John Janzen Nature Centre

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - Spring 2011 John Janzen is closed for expansion and renovations. Guided classes and field trips booked for May and June will run as scheduled.

Impacted by closure:

  • Guided classes and field trips will not be running July 2010 - March 2011.
  • Some access to nature trails surrounding the Nature Centre. One access point to the Birch Tree Trail will be closed, but remaining trail access points will remain open.
  • Public drop-in interpretive programs including animal feedings, crafts, guided hikes (damselflies and dragonflies), pond dipping and Thursday night camp fires will not be running during the construction period. 
  • There will not be public access to the exhibit room display during the construction period.

Not impacted by closure:

  • Guided classes and field trips booked for May and June 2010 will run as scheduled.
  • Backyard Compost Centre will continue to offer regular drop-in and registered programs outside the Nature Centre.

For more information see John Janzen Nature Centre Construction, or call 311.

-Updated July 21, 2010

Discover nature in the city!



Nestled in the heart of the river valley, the John Janzen Nature Centre offers programs, events, exhibits and information to encourage awareness and understanding of nature in an urban setting.  





 

John Janzen Nature Admission Rates 2010

Child Youth Adult Senior Family*
Single Admission $1.45 $1.75 $2 $1.75 $6.30
Annual Pass $3.75 $4.90 $6 $4.90 $17.75
Multi-Facility
Pass**		 $40.50 $61 $81 $61 $243
Prices subject to change.
*Family = 2 adults and all children under 18 living in the same household.
**Includes access to Muttart Conservatory, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton Valley Zoo, and John Janzen Nature Centre.

Your annual pass includes:

  • Unlimited visits to the John Janzen Nature Centre
  • Admission to special events and composting events scheduled during public hours

For more information:

John Janzen Nature Centre

Location 7000-143 Street
Whitemud Drive & Fox Drive
• shared parking lot with Fort Edmonton Park
Mailing Address PO Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
 General Inquiries / Program Registration

In Edmonton: 311

Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Facility Rental Inquiries 780-423-4069
Nature Line Phone

780-442-1443

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 1-4pm

Are you curious about what types of birds are migrating overhead or why the squirrels in your backyard are throwing pine cones off your tree? Feel free to call us with any of your nature questions.

Fax 780-496-4701
Email attractions@edmonton.ca
Email 311@edmonton.ca
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