BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Red Deer River Naturalists - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Red Deer River Naturalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rdrn.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Red Deer River Naturalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 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:20260521T055715 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:20260521T055715 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:20260521T055715 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240229T032502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T220445Z UID:12842-1711652400-1711659600@rdrn.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240306T230827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220254Z UID:12855-1711188000-1711213200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:DUE TO POOR WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: March 23\, 2024 Carburn Park 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m. Join us for either or both.\nLocation: Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary\, Alberta / Inglewood Bird Sanctuary\, 2425 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta.\nCarburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River. It features two man-made ponds\, a regional pathway and numerous\, wildlife and waterfowl to experience. The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is an ecological safe haven\, surrounded by a bustling city\, that connects people to their wild neighbours and the wonders of nature.\nMeet: In the main parking lot at Carburn Park\, and the main parking lot at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.\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. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. \nClick here for Carburn site map: Carburn Park – Calgary Map \nClick here for Inglewood info: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary \nTraveling Maps: \nCarburn Park Map \n  \nInglewood Bird Sanctuary Map \n  URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-4/ LOCATION:Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240228T002509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T220511Z UID:12836-1710928800-1710936000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nWE WILL RETURN IN APRIL 2024\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting\nHost: Don Wales\nEvent has been cancelled.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.\nDon is looking to find someone to take on the role of leading Flower Focus. Please contact him if you are interested. email: don@hexapod.ca URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-11/ CATEGORIES:Flower Focus ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240227T232308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T001253Z UID:12788-1710583200-1710594000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk DESCRIPTION:Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands\nThe goal of the RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation\, thoughtful exploration\, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas. \nRegister for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alberta Parks Open Creek Natural Area. Email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register. We will arrange a meeting point nearby. \nLocation: West on Hwy 53 from Rimbey\, turn north onto Range Road 51. (Approx 1 hr drive from Red Deer) \nThe area is predominantly tamarack/black spruce patterned muskeg with some poplar and upland pine forest. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be an RDRN member to attend. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-winter-snowshoeing-walk/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240204T022744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T022744Z UID:12766-1708628400-1708635600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN February Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeaker: Wes Olson with Photography by Johane Janelle\n \nTopic: The Evolution of North American Bison\n \nWhen: February 22\, 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. \nJoin artist\, author and retired National Park Warden for this intriguing and visually captivating presentation about the evolutionary pathway 14 ancient bison species followed\, from their first appearance in the geological record\, through to the plains and wood bison of today. The presentation includes a discussion about climate change and the evolutionary impacts it is having on modern bison.\n \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nWes Olson URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-2/ 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:20240217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240205T224317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T224839Z UID:12777-1708164000-1708171200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk DESCRIPTION:Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands\nThe goal of RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation\, thoughtful exploration\, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas.\nRegister for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024 from 10am to noon at Kelly Ranches!\nKelly Ranches is a Nature Conservancy of Canada protected area located approximately 40km east of Red Deer. The property contains Aspen parkland\, meadows and wetland.\nThere is limited access to this property and registration is limited to 15 participants. We will be suggesting a meet up spot nearby to car pool to the access point. Please email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register.\nWhether we snowshoe or walk will be up to Mother Nature! We hope to get more fresh snow!\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be RDRN Member to attend. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/12777/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20240105T215517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T223822Z UID:12740-1706207400-1706216400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting with Guest DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our RDRN Annual General Meeting with Guest Lorne Fitch\n \nModerator: President Rick Tallas\n \nJanuary 25\, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\n \nCome join us and hear our Reports\, Achievements\, up-coming Speakers and also our Nomination and Election of Directors and Officers for the Board. Please consider becoming a Board Member. Get Involved! \n\n\n\n\n\nRDRN Annual General Meeting with a Flair!\nWe look forward to hosting a large crowd. The AGM will start at 6:30 p.m. and be over by 7:00 p.m. We encourage members to attend the AGM\, (only Members may vote) but will also welcome everyone at 7:00 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception for Lorne Fitch. Wine and Cheese reception sponsored by the Friends of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Lorne will sign books (Streams of Consequence) and give a short presentation. His presentation will be followed by a Q and A session as well as more refreshments! We hope to see you there!