Welcome to The Weekly Wiggle!
Below you’ll find a round up of events & drop-ins happening in Lethbridge. Some are coming up right away, and others are a little further away so mark your calendars & save the date for some really fun stuff coming up this spring and summer!
Before we settle in together, let’s take a moment to feel refreshed for the day.
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From a seated or standing position, shift your awareness to your shoulders. Shrug your shoulders up to your ears, then let them drop with a sigh. Repeat 5x and experiment with how slow you need to move today. Honour what your body needs in this moment.
Welcome to May!
Tuesday evenings meet us at Legacy Park for a group stroll (weather permitting). Check IG stories for any changes or cancellations.
Later this month
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Butterflies of Lethbridge
May 13 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join local nature enthusiast Lloyd Bennett for a presentation on some of the most recognizable local butterflies!
FREE to attend!
Everyone is welcome! Ages 16+ recommended
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Coulee Plant ID Course with Jennifer Burke (Registration required)
Join the Nature Centre and Jennifer Burke, Instructor of Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, for an immersive 4 part series on coulee plant identification.
This course is designed for beginners who are ready for a challenge!
Learn botanical terminology & how to use dissecting microscopes in the lab then take your knowledge out to the coulees to identify local plant families.
Course Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2, 9
6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $100 | Ages 16+
Please note that this course will take place offsite - both at the University of Lethbridge and outdoor locations around the city. Transportation is required. Dress for the weather!
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Traditional Games
May 30 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Get outside & get active this spring!
Join staff from Good Movement to discover a variety of traditional Indigenous games.
Ages 11 - 15 | Cost: $5
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Spring Birding Workshops
Call (403) 320-3064 to register
Head to Lethbridge’s best birding sites with local bird enthusiast Ken Orich to learn about the birds of spring!
Session dates:
May 30 | 9:00am - 10:30am
May 31 | 9:00am - 10:30am
$10 per session | Ages 16+
*Workshops will take place at various parks around the city. Transportation is required. Dress for the weather!
Download our May calendar so you don’t miss any of the fun!
Coming up in June
Wait lists
We have tons of fun activities coming up! Join the interest list and be the first to know when dates launch for these offerings
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Join the Legacy: The Founding20 Campaign
As we move closer to our soft launch this fall, the window to become a permanent part of our story is beginning to close. The Founding20 Campaign is a unique, one-time opportunity for families and local champions to leave a lasting mark on the very foundation of our hub.
This isn’t just a donation; it is a commitment to the future of play, wellness, and connection in our city. By joining the Founding20, your contribution will be permanently recognized within the facility, serving as a timeless reminder of the community members who believed in this vision from day one.
Why join now?
Lasting Impact: This is the only chance to have your name or family legacy integrated into the physical space of the hub.
Limited Timeline: The campaign officially closes this summer to make way for our final construction phase.
Direct Support: Your involvement ensures we can open our doors with the high-quality, sensory-aware equipment our community deserves.
Help us build a sanctuary where every family belongs. Become one of the Founding20 today and help us bring this hub to life for Lethbridge.