Update - Wednesday Feb. 12:

The ice is measuring over 20 inches thick, and the weather is forecasted to be between -5 and 0 degrees Celsius, which means this event will go ahead as scheduled!!

Some things to note as you prepare for your day of ice fishing fun:

• PLWA staff and volunteers will have a registration table set up at the access point in the Summer Village of Poplar Bay (From Highway 771, head east on Township Rd 470 and follow it south as it turns into Poplar Bay Dr.). Keep an eye out for the signs!

• Parking in the lot is limited. Larger groups are encouraged to carpool. Please ensure that when parking in the area, you comply with local bylaws. Do not block private driveways and be aware of “No Parking” zones.

• This event is being held entirely outdoors, so please remember to dress appropriately for the weather! We recommend dressing in layers, and don’t forget your mittens/gloves, hats, and scarves!

• It is important to note that due to weather conditions this winter, the ground is very icy and slippery! Please ensure that you wear footwear with good traction, and if you have ice cleats/grips we encourage you to bring them.

• Participants will need to walk out ~600m from the shoreline to the fishing area. Consider bringing a toboggan to help haul out your chairs!

Try ice fishing this Family Day Weekend! The Alberta Conservation Association’s Kids Can Catch program promotes family fun and helps new anglers learn about proper fishing practices. Join the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park for this exciting event. No pre-registration is required.

• Fishing rods, tackle, and bait available to borrow

• Fish Ambassador volunteers will help new anglers

• Learn about Pigeon Lake, conservation, aquatic invasive species, and traditional fishing practices

• Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments (while supplies last)

• Become a PLWA member and be entered to win door prizes with donations from local businesses

• Bring your warmest clothes, a camp chair, and your family and friends!

Kids Can Catch is on Alberta’s Family Fishing Weekend, so a fishing license is not required. Fishing regulations still apply.

The Pigeon Lake Skateway is located on the Southwest side of Pigeon Lake and is accessible from the Summer Villages of Poplar Bay and Grandview (https://www.pigeonlakeskateway.com). Look for the PLWA signs out on the ice pointing you to our event.

We are also looking for Fish Ambassador volunteers. Please email gm@plwa.ca if you are willing to share your knowledge or your auger with us.

If temperatures are below -15°C, we will reschedule. Please check this page for updates if temperatures are getting cold. Even if temperatures are warm, please dress properly for this outdoor winter event.

We are excited to bring back our annual Love the Lake Family Fun Day! This event will take place on August 9th, from 10:00am-3:00pm in the Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Day-Use area.

This event will give the community an opportunity to enjoy some time at the lake, while learning about PLWA and the other amazing organizations that do work to make the environment around Pigeon Lake as healthy as possible!

We will have games and other activities, as well as food and prizes! Come out to meet the PLWA team, board members, and members of our healthy lake partner organizations!

Join the PLWA team on Saturday, May 17th as we warm up our green thumbs by cleaning-up our clean runoff demonstration gardens at MaMeO Beach (Jubilee Park) and Mission Beach (Mission Beach Community Park).

MaMeO Beach Clean-up: ~9:00am-11:00am

Mission Beach Clean-up: ~12:00pm-2:00pm

Some gloves and gardening supplies will be available. If you have your own, please consider bringing them along!

If you have questions about this event, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact us at info@plwa.ca.

Calling all acreage owners! Join us from 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm) on August 18 for a night of lake stewardship, and community fun! We will be playing a round of Love the Lake trivia that will challenge your knowledge about Pigeon Lake and its watershed, and hopefully teach you something too!

In addition to the fun and games, make sure to try some of the amazing brews made by our friends at Familia.

Seating will be limited, so reserve your spot today! Visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/696133914277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: Hosting events in our summer villages make it easy for the community to come together and enjoy themselves, but when it comes to people who live outside of town, it can be more difficult to bring everyone together. That is why, we are hosting a special edition of our Love the Lake Trivia at the Familia Brewing Taproom for those who live within our watershed, but don't reside within any of the summer villages.

We are excited to bring back our annual Love the Lake Family Fun Day! This event will take place on August 12, from 10:00am-3:00pm, at the Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Day Use Area.

This event will give the community an opportunity to enjoy some time at the lake, while learning about PLWA and the other amazing organizations that do work to make the environment around Pigeon Lake as healthy as possible!

We will have games and other activities, as well as food and prizes! Come out to meet the PLWA team, board members, and members of our healthy lake partner organizations!

This event is being hosted by an amazing community member, Deni Cameron, who has a passion for bat conservation. Deni has 9 bat houses on her property and she is excited to share about her rewarding experience as a citizen scientist with the Canadian Bat Box Project!

Deni will talk about the goals of the Canadian Bat Box project. The event will also feature discussions and demonstrations on the following topics:

• How White Nose Syndrome is decimating bat populations all over Canada & the United States

• How wind farms are killing migratory bats in unsustainable numbers and why

• Bats are now protected under species at risk legislation in Canada & Alberta

• The impact to humans if we lose bats

• How to get involved in Citizen Science to help bats

• The nine different species of bats that live in Alberta & the general difference between migratory (tree bats) and crevice dwelling bats (hibernating bats)

• Different types of bat boxes--- the good, the bad & the ugly

• Pup catchers

• Bat rescue kits

• Building bat-friendly communities

• Bat gardening & how it coincides with gardening for other wildlife & pollinators

• Living with bats

• How to deal with bats in buildings

• Becoming a bat ambassador

• Books about bats & White Nose Syndrome

• Resources for parents & teachers

This event will take place rain or shine! So, please come prepared. If it starts to rain, we can move to the garage. But, we will still spend some time outside in the yard.

Light refreshments will be served after the session. Each family will leave with a poster or a colouring book, as well as an AlbertaBats.ca sticker and handout.

Please consider bringing a donation as all proceeds from the event will be directed to the Alberta Community Bat Program.

Come out and help us put the finishing touches on the Mulhurst Clean Runoff garden! The PLWA team will be working hard to get the garden ready by planting native flowers, shrubs, and more! Come lend a hand, and get a tour of the garden that features explanations of the clean runoff principles that went into transforming this area.

If you have questions about this event, or if you are interested in volunteering, fill out the form below and our team will get back to you with more details!