2018 Events
Below is a list of events initiated by Avonlea Heritage Museum for the spring and summer of 2017. Check back here closer to your event as details may be updated.
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Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 9:00am |
Garage SaleCome in to check out what's for sale this year! |
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Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 9:00am to 4:00pm |
Bedding Plant Sale with Doorn's GreenhouseDoorn's Greenhouse will bring tons of their vibrant bedding plants to sell at the museum. Come enjoy good company and choose your favourites while the weather is good for planting! |
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Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0602CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN |
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Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
Avonlea Badland Shadows Tour 0607CANCELLED due to weather Enjoy this picturesque landscape with rich, evening light and cooler temperatures. Our informative guides lead you to favourite locations in the Avonlea Badlands. You must be able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven terrain. Remember walking shoes and insect repellant. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0610Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Monday, June 11, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0611Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Friday, June 15, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
BBQ Hamburgers and HotdogsMuseum fundraiser barbeque on Friday for lunch. Join us in the shade at the end of Main Street for good food and great company. |
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Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0616Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours.Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
First Market Day and BBQ 0616Vendors:
You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available - Sponsored by Genesis Co-op . If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0623Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0623You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available - sponsored by Avonlea Insurance Agencies Ltd. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. Vendors:
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Monday, June 25, 2018 - 8:30pm |
Annual General MeetingPlease attend our annual general meeting to find out what we've been up to. |
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Friday, June 29, 2018 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm |
Steak Night FundraiserCome to our Steak Nite fundraiser at Long Creek Golf & Country Club. |
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Friday, June 29, 2018 - 10:00pm to Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 12:00am |
Avonlea Badlands Moonlight PhotoTour 0629Photograph this unique landscape by the light of the moon. This is a guided tour to the Avonlea Badlands in the dark. Bring a flashlight or head lamp (preferred), tripod, and camera capable of long exposures (no flash photography). You must be able to carry your gear 2 kilometres over uneven prairie. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availablility. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0630Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0630Vendors:- Karen Dombowsky - garden produce, other stuff;- Charles Sudom - Jerky, tarts, strawberries, maybe raspberries;- Mark Buckland - Wood working, crocheted baby sweaters;- Wanda Crumley - Tupperware, Watkins;- Dakota's Bathbombs and Signs- Debbie Thiele - stepping stones and bird baths- this could be you! You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
Avonlea Badland Shadows Tour 0705Enjoy this picturesque landscape with rich evening light and cooler temperatures. Our informative guides lead you to favourite locations in the Avonlea Badlands. You must be able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven terrain. Remember walking shoes and insect repellant. Meet at Avonlea Heritage Museum at 7:15pm. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0707Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0707Vendors: Charlene Forrest-Hand-crafted home decor, glassware, baking; Charles Sudom-Saskatoon tarts, jerky, strawberries, maybe raspberries; Mark Buckland-Crocheted baby sweaters, woodworking; This could be you... You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available is sponsored by Schmitty's Smoked Meats and Watson Seeds. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0714Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0714Vendors: Liz & Mark - Home-baking, crocheted baby sweaters, woodworking; Charles Sudom - Jerky, tarts, strawberries, baby potatoes, raspberries; Charlene Forrest - Hand-crafted home decor, glassware, baking; This could be you! You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 11:30pm to Sunday, July 15, 2018 - 1:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Milky Way PhotoTour 0714Take advantage of this near dark sky location with very little light pollution to photograph the stars over breathtaking landscape. This is a guided tour to the Avonlea Badlands in the dark. Bring a flashlight or head-lamp (preferred), tripod, and camera capable of long exposures. You must be able to carry your gear 2 kilometres over uneven prairie. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0721Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0721Vendors: Amy Beitel-Norwex; Sarah Sudom-Jerky, tarts, strawberries, baby potatoes, raspberries ; Charlene Forrest-Hand crafted home decor and glassware, baking, bacon wrapped jalapenos ; Larraine Sudom-Fenfiber, garden produceYou never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Friday, July 27, 2018 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm |
