental Education is provided to Children, Youth and Community Groups through the Generosity of our Partners & Sponsors. Page 2 of 32

3 Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council We are a not-for-profit organization, governed by a Voluntary Board of Directors. Our board is comprised of recreational organizations, government and industry representatives who work together to ensure that we meet our mission and vision. Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers for their commitment! Our Mission To enhance and protect the Eagle Point Provincial Park and the Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area by working collaboratively with our partners to implement innovative park planning, funding and management for the benefit and public enjoyment of current and future generations. Our Vision A sustainable balance of diverse recreational opportunities and environmental protection for all to enjoy in the Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area. Contact Us Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council 2nd Floor, Provincial Building Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 2S6 Office: Sandra Bannard (Executive Director) sandra@epbrparkscouncil.org Kathy Schwengler (Education & Outreach Coordinator) outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org Page 3 of 32

4 Message from Eagle Point- Blue Rapids Parks Council Staff Welcome to the Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Environmental Program Guide! We are pleased to present our new education strategy called Networking with Nature-Connecting to Wellness. Our goal with Networking with Nature- Connecting to Wellness is to have kids and adults: Look up from electronic devices and see the beauty of the sky, trees and critters on the ground Understand that going outside can make you feel happy and inspired Appreciate that we are stewards of our resources Learn about Indigenous cultures and traditions in our community Experience curriculum linked, outdoor programs that enhance student learning Come to Drayton Valley/Brazeau County from other communities to experience our awesome Eagle Point and Blue Rapids Provincial Parks and know we offer great environmental education programs! In the book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv links the lack of nature in the lives of today s wired generation to a problem he labels nature deficit disorder. He attributes this disorder to the worrying trends of increasing childhood obesity, childhood attention disorders and depression. The good news is the cure is easy go outside! Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Staff want to engage area residents and visitors in outdoor experiences that will promote a full on connection with nature! For students we ensure that our programs are curriculum linked, full of hands on learning and fun! The goal for Networking with Nature is to guide participants through positive, rich, learning experiences that help to foster solid connections with nature that ultimately contribute to a positive, happy, balanced life! That s a big goal but we are up for it! We look forward to having a learning adventure with you! Sandra Bannard, Executive Director Kathy Schwengler, Education and Outreach Coordinator In wilderness lies the hope of the world - John Muir Page 4 of 32

5 Table of Contents Sponsors & Partners 2 Mission, Vision and Contact Info. 3 Message from Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Staff 4 Table of Contents.5 Booking a Program.. 6 Program Location Information.. 7 #1 - Biodiversity of the EPBR Park System 8 #2 - Bugology. 9 #3 - GPS & Geocaching.10 #4 - Intro to Outdoor Survival..11 #5 - Marvellous, Misunderstood Bats #6 - Nature s Notions #7 - Nature s Recyclers #8 - Owl Discovery. 15 #9 - Science of Snow.. 16 #10 - Snowshoes 17 #11 - Tracks and Scat. 18 #12 - Treelympics #13 - Trees & Forests. 20 #14 - Wilderness Primer 21 #15 - Wonders of Wetlands.. 22 #16 - Wonders of Wetlands/Reclamation Tour 23 NEW - #17 - Metis Traditions 24 NEW - #18 - Action for Energy Upcoming Programs..26 Outdoor Opportunities for Families Education Resources. 28 Corporate & Professional Retreats.. 29 Notes 30 Sponsors. 31 Park Map 32 Page 5 of 32

6 Booking a program with the Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Staff HOW TO BOOK A PROGRAM WITH US 1. Review program selections in this guide or online at Determine the duration of your session. Are you looking for one program or a multi-program field trip? What location would you prefer? 3. Complete the booking request online at learn/education-program-bookings/; click on the learn tab, then the education program booking tab or call our office at You will receive a confirmation from Parks Staff. If you don t hear from us within 48 hours, please call our office at BOOK EARLY! SPRING PROGRAMS BOOK UP FAST! Page 6 of 32

