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Get to know us

116 years. Red Deer River Naturalists are steeped in history. From the early days of The North West Entomological Society, to the Alberta History Society, to today’s RDRN.

  • 1898

    North West Entomological Society (NWES)

    The North West Entomological Society was founded in Blackfalds, Alberta, the first meeting held on March 10, 1898.

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  • 1906

    Alberta Natural History Society (ANHS)

    Following the creation of the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1905, the Alberta Natural History Society was formed in Innisfail in the spring of 1906.

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  • 1970s

    Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN)

    A resurgence of interest in RDRN occurred in the early 1970’s.

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Mailing Address
Box 785
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
T4N 5H2

Board Portal

Email Address
rdrn.nature@gmail.com

Phone Number
1-403-347-8200

RDRN acknowledges the traditional territory of Treaty 6 of the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Nakota Sioux, and Saulteaux Peoples, the traditional territory of Treaty 7 of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, and Stoney Nakota Peoples and the Métis Nation of Alberta. We hope to serve and protect the traditional lands and waters with respect and commitment.

Together, we can be a voice for nature.