Police Point Park
Police Point Park Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

The MH Interpetive Program together with the Medicine Hat Public Library brings a new StoryWalk to enjoy at Police Point Park. This will be available to read on the paths starting January 23rd. Bundle up, and bring the family to read this nature inspired story called Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner with art by Christopher Silas Neal. After reading the book, stop by the Nature Centre, tap on the door and we will give you a coupon to use at the MH Public Library when it reopens. If you have any further questions, call us at 403-529-6225. Remember to get out in nature and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us!

NEW StoryWalk in Police Point Park

Have a happy and healthy holiday season from@all the staff at the MH Nature Centre. #interpretiveprogram #policepointpark #naturecentre #medicinehatparks #holidayseason #holidaywishes #stayhealthy2020

A few visitors at the Nature Centre’s bird feeder. It’s a great day for a walk too; and Police Point Parks has been known to have deer, cottontail rabbits, ring neck pheasants, several species of birds in the area. Have you seen any wildlife in the park? If so hashtag us in your IG post. Don’t forget to pop into the Centre to see the new exhibit on Southern Alberta owls. One household at a time in the Centre for safe distancing. #policepointpark #interpretiveprogram #naturecentre #mhinterpretiveprogram #medicinehatparks #getoutinnature #ringneckphesant #cottontailrabbit #albertaparks #southernalberta #enjoynature

*UPDATE* all gone!! Looking for a family project to do? How about build a wren birdhouse together, paint it if you like, then put it up before spring. The Nature Centre sells the kit for only $5!! It comes with instructions and hardware. You provide the tools. Limited stock - call 403-529-6225 for details on payment and pickup. #medicinehatnaturecentre #naturecentre #medicinehat #medicinehatfamily #interpretiveprogram #supportnature #familtproject #birdhouse #wrenbird #natureisnotclosed #woodworking #familytime #familywoodcraft

Bird watching in winter is definitely a thing! You can do it in your back yard or at these amazing places around Medicine Hat: http://grasslands-naturalists.org//Southeastern-Birding-Tr Here is a short guide to help you get started: https://docs.google.com//1ppaeaAjt8wG7G74cH_5eor7Wkd/edit Be a citizen scientist and count birds at your bird feeder with Project FeederWatch: https://www.birdscanada.org/you-can-he/project-feederwatch/

We still have Christmas tree decorating kits. Although the building is locked someone is still here between 9 and 4:30, just stop by and tap on the door. We will hand you a kit safely or put out our door for pick up. Take home, put together and hang on your tree. It should be a great day to enjoy the trails today too. Nature is not closed. #natureisnotclosed #getoutdoors #policepointpark #interpretivecenter #interpretiveprogram #naturecentre #medicinehat #medicinehatparks #familytime #familyfirst #crafting #treedecorating

Love nature? Love to sketch? Or would you like to try?Join us in celebrating Robert Batemans 90th birthday with the nature sketch challenge. Tap on our front door and we can hand you a sketch book that you can take out and sketch some of our beautiful natural surroundings. Make this a fun family event in the Park. #interpretiveprogram #medicinehatparks #policepointpark #naturecentre #getoitdoors #naturechallenge #mynaturesketch #sketchingnature #nature #familyartproject #naturelovers

We sell the Creemore Coffee for so many amazing and good reasons other than it tastes great. 95% of the coffee roasted is from shade grown coffee farmers. The canopy of trees provide a natural environment for diverse wildlife especially birds! Most of the coffee is fair trade, slow roasted and crafted in small batches, organic and is approved by rainforest alliance. The company is a bullfrog powered business. Check out more about this Canadian run Coffee company at, www.cree...morecoffee.com & come pick some coffee up to enjoy at the Nature Centre located in Police Point Park. #creemorecoffeecompany #creemorecoffee #cafefemenino #womencoffeefarmers #bullfrogpower #ethicalcoffee #fairtrade #organic #shadegrowncoffee #supportsbirdmigration #birdmigration #smallbatch #handcraftedcoffee #canadiancoffeeroasters #policepointpark #mhinterpretiveprogram #medicinehatbusiness #medicinehatparks #supportlocal #naturecentre #supportbirds #greatcoffee See more

Shop @ the Nature Shop

Justine is busy working on the new exhibit at the MH Interpetive Program. Any guesses about what it could be about? #medicinehatinterpretiveprogram #medicinehatparks #policepointpark #getoutinnature #interpretiveprograms #owls #parkexhibition #birdsofalberta #owlsofalberta #southernalberta

Note that this will be at noon Saskatchewan time.