7 Program Location Options Willey West Campground (Eagle Point Provincial Park) - mid May to the end of September. Two easy walking trails (one forest, one shoreline), outdoor washrooms, playground, camp kitchen, fire pits, group campsites, serviced campsites, convenience store, boat launch, abundant parking. Pembina Nordic Ski Trails (Eagle Point Provincial Park) open year round Facilities include over 30 km of groomed ski trails on variety of terrain from beginner to advanced, ski chalet with loft and tables, biking/walking trails (summer/fall), snowshoe trails in winter, one outhouse, fire pit area. Pembina Rotary Outdoor Education and Event Centre will be completed at this location by September, 2019 and will have two classrooms, indoor washrooms, meeting space, small kitchen area. Rotary-Pembina Trails South (Eagle Point Provincial Park) open year round Trail system through mixed wooded area with access to the North Saskatchewan River. Trails range from easy to intermediate (steep inclines) and can be used by hikers, snowshoers and mountain bikes, feature viewpoints and fire pit area, no outhouse, abundant parking at trailhead. Hilltop/Hillside Trails (Eagle Point Provincial Park) open year round Trail system for hikers, mountain bikes through wooded areas with some views of the river, no outhouse or firepit facilities on site. Parking at trailhead is only accessible on foot in winter months unless park staff open the gate. Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area open year round This area has many creeks, wetlands, wilderness areas criss-crossed by ATV trails and oil/gas industry leases, with good examples of ongoing reclamation, river access at some points, no outhouse facilities, gravel road access. **This area is suitable for students studying human/environmental interactions and wetlands areas. Other Sites Tervita Reclamation and Wetlands Site Tervita partners with us to do our Wonders of Wetlands Program with an added Reclamation and Ground Water study at their site west of Drayton Valley. Tervita provides outhouses, picnic tables and a barbeque lunch for the kids. Your Site If transportation to our sites isn t an option, we can bring some of our programs to your site. Page 7 of 32

8 Program #1 - Biodiversity of the Parks System - October to May How does human activity affect biodiversity in our natural areas? Students, in the role of scientists, examine the differences between disturbed and undisturbed sites. They explore diversity among and between species, and impacts of non-native and invasive species. The influence of human activities on the land base is also considered. GROUND COVER ASSESSMENTS, INSECT AND BIRD COUNT, DIVERSITY WITHIN A SPECIES. Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 2 to 3 hours Locations Available: Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or Eagle Point Provincial Park Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 9 Science - Biological Diversity Page 8 of 32

9 Program #2 - Bugology May to September This program focuses on small crawling and flying invertebrates. The activities are designed to give students a hands-on experience with the Parks smallest inhabitants! On the Mini-Beast Safari, children will walk along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River or through a woodland environment. At the pond life station, students will investigate and observe living plants and creatures in the water. The butterfly meadows allow students to attempt to catch the flying beauties! BUTTERFLY MEADOW, MINI-BEAST SAFARI, POND LIFE/RIVER LIFE Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 2 to 3 hours Locations Available: Willey West Campground or Pembina Nordic Trails Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 2 Science - Small Flying and Crawling Animals Page 9 of 32

10 Program #3 - GPS & Geocaching Year Round Join EPBR Parks Council Staff on a high tech treasure hunt! Parks Council staff will guide you and your class on a geocaching adventure through Rotary-Pembina Nordic South Trails or Hilltop Trails. During this program, you will learn how to use a GPS and discuss the pros and cons of compass vs. GPS. Students will go on a treasure hunt to find geocaches hidden throughout the trail system using GPS and maps. AVAILABLE IN THE FALL OF 2019 GPS TRAINING, GPS/MAP TREASURE HUNT. STUDENTS SHOULD BRING SMALL ITEMS TO LEAVE BEHIND IN THE GEOCACHES Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 2 to 3 hours Locations Available: Pembina Nordic South Trails, Hilltop Trails Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: - Grade 7 Social Studies - Dimensions of Thinking, Grade 9 Math (Shape & Space), Junior High Outdoor Education Page 10 of 32

11 Program #4 - Introduction to Outdoor Survival - Year Round Get out of the classroom and into the wilderness of the boreal forest! Through hands-on activities, students will face the challenges of outdoor survival and the rewards of having the necessary skills. Students will discuss the essentials for surviving outdoors in all seasons (especially the cold boreal winters), will have the opportunity to search for their own natural tinder and kindling, and light a small fire with flint and steel! Students will learn the importance of teamwork for survival when participating in activities. We will discuss the responsibilities for personal safety that come with outdoor recreation. This program is not designed to be a survival course - rather to pique student interest in the subject of Outdoor Survival. FIRE LIGHTING, SHELTER BUILDING, KNIFE SAFETY, SURVIVAL GEAR, WILDERNESS PREPAREDNESS. Maximum number of students: 30 ( 1 parent/teacher for every 5 students is highly recommended) Course Duration: 2 to 3 hours Locations Available: Pembina Nordic North Trails, Rotary South Trails, Hilltop Trails, Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area Age Suggestion/Curriculum Links: Age 11 to Adult, Grade 7-9 Outdoor Education Page 11 of 32

