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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230922T032547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T043527Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
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:20260521T044257
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230809T204603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T204603Z
UID:12485-1692554400-1692561600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Central/RDRN Bee/Pollinator Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to a Nature Central/Red Deer River Naturalists Pollinator/Bee Walk.\n\nJoin Bee expert Charity Briere for an evening pollinator/bee walk. Learn about native bees and the importance of native pollinator conservation. This is a free event\, and all are welcome (Families\, Adults\, Youth).\n\nHost: Charity Briere (Instructor\, Biology – Red Deer Polytechnic)\n\nWhen: Sunday August 20\, 2023 6:00 p.m.\n\nLocation: Barrett Park\n\nMeet: At the south end of the Kinex Arena parking lot and explore the amazing world of pollinators on a wonderful guided walk\, through Barrett Park.\n\nFor more information email nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-rdrn-bee-pollinator-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230723T234431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T234431Z
UID:12477-1692439200-1692460800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Frank Lake \nDirections: From the High River overpass of Highway 2\, proceed east on Highway 23 for 5.1 km. There is a turnoff on the south side of the road that will take you to the main access gate and parking lot. During open hours\, vehicles can proceed through this gate and continue for 1.6 km to the viewing blind. Meet at the parking lot for the viewing blind. We’ll start there and walk to some nearby viewing areas\, and also drive to some related wetlands. \nWhen: August 19\, 2023 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*\, 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-146/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230713T030603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T232503Z
UID:12444-1691834400-1691845200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Michael O’Brien Wetland – meet in the Safety City parking lot \nSaturday August 12\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nNo host for this event\, but please meet and continue on your own as a group.\n \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. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions.\n \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-144/
LOCATION:Michael O’Brien Wetland\, 3050 55 Street\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 3S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230723T223806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T224731Z
UID:12460-1691229600-1691240400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Open Creek Dam Campground \nDirections: 55027 Hwy 53. Go west of Rimbey on Hwy 53 for 32 km\, then south on RR 5-5A. Plan to walk around the reservoir counter-clockwise\, starting from the SW day use area (the one with a camp kitchen). Keep right past the Sani Dump to get to that particular day use area. (If you get to the camp office/store or the dam itself\, you have gone too far\, see map.) We’ll take the trail access near site 42. You should carry bear spray on this walk. \nWhen: August 5\, 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-145/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230802T213000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230712T005144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T034709Z
UID:12429-1691002800-1691011800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Haunted Lakes Registered Paddle
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY AT THE NARROWS BUT WAS CHANGED DUE TO LOW WATER\nAn evening Nature/Photography Registered Paddle with Nature Central & RDRN at Haunted Lakes\, on the north end of the Haunted Lakes Golf Club and Campground. Pin: 52°24’07.9″N 113°09’03.6″W\nAugust 2\, 2023 starting at 7:00 p.m.\nYour Hosts: Myrna Pearman & Claudia Lipski. Expect to encounter a wide variety of bird species\, including White-faced Ibis\, Sora\, Black Tern\, Forster’s Tern\, Common Tern and Black-necked Stilt.\nThere is no formal boat launch at this site\, so participants should have water shoes and be comfortable with getting in and out of a water vessel from a muddy shoreline. However\, you’ll find ample parking and an outhouse facility! This trip will be considered an “informal” paddle. Each participant must sign a waiver\, have some prior canoeing/kayaking experience\, have proper life jackets and safety equipment\, and follow all regulations related to small water vessels. Items to bring: kayak or canoe\, life jacket\, snacks\, water\, binoculars\, camera/phone\, sunscreen and bug spray.\nMaximum 20 participants\, secure your spot by registering at nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/paddling-at-the-narrows-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230712T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T225008Z
UID:12435-1690624800-1690635600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: The Narrows – meet at the turn-around area at the end of Range Road 22-1. It is clearly marked with a dead-end sign and there is lots of parking on the right. There is a walking trail from there into the larger Recreation area.  \nSaturday July 29\, 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*\, 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. \nNarrows Provincial Recreation Area. Map: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/the-narrows/
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-142/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230711T224659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T225935Z
UID:12419-1690102800-1690113600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Magee Lake Paddle
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Nature Central/RDRN on July 23\, 2023 for a captivating experience with Mr. David Delafield\, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership Burman University as your guide! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a serene paddle on a local water body. Do not miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and embrace the wonders of nature! \nLocation: Magee Lake Public Access\, Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/s8ju5GpPNWWT5r5B9 \nDirections: From QEII\, take exit #431 onto Milton/Gadsby Lake Road\, proceed East for 19.5km to Rge Road 243. The road will dead-end at the lake. Meet at the boat launch at the end of Rge Road 243. Road surface on Rge Road 243 is gravel and well maintained. \nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nAll participants should come prepared for 2-3 hours on the water with snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and suitable clothing for the weather. Trip will begin with a safety briefing on shore followed by a leisurely paddle and a series of short cultural and natural history interpretations. After the led portion of the trip\, participants are encouraged to explore the rest of the lake and lakeshore. Adequate parking and port-a-potties are available. Whether you decide to register ahead or show up on the day of the event\, the choice is yours. For those who wish to register\, please email: epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/magee-lake-paddle/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230703T022022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T022022Z
