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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife\, Landscape and Geology – Exploring Connections with Dr. Dale Leckie \nHeld on September 26\, 2024 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 – 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room. \nJoin us for an informative and engaging event to investigate the close relationship between wildlife\, landscape and geology. \nDid you ever consider that to find and observe wildlife in Alberta and Saskatchewan it’s best to first check out the local Geology? From the Rocky Mountains to the rain shadow of the prairies\, from deeply entrenched rivers having prairie oases\, and glaciated terrain\, geology has a strong impact on wildlife distribution. The relationship between wildlife and landscape is explored and exemplified in the lives of Golden Eagles over the Rockies\, the American Pika and eroding mountains\, of burrowing owls on glaciated plains\, and Greater short-horned Lizards surviving in badlands and a vast rain shadow. Dale interweaves science with spectacular photos and beautiful art to take you to the most interesting places in the prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. \nDr. Dale Leckie is a Geologist\, Speaker and best-selling Author who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as Chief Geologist at Nexen\, a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is an adjunct Professor in the Earth\, Environment and Energy Department at the University of Calgary. Dale has been recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of the Society for Sedimentary Geology and the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association. Dale is the 2024 recipient of the Geosciences in the Media Award by the America Association of Petroleum Geologists for his first two books. \nWildlife\, Landscapes and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide is the third of his best-selling trilogy of books encouraging people to get out and explore. Dale’s previous books The Scenic Geology of Alberta and Rocks\, Ridges and Rivers were both best sellers.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-5/
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:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
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:20260521T023055
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:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240914T033533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T232050Z
UID:13456-1727114400-1727118000@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 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
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CREATED:20240914T032716Z
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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:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240902T191928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T222251Z
UID:13370-1726912800-1726923600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Heritage Ranch\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance. \nWhen: September 21\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: No Host today\, but you are welcome to come and go as a group un-escorted.\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! \nBring your binoculars and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-162/
LOCATION:Heritage Ranch\, 6300 Cronquist Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
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:20260521T023055
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:20260521T023055
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:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240902T185208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T185208Z
UID:13360-1726308000-1726329600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park – The Dry Island Buffalo Jump outing is a full day outing. We meet at the overlook at 10:00 a.m.\, and we will set our route from there depending on moisture conditions. Note\, that the full walk leads around and back over the ‘Island’. 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 5 hours from the day use area\, so allow 6 hours overall (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 then circle back to return by those same trails (the first 2-3 km). \nWhen: September 14\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, bear spray\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, 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 served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nDry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-11/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240902T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T173447Z
UID:13356-1725703200-1725714000@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: Alix Lake Nature Trail\nMeet: Alix Lake Campground\nWhen: September 7\, 2024 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.\nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, bear spray\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, 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 served) 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-10/
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:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240715T220606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T220606Z
UID:13340-1723140000-1723150800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Central Paddling Event
DESCRIPTION:RDRN is pleased to host a Nature Central Outing on Thursday August 8th\, 2024 when Myrna Pearman and Claudia Lipski will lead an evening paddle on a small lake near Eckville. \nThe trip will be limited to ten participants and will proceed if weather conditions are favourable. \nTo register\, please email Myrna at myrnapearman.nature@gmail.com
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-paddling-event/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240619T224946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T225840Z
UID:13311-1719655200-1719684000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: 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\, but probably text msgs. will get through. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: June 29\, 2024 bird walk from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and paddling from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. Bring a bag lunch.\n \nMeet: Day use area/boat launch for both the birding walk and paddling. We may shuttle from there for the walk\, or simply hike back to the trail head. We’ll paddle the lake counter-clockwise\, and so people that want a short outing can see ‘water lily bay’ and do a short loop (about 2 kms) back to the launch. Those that are up for a longer paddle can continue along the far shore for as long as they like\, and eventually we’ll explore the mouth of the Medicine River and loop back to the boat launch (about 4 hrs). \nChris will be camping in Loop A\, site A-8 from Thursday night on and so people can find him there ahead if they are camping too. Will and Cathy Steele (RDRN Director) will also be camping Saturday in site A-4.  \nWhile Medicine Lake Rec. Area camping appears ‘fully booked’ on line\, there are two non-reservable sites in each loop\, and those are usually available to access on-site if you are interested in camping\, first come first served. \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\,* camera/phone\, insect repellent\, bear spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. 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. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240522T045837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T045937Z
