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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk & Paddle \nLocation: Raven Brood Trout Station – walk 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from the picnic shelter; Beaver Lake – paddling 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nDirections: Raven Brood Trout Station: 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 at the picnic shelter. Beaver Lake: Those also going to Raven in the morning\, can exit from Raven and go 2 mi South on Hwy 22\, west 5 mi on Twp Rd 35-4\, and then 1.5mi south on Rge Rd 6-3 (the Burnstick Lake Road). Else\, a straight run south on Rge Rd 6-3 is simpler. This lake is approximately 10 km SW of Caroline. Facilities include a maintained parking area\, outhouse and gravel boat launch. \nWhen: May 9\, 2026 bird walk 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. paddling from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray\, bear spray and sunscreen. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Bring your own paddling equipment with safety gear. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \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-field-trip-10/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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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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