June 2025 Recreation & Parks Month!

WEEK 1: JUNE 1-9

Love Your Parks & Green Spaces Go for a stroll in your neighbourhood or local park.

Go “plogging” and see how many pieces of litter you can clean up.

Go outside and watch the clouds. What shapes can you see?

Join Leave No Trace Canada in supporting responsible outdoor recreation.

Cycle along designated bike paths and enjoy the scenic views.

Bring your backyard or board games to the park!

Play outdoor sports like soccer, basketball, or frisbee with friends and family.

Try outdoor yoga or fitness classes for a refreshing workout in nature.

Go on a nature walk and photograph the beauty of your surroundings.

Read a book outside and bask in the sunshine (use sunscreen!)

WEEK 1: JUNE 1-9

Love Your Parks & Green Spaces Each week, complete any number of these activities to be entered into a weekly prize pack draw! Bring your completed cards to the Manluk Centre by June 10 AM, the winner will be drawn the afternoon of June 10.

1 LINE = 1 ENTRY

⭐ 2 LINES = 2 ENTRIES ⭐ FULL CARD = 4 ENTRIES

Go for a walk in a neighbourhood park

Pick up some litter

Play an outdoor sport

Read a book outside

Find cool shapes in the clouds

Go for a bike ride

Go on a nature walk and take some pictures

Try outdoor yoga or fitness

WEEK 2: JUNE 10-16 Connect with the Land

Go birdwatching in a local park or nature reserve.

Find a bench in a park and take in all the sights and sounds.

Plant something! (i.e. your own garden, potted flowers or herbs) Read a book outside and enjoy the peace and calm of being outdoors.

Take a walk outdoors without any music. What sounds can you hear?

Capture the beauty of Alberta’s landscapes with a photo excursion.

Learn about the land you are recreating on using Native Land Digital or this PDF Map created by the Government of Alberta.

Try stargazing! See what constellations you are able to recognize.

Have a picnic in a beautiful park and enjoy quality time with loved ones.

WEEK 2: JUNE 10-16 Connect with the Land

Each week, complete any number of these activities to be entered into a weekly prize pack draw! Bring your completed cards to the Manluk Centre by June 17 AM, the winner will be drawn the afternoon of June 17.

1 LINE = 1 ENTRY

⭐ 2 LINES = 2 ENTRIES ⭐ FULL CARD = 4 ENTRIES

Go birdwatching

Find a bench, take a rest, and listen to the sounds

Take a walk outdoors without any music

Have a picnic in the park

Plant something

Try stargazing, see how many constellations you can find

Read a book outside

Explore the website Native Land Digital

WEEK 3: JUNE 17-23 Inclusive Recreation

Engage in accessible gardening activities.

Discover accessible play spaces or hiking trails in your area.

Participate in sensory-friendly nature exploration activities.

Participate in adaptive arts & crafts workshops and unleash your creativity.

Take Communities ChooseWells’ FREE eCourse on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Recreation Settings.

Deepen your reconciliation journey by visiting ARPA’s Oral Knowledge Hub. Try an inclusive fitness class on Youtube that caters to people of all abilities.

Join community events or festivals that celebrate diversity and inclusion.

WEEK 3: JUNE 17-23 Inclusive Recreation

Each week, complete any number of these activities to be entered into a weekly prize pack draw! Bring your completed cards to the Manluk Centre by June 24 AM, the winner will be drawn the afternoon of June 24.

1 LINE = 1 ENTRY

⭐ 2 LINES = 2 ENTRIES ⭐ FULL CARD = 4 ENTRIES

Join a community event or festival

Try an inclusive fitness class on YouTube

Clear an area of some pesky weeds

Participate in an art class

Explore a new walking trail

Visit ARPA’s Oral Knowledge Hub online

Take ChooseWells’ eCourse on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Write a journal entry: what does inclusive recreation mean to me?

WEEK 4: JUNE 27-30 Explore Your Community

Visit the local farmers market or community spray park!

Stroll down main street and check out some local shops and restaurants.

Go on an “architecture hunt” and discover unique buildings in the community.

Visit local museums or art galleries to understand the history of your area.

Explore nearby parks and trails to discover hidden natural gems.

Give back to your community by volunteering somewhere local.

Discover a new local Indigenous artist or musician. Attend local National Indigenous History Month or Pride month activities.

Participate in community clean-up initiatives and contribute to a cleaner environment.

WEEK 4: JUNE 24-30 Explore Your Community Each week, complete any number of these activities to be entered into a weekly prize pack draw! Bring your completed cards to the Manluk Centre by June 30 AM, the winner will be drawn the afternoon of June 30.

1 LINE = 1 ENTRY

⭐ 2 LINES = 2 ENTRIES ⭐ FULL CARD = 4 ENTRIES

Visit the Farmer’s Market

Stroll down Main Street and shop local

Volunteer somewhere local

Visit a museum or art gallery

Discover a new artist or musician

Go on an “architecture hunt” and find cool buildings

Try a new restaurant, or a new food at your favorite restaurant

Participate in communityclean up initiatives