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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN/Nature Central Fall Hike near the Markerville Natural Area \nWhen: Sunday October 18\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nAccess: Traveling south from Red Deer on Hwy 2A towards Penhold\, turn  right to drive west on Hwy 592 for approximately 15 km\, then turn left to head south on Hwy 781 until turning right on Hwy 54\, heading west before turning left on Range Road 20. We can park along the shoulders of the dead-end road. \nCarry water\, energy snack and bear spray. Dress for the weather\, wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Wear sturdy hiking footwear as we will be covering off-trail areas with rocky/uneven terrain. \nWhile the natural area itself is not easily accessible\, we will be exploring a path just southeast of the property for a short 3km\, but beautiful hike along the river\, adjacent to a mixed-wood forest. During a recent visit\, Moose tracks were visible near the river and spotted were a Belted Kingfisher\, Osprey\, as well as Golden-crowned Kinglets\, Boreal and Black-capped Chickadees. Other wildlife in this area may include black bears\, cougars\, deer\, and weasels. \nIf you are interested in joining or would like more information\, please email Nature Central to register at nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com\, as spots are limited. \nMarkerville driving directions \nMarkerville Natural Area \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-nature-hike-3/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T024936Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists October Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\nSpeaker: Mark Powers\nTopic: Albertosaurus and the Great Tyrannosaur “Family”\nWhen: October 22\, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room.\nMark Powers began his academic journey at Red Deer Polytechnic (formerly Red Deer College). He earned a BSc specializing in palaeontology at the University of Alberta\, followed by an MSc with Dr. Philip Currie. He then completed a PhD with Dr. Michael Caldwell on snake evolution during and after the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. While pursuing his doctorate\, he continued researching dinosaurs and collaborated internationally to revise Tyrannosaur systematics. This work led to the recognition of at least three new Tyrannosaur species\, including a new Albertosaurus. Related fieldwork drew the BBC to Powers and his colleagues\, and the life of a newly discovered Albertosaurus specimen was brought to the screen in Walking with Dinosaurs (2025). \nMark Powers with Cast of new Tyrannosaur species
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-18/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T040932Z
CREATED:20261002T040932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T040932Z
UID:14945-1792836000-1792846800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: October 24\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-194/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf and Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deeer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T042049Z
CREATED:20261002T042049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T042049Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip \nLocation: J. J. Collett Provincial Natural Area – located in rural central Alberta near the hamlet of Morningside consists of 635 acres of Aspen Parkland underlain by ancient sand dunes. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/j-j-collett-natural-area/ \nMeet: In the parking lot at the entrance. \nWhen: October 31\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learn from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars\,* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-33/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T203736Z
CREATED:20261018T203736Z
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UID:14968-1794045600-1794056400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or  https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/ \nWhen: November 7\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome!  \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n  \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-34/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T204243Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Barrett\, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails \nMeet: Rotary Park parking lot\, and we’ll walk East and North from there. For those that want to walk the full distance 3.5 kms\, we’ll finish at the stairs/landing at 45 Avenue and 59 Street. People can arrange for a shuttle or pick-up there\, or simply return along the reverse route. \nWhen: November 14\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May be longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nRotary Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-195/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T204718Z
CREATED:20261018T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T204718Z
UID:14974-1795255200-1795266000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Bower Woods \nMeet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard \nWhen: November 21\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nBower Woods
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-196/
LOCATION:Bower Woods\, Selkirk Boulevard\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261126T210000
DTSTAMP:20261025T224905Z
CREATED:20261025T224905Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists November Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeaker: Milan Baral \nTopic: Between Cliffs and Carcasses: The Ecology of Egyptian Vultures in Nepal \nWhen: November 26\, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room. \nEgyptian Vultures are among the world’s most remarkable yet threatened scavenging birds. Drawing on field research in Nepal\, this presentation explores how Egyptian Vultures select roosting sites\, use food resources and interact with a changing environment. Through field observations\, photographs and research findings\, the talk will highlight these birds’ fascinating behaviour\, ecological importance and the conservation challenges they face in human-dominated landscapes. \nMilan Baral is a wildlife biologist and researcher who recently completed his Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge. His research focuses on avian ecology\, behaviour\, conservation and population genetics. He is especially interested in understanding how birds respond to environmental change and human-modified landscapes. \nWe will also welcome Ed Karpuk who will unveil the new improved Nature Central website Story Map. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-19/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261128T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T205612Z
CREATED:20261018T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T205612Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area \nMeet: In the main parking lot near the shelter \nWhen: November 28\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-197/
LOCATION:McKenzie Trails\, McKenzie Trails Red Deer\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261205T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T210221Z
CREATED:20261018T210221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T210221Z
UID:14982-1796464800-1796475600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: December 5\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant. \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-198/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261018T210840Z
CREATED:20261018T210840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T210840Z
UID:14985-1797069600-1797084000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nWhen: December 12\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nThis will be our last scheduled walk for the season. Coffee and treats to follow (about 1:00 p.m.) at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. We’ll use this opportunity to debrief our season\, so even if you can’t make the walk\, try and come out to enjoy the group and to share your feedback and ideas/suggestions for next year. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other\, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come\, first considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-199/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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