BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Red Deer River Naturalists - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Red Deer River Naturalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rdrn.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Red Deer River Naturalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240608T133000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240522T022849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T022849Z UID:13295-1717840800-1717853400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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: June 8\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \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. \n \n  URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-8/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240424T232016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T232016Z UID:13204-1716026400-1716037200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: May 18\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars\,* camera/phone\, bug 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. 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-walk-field-trip-7/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T133000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240424T230223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T230223Z UID:13201-1715421600-1715434200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Raven Brood Trout Station \nDirections: 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. \nMeet: Park by the picnic shelter. \nWhen: May 11\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer.\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars\,* camera/phone\, bug 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. 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-walk-field-trip-6/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240427T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240427T080000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240307T020321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T220542Z UID:12860-1714190400-1714204800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Registration is full but you can be put on a waiting list.\nOur 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 Tour on April 27\, 2024.  WWS set comfortable blinds on a lek site. 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. Dancing at this very site was recently filmed and shown on the Nature of Things. Go to CBC GEM and search the Nature of Things; look for a 3-part documentary titled the ‘Secret World of Sound’. The segment that includes Sharp-tailed Grouse on this lek is in part 2\, ‘Love and Rivals’. \nPre-registration is required contact olsencdel@gmail.com to participate. Deadline for registering is April 6\, 2024. Chris has reserved 14 seats for $35 adults\, $15 students (cash) to support the WWS – bring exact change. We have 6 people already committed\, so there are only 8 spots left. This outing will meet at a parking lot (tba) in Wainwright and depart for the lek at 4:00 a.m. sharp. Plan to be in the blinds until about 8:00 a.m.\, dress in warm layers\, and bring a hot thermos and a snack. If you are unfamiliar with this spectacle\, you will be amazed! 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 Tour. \nThe Tofield Snow Goose Festival also runs the weekend of April 27-28\, 2024\, 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. Two or three hour bus tour options\, tickets go on sale in March 2024. 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. \nPhoto by ALAN SCHMIERER\, Set 72157633375095620\, ID 26700452955\, Original title 086 – SHARP-TAILED GROUSE (4-19-2016) URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-5/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240306T230827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220254Z UID:12855-1711188000-1711213200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:DUE TO POOR WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: March 23\, 2024 Carburn Park 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m. Join us for either or both.\nLocation: Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary\, Alberta / Inglewood Bird Sanctuary\, 2425 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta.\nCarburn 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. The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is an ecological safe haven\, surrounded by a bustling city\, that connects people to their wild neighbours and the wonders of nature.\nMeet: In the main parking lot at Carburn Park\, and the main parking lot at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.\n \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* and camera/phone. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. 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. \nClick here for Carburn site map: Carburn Park – Calgary Map \nClick here for Inglewood info: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary \nTraveling Maps: \nCarburn Park Map \n  \nInglewood Bird Sanctuary Map \n  URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-4/ LOCATION:Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240227T232308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T001253Z UID:12788-1710583200-1710594000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk DESCRIPTION:Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands\nThe goal of the RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation\, thoughtful exploration\, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas. \nRegister for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alberta Parks Open Creek Natural Area. Email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register. We will arrange a meeting point nearby. \nLocation: West on Hwy 53 from Rimbey\, turn north onto Range Road 51. (Approx 1 hr drive from Red Deer) \nThe area is predominantly tamarack/black spruce patterned muskeg with some poplar and upland pine forest. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be an RDRN member to attend. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-winter-snowshoeing-walk/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20240205T224317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T224839Z UID:12777-1708164000-1708171200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk DESCRIPTION:Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands\nThe goal of RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation\, thoughtful exploration\, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas.\nRegister for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024 from 10am to noon at Kelly Ranches!\nKelly Ranches is a Nature Conservancy of Canada protected area located approximately 40km east of Red Deer. The property contains Aspen parkland\, meadows and wetland.\nThere is limited access to this property and registration is limited to 15 participants. We will be suggesting a meet up spot nearby to car pool to the access point. Please email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register.\nWhether we snowshoe or walk will be up to Mother Nature! We hope to get more fresh snow!\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be RDRN Member to attend. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/12777/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230920T035408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T205531Z UID:12546-1696068000-1696078800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nWith 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. \nWe will instead be walking the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail Rain or shine.