UID:13304-1719050400-1719149400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip \nExplore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 22 and 23\, 2024. \nLocation: 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 \nDuring the weekend\, we will visit several sites\, within the Battle River valley and surrounding uplands and wetlands to observe birds as well as flowers and other plants. Some years we observe more than 70 bird species; many are located close to the campground and Battle River. Some of the highlights of the trip might be Brown Thrasher\, Great Horned Owl\, Mountain Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, White-faced Ibis. In addition to birding expertise\, we anticipate plant and landscape/geological expertise as well. \nCome out for a day or the weekend. You have two ways to participate in this trip: \n\n Go out on Saturday and meet at 10:00 a.m. and spend the day\, bring your own lunch and drinks. Judy Boyd will be on hand to help identify species. Following an afternoon of birding\, burgers will be provided by the Red Deer River Naturalists and salads and deserts will be pot luck. Please bring an item to share. \n Go out on Sunday and meet at the campground at 10:00 a.m. bring your own lunch and drinks. We will travel to 1 or 2 sites to observe birds\, flowers and other wild plants. We will be wrapped up by about 1:30 or so. \n You can camp (tents or trailers) overnight at the Ferry Point Campground\, south of the Battle River bridge on Range Road 184. There is a minimal charge for the campsite. No formal activities are planned for Friday evening\, but for those who wish to camp on Friday night\, it is a good time to enjoy the ambience of the Battle River valley and visit with others.\n\nHost: Judy Boyd 403-358-1098\, please call to confirm attendance. \nBring your binoculars\, hat\, sunscreen\, camera/phone\, insect repellent\, water and energy snack and dress for the weather. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/ferry-point-community-camp-out-birding-field-trip/
LOCATION:Ferry Point Campground\, Range Rd 184\, Rosalind\, Alberta\, T0B 3Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240522T025419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T025419Z
UID:13298-1718445600-1718458200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12 \nMeet: 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. \nWhen: June 15\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May be longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. 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. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first serve) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \n \n \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-9/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240608T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240522T022849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T022849Z
UID:13295-1717840800-1717853400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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: June 8\, 2024 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. \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. 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. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first serve) 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-8/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240522T020234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T020234Z
UID:13291-1717236000-1717248600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: June 1\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nGuest Host: Ron Bjorge \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring 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 Group Leader know if you have any potential medical issues.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-161/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240424T234110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T234110Z
UID:13213-1716714000-1716742800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2024
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\, Sunday 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-2024-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240424T233919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T233919Z
UID:13210-1716627600-1716656400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2024
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\, Sunday 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-2024/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240424T232016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T232016Z
UID:13204-1716026400-1716037200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail  \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: May 18\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars\,* camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) 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-7/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240424T230223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T230223Z
UID:13201-1715421600-1715434200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Raven Brood Trout Station  \nDirections: 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. \nMeet: Park by the picnic shelter. \nWhen: May 11\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer.\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars\,* camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) 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-6/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240402T044504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T044504Z
UID:13139-1714816800-1714827600@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\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance. \nWhen: May 4\, 2024 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 learn 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. 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. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-160/
LOCATION:Heritage Ranch\, 6300 Cronquist Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240427T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240427T080000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240307T020321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T220542Z
