• Ya-Ha-Tinda Hike

    Ya-Ha-Tinda, "Mountain Prairie" in the Stoney language,  is an inspiring region of prairie and parkland surrounded by mountain peaks.  Begin in the Red Deer River valley and learn about the traditional and historical uses of the land.  Then meander along Bighorn Creek, climbing up to several breath-taking vantage points.  We will hike up through montane […]

  • Birding Field Trip to Calgary

    Meet at 8 a.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre to carpool to Calgary. We will be visiting Bebo Grove and Carburn Park as well as searching for snowy owls between Red Deer and Calgary. Bring lunch, snacks, drinks. Dress for the weather. Call Judy to register for this event.

  • Bird Focus Field Trip to search for owl’s nests

    Kerry Wood Nature Centre

    This field trip had to be cancelled in March because of fog. Meet at noon at KWNC to car pool south and east of Red Deer to hunt for owl's […]

  • Field Trip to Raven Brood Trout Station

    We will carpool to the Raven Trout Farm to spend the day hiking, looking specifically for otters and wood ducks. We leave Red Deer at 9 a.m. and will leave the Trout Farm at 3 p.m. Bring a lunch and all snacks and drinks. It is advisable to wear good hiking boots with gators or […]

  • Field Trip to Ferry Point

    We will car pool up to the Bjorge property on June 20 where there is the possibility of turkey vultures nesting in the old homestead. This trip will involve a three hour easy to medium hike through the Battle River Hills. Call Judy at 403-358-1098 to confirm attendance. There are two options for this trip. […]

  • Flower Focus – Field trip

    Sentinel Provincial Recreation Area Highway 541, Longview, Alberta, Canada

    Spring Flower field trip to the Bull Creek Hills in Kananaskis Country http://thepassionatehiker.blogspot.ca/2012/04/grass-pass.html

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