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SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from flowers\, insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also\, a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. You can also pick up a tally sheet at KWNC. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd\, Sunday May 24th or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2026/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T170000
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CREATED:20260425T001855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T001855Z
UID:14678-1779613200-1779642000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from flowers\, insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also\, a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. You can also pick up a tally sheet at KWNC. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd\, Sunday May 24th or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T222807
CREATED:20260516T223448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T223448Z
UID:14714-1779616800-1779627600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RDRN/Nature Central on Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 for a Nature Hike as part of the annual May Species Count\, a long-standing citizen science effort to monitor local biodiversity. The hike will take place at Raven’s Ridge\, a 300-acre natural area southwest of Spruce View. The site features mature forests\, and borders on the Raven River.\nSunday\, May 24\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.\nRaven’s Ridge – Travel 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View\, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.\nWhat to Bring: Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, sturdy footwear\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, hat\, bear spray\, your own snacks and water\, as well as any gear you’d like for birding\, plant identification\, note-taking\, photography\, and your own field guides.\nNo RDRN Membership Required: Everyone is welcome! To help us plan\, please confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Spots are limited\, don’t miss out!\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be canceled due to rainy weather and poor trail conditions. Please check www.naturecentral.org and social media regularly for updates before heading out. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-nature-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Species Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T222807
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UID:14541-1780135200-1780146000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or  https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/ \nWhen: May 30\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first serve) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-24/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260606T130000
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CREATED:20260318T205450Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: June 6\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Guest Host Ron Bjorge \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first serve) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nBird Focus People with an urge to travel are also welcome to join the Vermilion Provincial Park annual Spring Species Count today. You can camp in Vermilion Provincial Park\, and join all or any of several walks throughout the day. We start at 5:00 a.m.\, meeting at the Trout Pond parking lot\, and shuttling from there to do a 5-6 km walk along the riparian shore trails of Vermilion Park Lake. We’ll see literally hundreds of warblers\, orioles\, catbirds\, woodpeckers\, waterfowl and raptors on that one\, but there are also shorter woodland and shore walks through the mid-day and afternoon\, and even an evening night heron/nighthawk/owl prowl outing. Anyone interested can contact Chris Olsen directly for details. \n  \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-191/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T222807
CREATED:20260426T012001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T012621Z
UID:14697-1781344800-1781370000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22) see map\, best to use a mapping app on your phone as a guide if you have one. Cell phone service is poor at the campground\, but probably text msgs. will get through. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: June 13\, 2026 bird walk from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and paddling from 3:00 p.m. onward. \nMeet: Day use area/boat launch for both the birding walk and paddling. We may shuttle from there for the walk\, or simply hike back to the trail head. We’ll paddle the lake counter-clockwise\, and so people that want a short outing can see ‘water lily bay’ and do a short loop (about 2 kms) back to the launch. Those that are up for a longer paddle can continue along the far shore for as long as they like\, and eventually we’ll explore the mouth of the Medicine River and loop back to the boat launch (about 4 hrs). Bring your own paddling equipment with safety gear. \nWhile Medicine Lake Rec. Area can be booked\, there are two non-reservable sites in each loop\, and those are usually available to access on-site if you are interested in camping\, first come first served. Chris will be camping at site A-08 June 11th to 15th\, and anyone arriving early can find him there. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learn from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, sunscreen\, bug spray and bear spray. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. RDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-27/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T222807
CREATED:20260425T013253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T012300Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Crimson Lake Provincial Park – Amerada trail follows the lake perimeter for about 11 km. Bring your own lunch for a break at about the mid-point\, and plan for about 4 hours of walking.  \nMeet: At the main parking lot \nWhen: June 14\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars\,* camera/phone\, bug spray\, bear spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. RDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-26/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T222807
CREATED:20260424T213916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T210804Z
UID:14672-1781949600-1782048600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip \nExplore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 20 and 21\, 2026. \nLocation: Meet at the Ferry Point Campground near Meeting Creek @ 10:00 a.m. Range Rd 184 north of Twp Rd 434\, Rosalind\, AB T0B 3Y0 \nDuring the weekend\, we will visit several sites\, within the Battle River valley and surrounding uplands and wetlands to observe birds as well as flowers and other plants. Some years we observe more than 70 bird species; many are located close to the campground and Battle River. Some of the highlights of the trip might be Brown Thrasher\, Great Horned Owl\, Mountain Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, White-faced Ibis. Judy Boyd and others from the Red Deer River Naturalists will be joining us to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Dale Leckie\, adjunct professor of Earth\, Energy\, and Environment at the University of Calgary\, will also be joining us to share his expertise throughout the day and into the evening.  \nCome out for a day or the weekend. You have two ways to participate in this trip: \n\nGo out on Saturday and meet at 10:00 a.m. and spend the day\, bring your own lunch and drinks. Judy Boyd will be on hand to help identify species. Following an afternoon of birding\, burgers will be provided by the Red Deer River Naturalists and salads and deserts will be pot luck. Please bring an item to share.\n\n\nGo out on Sunday and meet at the campground at 10:00 a.m. bring your own lunch and drinks. We will travel to 1 or 2 sites to observe birds\, flowers and other wild plants. We will be wrapped up by about 1:30 or so.\n\n\nYou can camp (tents or trailers) overnight at the Ferry Point Campground\, south of the Battle River bridge on Range Road 184. $25.00/night. No electricity or water. No formal activities are planned for Friday evening\, but for those who wish to camp on Friday night\, it is a good time to enjoy the ambience of the Battle River valley and visit with others. Breakfast is provided on Sunday morning.\n\nHost: Judy Boyd 403-358-1098\, please call to confirm attendance. \nBring your binoculars\, hat\, sunscreen\, camera/phone\, insect repellent\, water and energy snack and dress for the weather. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/ferry-point-community-camp-out-birding-field-trip-3/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Flower Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T222807
CREATED:20260318T210520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T210520Z
UID:14547-1782554400-1782567000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12 \nMeet: End of RR 260 – This 480-acre site is approximately 21 km SE of Red Deer. To access the site\, travel 16 km E of Red Deer on Highway 595\, then S 4.8 km on RR 260. \nWhen: June 27\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May be longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learn from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first serve) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nRadar Hill Driving directions \n  \nRadar Hill
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-25/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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