Wagner Natural Area Society has a number of events happening this spring and summer – for more information please click on
“Events”
Wagner Natural Area Society is recruiting for new Board members – please click on our
“Membership“ page for more information
Annual Father’s Day Orchid Walk, Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Join leaders from the WNASociety at 10am, 11am or noon as
we showcase these iconic plants. RSVP your preferred time to:
info@wagnerfen.ca
2026 WNAS Summer Work Bees
We are always looking for volunteers to help maintain the Wagner Natural Area.After this wet weather, we have another weed pull scheduled — any and all volunteers are very much appreciated!! Lots of flowers in bloom, including
some yellow lady’s-slippers that started showing at the end of May.
WHEN: Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th; starts at 9 a.m., ending at 2 p.m., but no problem if you need to leave earlier.
WHERE: Meet at the Wagner parking lot. Work sites will be scouted out beforehand.
WHO: Anyone willing to help. Training, gloves, snacks and water available for volunteers. Send an RSVP to
info@wagnerfen.ca
WHAT: Actual species being targeted will be determined by Invasive Species Guru — Chris. Helpers may find rubber boots handy after a week of rain.
WHY: As the Volunteer Steward, the Wagner Natural Area Society is required to manage invasive species. We want to get helpers to the most important areas to handle the most problematic species, especially so we can protect our Rewilding
project on our old hayfields.
More dates are listed on our “Events” Page.
MOTH, TOAD AND BAT WALK – SATURDAY JULY 4, 2026
We will be leading an easy 1.5 km evening walk through the Wagner Natural Area to search for Boreal Toads. Numbers will be recorded and AARC board members will share information on our local amphibian species.
The Alberta Community Bat Program will be joining and using bat detectors to listen for bats.
The Alberta Lepidopterist Guild will set up a moth lighting sheet and at the end of the walk, there will be moths and other insects to check out.
Due to the nocturnal habits of our target species, the walk will take place after sunset. Please meet at the parking lot (facing the Yellowhead) at 9:30 pm, we will do a bit of introductions before heading out.
Bring flashlights, bug spray (limit use or go without if you can- toxic to amphibians), cameras, appropriate clothing, water etc.
There are a limited number of spots to ensure the safety of attendees and wildlife. Please sign up here.
Expected end 11:30 pm, but could go longer if bat/ moth activity is high! Note – public attendance will be firmly limited to 40 participants .
Hosted by the Alberta Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (
http://savingalbertasherps.org/) and the Alberta lepidopterist’s Guild (
https://www.albertalepguild.ca/ )
Spring is here. The trail is in great shape. Wagner is a beautiful oasis. Come for a visit!
Spring has come to the Natural Area.
Our Mission is To Ensure the Preservation and the Biological Diversity of Wagner Natural Area for Educational, Scientific and Research Purposes
We have new projects happening in the Wagner Natural Area – Check out our Wildlife Camera page here
The Secrets of Wagner
Announcing results from the Wagner Natural Area Society’s Wildlife Camera Project! Take a look at videos developed from our wildlife documentation project, thanks to funding from Parkland County and Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. New one added August 18/2024
EDUCATION
We work to preserve Alberta’s wetlands through education and citizen science
EXPLORE
Walk the trails or join a group tour to view and learn about our wetlands
JOIN US
Become a member of Wagner Natural Area Society and receive our newsletter
NEWSLETTERS
Read our Newlsetters
“Friends of the Fen”
Our Appeal to You:Our financial year has drawn to a close. Your support as a member, donor or volunteer is vital to the continued protection and maintenance of the Wagner Natural Area. We encourage you to join or renew your WNAS membership for 2026. Fees are $10 for Supporting Members and $15 for Voting Members. Memberships and donations can be made by cheque or Interac bank transfer. Further details can be found here.
Getting the Wagner Story Out – thanks to CBC!!
This teaser video of a story about Wagner Natural Area is now posted to the CBC website. Click this link:
Wagner Tour
This beautiful poster was created by Rayma K. Peterson featuring many of the orchids that grow in Wagner Natural Area
This poster is featured in Rayma’s book “Habitat Paintings – Journeys in Art” and is available through Amazon.ca
In Case of Emergency – immediately call 911
To Report Vandalism, or other issues, email:
info@wagnerfen.ca