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SUMMARY:FLOWER FOCUS GROUP LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Lecture\n \n\nLocation: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Theatre room\n \nTopic: Wildflowers of Central Alberta with Caroline Harris\n \nWhen: April 20\, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. \nHost: Don Wales\n \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-lecture-2/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Flower Focus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220403T015053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T015053Z
UID:8617-1650103200-1650110400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:BIRD FOCUS GROUP WALK
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \n\nLocation: Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: In front of Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nWhen: April 16\, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a member to attend. \nBring your binoculars\, camera/phone. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold\, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-96/
LOCATION:Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary\, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary\, red deer\, alberta\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220403T014037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T014037Z
UID:8613-1649498400-1649505600@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.\n\nMeet: Follow Kerry Wood Drive\, meet in the parking lot south of Overand Place. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive.\nWhen: April 9\, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nHost: Chris Olsen\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a member to attend.\nBring your binoculars\, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold\, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-95/
LOCATION:Maskepetoon Park\, Maskepetoon Park\, 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:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220330T013434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T013434Z
UID:8592-1648893600-1648900800@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\n\nWhen: April 2\, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nHost: Chris Olsen\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a member to attend.\nBring your binoculars\, camera/phone. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. Please come fully vaccinated and stay home if you have cold\, flu or other Covid-like symptoms.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-94/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220226T061435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T061822Z
UID:8510-1648150200-1648155600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Erin Bayne\n \nMarch 24\, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. held by a Zoom meeting\n \nTopic: The Beauty of Bird Song: How and why birds sing and how sound is being used to make better conservation decisions.\n \nDr. Bayne is a Professor at the University of Alberta where he runs the Bioacoustic Unit.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting here: https://zoom.us/j/92097043905?pwd=RWJSRTFKNko3MjR3bUMzR0F4VlMyQT09 \nOr follow these directions:  \n\nGo to www.zoom.us website\n\nClick join a meeting at the top\n\nMeeting ID number: 920 9704 3905\n\nMeeting Passcode: 213745\n\nHave your microphone on mute during the meeting.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-virtual-speaker-night-by-zoom-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220316T012639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T012639Z
UID:8581-1647424800-1647432000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:FLOWER FOCUS GROUP MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Flower Focus Group Meeting\nPlease join us for the resumption of RDRN Flower Focus Group Meeting\nYour Host: Don Wales\nTopic: The Flowers of Glacier National Park\nMeet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Red Deer\, Alberta in the Theatre room.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-3/
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:20220224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220131T044253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T044253Z
UID:8487-1645731000-1645736400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Emily Studd\n \nFebruary 24\, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. held by a Zoom meeting\n \nTopic: Is Something Screaming? Uncovering the secret lives of boreal mammals with technology\n \nDr. Emily Studd is currently a NSERC post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Toronto Mississauga.\n \n\nGo to www.zoom.us website\n\nClick join a meeting at the top\n\nMeeting ID number: 833 4356 2232\n\nMeeting Passcode: 928134\n\nHave your microphone on mute during the meeting.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-virtual-speaker-night-by-zoom-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20220109T040503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220109T040503Z
UID:8468-1643310000-1643317200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our RDRN Virtual Annual General Meeting by Zoom\n \nModerator: Interim President Rick Tallas\n \nJanuary 27\, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. held by a Zoom meeting \nCome join us and hear our Reports\, Achievements\, up-coming Virtual Speakers and also our Election of Directors for the Board. Please consider becoming a Board Member. Get Involved! Any questions contact us at rdrn.nature@gmail.com or 347-8200. We are actively recruiting for the position of President.\n \nHow to join the meeting:  \nFirst create your Zoom account ahead of time.  \nClick join a meeting.  \nEnter Meeting Id number: 977 2870 6378  \nEnter Meeting passcode: 717680  \nor use this link without an account: https://zoom.us/j/97728706378?pwd=K2liR0xxc3J0MWxobTVjWlV2U3BLQT09
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20211205T045552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T045552Z
