Elk Valley Alphabet Series

by Charné Baird

  • Elk Valley Alphabet Card Set

    Explore the Elk Valley Alphabet, a locally inspired educational resource that brings the beauty and wonder of our environment into classrooms and homes. Created by Fernie-based commercial photographer Charné Baird, this collection of 5x7 cards has been thoughtfully crafted over the course of four years, capturing the essence of the Elk Valley in a way that engages and inspires young minds.

    Each card features a stunning image paired with a letter of the alphabet. Whether used as a learning tool or a meaningful keepsake, the Elk Valley Alphabet Card Set invites children and families to celebrate local beauty and enjoy learning in a fun and engaging way.

  • Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures, a rhyming journey in the heart of the Canadian Rockies

    This engaging A-Z book combines playful rhymes, rich photography, and a heartfelt connection to the valley, featuring local moments, familiar places, and everyday magic found in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

    Created by Fernie-based commercial photographer Charné Baird, Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures is designed to spark curiosity, inspire connection, and celebrate the beauty of the Elk Valley.

About Charne Baird

Charné Baird is a Fernie-based commercial photographer and mother of two, with a passion for storytelling through imagery. Inspired by local Kindergarten teacher Jane Fraser, she created the Elk Valley Alphabet Card Set to spark curiosity, support early learning, and celebrate the beauty of the place she calls home.

From this card set, Charné created the Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures, a rhyming journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Through her photography and rhymes, Charné offers a heartfelt keepsake for those who live, work, and play in the Elk Valley, as well as for anyone who wants to carry a piece of its wonder with them.