{"id":200568,"date":"2026-06-25T13:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=200568"},"modified":"2026-06-25T21:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T03:29:32","slug":"family-nature-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/family-nature-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"FREE Family Nature Nights with Nature Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join Nature Alberta this July and August for Family Nature Nights at local nature areas. These free, themed family events run on Wednesday nights at select parks in Edmonton. Experience birding, catching bugs, movement-based nature activities, learn about amphibians and more. Come out with your budding naturalist to experience nature, learn something new, and create some fun memories!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturealberta.ca\/fnn-urban-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Birds<\/a><\/strong> | July 22 at Whitemud Park, Edmonton<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturealberta.ca\/fnn-crawling-critters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crawling Critters<\/a><\/strong> | July 29 at Gold Bar Park, Edmonton<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturealberta.ca\/fnn-movement-in-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movement in Nature<\/a><\/strong> | August 5 at John Walter Museum, Edmonton<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturealberta.ca\/fnn-wonderful-watersheds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wonderful Watersheds<\/a><\/strong> | August 19 at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park, St. Albert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<p dir=\"auto\">On-site registration is required prior to the event. Click each link above for full details. Programs are recommended for ages 4-12, but everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Family Nature Nights:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>July 22 &amp; 29, August 5 &amp; August 19, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> Registration at 6:00 PM, Programming 6:30 &#8211; 8:30 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Various park sites in Edmonton and St Albert &#8211; see above<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/naturealberta.ca\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.naturealberta.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Looking for more FREE summer park programs? 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