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  • RDRN/Nature Central Open Creek Dam Hike & Paddle

    Open Creek Dam Campground 52.65501476146691, -114.72586305378542

    Open Creek Dam Hike & Paddle Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 AM Open Creek Dam Campground Join us for a fall outing at Open Creek Dam, located west of Rimbey! We’ll hike the south-side trail along the lake and, for those interested, there will be an option to paddle afterward. Please bring sturdy footwear, water, […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail, County of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Location: Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail Meet: Before you visit you can get a detailed map showing how to get there, and learn more about the area and visitor guidelines: https://www.novachem.com/wp-content/uploads/Legacy-fact-sheet-1.pdf The Community Nature Trail is located within easy driving distance […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    You are all invited the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip Location: Crimson Lake Provincial Park - Amerada trail follows the lake perimeter for about 10 km. Bring your own lunch for a break at about the mid-point, and plan for about 4 hours of walking. Meet: At the main parking […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    You are all invited to the 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: November 1, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. Host: Chris Olsen All are welcome, you do not […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    J. J. Collette Natural Area H956+42 Morningside, Alberta, Lacombe County, Alberta, Canada

    You are all invited to the 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: November […]

  • RDRN/Nature Central Kuhnen Natural Area Hike

    🌲 Join Us for a Hike at Kuhnen Natural Area! 🌲 Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 a.m. Our team has scheduled a hike at Kuhnen Natural Area (south of Alix, off Range Road 23-0, just south of Highway 11). This beautiful 65-acre site features forested trails and scenic lookouts over the river valley - perfect […]

  • RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Walk

    Join RDRN/Nature Central for a guided walk at the H.G. Lawrence Conservation Property on Pine Lake — a conservation area normally closed to the public, opened exclusively for this event. A Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) representative will lead the walk in collaboration with Nature Central, sharing insights into the ongoing forest restoration project. Enjoy light–moderate […]

  • RDRN/Nature Central Guided Winter Hike

    Join us for a RDRN Nature Central Snowshoeing & Winter Hike Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for a winter adventure at Kelly Ranches, a Nature Conservancy of Canada protected area located about 40 km east of Red Deer. The property features beautiful aspen parkland, meadows and wetlands, perfect for exploring in the snow. […]

  • RDRN/Nature Central Guided Winter Hike

    Join us for a RDRN/Nature Central Snowshoeing & Winter Hike Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for a winter adventure at Stonhouse, a Conservation Site protected area located 35 km east of Red Deer and 3 km north of Pine Lake. The property features rolling hills, open meadows and wetlands, perfect for exploring in […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    Carburn Park 67 Riverview Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip Host: Chris Olsen When: March 21, 2026 - Carburn Park 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / Fish Creek Provincial Park 1:00 p.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m. / Join us for either or both. Location: Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Drive […]

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The Red Deer River Naturalists acknowledges the traditional territory north of the Red Deer River of Treaty Six of the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Nakota Sioux (sue), and Saulteaux (sawl-toh) Peoples, the traditional territory south of the Red Deer River of Treaty Seven of the Niitsitapi (nee-itsee-TAH-peh) (Blackfoot), Siksika (seeg-see-kah), Piikani (pee-kah-nee), Kainai (g-ai-nah), Tsuu T’ina (soot-tenna), Stoney Nakota Peoples and the Battle River Territory District Three 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.