Red Deer River Naturalists

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Dickson Point Trout Pond

Meet: South of Dickson for 4.1 kilometres on Range Road 31. Located on Gleniffer Lake Reservoir.

When: October 29, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot

When: November 5, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Bower Woods, Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Bower Woods

Meet: In the green space across from 35 Selkirk Boulevard

When: November 12, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Barrett, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails
Meet: Rotary Park parking lot, and we’ll walk East and North from there. For those that want to walk the full distance 3.5 kms, we’ll finish at the stairs/landing at 45 Avenue and 59 Street. People can arrange for a shuttle or pick-up there, or simply return along the reverse route.

When: November 19, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May be longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area
Meet: In the main parking lot near the shelter

When: November 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Perimeter Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot

When: December 3, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary, red deer, alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Meet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre

When: December 10, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
This will be our last scheduled walk for the year. Keith Kline has kindly volunteered to organize coffee and treats to follow (about 1:00 p.m.) at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. We’ll use this opportunity to debrief our season, so even if you can’t make the walk, try and come out to enjoy the group and to share your feedback and ideas/suggestions for next year.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-03-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ARE YOU READY FOR A WALK?
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary, Alberta
Carburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River. It features two man-made ponds, a regional pathway and numerous, wildlife and waterfowl to experience.
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: March 18, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All 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!
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough or steep terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. Stay home if you are unwell.
Click here for a site map: Carburn Park – Calgary Map
Traveling directions:

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf and Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deeer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Perimeter Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: March 25, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough or steep terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area
Meet: In the main parking lot near the shelter
When: April 1, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-04-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary, red deer, alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Meet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre
When: April 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough or steep terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Maskepetoon Park, Maskepetoon Park, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Maskepetoon Park – located in the subdivision of Oriole Park West.
Meet: Follow Kerry Wood Drive, meet in the parking lot south of Overand Place. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive.
When: April 15, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough or steep terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2023-04-22 04:00 - 07:00 | Alberta
Our Host Chris Olsen has booked the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk to join the Wainwright Wildlife Society (WWS) in their annual Sharp-tailed Grouse Watch. They set comfortable blinds on a lek site near Czar, Alberta and Chris has taken students there for many years. The birds come in the pre-dawn to display to potential mates, and it is truly amazing to witness the strutting, posturing, rattling and even aggression in the dawn light. Bring your camera!

Pre-registration is required contact olsencdel@gmail.com if you wish to participate. We will meet our guides at 4:00 a.m. and will be out for about 3 hours. Likely, this is an overnight trip for most, and there is a $35.00 (cash) charge to support the WWS. We have space reserved for now, but Chris will need firm numbers by March 31, 2023 (there is lots of demand for attendance). If you wish to attend on your own on a different date the WWS runs this Sharp-tailed Grouse Watch from mid April to mid May. See their Facebook page for details and more information about the Watch.

The Tofield Snow Goose Festival also runs the weekend of April 22-23, 2023. based on offerings of years’ past, there is a ‘bird festival’ site in the Town and guided bus excursions with a biologist or interpreter to area wetlands. You can expect to see very large aggregations of Snow Geese and other migrating waterfowl and shore birds. 2 or 3 hour bus tour options – tickets go on Sale March 23, 2023. You can pre-register to reserve your seat! Tour cost: Adults: $25, Youth (12 & under) – $10, Family (2a/2c) – $60 Google Tofield Snow Goose Festival for more information. It may be something you may want to do after the Sharp-tailed Grouse watch, or the next day, depending on travel logistics.
Photo by ALAN SCHMIERER, Set 72157633375095620, ID 26700452955, Original title 086 – SHARP-TAILED GROUSE (4-19-2016)

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Heritage Ranch, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance.
When: April 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | N. Bower Woods, 37 Selkirk Blvd, Red Deer, AB, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Bower Woods
Meet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard
When: May 6, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:30 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Raven Brood Trout Station
Directions: 54034 Twp Rd 36-0. From Hwy 54, go south on Hwy 22 approximately 5 km, turn west onto Twp Rd 36-0. Turn right at the first fork.
Meet: Park by the picnic shelter
When: May 13, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Alix Lake Campground, Alix Lake, Alix, Alberta, T0C 0B0, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Alix Lake Nature Trail
Meet: Alix Lake Campground
When: May 20, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: June 3, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Guest Host: Ron Bjorge

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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 Group Leader know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/
When: June 10, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-06-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12
Meet: End of RR 260 – This 480-acre site is approximately 14 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.
When: June 17, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May be longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-07-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Springbrook Natural Area, take the main road into Springbrook (Red Deer Airport). Just before the bend to the right there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park at the entrance to Tamarack Blvd. We cross over the road into the park.
When: July 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-07-08 10:00 - 13:00 | J. J. Collette Natural Area, H956+42 Morningside, Alberta, Lacombe County, Alberta, T4L 2N4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: J. J. Collett Provincial Natural Area – located in rural central Alberta near the hamlet of Morningside consists of 635 acres of Aspen Parkland underlain by ancient sand dunes. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/j-j-collett-natural-area/
Meet in the parking lot at the entrance.
When: July 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray, 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-07-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Bigelow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area.
Directions: Go east on Hwy 587 to Rge Rd 25-2. Go south to T-intersection (Twp Rd 34-0), then go west for 1.0 km. Access 2. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/bigelow-reservoir/
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=43
When: July 15, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: The Narrows – meet at the turn-around area at the end of Range Road 22-1. It is clearly marked with a dead-end sign and there is lots of parking on the right. There is a walking trail from there into the larger Recreation area.
Saturday July 29, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May be longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.
Narrows Provincial Recreation Area. Map: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/the-narrows/

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-08-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Open Creek Dam Campground
Directions: 55027 Hwy 53. Go west of Rimbey on Hwy 53 for 32 km, then south on RR 5-5A. Plan to walk around the reservoir counter-clockwise, starting from the SW day use area (the one with a camp kitchen). Keep right past the Sani Dump to get to that particular day use area. (If you get to the camp office/store or the dam itself, you have gone too far, see map.) We’ll take the trail access near site 42. You should carry bear spray on this walk.
When: August 5, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Michael O’Brien Wetland, 3050 55 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 3S6, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Michael O’Brien Wetland – meet in the Safety City parking lot
Saturday August 12, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
No host for this event, but please meet and continue on your own as a group.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-08-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Frank Lake
Directions: From the High River overpass of Highway 2, proceed east on Highway 23 for 5.1 km. There is a turnoff on the south side of the road that will take you to the main access gate and parking lot. During open hours, vehicles can proceed through this gate and continue for 1.6 km to the viewing blind. Meet at the parking lot for the viewing blind. We’ll start there and walk to some nearby viewing areas, and also drive to some related wetlands.
When: August 19, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Kuhnen Natural Area, 65 acres of land located on the Red Deer River south of Alix, and features lookout points with a view of the river valley and trails leading to the water.
Directions: Access off Range Road 23-0 south of Hwy 11
When: August 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Springbrook Natural Area, take the main road into Springbrook (Red Deer Airport). Just before the bend to the right there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park at the entrance to Tamarack Blvd. We cross over the road into the park.

When: September 23, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.

Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bring 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.

*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip
With regrets, we must cancel the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park field trip. The forecast calls for rain and given the nature of the bentonitic soils on the exposed slopes and condition of the road, it will not be safe to hike in those conditions.
We will instead be walking the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail Rain or shine.

Meet: In the main parking lot
New Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail

Location: CANCELLED Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park CANCELLED
When: September 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars*, camera/phone, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
*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.
