Red Deer River Naturalists

Bird Focus Group Walk
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Maskepetoon Park, Maskepetoon Park, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Maskepetoon Park – Located in the subdivision of Oriole Park West, follow Kerry Wood Drive, meet in the parking lot south of Overand Place. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive.
When: October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Keith Kline
Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2019-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Bower Woods – Meet in the green space across from 35 Selkirk Boulevard
When: November 2, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Host: Keith Kline
Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2019-11-09 13:30 - 16:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: McKenzie Trails – Meet in the parking lot near the shelter.
When: November 9, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00

Host: Keith Kline
Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather. This will be our last walk of the year so we will meet for cake and coffee after the walk.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

RDRN Board Meeting
2019-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada

Flower Focus Group Meeting
2019-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
Your Host: Don Wales
Topic: Deserts of Southern California

Speaker of the Month
2019-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
RDRN Announcements/Refreshments – 7:30 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Natalie Lifshitz – 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Relationship between Coloration of Tree Swallows and Metal Pollution

Dr. Natalie Lifshitz will be sharing her findings about the relationship between coloration of Tree Swallows and metal pollution, and the potential to measure this using digital photography.

Christmas Bird Count
2019-12-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Alberta
Print a copy of the Christmas Bird Count Tally Sheet, click here, choose a place to count the birds (map and instructions in the December 2019 newsletter and also under Programs).
Please register where you will be counting with Judy Boyd (403-358-1098) so there will be no duplication of counts.
Tally 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.

Board Meeting
2020-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada

Annual General Meeting
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
Come join us and hear our Reports, Achievements, Up-coming Speakers, Events and Election of Directors. Think about joining the Board it is very rewarding.
Get involved!

Flower Focus Group
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MONTH MARCH 18th, 2020
Your Host: Don Wales
Topic: Mountain wildflowers of the northern Cascades.

Speaker of the Month
2020-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Red Deer Polytechnic, 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5H5, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Derocher, PhD, MSc, BSF (Hon) U of A Faculty of Science, Professor of Biological Sciences

February 27, 2020 7:30 p.m. Red Deer College Room 2602. A joint presentation by the RDC Science Department and Red Deer River Naturalists

Topic: Trouble at the Top: Polar Bears In A Warming Arctic

Dr. Drocher’s current research is focused on understanding the effects of climate change on polar bears. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers on polar bears and is a member and past Chair of the IUCN/SSC Polar Bear Specialist Group.

Flower Focus Group THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2020-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Your Host: Don Wales
Topic: Mountain Wildflowers of the Northern Cascades.
Meet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Theatre room.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. March 18th, 2020.

Speaker of the Month - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2020-03-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Speaker: April Martinig – Behavioural Ecologist

March 26, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre

Topic: Going the Distance: The Local Vacancy Game and How it Changes Dispersal of Red Squirrels

April Martinig is a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta. Her research explores animal behavioral ecology and the implementation of this knowledge to conservation strategies.

Bird Focus / DEARREDDEER Group Walk
2020-03-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary, red deer, alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus/DEARREDDEER Group Walk
Location: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Meet inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre

When: March 28, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Host: Keith Kline
Bring your binoculars, camera/phone and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Board Meeting
2020-04-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
Zoom virtual meeting

Central Alberta May Species Count 2020
2020-05-30 - 2020-05-31 | Alberta
We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta!
You can count in your own backyard, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything, from insects and spiders to amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs, Species Count, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets.
– All living things are counted: flowers in bloom, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects.
– Count between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday, Sunday or both. (please check Coming Events or the May Newsletter for any changes.)
– If counting both days, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets.
– Contact Judy Boyd 403-358-1098 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts.
– Mail your tally sheet to: RDRN office, Box 785, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5H2 Attn: Judy Boyd
With the current situation with Covid-19, we are still going ahead with the May Species Count. This activity does not involve people congregating. People who are participating will be encouraged to continue with social distancing. This is a great way to get out of the house and still be safe. Once you have filled out the tally sheet you can either scan and email it to judy.boyd@shaw.ca or call Judy at 403-358-1098 to give your tally to Judy over the phone. Because the Kerry Wood Nature Centre is closed, you won’t have the option of dropping your tally sheet off there. If you are walking on the trails, make sure you keep yourself at a safe distance from other people.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Maskepetoon Park, Maskepetoon Park, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Maskepetoon Park – Located in the subdivision of Oriole Park West, follow Kerry Wood Drive, meet in the parking lot south of Overand Place. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive.
When: June 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather. Social distancing is in effect. Consider wearing a mask.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0Y4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area
Meet in the parking lot on your right at the bottom of the entrance to River Bend Golf Course.
When: June 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail, Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail, County of Lacombe, Alberta, T0C 0Y0, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail
Meet: Before you visit you can get a detailed map showing how to get there, and learn more about the area and visitor guidelines: http://www.novachem.com/pages/joffre/joffre.aspx
The Community Nature Trail is located within easy driving distance of many Central Alberta communities: just southwest of the Hamlet of Joffre on Township Rd 390. Directions from Red Deer, travel east on Highway 11 and turn left onto highway 815. Proceed to Range Road 390 and turn left. It’s a short distance and you will see a sign.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather. Remember your bug spray and sunscreen.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Red Deer Polytechnic, 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5H5, Canada
Location: South of Red Deer College. The new Nova Chemicals Waskasoo Creek Nature Walk – an accessible one kilometre loop circling a pond in a natural area just south of the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.
Host: Ariane Inman

Meet in the southwest parking lot by the weather station.
Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Kuhnen Park
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails

Saturday July 18, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather. Remember your bug spray, hat and sunscreen.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Michael O’Brien Wetland, 3050 55 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 3S6, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Michael O’Brien Wetland
July 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Heritage Ranch August 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet in the first parking lot past the entrance.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellis Bird Farm, 39502 Range Rd 260, Lacombe County, Alberta, T4L 1W7, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Ellis Bird Farm
Saturday August 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather. Remember your bug spray, hat and sunscreen.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: 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. We cross over the road into the park.
When: Saturday August 22, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.
Remember your bug spray, hat and sunscreen.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Piper Creek Restoration Agricultural Project, SW34-37-27W4, 40 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2T3, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Piper Creek Restoration Agricultural Project

When: August 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Host: Ariane Inman

Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2020-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary, red deer, alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk

Location: Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Meet in front of Kerry Wood Nature Centre
When: September 5, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Host: Keith Kline
Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend.
