Established in 1991 by Dr.’s Fin Fairfield and Bob Lane; BLESS has been involved in establishing Big Lake as a provincial Natural Area, an Important Bird Area, as a destination on the Red Willow Park system, and as a Provincial Park.
Dr. Fin Fairfield
Dr. Robert (Bob) Lane
More about BLESS
Our Mandate
The Big Lake Environment Support Society (BLESS) is a registered charity and non-profit organization in Alberta. The society's major objective is the conservation of the Big Lake wetlands, through advocacy, public education, stewardship of Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park and data collection programs. BLESS is a regional organization, with membership coming mainly from each of the four municipalities bordering the Big Lake wetlands.
International Migratory Bird Day
In early May we host an International Migratory Bird Day at the shelter and parking lot of the Park. Watch our website and Facebook page for notices. Typical presentations include live birds from Beaver Hill Bird Observatory and Alberta Environment, Nature Alberta, City of St. Albert, City of Edmonton aquatic explorations, and local birders to describe what is in the area.
Summer Nature Interpretation
During July and August we put on daily nature interpretation tours along the John E. Poole Boardwalk, the BLESS observation platform and trails in the park. Sign up on our Summer Nature Facebook page.