• Central Alberta May Species Count 2026

    We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! You 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 […]

  • RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike

    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 […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    Kuhnen Park

    You are all invited to the 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: May 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. Host: Chris Olsen All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk

    River Bend Golf & Recreation Area 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area - Upper Trail Meet: In the main parking lot When: June 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. Host: Guest Host Ron Bjorge All are welcome, you do not have to be […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip Location: 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, […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip Location: Crimson Lake Provincial Park – Amerada trail follows the lake perimeter for about 11 km. Bring your own lunch for a break at about the mid-point, and plan for about 4 hours of walking. Meet: At the main parking […]

  • Alberta Transportation Highway 2 Widening Project Red Deer River Valley Information Session

    Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors would like to invite you to attend a public information session on the Hwy2 Widening Project in the Red Deer River Valley area. This session will provide an opportunity for you to learn more about the project, view project information, ask questions, and connect with the project team. Date: June […]

  • Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip Explore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 20 and 21, 2026. Location: 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 During the weekend, we will visit several […]

  • CANCELLED RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike

    Unfortunately RDRN/Nature Central have to postpone our Bulka hike tomorrow June 21, 2026, due to the heavy rain in the forecast. We will reschedule as soon as possible! Join RDRN/Nature Central for a guided Nature Hike. The hike will take place at the Bulka Conservation Site. Explore 476 acres of grasslands, aspen forests, and wetlands, […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip 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 21 km SE of Red Deer. To access the site, travel 16 km E of Red Deer on Highway […]