Avonlea Badlands Moonlight PhotoTour 0727Photograph this unique landscape by the light of the moon. This is a guided tour to the Avonlea Badlands in the dark. Bring a flashlight or head lamp (preferred), tripod, and camera capable of long exposures (no flash photography). You must be able to carry your gear 2 kilometres over uneven prairie. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availablility. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0728Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0728Vendors: Charlene Forrest-Hand-crafted home decor, glassware, baking, bacon-wrapped jalapenos; Charles Sudom-Jerky, tarts, raspberries, strawberries, spuds; Debbie Thiele-step stones made from rhubarb leaves, succulents, chemical-free garden produce (swiss chard, lettuce, onions), small antique items; Wanda Crumley-Signs, Tupperware, Watkins; Liz Hollema- Home-baking; Mark Buckland-Woodworking; Larraine Sudom- FenFiber;You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Thursday, August 2, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm |
Avonlea Badland Shadows Tour 0802Enjoy this picturesque landscape with rich evening light and cooler temperatures. Our informative guides lead you to favourite locations in the Avonlea Badlands. You must be able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven terrain. Remember walking shoes and insect repellant. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, August 4, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0804Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, August 4, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0804Vendors:
You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0811Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm |
Show and ShineBring your collectable vehicle to display and enjoy the day with friends. People's Choice awards with prizes supplied by Genesis Co-op, Nelson GM, Mosiac. Beef-on-a-Bun lunch available and sponsored by Nadine & Omar Catering (Long Creek Golf), live entertainment on the deck, beer garden. Market vendors:
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Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and Beef on a Bun 0811Vendors:
You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. Beef on a bun available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 8:00pm to Monday, August 13, 2018 - 12:00am |
Night Photography with Colin ChatfieldLearn about taking photographs at night with famous Saskatchewan photographer Colin Chatfield. This two hour class explains the process of night photography. Then we hike into the Avonlea Badlands to catch the milky way from a picturesque near-dark sky location. Please bring a camera capable of long exposures, a tripod and a flashlight or headlamp (preferred). Be prepared to carry your gear during the two hour, two kilometre hike. Only $50. Call early to sign up 306-868-2101 Spaces are limited. |
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0814Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0818Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0818Vendors: Charles Sudom- watermelon, canteloupe, strawberries, cukes, spuds, jerky and tarts.You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
Tea & Heritage House Who Dunnit?Join us for tea and watch Jaida Akin's production of "Heritage House Who Dunnit?" at 3pm. Starring:
Everyone welcome! |
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Friday, August 24, 2018 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm |
Avonlea Badlands Moonlight PhotoTour 0824Photograph this unique landscape by the light of the moon. This is a guided tour to the Avonlea Badlands in the dark. Bring a flashlight or head lamp (preferred), tripod, and camera capable of long exposures (no flash photography). You must be able to carry your gear 2kilometres over uneven prairie. Call 306-868-2101 to confirm availablility. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. |
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Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Tour 0825Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Market Day and BBQ 0825Vendors:You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 10:00am to 5:00pm |
Ice Cream TreatsWe are serving up ice cream treats on our summer student's last day of work! $3 Waffle Cone or bowl |
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Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 9:30am to 11:30am |
Avonlea Badlands Hike 0901Come to Avonlea Heritage Museum and experience the Badlands of Avonlea. This guided tour will teach you about the natural history of the area, recent fossil discoveries, and the animals and plants around you. Not to mention the exquisite scenery! If you are able to walk 2 kilometres over uneven prairie, give us a call at 306-868-2101 or email info@avonleamuseum.ca to confirm availability. Read more about our Avonlea Badland Tours. Also, visit vendors at our Market in the museum parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs will be available. |
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Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm |
Last Market Day & BBQVendors: Charlene Reider-Forrest- Fresh smoked beef jerkey, various jams, more chokecherry syrup and jelly, cookies, butterhorns, cinnamon buns, bacon wrapped jalapenos and stuffed baked potatoes, wooden crafts; Charles Sudom- Canteloupe, watermelon, strawberry, spuds, cukes; You never know what you’ll find at our street fair/trade show/farmers market. BBQ lunch available. If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, let us know by the Thursday before and we will add you to the list of vendors. |
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Friday, September 14, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Hotdog & Hamburger LunchCome to the museum for our final bbq fundraiser! As always, featuring Harvest meats! |
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Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 3:00pm to 8:00pm |
Timelapse Workshop with Notanee BourassaAttend this informative workshop led by SK's premiere timelapse photographer, Notanee Bourassa.
Only $50 per person! Book now as spaces are limited. Please use email info@avonleamuseum.ca to book as our phone will soon be disconnected until next spring. Photographers should bring:
** Please note that the hike into the Avonlea Badlands is 2 kilometres roundtrip and we will have to carry our gear. But the results are worth it! |
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