\n \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nNew Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail\n \nLocation: CANCELLED Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park CANCELLED \nWhen: September 30\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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 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. \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. \n \n \n  URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/12546/ LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230809T204603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T204603Z UID:12485-1692554400-1692561600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Central/RDRN Bee/Pollinator Walk DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to a Nature Central/Red Deer River Naturalists Pollinator/Bee Walk.\n\nJoin Bee expert Charity Briere for an evening pollinator/bee walk. Learn about native bees and the importance of native pollinator conservation. This is a free event\, and all are welcome (Families\, Adults\, Youth).\n\nHost: Charity Briere (Instructor\, Biology – Red Deer Polytechnic)\n\nWhen: Sunday August 20\, 2023 6:00 p.m.\n\nLocation: Barrett Park\n\nMeet: At the south end of the Kinex Arena parking lot and explore the amazing world of pollinators on a wonderful guided walk\, through Barrett Park.\n\nFor more information email nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-rdrn-bee-pollinator-walk/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230723T234431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T234431Z UID:12477-1692439200-1692460800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Frank Lake \nDirections: 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. \nWhen: August 19\, 2023 10:00 a.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 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-146/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230805T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230723T223806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T224731Z UID:12460-1691229600-1691240400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Open Creek Dam Campground \nDirections: 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. \nWhen: August 5\, 2023 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. \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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-145/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230802T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230802T213000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230712T005144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T034709Z UID:12429-1691002800-1691011800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Haunted Lakes Registered Paddle DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY AT THE NARROWS BUT WAS CHANGED DUE TO LOW WATER\nAn evening Nature/Photography Registered Paddle with Nature Central & RDRN at Haunted Lakes\, on the north end of the Haunted Lakes Golf Club and Campground. Pin: 52°24’07.9″N 113°09’03.6″W\nAugust 2\, 2023 starting at 7:00 p.m.\nYour Hosts: Myrna Pearman & Claudia Lipski. Expect to encounter a wide variety of bird species\, including White-faced Ibis\, Sora\, Black Tern\, Forster’s Tern\, Common Tern and Black-necked Stilt.\nThere is no formal boat launch at this site\, so participants should have water shoes and be comfortable with getting in and out of a water vessel from a muddy shoreline. However\, you’ll find ample parking and an outhouse facility! This trip will be considered an “informal” paddle. Each participant must sign a waiver\, have some prior canoeing/kayaking experience\, have proper life jackets and safety equipment\, and follow all regulations related to small water vessels. Items to bring: kayak or canoe\, life jacket\, snacks\, water\, binoculars\, camera/phone\, sunscreen and bug spray.\nMaximum 20 participants\, secure your spot by registering at nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/paddling-at-the-narrows-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230711T224659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T225935Z UID:12419-1690102800-1690113600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Magee Lake Paddle DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Nature Central/RDRN on July 23\, 2023 for a captivating experience with Mr. David Delafield\, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership Burman University as your guide! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a serene paddle on a local water body. Do not miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and embrace the wonders of nature! \nLocation: Magee Lake Public Access\, Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/s8ju5GpPNWWT5r5B9 \nDirections: From QEII\, take exit #431 onto Milton/Gadsby Lake Road\, proceed East for 19.5km to Rge Road 243. The road will dead-end at the lake. Meet at the boat launch at the end of Rge Road 243. Road surface on Rge Road 243 is gravel and well maintained. \nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nAll participants should come prepared for 2-3 hours on the water with snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and suitable clothing for the weather. Trip will begin with a safety briefing on shore followed by a leisurely paddle and a series of short cultural and natural history interpretations. After the led portion of the trip\, participants are encouraged to explore the rest of the lake and lakeshore. Adequate parking and port-a-potties are available. Whether you decide to register ahead or show up on the day of the event\, the choice is yours. For those who wish to register\, please email: epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/magee-lake-paddle/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230625T153000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230503T033423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T004051Z UID:12306-1687600800-1687707000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Battle River Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Bjorge Farm and View Points in the Battle River Valley. \nExplore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 24 and 25\, 2023. \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 \nThis trip will involve travel to view points in the Battle River Hills each day\, and a stop at the old homestead of the Bjorge’s to check for Turkey Vultures. Besides the vultures\, some of the highlights of the trip might be Brown Thrasher\, Great Horned Owl\, Mountain Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, White-faced Ibis. \nCome out for a day or the weekend. You have two ways to participate in this trip: \n1. Go 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. On Saturday night there will be a potluck supper. Please bring an item to share. Also you can camp (tents or trailers) overnight at the Ferry Point Campground\, south of the Battle River bridge on Range Road 184. There is a minimal charge for the campsite. \n2. Go out on Sunday and meet at the campground at 10:00 a.m. bring your own lunch and drinks. Zoey Zapisocki will be on hand to ID wildflowers and grazing species. \nHost: Judy Boyd 403-358-1098\, please call to confirm attendance. \nCall Myron Bjorge for more details about camping at 403-729-2631 \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/battle-river-field-trip-4/ LOCATION:Ferry Point Campground\, Range Rd 