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SUMMARY:Family Nature Night with KWNC & Nature Alberta
DESCRIPTION:FREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged!\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 8th\, 2026\nRegistration from 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM | Activities from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nWhere: Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\nWhat: Join Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Nature Alberta to discover the secrets of the Sanctuary! Go on a guided nature walk around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary with interpreters from the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and learn about the birds of central Alberta with the Red Deer River Naturalists and Ellis Nature Centre staff!\nNo pets\, please.\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 Facebook page and in the Facebook Event Discussion.\nRegistration Details: Registration is completed on-site from 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM. We can only accommodate a limited number of families at these events. Be sure to arrive before registration ends to secure your family’s spot.\nVolunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for this event please sign up at: https://volunteersignup.org/4K7CR For more information\, please visit Family Nature Nights – Nature Alberta
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-with-kwnc-nature-alberta/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T214330Z
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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Multi-Site Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RDRN/Nature Central for a guided multi-site Hike. \nThe hike will take place at the Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail\, Bashaw Trout Pond and Sittingstone Lake. \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19th\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. \nDirections: Starting from the Bashaw intersection\, head north on Highway 21\, then make a right turn onto 50 Avenue. Take a left onto 52 Street\, and in a distance of 0.7 km\, make a right turn onto 55 Avenue. The entrance to the site will be located ahead. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, sturdy footwear\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, hat\, your own snacks and water.\nNo RDRN Membership Required: Everyone is welcome! \nConfirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Spots are limited. \nNote: Please check www.naturecentral.org and social media regularly for updates before heading out. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-multi-site-hike/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T195048Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195048Z
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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
CREATED:20260908T213634Z
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:AB
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
UID:14874-1789812000-1789822800@rdrn.ca
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:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T194350Z
CREATED:20260903T194350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T194350Z
UID:14852-1790276400-1790283600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists September Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\n\n\nSpeaker: Michelle Hoang\n\n\nTopic: Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Coastal Wolves Across the British Columbia-Alaska Border\n\n\nWhen: September 24\, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\n\n\nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room.\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Hoang is a Master’s student at the University of Alberta in the Boyce Lab. She is studying population genetics of coastal wolves in Northern British Columbia and Southeastern Alaska. Michelle also works as a Resource Management Officer at Elk Island National Park\, as part of the Wildlife Active Management team. She recently led a wildlife road mortality study and continues to contribute to wild boar management\, carnivore connectivity\, elk population demography and human-wildlife conflict projects. Outside of work and research\, Michelle enjoys climbing\, cycling\, hiking and photography. She resides in Edmonton\, Alberta\, with her partner\, 3 cats\, a dog and a turtle.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-17/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
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
UID:14884-1791021600-1791036000@rdrn.ca
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:AB
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
DTSTAMP:20260908T223945Z
CREATED:20260908T223945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T223945Z
UID:14887-1791626400-1791637200@rdrn.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261017T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T034646Z
CREATED:20261002T034646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T034646Z
UID:14942-1792231200-1792243800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Dickson Point Trout Pond \nMeet: South of Dickson for 4.1 kilometres on Range Road 31. Located on Gleniffer Lake Reservoir. \nWhen: October 17\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 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* 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. 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. \nDickson Point Trout Pond \nDickson Point Trout Pond driving directions
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-32/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261018T133000
DTSTAMP:20260929T213830Z
CREATED:20260929T213830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T213830Z
UID:14922-1792317600-1792330200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN/Nature Central Fall Hike near the Markerville Natural Area \nWhen: Sunday October 18\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nAccess: Traveling south from Red Deer on Hwy 2A towards Penhold\, turn  right to drive west on Hwy 592 for approximately 15 km\, then turn left to head south on Hwy 781 until turning right on Hwy 54\, heading west before turning left on Range Road 20. We can park along the shoulders of the dead-end road. \nCarry water\, energy snack and bear spray. Dress for the weather\, wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Wear sturdy hiking footwear as we will be covering off-trail areas with rocky/uneven terrain. \nWhile the natural area itself is not easily accessible\, we will be exploring a path just southeast of the property for a short 3km\, but beautiful hike along the river\, adjacent to a mixed-wood forest. During a recent visit\, Moose tracks were visible near the river and spotted were a Belted Kingfisher\, Osprey\, as well as Golden-crowned Kinglets\, Boreal and Black-capped Chickadees. Other wildlife in this area may include black bears\, cougars\, deer\, and weasels. \nIf you are interested in joining or would like more information\, please email Nature Central to register at nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com\, as spots are limited. \nMarkerville driving directions \nMarkerville Natural Area \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-nature-hike-3/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T024936Z
CREATED:20261002T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T024936Z