UID:8404-1639904400-1639933200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count \nSunday December 19\, 2021 \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 in the December 2021 newsletter and also 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/christmas-bird-count-8/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Species Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20211101T032146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T032146Z
UID:8370-1637868600-1637874000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Myrna Pearman\n \nNovember 25\, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. held by a Zoom meeting\n \nTopic: Beauty Everywhere: Celebrating Nature in our Own Backyards\n \nMyrna Pearman is an enthusiastic Nature Photographer\, Writer and Back-roads Rambler. She is recently retired after 33 years as the Biologist at Ellis Bird Farm.\n \n\nGo to www.zoom.us website\n\nClick join a meeting at the top\n\nMeeting ID number: 840 0885 1070\n\nMeeting Passcode: 582841\n\nHave your microphone on mute during the meeting.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-virtual-speaker-night-by-zoom-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20211013T040604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T040604Z
UID:8357-1635449400-1635454800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Dale Leckie\n \nOctober 28\, 2021  – 7:30 p.m. held by a Zoom meeting\n \nTopic: The Scenic Geology of Alberta\n \nDr. Leckie is a Geologist and adjunct Professor in the Geo-Science Department at the University of Calgary. \n\nFirst create your Zoom account ahead of time.\nClick join a meeting.\nMeeting ID number: 859 0557 4016\n\nMeeting Passcode: 033844\nHave your microphone on mute during the meeting.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-virtual-speaker-night-by-zoom-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210914T045021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T045021Z
UID:8341-1632425400-1632430800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:RDRN Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Heather Addy\n \nSeptember 23\, 2021  – 7:30 p.m. held by a Zoom meeting\n \nTopic: Fungi in the Environment: from decomposition to the “wood-wide web”\n \nDr. Addy is a Teaching Professor in the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Calgary \n\nFirst create your Zoom account ahead of time.\nClick join a meeting\nMeeting ID number: 833 3196 7126\n\nMeeting Passcode: 069910\nHave your microphone on mute during the meeting
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-virtual-speaker-night-by-zoom-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Speaker of the Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210728T021927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T021927Z
UID:8315-1629540000-1629547200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk August 21\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Magee Lake Natural Area. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area\, located east of Morningside\, does not have groomed trails so we will be following an informal path. The area consists of a mature forest with some sparse grassland areas. The area is perfect habitat for moose\, deer\, coyotes and a variety of forest birds. \nOn this nature walk\, we will offer bird and plant identification tips\, discuss highlights about the history of the area\, and share other interesting natural history information. \nRecommended items to bring: Bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have a parking lot or toilet facilities.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-7/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210728T012829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T012829Z
UID:8307-1629280800-1629298800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Wild About Bees Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wild About Bees Nature Walk July 18\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Charity Briere\, Entomologist & Alberta Native Bee Council Board Member\n \nLocation: Kuhnen Park  \nLearn about pollinators. Nature walk will locate signs of pollinators and learn more about our native insect species. Create Nature crafts too.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at http//www.naturecentral.org/events
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/wild-about-bees-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210728T020823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T020823Z
UID:8312-1629021600-1629039600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Butterfly Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Nature Walk\n\nAugust 15\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nYour Host: Benny Acorn\n \nLocation: J. J. Collett Natural Area.  \nLearn all about butterflies with Benny Acorn. The walk will include catching and identifying butterflies and talking about their life cycle. A craft will be included with this event. This event is tailored towards kids aged 6 to 14 but all ages are welcome. Bring snacks/water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and dress for the weather.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/events.html
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/butterfly-nature-walk/
LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210728T004529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T004529Z
UID:8304-1628935200-1628942400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk August 14\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Dickson Dam Site 7. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \n​This natural area\, located 23 kms west of Innisfail along TWP RD 352 on the south shore of Gleniffer Lake\, does not have groomed trails but does have some game trails and an oil lease road. The area consists of a mixed-wood forest with a few grassland patches. A wide variety of wildlife species call this place home\, including white-tailed deer\, red squirrels\, coyotes\, moose and forest birds. \nOn this nature walk\, we will offer bird and plant identification tips\, discuss highlights about the history of the area\, and share other interesting natural history information. \nRecommended items to bring: Bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have a parking lot or toilet facilities.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-6/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210715T033018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T033018Z
