Life on the Land

A free community day of land-based wellness, culture, and connection

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00am – 5:00pm
Star 6 Ranch, Kananaskis

What is Life on the Land?

Life on the Land is a free, all-ages open house at the beautiful Star 6 Ranch — a day to explore land-based wellness, community connection, and the power of nature to support our health and healing.

Come for the fresh air and mountain views, stay for a full day of land-based programs, hands-on workshops, music, food trucks, and good company.

This event is hosted by the Star 6 Ranch Foundation, with programming led by a range of our incredible partners from across Treaty 7 and the Bow Valley. Read about each session on offer below.

We are grateful to the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation for their generous support to help bring this day to life.

Event Highlights

  • Drop-in & pre-registered programming throughout the day

  • Hands-on workshops, nature walks, equine experiences, art, forest bathing, storytelling, games & more

  • Live music

  • Local food trucks

  • Family-friendly spaces

  • Open to all — free to attend!

Registration & Schedule

Some sessions are drop-in (yellow), while others require pre-registration (red). Check out our Instagram for full program and facilitator info.

Key Information

  • This day is for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime program participant or new to the ranch, we invite:

    • Families looking for something different to do together

    • Community members curious about our work

    • Nature lovers, wellness seekers, neighbours and newcomers

  • We believe in creating accessible, land-based programming that helps people build connection — to the land, to themselves, and to each other.

    Life on the Land is our way of bringing these programs a step closer to the broader community.

    Whether you're looking to participate in a gentle workshop, meet some horses, or just soak up the mountain air with a coffee, we hope you'll join us.

  • This day is located at the Star 6 Ranch, Kananaskis (15 minutes east of Canmore, just off Highway 1 at Exit 114/114A).

    Free limited onsite parking is available - please carpool where possible!

  • We’ll be spotlighting some of our partner organizations and programs in the lead-up to the event — follow us on Instagram @star6ranchfoundation for updates.