\n\n\nLorne Fitch URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-with-guest/ LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Special Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231106T060013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T060013Z UID:12655-1702803600-1702832400@rdrn.ca 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 2023 Christmas Bird Count \nSunday December 17\, 2023 \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 Judy Boyd (403-358-1098) so there will be no duplication of counts. \nTally sheets must be received by December 29th. You may drop sheets off (Attn: Judy Boyd) at Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4 or mail to RDRN Box 785 Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H2\, or email to rdrn.nature@gmail.com\, put “CBC” in the subject line. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-christmas-bird-count/ CATEGORIES:Species Count END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231106T041047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T041047Z UID:12650-1702116000-1702130400@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: December 9\, 2023 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. \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-156/ LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231106T034718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T034718Z UID:12645-1701511200-1701522000@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: December 2\, 2023 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-155/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231106T031712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T035304Z UID:12642-1700906400-1700917200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area \nMeet: In the main parking lot near the shelter \nWhen: November 25\, 2023 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-154/ 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:20231123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231105T205755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T205755Z UID:12631-1700766000-1700773200@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN November Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeaker: Lisa Verbisky \nTopic: Soil Characteristics in the Context of Land Reclamation \nWhen: November 23\, 2023 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. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nLisa Verbisky has a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Alberta. She has worked on major projects: a salmon survey in northern Quebec\, a project investigating biodiversity of pre- and post-harvest sites on Alberta Pacific’s forestry management area\, and a chrono sequence comparing diversity of fire versus harvest disturbed stands in northwestern Alberta. Although her primary focus has been landscape ecology\, she developed a passion for soils while living and working in the Peace Region in Northern BC. As the instructor of a land reclamation diploma\, Lisa developed her knowledge in this field to pass this skill on to her students. Lisa is the Associate Dean at the Donald School of Business\, Science and Technology (RDP). URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series/ 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:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230922T032547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T043527Z UID:12572-1700301600-1700312400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION: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 18\, 2023 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. \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-153/ LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 4837 43 Street\, 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:20231115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231105T201732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T215453Z UID:12623-1700042400-1700049600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately the Flower Focus Group Meeting has been cancelled for November 15th\, 2023 due to technical difficulties. Don will hopefully return in March of 2024. If you are interested in filling in for Don in the coming months please contact him at don@hexapod.ca\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting\nHost: Don Wales\nLocation: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery\nTopic: Fall Flowers of the Highlands of Scotland\nWhen: November 15\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nDon is looking to find someone to take on the role of leading Flower Focus. Please contact him if you are interested. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-10/ ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230922T030156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T043616Z UID:12569-1699696800-1699707600@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Bower Woods \nMeet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard \nWhen: November 11\, 2023 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-152/ LOCATION:Bower Woods\, Selkirk Boulevard\, 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:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230922T022034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T043704Z UID:12564-1699092000-1699102800@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: November 4\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nGuest Host: 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-151/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230922T014543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T043755Z UID:12560-1698487200-1698498000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk\nLocation: Heritage Ranch\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance.\nWhen: October 28\, 2023 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. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trials 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-150/ 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:20231026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231005T042710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T035138Z UID:12581-1698346800-1698354000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Speaker of the Month DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN October Speaker of the Month \nSpeaker: Dr. Margo Pybus \nTopic: Avian Influenza: A New Chapter in an Old Book \nWhen: October 26\, 2023 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, in the Theatre room. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nDr. Pybus is the Provincial Wildlife Disease Specialist with Alberta Fish and Wildlife. She leads high profile wildlife disease policies\, investigations\, management and education programs for Alberta. Dr. Pybus has been a driving force in the wildlife disease community for many years. