Volunteer Training & Orientation Day
Date: June 14th
Time: TBD
Location: Strathcona Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows
Event Details: SWI will be holding a volunteer training day for learning more about volunteering with SWI. It is open to everyone including current volunteers and those interested. This will include learning about running and operating the Wilderness Centres, training related to the use of the TrailRider, protocols and emergency use of our new AED, and more.
For those interested in becoming “hosts” at the Buttle Lake Wilderness Centre this is a perfect opportunity. More information on Buttle Lake can be found here.
More information and sign up will be available in the coming months.
Workshop #1 - Smartphone Photography
Date: Sunday, June 7th
Time: TBD
Location: Strathcona Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows
Event Details: More information and sign up will be available soon.
Backcountry Skills and Safety Workshop + AED Training
Date: June 21st
Time: TBD
Location: Strathcona Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows
Event Details: More information and sign up will be available in the coming months. Backcountry skills workshop will be held in the morning and AED training will be in the afternoon.
Elders Memorial Hike and Tea
Date: September 26th, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Strathcona Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows
Event Details: At the end of September each year, we will hold our annual Memorial Hike and Tea, honoring Strathcona Park’s great supporters. The afternoon will culminate in tea and cookies at the Wilderness Centre. More details, including times, will be circulated closer to the event, but please make a note in your calendars for this very special event.
For more information or to preregister (not required) please contact strathconawilderness@gmail.com
