BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Heritage Ranch

Meet: In the first parking lot past the entrance.

When: April 30, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Bower Woods, Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Bower Woods

Meet: In the green space across from 35 Selkirk Boulevard

When: May 7, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Raven Brood Trout Station
Directions: 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: Park by the picnic shelter

When: May 14, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Alix Lake Campground, Alix Lake, Alix, Alberta, T0C 0B0, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Alix Lake Nature Trail
Meet: Alix Lake Campground

When: May 21, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot

When: June 4, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Kuhnen Park
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails
When: June 11 , 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12
Meet: End of RR 260 – This 480-acre site is approximately 14 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.

When: June 18, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Springbrook Natural Area, take the main road into Springbrook (Red Deer Airport). Just before the bend to the right there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park. We cross over the road into the park.
When: Saturday July 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | J. J. Collette Natural Area, H956+42 Morningside, Alberta, Lacombe County, Alberta, T4L 2N4, Canada
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: July 9, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Kin Kanyon Park

When: July 16, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
Meet: Rotary Park area parking lot

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellis Bird Farm, 39502 Range Rd 260, Lacombe County, Alberta, T4L 1W7, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Ellis Bird Farm
Saturday July 23, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. May be longer.

Host: Chris Olsen

Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: The Narrows – meet at the turn-around area at the end of Range Road 22-1. It is clearly marked with a dead-end sign and there is lots of parking on the right. There is a walking trail from there into the larger Recreation area.
Saturday July 30, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. May be longer.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

Narrows Provincial Recreation Area. Map: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/the-narrows/

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Michael O’Brien Wetland, 3050 55 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 3S6, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Michael O’Brien Wetland

Saturday August 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Guest Host: Celia
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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 Celia know if you have any potential medical issues. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Red Deer Polytechnic natural area, College Circle, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: South of Red Deer Polytechnic. The new Nova Chemicals Waskasoo Creek Nature Walk – an accessible one kilometre loop circling a pond in a natural area just south of the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. We will continue into the forested area trails. Meet in the south, west parking lot.
Saturday August 13, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
PLEASE NOTE THE RDRN BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK TO COW LAKE IS CANCELLED

INSTEAD WE ARE MEETING AT:
Location: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area
Meet: In the main parking lot near the shelter

When: August 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Hazlett Lake

Meet: Go west on Highway 11A from Gaetz Avenue, take the last entrance on your right before the Highway 2 exit.
This is private property and we are here by invitation only.
Saturday August 27, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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. Please come fully vaccinated.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Kuhnen Park
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/

When: September 3 , 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Maybe longer.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Springbrook Natural Area, take the main road into Springbrook (Red Deer Airport). Just before the bend to the right there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park. We cross over the road into the park.
When: Saturday September 10 , 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Heritage Ranch, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance.
When: September 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Alix Lake Campground, Alix Lake, Alix, Alberta, T0C 0B0, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Alix Lake Nature Trail
Meet: Alix Lake Campground

When: September 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Maskepetoon Park, Maskepetoon Park, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Maskepetoon Park – located in the subdivision of Oriole Park West.

Meet: Follow Kerry Wood Drive, meet in the parking lot south of Overand Place. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive.

When: October 1, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Slack Slough, Slacks Slough, County of Red Deer, Alberta, T0M 1R0, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Slacker’s Tour – Slack Slough, Cootie Ponds, Fleming Slough

Meet: In the parking lot of Slack Slough at the north entrance. We will then travel to the other locations.
When: October 8, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

Bird Focus Field Trip
2022-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Field Trip

Location: Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Dry 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).

When: October 15, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail, Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail, County of Lacombe, Alberta, T0C 0Y0, Canada
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 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.
When: October 22, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Remember your 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
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: October 29, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot

When: November 5, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Bower Woods, Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Bower Woods

Meet: In the green space across from 35 Selkirk Boulevard

When: November 12, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Barrett, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails
Meet: Rotary Park parking lot, and we’ll walk East and North from there. For those that want to walk the full distance 3.5 kms, we’ll finish at the stairs/landing at 45 Avenue and 59 Street. People can arrange for a shuttle or pick-up there, or simply return along the reverse route.

When: November 19, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May be longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area
Meet: In the main parking lot near the shelter

When: November 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2022-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area Perimeter Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot

When: December 3, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Host: Chris Olsen

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