12 Program #5 - Marvellous Misunderstood Bats - Year Round Bats play a very important role in our boreal ecosystem and need our protection! During this interactive presentation, students will learn about the different kind of bats in Alberta and throughout the world. We will explore bat anatomy, food sources, echolocation and hibernation and threats to bat survival. Students will participate in fun games that allow them to experience the world as a bat. Different focuses for different grade levels. EDUCATIONAL POWERPOINT/SPEAKER SERIES, BERTIE THE BAT PUPPET, ECHOLOCATION GAME Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 1.5 Hours Locations Available: In your classroom Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 2 Science - Small Crawling & Flying Animals, Grade 3 Science - Hearing and Sound, Animal Life Cycles Page 12 of 32

13 Program #6 - Nature s Notions May to October Join EPBR Parks Council staff for a relaxing jaunt through the forests of our local parks! On the way, we share our knowledge of the local flora and fauna. We ll listen and look for wildlife, explore the underbrush for insects, imagine what it s like to be an animal living in the forest, and use our five senses to have a full experience of the wilderness. In addition to a nature walk, we can include nature crafts, hula hoop habitats, nature stories and more! MAY INCLUDE: NATURE CRAFTS, NATURE HIKE, HULA HOOP HABITAT, BUG HUNT, NATURE STORY Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours Locations Available: Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or Eagle Point Provincial Park Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 1 - Colours, Senses, Needs of Animals & Plants, Grade 2 Science - Small Crawling & Flying Things, Grade 3 Science - Hearing and Sound, Animal Life Cycles Page 13 of 32

14 Program #7 - Nature s Recyclers May to October Get out of the classroom and into the forest to discover what types of decomposers help recycle the organic matter of the forest. Students will learn that fungi, bacteria and invertebrates break down the waste products of the forests. Students will compare nature s recyclers to human recycling to make connections regarding the importance of breaking down and recycling matter. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION, SOIL SAMPLE EXPLORATIONS, DECOMPOSER BINGO, HUMAN TRASH AND DECOMPOSERS. Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (depending on the number of activities) Locations Available: Provincial Park Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or Eagle Point Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 4 - Waste & Our World Page 14 of 32

15 Program #8 - Owl Discovery Year Round What is a raptor? What did an owl have for dinner? This hands-on owl pellet dissection allows children to explore the basics of owl adaptations and will allow them to explore and identify tiny bones of the animals the owl has eaten. A favourite amongst the kids! Please give two weeks notice when booking this program. OWL PRESENTATION, OWL PELLET DISSECTION, BONE IDENTIFICATION Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 1.5 hours Locations Available: In your classroom, Pembina Nordic Trails, Willey West Campground (when campground is open) Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 3 Science - Animal Life Cycles Page 15 of 32

16 Program #9 - The Science of Snow - November to March Students will learn how snowflakes are formed and create some snowflakes of their own during this program! They will also learn about winter animal adaptations that allow wildlife in Alberta to survive our long winters. Students will then venture outside to build quinzee snow shelters, hunt for real snowflakes and play some interactive games in the snow. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION, FAKE A FLAKE, SNOWFLAKE HUNT, FROG QUINZEES, SNOW INVESTIGATIONS Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 75 to 90 minutes Locations Available: At your classroom and outdoors at your site Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 1- Building Things, Seasonal Changes. Grade 2 - Camouflage Page 16 of 32

17 Program #10 - Snowshoe Program Winter Season The Parks Council has snowshoes in various sizes available for school and youth groups! You can pick up the snowshoes at our office or request a staff member to join your group as a guide and to provide a bit of history on snowshoeing in Canada and the world. SNOWSHOES, WITH OR WITHOUT A GUIDE Sizes: We can accommodate persons from 18 kg to 114 kg! Rental Fee: $20/day includes up to 20 pairs of snowshoes, $50/day includes up to 52 pairs of snowshoes. Guided Snowshoe Tours for adults includes Eagle Point Staff member - $25/ person for 2 hour tour. Minimum of 6 persons Locations Available: Pick up from Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council office. Tour Sites: Rotary South Trails, Hilltop Acres, Riverwalk Trail, Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area (off-trail) Page 17 of 32

18 Program #11 - Tracks & Scat Year Round Animals are all around us, but many are shy and rarely seen. The clues they leave behind (tracks and scat) provide us with powerful learning tools to teach us about their habits and behaviour. Join Eagle Point-Blue Rapids staff to explore the tracks and scats of our local wildlife. STORY/PRESENTATION, HANDS-ON TRACKS USING REPLICA SCAT & TRACKS, MAKE A TRACK TO TAKE HOME, MAY INCLUDE FOREST WALK IN SNOW* Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 1-2 hours in class, 2 to 3 hours includes nature walk. Locations Available: Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or Eagle Point Provincial Park Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: All Ages Page 18 of 32

