Carstairs Nature Space
We are in the process of developing the whole area in front of you into a “Natural Space” to experience nature in an urban setting. The site is approximately 19 acres.
The project is a collaboration between the Town of Carstairs and the Carstairs and District Agricultural Society. The Town of Carstairs has been working on the site for many years. The formal committee was formed in 2018. Development will carry on for several years as funds are raised and donations allow.
Most species of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials will be native or have been naturalized to Central Alberta.
The Carstairs Nature Space thanks the Government of Alberta for supporting this project through the Community Facility Enhancement Program. This funding has allowed this project to grow!
L-R: Neil Carlton- Nature Space Volunteer & Manager of the Carstairs Community Garden, Jerry Roberts, Nature Space Volunteer & Town Councilor, Charlie Van Arnam, Carstairs Ag Society President, Honorable Nathan Cooper, Mayor Lance Colby
Volunteers at Nature Space planting trees
Tree Canada Event- September 2021
Volunteers planting trees
Google earth shot in 2023
Aerial shot of the Carstairs Nature Space
Nature Space prior to start of project
Grand opening of Nature Space meeting space
Grand opening of meeting space at the Nature Space
Volunteer tree planting event, led by local Arborist
Local artists display at Nature Space- the Country Carver
Nature Space Pumpkin and Corn patch
Nature Space garden boxes
Tree planting at the Nature Space
Engraving of stone to commemorate Inga Owens and Family donation to this project
School program at Nature Space
School program at Nature Space
School programs at Nature Space
Nature Space Spirit Tree
Volunteers onsite to plant trees
Activities you can enjoy at the Carstairs Nature Space
All seasons activities including walking the many trails, snowshoeing and tobogganing.
Tree and Plant Species Education
Agricultural and Food Education
Natural Play Areas