Our Mission is To Ensure the Preservation and the Biological Diversity of Wagner Natural Area for Educational, Scientific and Research Purposes



After our impressive summer rains and floods, the Natural Area is open again!

Wagner Natural Area Society has a number of events happening this summer and fall – for more information please click on “Events” 
Wagner Natural Area Society is recruiting for new Board members – please click on our “Membership page for more information


2026 WNAS Fall Cleanup

We are always looking for volunteers to help maintain the Wagner Natural Area.
WHEN: Saturday September 26 beginning at 9:00 a.m and ending at 2 p.m., but no problem if you need to leave earlier.
WHERE: Meet at the Wagner parking lot.  
WHO: Anyone willing to help. Gloves, snacks and water available for volunteers. Send an RSVP to  info@wagnerfen.ca
WHAT: Cleanup the natural area for winter.

More dates are listed on our “Events” Page.


The Secrets of Wagner

Announcing results from the Wagner Natural Area Society’s Wildlife Camera Project! Take a look at videos developed from our wildlife documentation project, thanks to funding from Parkland County and Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. New one added August 18/2024

Coyote at Wagner Natural Area
EDUCATION 

We work to preserve Alberta’s wetlands through education and citizen science

EXPLORE

Walk the trails or join a group tour to view and learn about our wetlands

JOIN US

Become a member of Wagner Natural Area Society and receive our newsletter

NEWSLETTERS

Read our Newlsetters
“Friends of the Fen”

Our Appeal to You:Our financial year has drawn to a close. Your support as a member, donor or volunteer is vital to the continued protection and maintenance of the Wagner Natural Area. We encourage you to join or renew your WNAS membership for 2026. Fees are $10 for Supporting Members and $15 for Voting Members. Memberships and donations can be made by cheque or Interac bank transfer. Further details can be found  here.

Getting the Wagner Story Out – thanks to CBC!!
This teaser video of a story about Wagner Natural Area is now posted to the CBC website. Click this link:  Wagner Tour

 Groups focused on collecting data on Alberta fauna and flora

Marsh Watch

A new pilot program focused on wetland birds and amphibians for beginners

I Naturalist

Connect with Nature. Explore and share your observations from the natural world.

This beautiful poster was created by Rayma K. Peterson featuring many of the orchids that grow in Wagner Natural Area
This poster is featured in Rayma’s book “Habitat Paintings – Journeys in Art” and is available through Amazon.ca 

 Mailing Address:

30531-118 Ave

      Acheson, AB T7X 6M5



In Case of Emergency – immediately call  911   
To Report Vandalism, or other issues, email:   info@wagnerfen.ca