UID:8289-1628620200-1628627400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Tweets in the Trees - Family Nature Night
DESCRIPTION:TWEETS IN THE TREES – FAMILY NATURE NIGHT\nTUESDAY\, AUGUST 10\, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm – ​No registration needed\nRed Deer River Naturalists – Nature Central is teaming up with Nature Alberta and the Kerry Wood Nature Center for a Family Nature Night! This event will be tailored toward kids from the ages of 5-12 but all ages are welcome to participate.\nCome and enjoy the outdoors while learning about local birds in the Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This event will be capped at 150 people so please come early (6PM) to register if you want to secure your spot.\nWhat to expect: We will break into groups to complete the different activities. There will be a 40 minute nature walk around the sanctuary to explore the different habitat types and learn what kind of birds are found in each area. A 20 minute take-home craft and a 20 minute talk about the wonders of birds. A Whistle will blow after each time limit to allow for the different groups to switch stations after their allotted time.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/tweets-in-the-trees-family-nature-night/
LOCATION:Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary\, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary\, red deer\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210704T022849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T022849Z
UID:8241-1628330400-1628337600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk August 7\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area has well groomed trails with boardwalks over top of some of the wetter areas. This natural area is mostly made up of large wetlands with patches of aspen forests and grasslands. This natural area offers habitat for many different duck species\, as well as a variety of grassland and forest birds. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area has a bathroom\, and a parking lot. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-5/
LOCATION:Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail\, Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail\, County of Lacombe\, Alberta\, T0C 0Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210707T024621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T012957Z
UID:8252-1628071200-1628089200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Pond Dipping
DESCRIPTION:Pond Dipping August 4\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For kids ages 6 to 14\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Tees Trout Pond  \nLearn about amphibians and invertebrates. We will be exploring open water\, so wear rubber boots and bring an extra pair of clothes just in case.  \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at http//www.naturecentral.org/events
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/pond-dipping/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210704T021114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T021114Z
UID:8238-1627725600-1627732800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk July 31\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Porter Conservation Site\, 155 acres approximately 13 km E of Caroline. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area does not have groomed trails but does have some trails made by wildlife or other people visiting the area. This natural area has the Raven River flowing through the property.  The few pathways that are in this area travel through a mixed-wood forest leading into a grassland area. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, walking stick\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have bathrooms\, trash cans but does have a parking lot. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-4/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210715T031119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T031545Z
UID:8283-1627491600-1627506000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Paddling at the Narrows
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nAn Evening of Kayaking\n\nJuly 28\, 2021 starting at 5:00 p.m. \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nCome enjoy a relaxing paddle at the Narrows Provincial Recreation Area. Map: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/the-narrows/ \nThis area offers a large diversity of waterfowl and forest birds over the summer months. This event is tailored towards all ages. Bring your kayak or canoe and come enjoy the beauty of your own backyard. Items to bring: kayak or canoe\, life jacket\, snacks\, water\, binoculars\, sunscreen and bug spray. \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/events.html \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/paddling-at-the-narrows/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210704T020312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T020312Z
UID:8235-1627120800-1627128000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk July 24\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Nevis Site\, 367 acres near the Hamlet of Nevis. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area does not have groomed trails but does have some trails made by wildlife. This natural area has grasslands with thin undergrowth of different parkland species. There are depressional areas that pool with water allowing willows to flourish. This natural area is quite dry in some parts allowing for some cactus species to grow. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, walking stick\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area does not have bathrooms\, trash cans or a parking lot\, you must park along the road. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210715T023835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T033158Z
