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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.