UID:12407-1690020000-1690030800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Ellis Bird Farm 39502 Range Road 260 Lacombe\, Alberta\, meet in the first parking lot. \nSaturday July 22\, 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*\, 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-141/
LOCATION:Ellis Bird Farm\, 39502 Range Rd 260\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 1W7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230703T020611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T020611Z
UID:12402-1689415200-1689426000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Bigelow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area.   \nDirections: Go east on Hwy 587 to Rge Rd 25-2. Go south to T-intersection (Twp Rd 34-0)\, then go west for 1.0 km. Access 2. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/bigelow-reservoir/ \nhttps://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=43 \nWhen: July 15\, 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-140/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230711T223225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T223225Z
UID:12414-1689184800-1689193800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Family Nature Night - Birds & Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Family Nature Night Event\n\nHosted by Nature Alberta\, Nature Central & RDRN\nFree fun for families with kids aged 4-12 but everyone is welcome! Will run rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather\, notice of cancellation will be posted to the Nature Alberta Facebook page\, where you will also find a detailed map of the location. The event can only accommodate a limited number of families\, so please be sure to arrive early to secure your family’s spot. This is a free event.\nWhen? July 12\, 2023 with registration at 6:00-6:25 PM and the event 6:30-8:30 PM.\nWhere? Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Gaetz Lakes Bird Sanctuary (6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer).\nFor more info: Nature Alberta or naturekids@naturealberta.ca\nBirds & Bugs\nYour family will get to observe\, investigate\, and explore nature with local experts. Learn about birds of prey and Alberta’s beautiful butterflies!\nAll families at this FREE event will also receive a free Nature Heroes Activity Book to keep kids learning about nature all summer and beyond!\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Mark your family as attending/interested at: https://fb.me/e/1f9u1EJI8
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-birds-bugs/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230508T222444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T222444Z
UID:12339-1688810400-1688821200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: J. J. Collett Provincial Natural Area – located in rural central Alberta near the hamlet of Morningside consists of 635 acres of Aspen Parkland underlain by ancient sand dunes. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/j-j-collett-natural-area/ \nMeet in the parking lot at the entrance. \nWhen: July 8\, 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\, 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 Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-139/
LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230508T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T221359Z
UID:12336-1688205600-1688216400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \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. \nWhen: July 1\, 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\, 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 Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-138/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230503T033423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T004051Z
UID:12306-1687600800-1687707000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Battle River Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Bjorge Farm and View Points in the Battle River Valley. \nExplore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 24 and 25\, 2023. \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 \nThis trip will involve travel to view points in the Battle River Hills each day\, and a stop at the old homestead of the Bjorge’s to check for Turkey Vultures. Besides the vultures\, some of the highlights of the trip might be Brown Thrasher\, Great Horned Owl\, Mountain Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, White-faced Ibis. \nCome out for a day or the weekend. You have two ways to participate in this trip: \n1. 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. On Saturday night there will be a potluck supper. Please bring an item to share. Also 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. \n2. Go out on Sunday and meet at the campground at 10:00 a.m. bring your own lunch and drinks. Zoey Zapisocki will be on hand to ID wildflowers and grazing species. \nHost: Judy Boyd 403-358-1098\, please call to confirm attendance. \nCall Myron Bjorge for more details about camping at 403-729-2631 \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/battle-river-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Ferry Point Campground\, Range Rd 184\, Rosalind\, Alberta\, T0B 3Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230503T042853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T042853Z
UID:12318-1687341600-1687348800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Field Trip\nHost: Don Wales\nLocation: TBA\nTopic: TBA\nWhen: June 21\, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-field-trip/
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T044257
CREATED:20230508T220142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T220142Z
UID:12333-1686996000-1687006800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
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 17\, 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\, 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 Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-137/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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