UID:14930-1792695600-1792702800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists October Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\nSpeaker: Mark Powers\nTopic: Albertosaurus and the Great Tyrannosaur “Family”\nWhen: October 22\, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room.\nMark Powers began his academic journey at Red Deer Polytechnic (formerly Red Deer College). He earned a BSc specializing in palaeontology at the University of Alberta\, followed by an MSc with Dr. Philip Currie. He then completed a PhD with Dr. Michael Caldwell on snake evolution during and after the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. While pursuing his doctorate\, he continued researching dinosaurs and collaborated internationally to revise Tyrannosaur systematics. This work led to the recognition of at least three new Tyrannosaur species\, including a new Albertosaurus. Related fieldwork drew the BBC to Powers and his colleagues\, and the life of a newly discovered Albertosaurus specimen was brought to the screen in Walking with Dinosaurs (2025). \nMark Powers with Cast of new Tyrannosaur species
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-18/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T040932Z
CREATED:20261002T040932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T040932Z
UID:14945-1792836000-1792846800@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: October 24\, 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* 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 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. \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-194/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf and Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deeer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T042049Z
CREATED:20261002T042049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T042049Z
UID:14949-1793440800-1793453400@rdrn.ca
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: 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/ \nMeet: In the parking lot at the entrance. \nWhen: October 31\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 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 learn from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars\,* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats 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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-33/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T203736Z
CREATED:20261018T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T203736Z
UID:14968-1794045600-1794056400@rdrn.ca
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: November 7\, 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* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack. 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. \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-34/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T204243Z
CREATED:20261018T204243Z
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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: Barrett\, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails \nMeet: 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. \nWhen: November 14\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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 learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. 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. \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. \nRotary Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-195/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T204718Z
CREATED:20261018T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T204718Z
UID:14974-1795255200-1795266000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Bower Woods \nMeet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard \nWhen: November 21\, 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 and an energy snack. 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. \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. \nBower Woods
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-196/
LOCATION:Bower Woods\, Selkirk Boulevard\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261126T210000
DTSTAMP:20261025T224905Z
CREATED:20261025T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T224905Z
UID:14992-1795719600-1795726800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists November Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeaker: Milan Baral \nTopic: Between Cliffs and Carcasses: The Ecology of Egyptian Vultures in Nepal \nWhen: November 26\, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room. \nEgyptian Vultures are among the world’s most remarkable yet threatened scavenging birds. Drawing on field research in Nepal\, this presentation explores how Egyptian Vultures select roosting sites\, use food resources and interact with a changing environment. Through field observations\, photographs and research findings\, the talk will highlight these birds’ fascinating behaviour\, ecological importance and the conservation challenges they face in human-dominated landscapes. \nMilan Baral is a wildlife biologist and researcher who recently completed his Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge. His research focuses on avian ecology\, behaviour\, conservation and population genetics. He is especially interested in understanding how birds respond to environmental change and human-modified landscapes. \nWe will also welcome Ed Karpuk who will unveil the new improved Nature Central website Story Map. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-19/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261128T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T205612Z
CREATED:20261018T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T205612Z
UID:14977-1795860000-1795870800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area \nMeet: In the main parking lot near the shelter \nWhen: November 28\, 2026 from 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 and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats 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. \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-197/
LOCATION:McKenzie Trails\, McKenzie Trails Red Deer\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261205T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T210221Z
CREATED:20261018T210221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T210221Z
UID:14982-1796464800-1796475600@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 – Perimeter Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: December 5\, 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* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats 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. \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-198/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261018T210840Z
CREATED:20261018T210840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T210840Z
UID:14985-1797069600-1797084000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nWhen: December 12\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nThis will be our last scheduled walk for the season. Coffee and treats to follow (about 1:00 p.m.) at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. We’ll use this opportunity to debrief our season\, so even if you can’t make the walk\, try and come out to enjoy the group and to share your feedback and ideas/suggestions for next year. \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 and an energy snack. 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. \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-199/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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