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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail  \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: May 16\, 2026 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. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \nRDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) 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-23/
LOCATION:Alix Lake Campground\, Alix Lake\, Alix\, Alberta\, T0C 0B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T130000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the 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: May 30\, 2026 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. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. 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-field-trip-24/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T015822Z
CREATED:20260318T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T015822Z
UID:14544-1780740000-1780750800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: June 6\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Guest Host Ron Bjorge \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*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. 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. \nBird Focus People with an urge to travel are also welcome to join the Vermilion Provincial Park annual Spring Species Count today. You can camp in Vermilion Provincial Park\, and join all or any of several walks throughout the day. We start at 5:00 a.m.\, meeting at the Trout Pond parking lot\, and shuttling from there to do a 5-6 km walk along the riparian shore trails of Vermilion Park Lake. We’ll see literally hundreds of warblers\, orioles\, catbirds\, woodpeckers\, waterfowl and raptors on that one\, but there are also shorter woodland and shore walks through the mid-day and afternoon\, and even an evening night heron/nighthawk/owl prowl outing. Anyone interested can contact Chris Olsen directly for details. \n  \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-191/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T012621Z
CREATED:20260426T012001Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22) see map\, best to use a mapping app on your phone as a guide if you have one. Cell phone service is poor at the campground\, but probably text msgs. will get through. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: June 13\, 2026 bird walk from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and paddling from 3:00 p.m. onward. \nMeet: Day use area/boat launch for both the birding walk and paddling. We may shuttle from there for the walk\, or simply hike back to the trail head. We’ll paddle the lake counter-clockwise\, and so people that want a short outing can see ‘water lily bay’ and do a short loop (about 2 kms) back to the launch. Those that are up for a longer paddle can continue along the far shore for as long as they like\, and eventually we’ll explore the mouth of the Medicine River and loop back to the boat launch (about 4 hrs). Bring your own paddling equipment with safety gear. \nWhile Medicine Lake Rec. Area can be booked\, there are two non-reservable sites in each loop\, and those are usually available to access on-site if you are interested in camping\, first come first served. Chris will be camping at site A-08 June 11th to 15th\, and anyone arriving early can find him there. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learn from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, sunscreen\, bug spray and bear spray. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. RDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \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-27/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T133000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12 \nMeet: End of RR 260 – This 480-acre site is approximately 21 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. \nWhen: June 27\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May be longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learn from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \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. \nRadar Hill Driving directions \n  \nRadar Hill
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-25/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T130000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip\n\n\nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail\n\n\nMeet: Alix Lake Campground\n\n\nWhen: September 5\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n\n\nHost: Chris Olsen\n\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!\n\n\nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.\n\n\nRDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations.\n\n\n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) 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-28/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T230241Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T230241Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:With the heavy rains earlier in the week\, I’m thinking that Dry Island Buffalo Jump will need several drying days for the bentonitic slopes to be safe for hiking. With that\, we’ll cancel the trip to Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial park for this week (Sep 12. 2026) and do the Lakes of Lacombe trails in lieu.Let’s meet at Burman University\, Physical Education Centre parking lot at 10:00 a.m. and we’ll walk from there\n\n\nChris Olsen\n\n\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk\n\n\nLocation: Barnett\, Elizabeth and Cranna lakes – Lacombe\n\n\nMeet: Burman University Physical Education Centre parking lot\n\n\nWhen: September 12\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n\n\nHost: Chris Olsen\n\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!\n\n\nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. RDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations.\n\n\n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) 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-29/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T193257Z
CREATED:20260908T215118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T193257Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Heritage Ranch Trails\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance. \nWhen: September 19\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nGuest Hosts: Drayten and Danielle \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*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Leaders know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-192/
LOCATION:Heritage Ranch\, 6300 Cronquist Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T220153Z
CREATED:20260908T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T220153Z
UID:14878-1790416800-1790427600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Maskepetoon Park – located in the subdivision of Oriole Park West. \nMeet: In the fitness park parking lot of Kerry Wood Drive/Oak Drive. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive/Oak Drive. \nWhen: September 26\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nGuest Host: Ron Bjorge \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. Carry water\, energy snack\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Ron know if you have any potential medical issues. RDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-193/
LOCATION:Maskepetoon Park\, Maskepetoon Park\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T223412Z
CREATED:20260908T223412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T223412Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip \nLocation: 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. \nMeet: At the main parking lot \nWhen: October 3\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  \nHost: Chris Olsen \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. Carry water\, energy snack\, bear spray\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. RDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-30/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261010T130000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail \nMeet: 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 \nThe Community Nature Trail is located within easy driving distance of many Central Alberta communities: just southwest of the Hamlet of Joffre on Township Rd 390. Directions from Red Deer\, travel east on Highway 11 and turn left onto highway 815. Proceed to Range Road 390 and turn left. It’s a short distance and you will see a sign. All recreational users must sign in before using the trail and sign out before leaving. A box to the right of the entrance sign contains the register. Industry in the area regularly tests safety sirens. If you hear an alarm or siren when you are there\, please call the NOVA Chemicals number before using the trails. For emergencies or concerns\, please call 403-314-8767 (24 hours). \nWhen: October 10\, 2026 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. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack and bear spray. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nNova Chemicals Community Nature Trail
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-31/
LOCATION:Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail\, Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail\, County of Lacombe\, Alberta\, T0C 0Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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