Biodiversity Bee at Whispering Woods Sept 3 2026

Biodiversity Bee at Whispering Woods

September’s Session Thursday September 3rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Final Biodiversity Bee of 2026.

The tradition continues September bee is Thursday, September 3rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dr EW Coffin Elementary School parking lot 5615 Barrett Dr NW.  Bring gloves, water, bug spray and your favourite weed remover. Garbage bags will be provided.

New this year: Après weeding there is a BYOB&F (beverage and food) social gathering in the yard of 5423 Barrett Drive.

New to Brentwood? The Biodiversity Bee tradition goes back many years, Polly Lee Knowlton Cockett started them many years ago, you can read her post here at – https://www.natureground.org. They used to be weekly before Polly sadly passed away to cancer in 2025. Interesting to read how long her history goes back, 2014 article talks about 22 years, Connecting the neighbours to nature

No experience needed! Families welcome.

Pickleball | August & September in Dalhousie

Pickleball August/September in Dalhousie

Play with a Coach – SATURDAYS with Instructor, Stephen Hansen) – NEW

This is not a formal lesson, but an opportunity for players to play games with a coach, who will provide tips, feedback, and strategy suggestions throughout the session.

  • Maximum participants: 7 players
  • Price: $25 per player for a 2-hour session
  • Saturdays: August 8, 15, 22
  • Saturdays: September 19, 26 (no class on September 12 due to Show & Shine)

Ball Machine Skills & Drills – SUNDAYS with Instructor, Bill Lane) – NEW

These sessions focus on skill development using the ball machine. A group of four players over two hours allows everyone to complete each drill multiple times and receive individual feedback.

  • Maximum participants: 4 players
  • Price: $35 per player for a 2-hour session
  • Sundays: August 9, 16, 23
  • Sundays: September 13, 20, 27

Pickleball Registration

Intro/Beginner Instructor

Stephen Hansen holds both Level 1 and Level 2 certifications from the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and is also certified as an Instructor 1 through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

Intermediate Instructor

Bill Lane is a Certified IPTPA Level 2 instructor, NCCP-certified coach, and accredited PC referee. He was named Pickleball Alberta’s Coach of the Year in 2024 and has introduced over 800 new players to pickleball through more than 75 Intro sessions.

You may have wondered who are all the pickleball players you see on the Dalhousie courts all the time? That is usually members of the Calgary Pickleball Club. 

*Please note, the tennis and pickleball courts beside our parking lot belong to the City of Calgary and are to be booked through the City of Calgary website.  The DCA does not administer any tennis or pickleball court bookings except for our lessons/programs.

https://www.dalhousiecalgary.ca/programs/adult-pickleball/

Summer Love Needed at the Little Food Library

Summer #7, Our Little Free Food Library Needs some summer love , past few months donations have been down significantly.

Many people in Calgary are struggling, recent Calgary Food Bank post comments 100% increase in demand for their services in just 2 years.

Liza recently commented about how quickly the pantry can empty. Your help makes a real difference to those struggling in Brentwood and beyond.

Drop a food donation ANYTIME in the box beside the door 3624 Boulton Rd NW or making a monetary donation so that we can purchase more food.

Non-perishables, fresh bread, gift cards to purchase food or cash are welcome. Text 403.606.6949 to arrange pickup of cash, gift cards. One item makes a difference!

Could you check your pantry for items you won’t use or that are close to best before date

 

Need Help?
Call 211 – resources in Calgary Food, Shelter, Mental Health Resources

Calgary Food Bank Hamper # 403-253-2055

City of Calgary Food Map

Brentwood Community Association