About this Event
Join us for a hands-on adventure in nature as we roll up our sleeves and give St. Patrick’s Island a little TLC!
We are coming together to pick up litter and care for this beautiful urban park so birds, wildlife, and people can enjoy it for years to come.
No experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and a love for the outdoors. We will provide all the tools, garbage bags, and safety gear, along with a chance to learn more about the island’s natural beauty. It is a great way to give back, make a visible impact, and enjoy a few laughs with fellow nature lovers.
Expect a little sweat, a lot of satisfaction, and maybe even a few feathered friends cheering you on. Families, friends, and solo volunteers are all welcome. This is an all-ages event.
What to Bring:
- Water bottle
- Garden gloves (we will have extras too)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- A good attitude and maybe a picnic for after
📅 Date: Sunday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 am to Noon
📍 Meeting point: Event board near 656 Confluence Way SE on the RiverWalk pathway
These events are presented in partnership between East Village and Nature Calgary, with all registration fees donated directly to Nature Calgary.
🚗 Parking:
- Street parking: pay at kiosks
- Lot parking: pay using the Calgary Parking Authority mobile app
Accessibility and Inclusion:
- Pathways are flat and mostly well compacted
- Guides will adapt routes based on group abilities
- Plant and wildlife ID can be modified for participants with sight or hearing impairments
- LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming people of all orientations and identities
- Dogs are not allowed unless medically necessary
Please dress for the weather. If conditions are unsafe (heavy rain or snow, smoke, flooding), CMLC will cancel and refunds will be issued.
Let us work together to keep this island clean, wild, and welcoming to all!
Check out all the Event in the St. Patrick's Island Nature Series
ALL WALKS ARE FROM 9:30 - 11:30AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
BIRDING
Saturday March 15
Sunday April 19
Saturday May 9 (World Migratory Bird Day)
Sunday May 17
Sunday June 20
Saturday July 25
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 12
Saturday October 3
Saturday November 7
Sunday Dec 13 (Christmas Bird Count)
BIODIVERSITY WALKS
Saturday Apil 25 City Nature Challenge
Saturday June 13 Alberta Biodiversity Challenge
Sunday August 2 Big Backyard Bioblitz
NATIVE PLANT WALKS
Sunday May 31
Friday August 21
BUG WALKS
Saturday July 19 Pollinator walk
Friday July 24 Moth & Bat Night 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL
Sunday May 30 Invasive Species Removal
Sunday June 7 Invasive Species Removal
COMMUNITY CLEANUP
Saturday September 19 Community Cleanup 9:30 - 12:00 PM
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
614 6 Ave SE, 614 6 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada
CAD 0.00