19 Program #12 - Treelympics May to October Through hands on activities, students will pit their strength and endurance against trees with games that simulate every day functions of trees. This Olympic style event will demonstrate how the ordinary processes of trees are truly wondrous and amazing feats of nature! A whole lot of fun for all participants! TREE TUG, SUGAR SHUFFLE, BIG GULP, BIG SLURP, SEED TOSS. Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Locations Available: At your school yard or at any chosen location in Eagle Point or Blue Rapids Parks system Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 4 - Plants & Growth Page 19 of 32

20 Program #13 - Trees & Forests May to October Participants will learn about trees and shrubs on our local trail systems! Using maps to explore self-guided stations, they will gain skills in recognizing and describing structural features of trees and plants in order to help them identify local fauna. Students will investigate forest habitats while considering human impact and responsible forest use. Participants also touch on tree measuring and sampling methods. INTERPRETIVE WALK, TREE IDENTIFICATION, SELF-GUIDED STATIONS, TREE SURVEY, TREE MEASUREMENTS Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 2 to 3 hours Locations Available: Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or Eagle Point Provincial Park Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 6 - Trees & Forests Page 20 of 32

21 Program #14 - Wilderness Primer Year Round Our staff can facilitate up to 10 modules* on outdoor education, wilderness preparedness and wilderness travel with your students. Youth will experience fun activities which promote a healthy awareness and appreciation for the outdoors. Some modules include external staff and may require additional booking time. EPBR Parks Council Staff will facilitate all 10 modules for a fee of $600. Individual modules may be booked without a fee. * MODULES GEAR & PREPAREDNESS MAPS & COMPASS NAVIGATION (2) BUSHCRAFT: FIRE STARTERS, SNARES, HOOKS BUSHCRAFT: CAMP TOOLS & CAMPFIRES FORAGING, OUTDOOR HYGIENE & OUTDOOR COOKING SHELTERS & BASIC FIRST AID WOODS TRAVEL(2) ARCHERY OR TRAPS BEAR AWARENESS CAMP SET-UP Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Module Duration: 1.15 to 1.5 hours/module Locations Available: In your classroom, Pembina Nordic Trails, Willey West Campground (when campground is open) Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Junior High Outdoor Education, Physical Education Page 21 of 32

22 Program #15 - Wonders of Wetlands - May to September Let s visit a body of water (either a local pond or a wetland in the Park) to discover what types of plants and animals call ponds home. Through handson activities, students will learn about pond ecosystems, have opportunities to search for pond dwellers and observe them up close. We look at riparian habitats, water quality, evidence of terrestrial animals and uplands flora. Why are ponds important for our local environment? Different focuses match different age groups. POND DIPPING, WATER QUALITY, ABIOTIC FACTORS, UPLAND FLORA & FAUNA. Maximum number of students: 25 to 30 students Course Duration: 2 hours Locations Available: Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or Eagle Point Provincial Park Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 5 - Wetland Ecosystems, Weather Watch, Grade 8 - Fresh Water Ecosystems Page 22 of 32

23 Program #16 - Wonders of Wetlands/Reclamation Study in Partnership with Tervita Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council &Tervita partner to immerse students in a full day program at Tervita s Drayton Valley Land Treatment Facility. Find out what s involved in restoring the site back to its original environment as a fully functioning boreal forest, inhabited by plants and wildlife! Students will explore and learn about the wetlands and ecosystem of the site, as well as learning about new and improved ways that industry manages industrial waste. Tervita supplies a barbecue lunch for students! Limited number of bookings/season! POND DIPPING, TOUR OF THE RECLAMATION PROJECT, GROUND WATER TESTING Maximum number of students: students Course Duration: 9:15 am to 2:15 pm, including lunch break. Location: Tervita Drayton Valley Land Treatment Facility Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 5 - Wetland Ecosystems, Weather Watch, Grade 8 - Fresh Water Ecosystems Page 23 of 32