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/speaker-of-the-month-25/ 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:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230922T010906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T010906Z UID:12556-1697882400-1697893200@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: Follow Kerry Wood Drive\, meet 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.\n \nWhen: October 21\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\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. 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-149/ LOCATION:Maskepetoon Park\, Maskepetoon Park\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20231012T212528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T212528Z UID:12599-1697623200-1697630400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting\nHost: Don Wales\nLocation: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery\nTopic: Revisiting the Flowers of Southern California – new flowers and macro lens images\nWhen: October 18\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nDon is looking to find someone to take on the role of leading Flower Focus. Please contact him if you are interested. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-9/ 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:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230920T042258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T042258Z UID:12553-1697277600-1697288400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: October 14\, 2023 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. 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  \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-148/ LOCATION:Alix Lake Campground\, Alix Lake\, Alix\, Alberta\, T0C 0B0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230920T035408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T205531Z UID:12546-1696068000-1696078800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nWith regrets\, we must cancel the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park field trip. The forecast calls for rain and given the nature of the bentonitic soils on the exposed slopes and condition of the road\, it will not be safe to hike in those conditions. \nWe will instead be walking the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail Rain or shine.\n \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nNew Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail\n \nLocation: CANCELLED Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park CANCELLED \nWhen: September 30\, 2023 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*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. 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/12546/ LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230830T201152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T004334Z UID:12494-1695927600-1695934800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Speaker of the Month DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN September 2023 Speaker of the Month\nSpeakers: Cathy Steele & Myrna Pearman\nWhen: September 28\, 2023 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, Red Deer\, Alberta in the Theatre room.\nTopics: RDRN’s Nature Central program Summary with Cathy Steele and Exploring Svalbard Norway with Mryna Pearman\nCathy Steele\, a RDRN board member\, is a keen naturalist who enjoys hiking\, birding\, kayaking and photographing the great outdoors. Myrna Pearman\, a RDRN board member\, is an enthusiastic wildlife photographer and nature writer.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.\n\n\n      URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/speaker-of-the-month-24/ 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:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230923T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230920T015301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T015301Z UID:12536-1695463200-1695474000@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk\n\n\n\nLocation: Springbrook Natural Area\, take the main road into Springbrook (Red Deer Airport). Just before the bend to the right there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park at the entrance to Tamarack Blvd. We cross over the road into the park.\n\n\n\nWhen: September 23\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n\n\n\nHost: Chris Olsen\n\n\n\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.\n\n\n\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\n\n\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-147/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230828T192916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T192916Z UID:12490-1694505600-1694624400@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Alberta Lake Management Society 2023 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists is a proud Gold Member Sponsor for the ALMS annual conference for 2023.\n\nALMS \n2023 Annual Conference\nSeptember 12-13\, 2023\nHeld at Camp Kannawin\n\nEach year the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) hosts a two-day workshop to engage stakeholders on issues related to lake monitoring and management. In 2023\, ALMS is bringing the annual conference to Sylvan Lake\, Alberta! This event will also feature topics specific to the Red Deer Watershed in support of the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance’s Fall Forum! Presentations on our agenda include subjects such as bulrush restoration\, piping plover distribution\, oil sands monitoring\, shallow groundwater\, cyanobacteria blooms\, satellite imagery of lakes and more! Field tours will take place Wednesday September 13th.\n\n\nRegistration:\n$165.00 Register via Eventbrite\, here! Registration deadline is September 5\, 2023.\n\n\nAccommodations:\nAccommodations at your own cost are available at:\n\n\nHotel Accommodations: Sylvan Lake Best Western or the Prairie Moon Inn\n\n\nBlocks of rooms have been set aside at each hotel under the Alberta Lake Management Society\n\n\nCamping is available right next to the conference venue at the Jarvis Bay Provincial Park\n\n\nSponsorship:\nSponsorship opportunities are available – see our sponsorship package\, here.\nThank you to our current sponsors: Red Deer River Watershed Alliance\, Red Deer River Naturalists URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/alberta-lake-management-society-2023-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Workshop/Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230826T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T055715 CREATED:20230713T025047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T025047Z UID:12439-1693044000-1693054800@rdrn.ca SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Kuhnen Natural Area\, 65 acres of land located on the Red Deer River south of Alix\, and features lookout points with a view of the river valley and trails leading to the water. \nDirections: Access off Range Road 23-0 south of Hwy 11 \nWhen: August 26\, 2023 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*\, 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. URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-143/ CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR