Sitting has been declared the new smoking, and moving more is the antidote to the health issues that sitting all day can generate.
Moving more doesn’t necessarily mean knocking yourself out at the gym every day, either.
Simple walking is one of the best exercises you can get. Walk around your neigbourhood and get to know it.
Another way you can become more active is to take a course or workshop. This has the double bonus of not only getting out of the house and meeting people, but also, you learn a valuable new skill, or acquire interesting knowledge, which broadens your horizons.
There are a handful of workshops, courses and active-participation events that are fast approaching, for everyone in the family;
Salisbury Greenhouse: Spring Workshops | Multiple workshops and dates
Dive into the joys of the season with the delightful lineup of hands-on experiences. From crafting Succulent Planters to designing Spring Wreaths, there’s something for everyone.
Felice Café: Make Your Own Hat | April 27th
From the custom hat bar you can pick your hat, your add-ons, and branding, then learn how to put it all together.
Edmonton Ski Club: Summer Camps for Kids | Multiple Camps and Dates
Pack your skis away and join the active summer programs. Give your child the gift of adventure, while learning about the biodiversity of our river valley, making new friends, and enjoying days filled with hiking and biking.
Art Gallery of Alberta: Adult Open Studio: Art Nouveau Wirework | April 18th
Curator Ian Dejardin names Art Nouveau as an influence on the painting of Tom Thomson. Learn more about this art movement, and see it manifest in the work of the artist, before making and creating wire jewelry in the studio.
Royal Albert Museum: Collections Bird Wing Prep Workshop | April 25th
For anyone 12+ years old. Take a walk through any natural history museum and marvel at the bugs, birds, and other cool creatures on display. Ever wonder how museums prep and take care of these awesome specimens?
Now’s your chance to get hands-on and learn the ropes of spreading and pinning a bird wing. Hang out behind the scenes with Royal Alberta Museum experts in their conservation labs. They’ll share why and how they get these specimens ready for display and research. You’ll also snag a high-res picture of your finished bird wing to take home and show off!
Viva Clayworks: Teapot Workshop | April 28th
Perfect for beginners. Viva Clayworks will pre-make all the parts you need for a dreamy teapot, then they will teach you how to assemble the pieces to make a functional vessel. There will be a number of decorating techniques to explore for you to truly individualize your teapot!
Not Quite as Active News:
A couple of news items that will encourage you to keep moving:
The Edmonton Stingers have signed Canadian guard Mike Nuga to the 2024 roster. Nuga, a former NCAA Division I athlete at Kent State and UNLV, played two seasons for the Saskatchewan Rattlers in 2022 and 2023.
Attend a game, cheer and stomp!
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The City of Edmonton have released information about the 2024 Mosquito season, including tips and tricks for minimizing the irritation of having to deal with them when you are outdoors.
“We know that everyone is itching to get outside and Spring is looking pretty dry at the moment, so we’re not anticipating a lot of mosquito activity early in the season. The main driver of mosquitoes in Edmonton typically is rainfall,” said Mike Jenkins, Senior Scientist. “Our team is monitoring and adapting our 2024 mosquito forecast as temperature also plays an increasingly important role.”
The City will begin the annual ground control efforts this week, with ditches and areas around Edmonton monitored for development. Last year, increased biological methods to control mosquitoes, such as using copepods as biocontrol methods, were implemented and will continue this year.
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We have more workshops, courses and thing to do in our Event Listings!
