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Upcoming Events


CEI's Annual Pumpkin Drive

It's that time of the year again, CEI is looking for your old pumpkins!

If you have wax free, unbleached and unpainted pumpkins we'd love to accept them. 
We'll be taking donations daily from 9am-4pm. Simply drive through to Happy Tails Kennel, around the island of trees, and drop off your donations in the blue bins provided! 
If you have any questions or need assistance with your pumpkin load feel free to give us a call on +1 (403) 932-5632. 

CEI's Annual Christmas Tree Sale & Market

Each year, CEI hosts a Christmas Tree Sale to raise funds for the orphaned and injured wildlife in our care, and to bring our community together in the festive spirit! 
The trees are freshly cut right here on CEI land, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join us for a weekend of holiday cheer.
 Enjoy our indoor festive market featuring local vendors, delicious refreshments, and seasonal entertainment, all in support of wildlife rehabilitation.
Come pick your perfect tree, shop local, and celebrate the season while helping us care for the animals who need it most! 

Event Details

December 6th and 7th 2025
Timings to be confirmed
Please make sure your vehicle is able to transport your tree home with you!

Prices

All of our Christmas Trees are cut specially for you and our prices are based on a minimum donation. 

Christmas Tree Prices 2025

Small Trees (4-6')
Minimum donation $40
Medium Trees (6-8')
Minimum donation $60
Large Trees (8-10')
Minimum donation $80


Christmas Market

Vendors for this year are yet to be confirmed but will be announced on the website closer to the date.

If you'd like to have a stall set up this year, spots are limited, so please reach out to us.

Previous Events


Join us at Mitford Park on Sunday 17th August for a wildlife education event!

Join the Cochrane Ecological Institute and the Alberta Wilderness Association for an exciting and interactive day of learning about the wildlife that lives in and travels through our unique wildlife corridor.
This free, family-friendly event is designed to educate and inspire people of all ages about coexisting with wildlife and protecting the ecosystems we all depend on.


🔍 Learn About:

  • Resident & transiting wildlife
  • Bears: diet, habitat, and behaviour
  • Ungulates: habitat, diet, and ecology
  • Coyotes, foxes, and wolves
  • Cougars and small mammals
  • Avian species native to the corridor
  • Human-wildlife interactions & co-existence
  • Safe practices when encountering wildlife
  • What to do if you find injured or orphaned animals
  • How to help wildlife move safely through human spaces
  • Updates on Alberta's new hunting regulations

🎨 Fun & Interactive Activities:

  • Wildlife quizzes
  • Colouring stations
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Info sheets and educational materials
  • Bear spray - how to use it!
  • Wildlife behaviour presentations

Youth Acoustic Open Mic

Our youth acoustic open mic took place on July 19th on site at the CEI.
It was a successful event with some wonderful performances and a great turn out!

Our previous symposium