Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Please respect this sacred place: writing, carving or otherwise leaving marks on the rocks at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is considered vandalism and is illegal. Protect this place for future generations by educating your group and reporting vandalism to staff.


Freshwater Systems in the Milk River Watershed

Through joint partnership with the Milk River Watershed Council Canada, your students will

  • Experience the unique environments of the Milk River valley at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
  • Learn about the unique history and geography of the Milk River which affects the river’s water quality and quantity today
  • Learn how riparian areas influence the watershed
  • Estimate riparian cover along the Milk River
Grade(s): 8
Curriculum: Science
Themes: Unit E (Freshwater Systems)
Type: Field Study
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Max. Group Size: 35
Fees: $100 minimum for up to 15 students plus $7 per additional student
Availability: Weekday mornings May long weekend through late June and Sept-Oct
Updated: Mar 20, 2025