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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting with Guest Kevin Van Tighem
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN 2026 AGM\, Owl Award presentation and special wine-and-cheese evening with Kevin Van Tighem.\nReading: The Stories We Tell Ourselves\n\n\nWhen: January 22\, 2026\n\n\nWine and Cheese: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM\n\n\nAGM: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM\n\n\nRDRN Owl Award Presentation: 7:00 PM to 7:15 PM\n\n\nKevin Van Tighem Reading: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM\n\n\nCo-sponsored by RDRN and Friends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, this event will feature Kevin reading from his new book Understory: An Ecologist’s Memoir of Loss and Hope.\n\n\nThe Stories We Tell Ourselves examines the narratives that shape our relationship with nature and one another. Kevin argues that now\, more than ever\, we need to find better stories\, founded on deeper relationships with places and the other beings with whom we share them. Based on his newest book\, Understory: An Ecologist’s Memoir of Loss and Hope\, he’ll share a few of his own stories and learnings after a lifetime in the wild places of our western plains\, foothills and mountains.\n\n\nKevin Van Tighems’ Alberta roots extend back to 1875. He worked for over thirty years in western Canada’s National Parks as a Naturalist\, Ecologist\, Warden and Park Superintendent. Kevin is a life-long Conservationist and is the author of fifteen books\, including his most recent release: Understory: An Ecologist’s Memoir of Loss and Hope. He was recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Science by the University of Lethbridge\, has received the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Robert Bateman Award\, and now has a Blackfoot name translating to Rapid Rough Water. He lives with his wife\, Gail\, in High River.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/14437/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T210326Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty Everywhere Presentation by Myrna Pearman
DESCRIPTION:The Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society Presents:\nBeauty Everywhere: Tales of a Wandering Nature Photographer with Myrna Pearman.\nCo-sponsored by RDRN\n\n\nThursday August 14\, 2025  @ 7:00 p.m.\n\n\nStoney Creek Centre\n\n\n5320 – 39 Avenue\n\n\nCamrose\, Alberta\nT4V 4L3\n\n\nJoin Myrna Pearman to celebrate the diversity and beauty of\n\n\ncentral Alberta\, the Prairies and the Arctic. From bluebirds and\n\n\nbobcats to purple martins and polar bears\, Myrna will share\n\n\nher love of nature\, photography\, and storytelling.\n\n\nFor more information contact:\n\n\nwildlifestewardship@camrose.ca\n\n\n(780) 672-9195\n\n\nFacebook: Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society – CWSS
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/14106/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250709T203000
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Night - Avian Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Family Nature Night – Avian Adventures with Nature Alberta\n\n\nFREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged!\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025Registration from 6:00-6:25PM | Activities from 6:30–8:30 PM\n\n\nWhere: Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\n\n\nWhat: Join Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Nature Alberta to go on an ‘Avian Adventure’! Go on a guided nature walk around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary with interpreters from the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and other activities led by our guest experts including RDRN!\n\n\nWeather Details: Will run rain or shine – please dress for the weather. In the event of extreme weather\, notice of cancellation will be posted on Nature Alberta’s Facebook page and in the Nature Alberta’s Facebook Event Discussion.\n\n\nRegistration Details: Registration is completed on-site from 6-6:25 pm. We can only accommodate a limited number of families at these events. Be sure to arrive early to secure your family’s spot.\n\n\nShare & Sign Up For Reminders: View and share this event on Facebook here. Mark yourself as ‘interested’ or ‘attending’ for event reminders and updates.\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunities: If you are interested to volunteer for this event please visit https://naturealberta.ca/fnn-volunteer/
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-avian-adventures/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting with Guest
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our RDRN Annual General Meeting with Guest Lorne Fitch \nModerator: President Rick Tallas \nJanuary 23\, 2025\nKerry Wood Nature Centre\n6300 45 Avenue\nRed Deer\, AB \nCome join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting\, Owl and Lifetime Achievement Awards presentation\, as well as a special wine-and-cheese evening with Lorne Fitch. Co-sponsored by RDRN\, Friends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Freshwater Conservation Canada\, this event will feature Lorne Fitch reading from his new Book Travels Up the Creek. \nWine and Cheese: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\nAGM: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\nRDRN Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.\nLorne Fitch Reading: 7:15 pm. to 8:30 p.m. \nWe look forward to hosting a large crowd. We encourage Members to attend the AGM\, (only Members may vote) but will also welcome everyone for a wine and cheese reception for Lorne Fitch. We hope to see you there! \nLorne Fitch \nFriends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nFreshwater Conservation Canada
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-with-guest-2/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Special Presentation
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DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T034249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T223526Z
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SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary /Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-6/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T033838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T223255Z
UID:13459-1727200800-1727204400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nDates: \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary /Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-5/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T033533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T232050Z
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SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nDates: \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Leslie Peterson\, Trout Unlimited Canada – Better Ways to store Water on the Landscape \n7:00 PM – Donald Selby\, Wetland/Wasteland\, A Conversation of Change Documentary\, emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture. \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary /Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-4/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T032716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T232453Z
UID:13452-1726999200-1727006400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium - World Rivers Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Fort Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \n \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Lesley Peterson\, Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – Donald Selby\, Wetland/Wasteland\, A Conversation of Change Documentary\, emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture. \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary/Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-world-rivers-day-celebration/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T030632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T224111Z
UID:13449-1726855200-1726858800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 20\, 2024 /Friday \n6:00 PM – Bob Sandford\, United Nations University – Redeeming Tomorrow: Canada in a Warmer World \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 21\, 2024 /Saturday \n6:00 PM – TBA \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Ft. Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Lesley Peterson\, Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – Donald Selby\, Wetland/Wasteland\, A Conversation of Change Documentary\, emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture. \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Summary comments/open forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T030244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T030244Z
UID:13446-1726768800-1726776000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5 on the dates below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 18\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Kevin VanTighem – Forest Management and River Flows \n7:00 PM – Dr. Richard Schneider\, Nature Alberta\, The Big Picture – How Prairie Ecosystems Will Change Under a warmer Climate \nSeptember 19\, 2024 /Thursday \n6:00 PM – Dr. John Pomeroy\, Global Water Futures – Predicting river flows\, adapting to Alberta’s uncertain future \n7:00 PM – Dr. Bill Mackay – Water in Alberta 2050: An Historical Perspective \nSeptember 20\, 2024 /Friday \n6:00 PM – Bob Sandford\, United Nations University – Redeeming Tomorrow: Canada in a Warmer World \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 21\, 2024 /Saturday \n6:00 PM – TBA \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Ft. Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Summary comments/open forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240914T024539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T025242Z
UID:13438-1726682400-1726689600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5 on the dates below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 18\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Kevin VanTighem – Forest Management and River Flows \n7:00 PM – Dr. Richard Schneider\, Nature Alberta\, The Big Picture – How Prairie Ecosystems Will Change Under a warmer Climate \nSeptember 19\, 2024 /Thursday \n6:00 PM – Dr. John Pomeroy\, Global Water Futures – Predicting river flows\, adapting to Alberta’s uncertain future \n7:00 PM – Dr. Bill Mackay – Water in Alberta 2050: An Historical Perspective \nSeptember 20\, 2024 /Friday \n6:00 PM – Bob Sandford\, United Nations University – Redeeming Tomorrow: Canada in a Warmer World \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 21\, 2024 /Saturday \n6:00 PM – TBA \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Ft. Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Summary comments/open forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20240105T215517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T223822Z
UID:12740-1706207400-1706216400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting with Guest
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our RDRN Annual General Meeting with Guest Lorne Fitch\n \nModerator: President Rick Tallas\n \nJanuary 25\, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\n \nCome join us and hear our Reports\, Achievements\, up-coming Speakers and also our Nomination and Election of Directors and Officers for the Board. Please consider becoming a Board Member. Get Involved!  \n\n\n\n\n\nRDRN Annual General Meeting with a Flair!\nWe look forward to hosting a large crowd. The AGM will start at 6:30 p.m. and be over by 7:00 p.m. We encourage members to attend the AGM\, (only Members may vote) but will also welcome everyone at 7:00 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception for Lorne Fitch. Wine and Cheese reception sponsored by the Friends of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Lorne will sign books (Streams of Consequence) and give a short presentation. His presentation will be followed by a Q and A session as well as more refreshments! We hope to see you there!\n\n\nLorne Fitch
