Adventure Starts in Your Own Backyard
Empowering youth and families through outdoor skills, ecology, and leadership — one adventure at a time.
About Us
Together We Grow Through Adventure
The Airdrie Junior Forest Wardens (JFW) is a family-centered outdoor club where kids and parents learn, explore, and grow together.
“When families explore together, they grow stronger — and nature becomes their best classroom.”
Airdrie JFW Leader
Through hands-on learning and outdoor challenges, Wardens discover independence and respect for the environment. Each season brings new skills, new adventures, and new friendships — all guided by the spirit of community and stewardship.
6–18
Youth Age Range
100%
Parent-Involved
3–4
Meetings Each Month
10+
Outdoor Activities
Our Events
Memories from the Trail
Our Four Pillars
What We Learn and Do
Every activity we do connects back to one of our four pillars — shaping capable, caring, and confident young leaders.
- Forestry
Discover how forests grow, identify native trees, and learn the basics of fire prevention.
- Ecology
Understand how wildlife, water, and climate connect — and why protecting them matters.
- Outdoor Skills
Build shelters, tie knots, and master the essentials of safe, confident outdoor adventure.
- Leadership
Develop teamwork, responsibility, and confidence through hands-on experiences.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Airdrie JFW welcomes families who love the outdoors and want to grow together.
We accept new members each fall — youth ages 6–17 (as of October 15) and their parents or guardians.