184\, Rosalind\, Alberta\, T0B 3Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230408T233052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T233052Z UID:12271-1684576800-1684587600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: May 20\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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\, 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-3/ LOCATION:Alix Lake Campground\, Alix Lake\, Alix\, Alberta\, T0C 0B0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230513T133000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230408T230858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T230858Z UID:12267-1683972000-1683984600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Raven Brood Trout Station \nDirections: 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. \nMeet: Park by the picnic shelter \nWhen: May 13\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 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\, 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-2/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230422T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230422T070000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20230328T015128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T025014Z UID:12226-1682136000-1682146800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nPre-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.\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n Photo by ALAN SCHMIERER\, Set 72157633375095620\, ID 26700452955\, Original title 086 – SHARP-TAILED GROUSE (4-19-2016) URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20220906T013852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T040853Z UID:9052-1665828000-1665846000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Field Trip\n \n\n\nLocation: Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park \nDry Island Trip Details: This is a longer walk during a combined birding and paleontology field trip. Expect to see a lot of fossils with Tim Schowalter along as our guide\, and with luck we’ll also get some migrating raptors. We meet at the overlook at 10:00 a.m. and will set our route from there depending on moisture conditions. Note\, that the full walk leads around and back over the ‘Island’. Tim describes it as an ‘intermediate’ hike\, and there will certainly be rough and steep portions. Wear good hikers and bring poles if you use them. The hike will take about four hours from the day use area\, so allow five hours overall (your own lunch and water along). If some people are hesitant about the steeper portions\, they can join us for the early stages along the river and circle back to return by those trails (the first 2-3 km).\n \n\n\nWhen: October 15\, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars\, camera/phone\, bug spray\, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water\, lunch 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-120/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20220802T033322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T033322Z UID:8949-1659866400-1659873600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:GUIDED NATURE WALK REVIVAL AFTER FIRE DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists/Nature Central Nature Walk – Revival After Fire \nLearn about the regeneration of native plants after a fire.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Kinvig Natural Area – 5 kms east of Elnora\, with access to the property on Range Road 225\, south of Township Road 352.\n \nSunday August 7\, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nHosts: Eileen Ford & Maureen Carey \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring 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. \nFree event for Adults & Families. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/guided-nature-walk-revival-after-fire/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20220531T041832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T044223Z UID:8866-1656115200-1656287999@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:BATTLE RIVER FIELD TRIP DESCRIPTION:Battle River Field Trip\n\nJune 25\, 2022 @ 10:00 am – June 26\, 2022 @ 3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nFerry Point Community Camp-out/Bjorge Farm Hike in the Battle River Valley. \nExplore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 25 and 26\, 2022\n \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\n \nThis trip will involve a three-hour easy to medium hike through the Battle River Hills each day\, and a stop at the old homestead of the Bjorge’s to check for Turkey Vultures. Besides the vultures\, some of the highlights of the trip might be Brown Thrasher\, Great Horned Owl\, Mountain Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, White-faced Ibis. \nCome out for a day or the weekend. You have two ways to participate in this trip: \n1. Go out on Saturday and meet at 10:00 a.m. and spend the day\, bring your own lunch and drinks. Avril Magenson will be giving a talk about native stone tool making. On Saturday night there will be a potluck supper. Please bring an item to share. Also you can camp (tents or trailers) overnight at the Ferry Point Campground\, south of the Battle River bridge on Range Road 184. There is a minimal charge for the campsite.  \n2. Go out on Sunday and meet at the campground at 10:00 a.m. There will be a breakfast. Zoey Zapisocki will be on hand to ID wildflowers and grazing species and Lucas Erickson will lead a snake friendly group looking for garter snakes. \nHost: Judy Boyd 403-358-1098\, please call to confirm attendance. \nCall Myron Bjorge for more details about camping at 403-729-2631 \nBring your binoculars\, hat\, sunscreen\, camera/phone\, insect repellent\, and dress for the weather. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/battle-river-field-trip-3/ LOCATION:Ferry Point Campground\, Range Rd 184\, Rosalind\, Alberta\, T0B 3Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210728T021927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T021927Z UID:8315-1629540000-1629547200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk August 21\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Magee Lake Natural Area. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area\, located east of Morningside\, does not have groomed trails so we will be following an informal path. The area consists of a mature forest with some sparse grassland areas. The area is perfect habitat for moose\, deer\, coyotes and a variety of forest birds. \nOn this nature walk\, we will offer bird and plant identification tips\, discuss highlights about the history of the area\, and share other interesting natural history information. \nRecommended items to bring: Bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have a parking lot or toilet facilities. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-7/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210728T012829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T012829Z UID:8307-1629280800-1629298800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Wild About Bees Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Wild About Bees Nature Walk July 18\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Charity Briere\, Entomologist & Alberta Native Bee Council Board Member\n \nLocation: Kuhnen Park \nLearn about pollinators. Nature walk will locate signs of pollinators and learn more about our native insect species. Create Nature crafts too.