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-with-guest/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
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/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
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/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20230711T223225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T223225Z
UID:12414-1689184800-1689193800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Family Nature Night - Birds & Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Family Nature Night Event\n\nHosted by Nature Alberta\, Nature Central & RDRN\nFree fun for families with kids aged 4-12 but everyone is welcome! Will run rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather\, notice of cancellation will be posted to the Nature Alberta Facebook page\, where you will also find a detailed map of the location. The event can only accommodate a limited number of families\, so please be sure to arrive early to secure your family’s spot. This is a free event.\nWhen? July 12\, 2023 with registration at 6:00-6:25 PM and the event 6:30-8:30 PM.\nWhere? Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Gaetz Lakes Bird Sanctuary (6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer).\nFor more info: Nature Alberta or naturekids@naturealberta.ca\nBirds & Bugs\nYour family will get to observe\, investigate\, and explore nature with local experts. Learn about birds of prey and Alberta’s beautiful butterflies!\nAll families at this FREE event will also receive a free Nature Heroes Activity Book to keep kids learning about nature all summer and beyond!\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Mark your family as attending/interested at: https://fb.me/e/1f9u1EJI8
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-birds-bugs/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20220712T042253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T042253Z
UID:8913-1657976400-1657983600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:WETLAND CRITTER CAPER FAMILY POND DIPPING ADVENTURE
DESCRIPTION:FAMILY EVENT: Bring the kids and join Nature Central / Red Deer River Naturalists for a Family Pond Dipping Adventure hosted by Environmental Educators Joey Temple and Janessa Matthew. \nWhen: Saturday July 16\, 2022 1:00 p.m. \nWhere: Kuhnen Park. Directions: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/ \nParticipants will learn all about wetland ecosystems and why they are so important. The Pond Dip will bring the wetland ecosystem to life as we look closely at the little critters that live and thrive in a healthy wetland ecosystems.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/wetland-critter-caper-family-pond-dipping-adventure/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20220629T041718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T041718Z
UID:8898-1657735200-1657744200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:FAMILY NATURE NIGHT - INCREDIBLE ECOSYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION:Whooo’s ready for an Adventure? \nJoin Nature Alberta on July 13th\, 2022 at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer for their first Family Nature Night of the year! We’ll learn all about Incredible Ecosystems by taking guided tours of Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, investigating the difference between antlers and horns with the Red Deer River Naturalists\, and meeting a live Great Horned Owl with the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m.\, event at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come early to register your spot as we can only accommadate a limited number of families. Will run rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather\, notice of cancellation will be posted on our Facebook page\, www.facebook.com/NatureAB. This is a free event\, although donations are appreciated.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-incredible-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20220614T211702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T211702Z
UID:8889-1656007200-1656014400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN POLLINATOR WALK
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Pollinator Walk \nIn celebration of Pollinator Week\, the Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to come and enjoy a family-oriented summer evening “Pollinator Walk” right here in Red Deer. This is a free event\, and all are welcome (Families\, Adults\, Youth). \nLocation: Barrett Park \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. \nWhen: June 23\, 2022 6:00 p.m. \nHost: The walk will be hosted by Charity Briere (Instructor\, Biology – Red Deer Polytechnic)
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-pollinator-walk/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20210715T033018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T033018Z
UID:8289-1628620200-1628627400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Tweets in the Trees - Family Nature Night