UID:12860-1714190400-1714204800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Registration is full but you can be put on a waiting list.\nOur Host Chris Olsen has booked the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk to join the Wainwright Wildlife Society (WWS) in their annual Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour on April 27\, 2024.  WWS set comfortable blinds on a lek site. The birds come in the pre-dawn to display to potential mates\, and it is truly amazing to witness the strutting\, posturing\, rattling and even aggression in the dawn light. Dancing at this very site was recently filmed and shown on the Nature of Things. Go to CBC GEM and search the Nature of Things; look for a 3-part documentary titled the ‘Secret World of Sound’. The segment that includes Sharp-tailed Grouse on this lek is in part 2\, ‘Love and Rivals’.  \nPre-registration is required contact olsencdel@gmail.com to participate. Deadline for registering is April 6\, 2024. Chris has reserved 14 seats for $35 adults\, $15 students (cash) to support the WWS – bring exact change. We have 6 people already committed\, so there are only 8 spots left. This outing will meet at a parking lot (tba) in Wainwright and depart for the lek at 4:00 a.m. sharp. Plan to be in the blinds until about 8:00 a.m.\, dress in warm layers\, and bring a hot thermos and a snack. If you are unfamiliar with this spectacle\, you will be amazed! If you wish to attend on your own on a different date the WWS runs this Sharp-tailed Grouse Watch from mid April to mid May. See their Facebook page for details and more information about the Tour. \nThe Tofield Snow Goose Festival also runs the weekend of April 27-28\, 2024\, based on offerings of years’ past\, there is a ‘bird festival’ site in the Town and guided bus excursions with a biologist or interpreter to area wetlands. You can expect to see very large aggregations of Snow Geese and other migrating waterfowl and shore birds. Two or three hour bus tour options\, tickets go on sale in March 2024. You can pre-register to reserve your seat! Tour cost: Adults: $25\, Youth (12 & under): $10\, Family (2a/2c): $60. Google Tofield Snow Goose Festival for more information. It may be something you may want to do after the Sharp-tailed Grouse watch\, or the next day\, depending on travel logistics. \nPhoto by ALAN SCHMIERER\, Set 72157633375095620\, ID 26700452955\, Original title 086 – SHARP-TAILED GROUSE (4-19-2016)
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240401T190326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T190326Z
UID:13133-1714071600-1714078800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN April Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeakers: Justine Doll and Tory Blanchard \nTopic: Bee a Community Scientist: Understanding Plant-Pollinator Interactions in Alberta \nWhen: April 25\, 2024 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. \nBoth Speakers are pursuing their Masters’ degrees at the University of Calgary. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.  \nJustine Doll (left)\, Tory Blanchard (right)
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-4/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240320T202743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T220423Z
UID:12900-1713607200-1713618000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION: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: April 20\, 2024 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. \nBring your binoculars\,* and camera/cellphone. 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. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-wak/
LOCATION:Maskepetoon Park\, Maskepetoon Park\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240401T185604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T190500Z
UID:13124-1713348000-1713355200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting \nWhen: April 17\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon \nHost: Don Wales \nGuest Speaker: Jim Robertson \nTopic: Wildflowers of the Belly River area of Waterton Lakes National Park\, Alberta \nLocation: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery\, 6300 45 Ave. Red Deer\, AB \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nSticky Purple Geranium
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Flower Focus
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240307T053533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T053533Z
UID:12873-1713002400-1713013200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nWhen: April 13\, 2024 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. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. 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. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) 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-159/
LOCATION:Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary\, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary\, red deer\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240307T051132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T052438Z
UID:12867-1712397600-1712408400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nHost: Chris Olsen \nLocation: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area to River Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nMeet: In the main parking lot near the shelter at McKenzie Trails (arrange your own shuttle back or walk back) \nWhen: April 6\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Maybe longer)\n \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. 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. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-158/
LOCATION:McKenzie Trails\, McKenzie Trails Red Deer\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240307T035313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T035313Z
UID:12864-1711792800-1711803600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: March 30\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen\n \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. 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. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-157/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T023055
CREATED:20240229T032502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T220445Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN March Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nWhen: March 28\, 2024 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. \nSpeakers: Felix Beever\, Meghan Heistad\, Isaiah Johanson\, Isaiah Johnson\, Meggie MacKenzie\, Kayde McMullen\, Sanjana Sharma and Abbey Van Heuvel from Red Deer Polytechnic will Present a Variety of Fascinating Research Topics\, from Red Deer to Costa Rica. \nTopics: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchling Success\, Ghost Crab Population Density\, Native Bee Genetic Identity\, Is Nuclear Power a Sustainable Necessity? \nThe students are attending RDP in the Biological Science Degree Program. Hoping to be professional biologists\, they begin their research careers with projects spanning 3 months to 3 weeks. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-3/
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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