Fort Normandeau
28054 Range Road 382 T4N 3M4 Red Deer, AB, Canada

Ah, the old buffalo vs bison conundrum...

Hi, Central Alberta Teachers! We hope you're enjoying your virtual #CATCA2021, but we miss you. To find out how we can help with your science and social studies... classes (and more), check out our exhibitor ad on your schedule, visit our website at www.waskasoopark.ca, or call us at 403-346-2010. We look forward to seeing you either online or, when restrictions permit, in person! See more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau!

From all of us Kerry Wood Nature Centre and @Fort Normandeau we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Instead of cooping yourself up inside this holiday season take a break, enjoy the gift of nature and #explorereddeersbackyard Tourism Red Deer

On #GivingTuesday, we hope that you'll consider donating to the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, which operates the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau and is responsible for interpretation in the Waskasoo Park system in Red Deer. You can donate by going to our Canada Helps link here: https://www.canadahelps.org//the-kerry-wood-nature-centre/ Thanks for thinking of us!

Looking to decorate for the holidays? Our Poinsettia and Wreath Fundraiser starts today! Purchase a coupon from Kerry Wood Nature Centre for your desired size, and then pick up your plant or wreath at Parkland Garden Centre prior to December 13th. All proceeds go toward program supplies. Call us at 403-346-2010 for more information!

Today, November 8, 2020 marks National Aboriginal Veterans Day. This day, established on November 8, 1994, is often marked by remembrance of those Indigenous so...ldiers who were killed in the wars, but also acknowledges that veteran benefits and rights were unevenly distributed to the survivors. Check out this blog post to learn more: https://www.reddeermuseum.com//national-aboriginal-vetera/ (pictured) Genieve Michelle and grandson Oliver St. Denys. Oliver enlisted in WW1 and was a member of the Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment. Photo courtesy of the St. Denys family. Powwow Times Metis Nation of Alberta Local 492 Alberta Museums Association The City of Red Deer

Happy Halloween from all of us at Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau. Be safe!

Here are a couple of our awesome photos from the pickling workshop on Saturday October 3rd! Amazing participants and fantastic end products made for such a memorable experience!

For #OrangeShirtDay, we acknowledge the huge impact that residential schools had -- and have -- on Indigenous peoples, and remember that #EveryChildMatters. Wear your orange to show that no one is forgotten.

With the changing leaves of fall comes harvest time, and we’ve been hard at work! Our fresh herbs will dry beautifully now that they’re all hung up from the rafters.

Some four legged critters have been awfully busy out at our Fort Normandeau rifle pit! The bark on the logs has started disappearing... The most likely culprits are bucks, rubbing their antlers along the wood.