24 Program #17 - Metis Traditions Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council partners with Metis Local #888 to immerse students in a full day Metis cultural program at Willey West Campground. Students will experience an outdoor ceremonial smudge and enjoy tipi teachings inside our tipi! Participants will explore Metis and Indigenous customs including traditions of the Talking Stick,Medicine Wheel and the Trapper s Tent. Students will have the opportunity to taste traditional bannock. A hot dog lunch will be provided! Limited sessions of this pilot program will be offered in spring 2019, so book early to avoid disappointment. NEW! TIPI TEACHINGS, TRAPPERS TENT & BANNOCK, TALKING STICK, MEDICINE WHEEL Maximum number of students: 80 students Course Duration: 9:15 am to 2:15 pm, including lunch break. Location: Willey West Campground Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 4 - The Stories, Histories & Peoples of Alberta Page 24 of 32

25 Program #18 - Action for Energy May 2019 to March 2020 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global concern. By understanding alternative forms of energy, energy efficiency and sustainability, students can make better choices in their own energy use. In this program, students will learn about electricity and explore alternative energy sources through a choice of several modules, including building a solar oven, solar dehydrator experiments, tree planting (seasonal), energy metering experiments, wind turbine construction, solar powered facility tours and more. Allow 45 to 1 hour per module. Classroom follow up activities allow students to put what they learned into action. MODULES SOLAR OVEN NEW! SOLAR DEHYDRATOR WIND TURBINES ENERGY METERING EXPERIMENTS TREE PLANTING TOUR OF SOLAR POWERED FACILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPERIMENTS AN ONLINE VERSION OF THIS PROGRAM WILL BE A V A I L A B L E F O R SCHOOLS IN THE FALL O F W I T H A C C O M P A N Y I N G Maximum number of students: 60 students (depending on chosen activities) Course Duration: Minimum of 1.5 hours. Location: Pembina Nordic Centre/Outdoor Event & Education Center Age Suggestions/Curriculum Links: Grade 5 - Electricity & Magnetism, Grade 9 - Electrical Principles & Technologies, Science 10,14 - Social & Environmental Context of Science & Technology Page 25 of 32

26 Upcoming Programs FUR PRESENTATION The fur presentation can be adapted to suit younger audiences as well as teens who are interested in our local wildlife. Staff bring the fur kit (furs, hides and skulls of various species) for a one hour presentation, allowing the students to get up close and personal with the furs. Thank you to Alberta Trappers Association members for their donations to this program. Available in Fall of ACTION FOR ENERGY This exciting upcoming program will have students exploring alternative energy forms from solar and wood energy to actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Students will use metering technology at the Pembina- Rotary Outdoor Education & Event Centre to measure energy usage and follow-up exercises will have them continue their research in their classroom. Online learning will be available for students across the province. Page 26 of 32

27 Outdoor Opportunities for Families GLOBAL BIG DAY Join Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Staff as we go to several locations in the Parks System to identify and count bird species as part of a global bird count! Global Big Day is an annual event which occurs on the first Saturday in May! Get fresh air, learn about birds and meet new friends on our expedition to various habitats! Details are posted in advance of the event on our website at PARKS DAY Eagle Point Provincial Park is the site of our annual summer festival where families can experience canoeing, archery, jet boat rides, ATV rides, games, music, free food and more! Parks Day is the 3rd Saturday in July each year. We host our event at Willey West Campground! Activities start early and some require preregistration! Details for each year s activities are posted on Page 27 of 32

28 Education Resources LINKS default.aspx We can customize our programs to suit your needs and your age group. If you have a suggestion or require further information, please outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org We appreciate your input and your testimonials! Page 28 of 32

29 Corporate & Professional Retreats Let s design your one of a kind corporate or professional retreat! We can customize and facilitate half day, full day or two day programs to suit your organization s needs. Programs can include team-building activities and games, outdoor excursions (snowshoeing, cross country skiing, interpretive hikes), nature inspired arts, outdoor cooking and more! Contact Kathy at or outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org and let s talk! Maximum number of participants: Varies, depending on activities Retreat Duration: 1/2 day, full day, two day programs Locations Available: Pembina-Rotary Education Centre in Eagle Point Provincial Park, Willy West Campground Page 29 of 32

30 Notes Page 30 of 32

31 Free Environmental Education is provided to Children, Youth and Community Groups through the Generosity of our Partners & Sponsors. Page 31 of 32

32 The first community based, provincial park planning initiative in Alberta. More than protection and conservation: 56 square kilometers of successive working land base and recreational opportunities. Primitive to developed trails - something for everyone! Stop by the Parks Council s office in downtown Drayton Valley, or visit our website for more information. Eagle Point The Parks Council s website includes: Provincial Park Continual Updates Feedback Avenues Recreation Options Sponsorship Prospects Downloads Maps FAQ News Follow us on Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area Funding provided by Rural Alberta Development Fund Drayton Valley Hwy 22