Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel. 

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Discovery Series

☰MENU

Explore the wonders of the badlands, science, Alberta history, and the arts with our expert speakers!

Join us for our FREE summer speaker series in the Visitor Centre's indoor theatre Thursday's, 7:30 pm June 25 - September 17. Additional dates may be added to accommodate visiting researcher schedules. 

Discover fascinating topics:

  • Hear from palaeontologists about dinosaur discoveries!
  • Learn about the unique geology of the badlands.
  • Explore the ecology of this captivating landscape.
  • See the badlands through the eyes of inspired artists.
  • And much more!

Each week we will feature a new speaker. Weekly program details can be found on posters around the park or by contacting us at [email protected].

Program Date(s)

June

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

July

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

August

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

September

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Meet at: Dinosaur Visitor Centre

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Duration: 45 minutes - 1 Hour

Ages: All Ages

Fee: Free

Updated: Jun 1, 2026