DESCRIPTION:TWEETS IN THE TREES – FAMILY NATURE NIGHT\nTUESDAY\, AUGUST 10\, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm – ​No registration needed\nRed Deer River Naturalists – Nature Central is teaming up with Nature Alberta and the Kerry Wood Nature Center for a Family Nature Night! This event will be tailored toward kids from the ages of 5-12 but all ages are welcome to participate.\nCome and enjoy the outdoors while learning about local birds in the Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This event will be capped at 150 people so please come early (6PM) to register if you want to secure your spot.\nWhat to expect: We will break into groups to complete the different activities. There will be a 40 minute nature walk around the sanctuary to explore the different habitat types and learn what kind of birds are found in each area. A 20 minute take-home craft and a 20 minute talk about the wonders of birds. A Whistle will blow after each time limit to allow for the different groups to switch stations after their allotted time.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/tweets-in-the-trees-family-nature-night/
LOCATION:Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary\, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary\, red deer\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20200125T223532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T223532Z
UID:7645-1582831800-1582837200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Speaker of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Andrew Derocher\, PhD\, MSc\, BSF (Hon)  U of A Faculty of Science\, Professor of Biological Sciences\n \nFebruary 27\, 2020 7:30 p.m. Red Deer College Room 2602. A joint presentation by the RDC Science Department and Red Deer River Naturalists\n \nTopic: Trouble at the Top: Polar Bears In A Warming Arctic\n \nDr. Drocher’s current research is focused on understanding the effects of climate change on polar bears. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers on polar bears and is a member and past Chair of the IUCN/SSC Polar Bear Specialist Group.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/speaker-of-the-month-16/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20190303T042335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T042335Z
UID:7089-1553108400-1553115600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:The Red Deer River Naturalists: A 113 Year Rolling History
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rod Trentham for his presentation: The Red Deer River Naturalists: A 113 Year Rolling History
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/the-red-deer-river-naturalists-a-113-year-rolling-history/
LOCATION:Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery\, 4525 47 a avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 6Z6
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20180917T024610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T043454Z
UID:6806-1540026000-1540036800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Invitation to attend SAPAA Annual General Meeting & Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to Attend the SAPAA AGM and Speakers \nThe Stewards of Alberta’s Protected Areas Association (SAPAA) is holding their AGM at the Kerry Wood Centre on Saturday\, 20 October 2018. \nThe public is invited to attend the speakers program of the AGM: \nItinerary \n9:00 a.m.         Registration and coffee \n9:30 a.m.         Speaker: Dr. Charles Bird\, Professor of Botany\, Topic: Why We Preserve Locations like the J. J. Collett Natural Area \n 10:15 a.m.       Questions and discussion \n10:30 a.m.       Coffee Break (coffee\, muffins etc. provided but bring your own mug if you can) \n11:00 a.m.       Speakers: Nissa Petterson and Grace Wark\, Conservation Specialists\, Alberta Wilderness Association\, Topic: AWA Wild Spaces 2020 Campaign. \n11:45 a.m.       Questions and discussion \n12:00 noon       Lunch (Please bring your own lunch\, as kitchen facilities are limited) \nThe business portion of the AGM begins at 12:15 pm. Audience members who wish to become involved in the conservation of Alberta’s Protected Areas are invited to attend. \n2:00 p.m.         Walk in the J. J. Collett Natural Area Park. \nWe’ll follow up Dr. Bird’s talk with an actual visit to the site.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/invitation-to-attend-sapaa-annual-general-meeting-speakers/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Stewards of Alberta%E2%80%99s Protected Areas Association":MAILTO:postmaster@SAPAAStewards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20181016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021700
CREATED:20180917T014207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T021238Z
UID:6798-1539716400-1539723600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. David M. Bird and Feathering One's Nest. Why do Birds use Nests?
DESCRIPTION:In Red Deer for only one night on an Alberta tour! Co-hosted by Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, Red Deer River Naturalists and Ellis Bird Farm\, we are pleased to present Dr. David M. Bird. \n\nAs an Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology at McGill University\, Dr. Bird has published 200 scientific papers\, supervised 50 graduate students\, and has written/edited ten books. Dr. Bird is a past-president of the Raptor Research Foundation Inc. and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists. He writes a bird column for Bird Watcher’s Digest and Canadian Wildlife magazines and does a biweekly video blog for Brome Bird News. Most recently\, Dr. Bird has become a champion of renaming the Canada Jay and having it made Canada’s National Bird.  \nCome here him speak about Feathering One’s Nests. Why do birds use nests? How do they choose where to build them? Why do some birds nest in colonies? Could you build a 9\,000 pound nest using only your toes and lips? How did 25 pounds of gold eyeglass frames end up in a crow’s nest? You will not believe some of the things birds do to house their eggs and babies!  \n\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/dr-david-m-bird-and-feathering-ones-nest-why-do-birds-use-nests/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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