We love to see everyone enjoying the snow and getting some healthy exercise. As of Saturday, Nov. 14, we are asking everyone to wear a mask while in the Nature Centre, and while renting our skis and snowshoes. Let's all stay healthy and happy!

*Please SHARE and LIKE this post!* Nature Lover Shopping! We invite you to take a peek and make a purchase by phone. (403) 529-6225. Our Nature Shop has a variety of Christmas gift ideas available through phone-in orders & pick-up throughout the closure. The Nature Shop carries sweet, stuffed animals, that pertain to animals found in the Medicine Hat area, high-quality books & reference guides for children & adults, creative, local artistry featuring beautiful clay mugs to ...sparkling book beads. We carry varying roasts of Creemore Coffee & Hot Chocolate. We also have gorgeous bird feeders available. Staff are available to take your order during the day. We look forward to hearing from you.

Coyote Activity Noticed in Police Point Park October 29, 2020 Be informed. Stay calm. Remain mindful. Recent coyote activity has been reported down in Police Point Park. In particular, 3 coyotes have approached onto dog-walking visitors on the paths. There has also been notice of fresh deer kills that are a vital portion of the coyotes diet. We, the visitors, must be aware of their natural presence in the park. To ensure the safety of both us nature-lovers and the natur...al habitants, we must remain calm and try to spook the coyotes our of way with a few different methods: If you encounter a coyote, make the experience unpleasant for the animal Respond to their presence aggressively by making yourself appear larger. Throw rocks, sticks or other objects toward the animal Shout in a deep voice and maintain eye contact If the coyote continues to approach, back away slowly and move toward buildings or human activity if the coyote continues to approach. Do not turn away or run. This will encourage the coyote to chase you. ALWAYS ALWAYS Remember: They tend to be more territorial and aggressive toward dogs at this time of year. Coyotes may try to entice your dog away and attack it to eliminate the threat. Keeping your dog leashed at all times is the best way to keep it safe! Report your encounter: Nature Centre at (403) 529-6225, or Parks Department at (403) 529-8333 or Fish & Wildlife at (403) 529-3680 Additional Information can be found here: Coyote (Canis latrans) Urban Coyotes https://www.alberta.ca/coyotes.aspx

The Interpretive Program at Police Point Park would like to extend a big thanks to The Clay Trade for their generous support. A portion of the sales from Annette Ten Cate’s beautiful handmade sculpted goats is donated to the Interpretive Program. Currently, there are no goats at Police Point Park, but you can still enjoy Annette Ten Cate’s sculpted goats on display and for sale at The Clay Trade. #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #medicinehatbusiness #shoplocal #sunnysideofsecondstreet #theclaytrade #localartisans #annettetencate #claysculpture #mhpottery #policepointpark #interpretiveprogram #medicinehatinterpretiveprogram #medicinehatparks #medicinehat #alberta #supportnature #albertaparks #naturecentre

A happy downy woodpecker on the pine cone bird feeder created down at the Nature Centre on Saturday! =)

For those registered, looking forward to seeing you this evening. 7:00 tonight at the nature Centre.

We have an audio stand up for grabs. There is an electrical plugin under one of the shelves and it’s on wheels Come and get it! And if you want any kind of donation is welcomed. #policepointpark #interpretivecenter #medicinehat

Now that weather has changed animal tracks can be observed in the snow. Deer, rabbit, mice, beaver, coyote, and pheasant are just some tracks that have been spotted. Come and enjoy a walk in the Park and see what kind of tracks you can discover. #policepointpark #policepoint #naturecentre #medicinehatinterpretiveprogram #medicinehat #medicinehatparks #animaltracks #snowtracks #snowdays #outsideactivities #animaltracking #animalsinthesnow

We are excited to host Make A Pine Cone Bird Feeder at the Nature Centre on Saturday, November 7. Call us to register your 30-minute time slot! We will be trying an all-natural suet recipe & will provide supplies! $ donations warmly accepted. (403) 529-6225

Be Informed, stay calm. Police Point Park is a nature reserve, expect to see animals.

These hand carved goats are as cute as the real ones!