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Nature at Leighton

Here at Leighton Art Centre, we are the proud stewards of 80 acres of natural foothills grasslands, featuring spectacular Foothills and Rocky Mountain views and supporting numerous local flora and fauna.

The next time you visit, be sure to get outside to take in the spectacular views and enjoy our walking trails, including our 3.5 km Bird Box Art Walk.

In winter, you are very welcome to explore the property on snowshoes (bring your own) during our regular operating hours.

We periodically offer Nature Programs on topics like identifying animal tracks in the snow, birding, and identifying local plants. If we have a nature-oriented program coming up, it’ll be displayed on our Workshops page and at the bottom of this page. 

Please note: you may find fewer programs during the winter months.

Learn more about Accessibility at Leighton Art Centre.

If you’re interested in birds, you’re going to love this ↓ video!

 

Check out our collaboration with Bow Valley College’s Health and Human Services Management students exploring the health benefits of spending time in nature.

 


Nature Workshops


Nestbox Monitoring

May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors Society

Join Jim Critchley and Bob Cooper from Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors Society

Recent Nature Workshops


 

Light Up Solstice

December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Andrea Merredew
 

Writing Land & Place

September 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

with Ashley Holloway
 

Unlocking Landscapes with Plein Air Sketching

September 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

with Michelle Wiebe
 

Mastering Plants and Trees with Plein Air Sketching

September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

with Michelle Wiebe
 

Keep It Simple! Landscape Basics: Class 2

September 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

with Theresa Williams
 

Keep It Simple! Landscape Basics: Class 1

September 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

with Theresa Williams
 

Forest Bathing

August 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

with Alberta DeFrancesco
 

A Sweet Stroll Through Alberta’s Foothills

August 9, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Lori Beattie
 

Forest Bathing

August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

with Alberta DeFrancesco