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at http//www.naturecentral.org/events URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/wild-about-bees-nature-walk-2/ LOCATION:Kuhnen Park CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210728T020823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T020823Z UID:8312-1629021600-1629039600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Butterfly Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Nature Walk\n\nAugust 15\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nYour Host: Benny Acorn\n \nLocation: J. J. Collett Natural Area. \nLearn all about butterflies with Benny Acorn. The walk will include catching and identifying butterflies and talking about their life cycle. A craft will be included with this event. This event is tailored towards kids aged 6 to 14 but all ages are welcome. Bring snacks/water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and dress for the weather.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/events.html URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/butterfly-nature-walk/ LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210728T004529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T004529Z UID:8304-1628935200-1628942400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk August 14\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Dickson Dam Site 7. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \n​This natural area\, located 23 kms west of Innisfail along TWP RD 352 on the south shore of Gleniffer Lake\, does not have groomed trails but does have some game trails and an oil lease road. The area consists of a mixed-wood forest with a few grassland patches. A wide variety of wildlife species call this place home\, including white-tailed deer\, red squirrels\, coyotes\, moose and forest birds. \nOn this nature walk\, we will offer bird and plant identification tips\, discuss highlights about the history of the area\, and share other interesting natural history information. \nRecommended items to bring: Bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have a parking lot or toilet facilities. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-6/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210704T022849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T022849Z UID:8241-1628330400-1628337600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk August 7\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area has well groomed trails with boardwalks over top of some of the wetter areas. This natural area is mostly made up of large wetlands with patches of aspen forests and grasslands. This natural area offers habitat for many different duck species\, as well as a variety of grassland and forest birds. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area has a bathroom\, and a parking lot. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there! URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-5/ LOCATION:Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail\, Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail\, County of Lacombe\, Alberta\, T0C 0Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210707T024621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T012957Z UID:8252-1628071200-1628089200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Pond Dipping DESCRIPTION:Pond Dipping August 4\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For kids ages 6 to 14\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Tees Trout Pond \nLearn about amphibians and invertebrates. We will be exploring open water\, so wear rubber boots and bring an extra pair of clothes just in case. \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at http//www.naturecentral.org/events URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/pond-dipping/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210704T021114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T021114Z UID:8238-1627725600-1627732800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk July 31\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Porter Conservation Site\, 155 acres approximately 13 km E of Caroline. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area does not have groomed trails but does have some trails made by wildlife or other people visiting the area. This natural area has the Raven River flowing through the property.  The few pathways that are in this area travel through a mixed-wood forest leading into a grassland area. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, walking stick\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have bathrooms\, trash cans but does have a parking lot. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there! URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-4/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210715T031119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T031545Z UID:8283-1627491600-1627506000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Paddling at the Narrows DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nAn Evening of Kayaking\n\nJuly 28\, 2021 starting at 5:00 p.m. \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nCome enjoy a relaxing paddle at the Narrows Provincial Recreation Area. Map: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/the-narrows/ \nThis area offers a large diversity of waterfowl and forest birds over the summer months. This event is tailored towards all ages. Bring your kayak or canoe and come enjoy the beauty of your own backyard. Items to bring: kayak or canoe\, life jacket\, snacks\, water\, binoculars\, sunscreen and bug spray. \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/events.html \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/paddling-at-the-narrows/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210704T020312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T020312Z UID:8235-1627120800-1627128000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk July 24\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Nevis Site\, 367 acres near the Hamlet of Nevis. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area does not have groomed trails but does have some trails made by wildlife. This natural area has grasslands with thin undergrowth of different parkland species. There are depressional areas that pool with water allowing willows to flourish. This natural area is quite dry in some parts allowing for some cactus species to grow. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, walking stick\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have bathrooms\, trash cans or a parking lot\, you must park along the road. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there! URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004151 CREATED:20210715T023835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T033158Z UID:8260-1626602400-1626620400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Butterfly Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Nature Walk\n\nJuly 18 or August 15\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nYour Host: Benny Acorn\n \nLocation: J. J. Collett Natural Area. \nLearn all about butterflies with Benny Acorn. The walk will include catching and identifying butterflies and talking about their life cycle. A craft will be included with this event. This event is tailored towards kids aged 6 to 14 but all ages are welcome. Bring snacks/water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and dress for the weather.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/events.html URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-butterfly-walk/ LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR