Weekend itineraries: end of summer activities
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Even though the summer is coming to an end, there's still lots to do in Strathcona County.
Even though the summer is coming to an end, there's still lots to do in Strathcona County.
Road trip alert! This is the perfect weekend to explore your own backyard, right here in Strathcona County.
A popular meteor shower, authentic English pies, and Alberta Open Farm Days means a busy weekend in Strathcona County.
With an air tour taking place in Josephburg, the latest fashions for children, and tacos that will make you feel like you're on a Mexican vacation, Strathcona County is the place to be.
This long weekend is the perfect one to spend at Elk Island, having a picnic, or supporting local business.
“I have fantastic neighbours!” says Marianne West of the Village on the Park neighbourhood of South Viscount Cresent. A main organizer of the neighbourhood’s annual block parties for the past 24 years, Marianne knew that the need for physical distancing meant they would have to do something different.
Over three days, nine volunteers spent approximately 40 person-hours deliver 350 hens and chicks from the Aspen Ridge Greenhouse to the residents in Jubilee Landing Residents Association (the ‘RA’).
“You definitely brightened my day, what a nice surprise” and “you made my day … love the plants” are some of the sentiments shared with Marg Chaba and Denise Beaudry of the Jubilee Landing, as they recently delivered succulents to fellow community members.
Get to know your own backyard as you spend time outside this weekend.
Experience nature in Strathcona County
Social Action had a chance to follow up with co-organizer and Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society (ARAS) board member, Jessica Lutz, who reflects on the amazing success of the Country Convoy, on June 27.