Lethbridge Verdant Quest
Hark, noble guardians of our realm! The time has come to embark upon a valiant quest to restore Lethbridge's parks and river valley to their verdant glory.
Four conservation challenges await you from April to July, with badges and the spoils of victory (prizes) to be earned!
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Lethbridge Verdant Quest is an individual or team challenge that runs from April to July, with 4 badges available to be earned for completing challenge components. You will need to gain a Secret Code Word for each challenge to include on your entry ballot.
All participants who submit an entry will receive a digital certificate to celebrate their accomplishments, as well as a chance to earn fantastic prizes.
Those brave heroes who complete ALL 4 challenges, will also receive a limited-edition sticker and be entered to win one of 2 grand prizes!
PDF Gamecard is available for download, or you can pick one up from the Nature Centre.
The four challenge badges available are:
Lethbridge’s tranquil parks and wild river valley need a hero to eliminate the litter that has accumulated since last year!
Earn this badge with ANY of the following:
Participate in the Coulee Clean-up Launch event
Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 | 10am-Noon meet at Baroness Picnic Shelter
Participate in the Earth Day Park Clean-up at Legacy Park
Saturday April 26th, 2025 | 10am-2pm
Participate in a Coulee Clean-up Event before July 26th, 2025
Once your Coulee Clean-up report has been returned to the Nature Centre, your team will receive the Secret Code Word!
Participate/Organize a Neighbourhood Clean-up before July 26th, 2025
Once your Neighbourhood Clean-up report has been submitted, you will receive the Secret Code Word!
Purge the land of the beast's foul harvest! Remove invasive plants that threaten our realm and vanquish the canine droppings that pollute our waterways. The balance of nature depends on you!
Earn this badge with ANY of the following:
Participate in a Doggy Doo Doo Crew event (full details here)
Thursday May 1: Scenic Drive Dog Run (1107 6 Street South)
Thursday May 8: Popson Park Off Leash Area (Entrance from 10 Street South)
Thursday May 15: RiverStone Dog Park (4 Rivergrove Lane West)
Thursday May 22: Peenaquim Park Off Leash Area (Entrance from Stafford Drive North or Scenic Drive North)
Thursday May 29: Park ‘n’ Bark (Located at the corner of Stafford Drive North and Scenic Drive North)
Participate in a Russian Olive removal event (this activity is for participants aged 18 and older, or 16 and older with a parent or guardian):
Wednesday May 28 6pm: Southwest corner of Fort Whoop Up (pedestrian path corner near Whoop Up Drive) - park at Fort Whoop Up
More dates coming soon
Attend Discovery Day: Invasion at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Sunday June 29th, 1-4pm
There will be an activity to complete to learn your secret code word and earn your badge!
Complete the Invasive Plant Scavenger hunt activity at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre - available until the end of July.
Stop into the Nature Centre to get your activity sheet, then head out on the Nature Quest trail to find the signs and identify the invasive species on your sheet! Bring it back to the front desk to receive your secret code word
Restore the magic of our enchanted shores! Collect debris, paint a yellow fish, or guard the storm drains to protect our waterways from harm.
Earn this badge with ANY of the following:
Sign-up to Adopt-a-Storm drain
Paint a yellow fish near a storm drain as part of the Yellow Fish Road program
Participate in the Environment Blitz Event at Nicholas Sheran Park
Thursday July 10th | 3pm-7pm
Opportunity to earn one of THREE badges; pick which one you still need! Commonskeeper, Shorekeeper OR Buttsbane!
Participate in the Shoreline Clean-up at Indian Battle Park
Friday July 11th, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
Banish the remnants of the smoldering scourge! Gather the discarded cigarette butts that mar our pristine landscapes, and then bring forth your collection to the designated drop-off locations.
Cigarette butts are the most littered item on earth, and that goes for Lethbridge too. Click here to learn more about the harmful effects of cigarette butts on the environment.
To earn this badge, collect cigarette butts from around Lethbridge, including the river valley and then bring them to one of the three Yard Waste & Recycling depots throughout the month of July. Collected butts will be shipped to TerraCycle as part of the Unsmoke recycling program.
The Secret Code Word for this badge will be on top of the bins at the drop-off locations.
The Nature Centre also has a limited supply of pocket ashtrays for those citizens resolving to pocket their butts!
FAQs
There are two grand prizes available to be won. 2 winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. If specific items listed are unavailable, they may be substituted with equivalent value items at the discretion of the City.
Grand Prize #1: Hero's Getaway
Parks Canada Annual Family Discovery Pass (value approx. $155)
Dark Sky Guides Waterton gift certificate ($200)
Kilmorey Lodge gift certificate, can be used on hotel or dining ($500)
Grand Prize #2: Champion's Local Adventure
One night stay at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge (2 queens) (value $170)
Italian Table gift certificate ($100)
Lethbridge Hurricanes 5 game Flex Pack (2025/2026 season) (value approx $120)
Lethbridge YMCA gift certificate ($200)
High Level Canoe & Kayak gift certificate ($300)
The Quest officially launches Aprill 22, 2025 and final entries must be submitted by July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Grand prize draw will take place Wednesday August 6th, 2025 at Noon.
Contest is open to legal residents of Alberta who have reached the age of majority (i.e. you must be 18+ to submit an entry).
Youth are welcome to participate as part of a team with a team leader over 18 years old. Ballot must be submitted by the team leader.
Employees of the City, immediate family members of employees of the City, and any persons domiciled with any such employees, are not eligible to win a grand prize.
No. There is a limit of one entry per participant.
No! There will be prize draws for all entrants, as well as some prizes available at the different events. To be entered for a grand prize, you must complete all 4 challenges.
All entrants will receive a digital certificate with the badges of their completed challenges.
Entrants who complete all 4 challenges will also receive a limited-edition sticker!
In addition to the details described on this webpage, read the full contest rules here.