UID:8260-1626602400-1626620400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Butterfly Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Nature Walk\n\nJuly 18 or August 15\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nYour Host: Benny Acorn\n \nLocation: J. J. Collett Natural Area.  \nLearn all about butterflies with Benny Acorn. The walk will include catching and identifying butterflies and talking about their life cycle. A craft will be included with this event. This event is tailored towards kids aged 6 to 14 but all ages are welcome. Bring snacks/water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and dress for the weather.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/events.html
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210704T013028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T014857Z
UID:8226-1626516000-1626523200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk July 17\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Kuhnen Park. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area has trails that lead throughout a forest and lead to the bank of the Red Deer River. The path to the river is steep and very slippery when wet\, a walking stick is advised. This natural area has a thick healthy undergrowth which is perfect for Snowshoe Hare and Weasels. This nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, history of the area\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, walking stick\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nWeather dependent. \nThis area has bathrooms\, trash cans and a parking lot.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210707T025704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T025704Z
UID:8256-1626256800-1626274800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Wild About Bees Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wild About Bees Nature Walk July 14\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Charity Briere\, Entomologist & Alberta Native Bee Council Board Member\n \nLocation: Kuhnen Park  \nLearn about pollinators. Nature walk will locate signs of pollinators and learn more about our native insect species. Create Nature crafts too.\n \nYou must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at http//www.naturecentral.org/events
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/wild-about-bees-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210704T011352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T013314Z
UID:8223-1625911200-1625918400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk July 10\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: Schroeder Site\, 150 acres approximately 17 km SE of Red Deer. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html \nThis natural area has rolling hills with a large grassland with young aspen and spruce stands. There are a few wetland areas interspersed throughout the area. This area shines in plant and animal diversity. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world. \nRecommended items to bring: bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you. \nThis area has no bathrooms\, trash cans\, or a parking lot\, must park alongside the road. \nWeather Dependent. \nHope to see you all there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-walk/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210622T043132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T043132Z
UID:8195-1624701600-1624708800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided Nature Walk June 26\, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n \nYour Host: Shaye Hill \nLocation: J. J. Collett Natural Area\, located NE of Lacombe and south of Morningside. You must register to attend.\n \nIf you’re interested please register at https://www.naturecentral.org/nature-walks.html\n \nThis natural area has well groomed trails throughout a mature forest and some grassland areas. There are a few wetland areas interspersed throughout the area. The nature walk will include bird identification\, plant identification\, history of the area\, and speaking about the beauty of the natural world.\nRecommended items to bring: Bug spray\, comfortable walking footwear\, binoculars\, water and snacks\, sunscreen\, camera and any field guide that may interest you.\nThis area has bathrooms\, trash cans and a small parking lot.\nWeather Dependent\nHope to see you all there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/guided-nature-walk/
LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210615T015419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T015419Z
UID:8166-1623837600-1623844800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flower Focus Group Walk June 16\, 2021 10:00 a.m. \nYour Host: Don Wales \nLocation: South of the 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.\n \nContact Don at don@hexapod.ca to register your attendance.  \nMeet in the southwest parking lot by the weather station\, all are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-walk-3/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Flower Focus
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210410T215113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T222207Z
UID:8096-1622246400-1622419199@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2021
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. Let Judy know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication.\n \n– All living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, insects. \n– 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. \n– If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \n– Contact Judy Boyd 403-358-1098 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \n– Mail your tally sheet to: RDRN office\, Box 785\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H2 Attn: Judy Boyd. \nWith 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. If you are walking on the trails\, make sure you keep yourself at a safe distance from other people.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2021/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Species Count
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T105947
CREATED:20210510T003951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T003951Z
UID:8148-1620846000-1620853200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/board-meeting-32/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:RDRN Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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