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SUMMARY:Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join other Central Alberta Birdwatchers by participating in the longest running and most important bird census in the world. \nCentral Alberta 2024 Christmas Bird Count \nSunday December 22\, 2024 \n9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nPrint a copy of the Christmas Bird Count Tally Sheet\, click here\, choose a place to count the birds (map and instructions under Programs). \nPlease register where you will be counting with Shelley-anne or John Goulet (403-392-1894) so there will be no duplication of counts. \nTally sheets must be received by December 29th. You may drop sheets off (Attn: RDRN) at Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4 or mail to RDRN Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet Box 785 Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H2\, or email to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com\, put “CBC” in the subject line.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-christmas-bird-count-2/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2025
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 24\, Sunday May 25 or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2025/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251221T090000
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SUMMARY:Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join other Central Alberta Birdwatchers by participating in the Central Alberta 2025 Christmas Bird Count on Sunday December 21\, 2025. Count hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also Owl (count before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.). \nThere is no minimum time limit\, and you can watch your feeders or count birds on foot\, by car or using any other mode of transportation. \nPrint a copy of the Christmas Bird Count Tally Sheet\, click here\, and choose a place to count the birds (map and instructions under Programs). You may also pick up a Tally Sheet at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. \nIt is important to record low and high temperatures\, as well as snow and sky conditions. \nAll counters must record hours and kilometres walked/driven/skied\, etc. \nYou can also record any interesting or unusual bird seen any time during the Count Week (three days before and three days after the official Count Day). Please make sure\, though\, that you mark down when and where you saw the bird and what the bird was doing at the time. Add these birds to your tally sheet but make sure it is evident that it is a Count Week (CW) bird. \nPlease register where you will be counting with Shelley-anne or John Goulet (403-392-1894) so there will be no duplication of counts. \nTally sheets must be received by December 29th. You may drop sheets off (Attn: RDRN) at Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4 or mail to RDRN Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet Box 785 Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H2\, or email to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com\, put “CBC” in the subject line.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-christmas-bird-count-3/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from flowers\, insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also\, a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. You can also pick up a tally sheet at KWNC. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd\, Sunday May 24th or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2026/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from flowers\, insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also\, a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. You can also pick up a tally sheet at KWNC. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd\, Sunday May 24th or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T100000
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UID:14714-1779616800-1779627600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RDRN/Nature Central on Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 for a Nature Hike as part of the annual May Species Count\, a long-standing citizen science effort to monitor local biodiversity. The hike will take place at Raven’s Ridge\, a 300-acre natural area southwest of Spruce View. The site features mature forests\, and borders on the Raven River.\nSunday\, May 24\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.\nRaven’s Ridge – Travel 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View\, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.\nWhat to Bring: Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, sturdy footwear\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, hat\, bear spray\, your own snacks and water\, as well as any gear you’d like for birding\, plant identification\, note-taking\, photography\, and your own field guides.\nNo RDRN Membership Required: Everyone is welcome! To help us plan\, please confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Spots are limited\, don’t miss out!\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be canceled due to rainy weather and poor trail conditions. Please check www.naturecentral.org and social media regularly for updates before heading out. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-nature-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Species Count
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