Red Deer River Naturalists

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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 – Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: November 4, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Guest Host: Chris Olsen

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

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Bower Woods, Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Bower Woods
Meet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard
When: November 11, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Flower Focus Group Meeting
2023-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
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
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting
Host: Don Wales
Location: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery
Topic: Fall Flowers of the Highlands of Scotland
When: November 15, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Don is looking to find someone to take on the role of leading Flower Focus. Please contact him if you are interested.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Rotary Park, 4837 43 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Barrett, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails
Meet: 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.
When: November 18, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May be longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
2023-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
You are all invited to the RDRN November Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
Speaker: Lisa Verbisky
Topic: Soil Characteristics in the Context of Land Reclamation
When: November 23, 2023 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4, in the Theatre room.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Lisa 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).

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area
Meet: In the main parking lot near the shelter
When: November 25, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 – Perimeter Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: December 2, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen

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

Bird Focus Group Walk
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Meet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre
When: December 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
This 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.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-17 09:00 - 17:00
Join other Central Alberta Birdwatchers by participating in the longest running and most important bird census in the world.
Central Alberta 2023 Christmas Bird Count
Sunday December 17, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Print a copy of the Christmas Bird Count Tally Sheet, click here, choose a place to count the birds (map and instructions 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.

Annual General Meeting with Guest
2024-01-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
You are all invited to our RDRN Annual General Meeting with Guest Lorne Fitch

Moderator: President Rick Tallas

January 25, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Come join us and hear our Reports, Achievements, up-coming Speakers and also our Nomination and Election of Directors and Officers for the Board. Please consider becoming a Board Member. Get Involved!

RDRN Annual General Meeting with a Flair!
We look forward to hosting a large crowd. The AGM will start at 6:30 p.m. and be over by 7:00 p.m. We encourage members to attend the AGM, (only Members may vote) but will also welcome everyone at 7:00 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception for Lorne Fitch. Wine and Cheese reception sponsored by the Friends of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Lorne will sign books (Streams of Consequence) and give a short presentation. His presentation will be followed by a Q and A session as well as more refreshments! We hope to see you there!

Lorne Fitch

Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands
The goal of RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation, thoughtful exploration, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas.
Register for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 10am to noon at Kelly Ranches!
Kelly Ranches is a Nature Conservancy of Canada protected area located approximately 40km east of Red Deer. The property contains Aspen parkland, meadows and wetland.
There is limited access to this property and registration is limited to 15 participants. We will be suggesting a meet up spot nearby to car pool to the access point. Please email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register.
Whether we snowshoe or walk will be up to Mother Nature! We hope to get more fresh snow!
All are welcome, you do not have to be RDRN Member to attend.

Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
2024-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
You are all invited to the RDRN February Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
Speaker: Wes Olson with Photography by Johane Janelle

Topic: The Evolution of North American Bison

When: February 22, 2024 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4, in the Theatre room.
Join artist, author and retired National Park Warden for this intriguing and visually captivating presentation about the evolutionary pathway 14 ancient bison species followed, from their first appearance in the geological record, through to the plains and wood bison of today. The presentation includes a discussion about climate change and the evolutionary impacts it is having on modern bison.

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

Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk
2024-03-16 10:00 - 13:00
Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands
The goal of the RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation, thoughtful exploration, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas.
Register for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alberta Parks Open Creek Natural Area. Email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register. We will arrange a meeting point nearby.
Location: West on Hwy 53 from Rimbey, turn north onto Range Road 51. (Approx 1 hr drive from Red Deer)
The area is predominantly tamarack/black spruce patterned muskeg with some poplar and upland pine forest.
All are welcome, you do not have to be an RDRN member to attend.

Flower Focus Group Meeting
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
WE WILL RETURN IN APRIL 2024
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting
Host: Don Wales
Event has been cancelled.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Don is looking to find someone to take on the role of leading Flower Focus. Please contact him if you are interested. email: don@hexapod.ca

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
DUE TO POOR WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip

Host: Chris Olsen
When: March 23, 2024 Carburn Park 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m. Join us for either or both.
Location: Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary, Alberta / Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta.
Carburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River. It features two man-made ponds, a regional pathway and numerous, wildlife and waterfowl to experience. The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is an ecological safe haven, surrounded by a bustling city, that connects people to their wild neighbours and the wonders of nature.
Meet: In the main parking lot at Carburn Park, and the main parking lot at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.

All 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!
Bring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant with ice cleats as required by the season. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
*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.
Click here for Carburn site map: Carburn Park – Calgary Map
Click here for Inglewood info: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Traveling Maps:
Carburn Park Map

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Map

Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
2024-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
You are all invited to the RDRN March Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
When: March 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4, in the Theatre room.
Speakers: Felix Beever, Meghan Heistad, Isaiah Johanson, Isaiah Johnson, Meggie MacKenzie, Kayde McMullen, Sanjana Sharma and Abbey Van Heuvel from Red Deer Polytechnic will Present a Variety of Fascinating Research Topics, from Red Deer to Costa Rica.
Topics: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchling Success, Ghost Crab Population Density, Native Bee Genetic Identity, Is Nuclear Power a Sustainable Necessity?
The students are attending RDP in the Biological Science Degree Program. Hoping to be professional biologists, they begin their research careers with projects spanning 3 months to 3 weeks.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 – Perimeter Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: March 30, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen

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

Bird Focus Group Walk
2024-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | McKenzie Trails, McKenzie Trails Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Host: Chris Olsen
Location: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area to River Bend Golf & Recreation Area
Meet: In the main parking lot near the shelter at McKenzie Trails (arrange your own shuttle back or walk back)
When: April 6, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Maybe longer)

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

Bird Focus Group Walk
2024-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary, red deer, alberta, Canada
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Meet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre
When: April 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.

Flower Focus Group Meeting
2024-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting
When: April 17, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Host: Don Wales
Guest Speaker: Jim Robertson
Topic: Wildflowers of the Belly River area of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Location: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery, 6300 45 Ave. Red Deer, AB
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Sticky Purple Geranium

Bird Focus Group Walk
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.
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.
When: April 20, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars,* and camera/cellphone. 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.
*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.

Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3M4, Canada
You are all invited to the RDRN April Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
Speakers: Justine Doll and Tory Blanchard
Topic: Bee a Community Scientist: Understanding Plant-Pollinator Interactions in Alberta
When: April 25, 2024 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4, in the Theatre room.
Both Speakers are pursuing their Masters’ degrees at the University of Calgary.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Justine Doll (left), Tory Blanchard (right)

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2024-04-27 04:00 - 08:00
Registration is full but you can be put on a waiting list.
Our Host Chris Olsen has booked the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk to join the Wainwright Wildlife Society (WWS) in their annual Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour on April 27, 2024. WWS set comfortable blinds on a lek site. The birds come in the pre-dawn to display to potential mates, and it is truly amazing to witness the strutting, posturing, rattling and even aggression in the dawn light. Dancing at this very site was recently filmed and shown on the Nature of Things. Go to CBC GEM and search the Nature of Things; look for a 3-part documentary titled the ‘Secret World of Sound’. The segment that includes Sharp-tailed Grouse on this lek is in part 2, ‘Love and Rivals’.
Pre-registration is required contact olsencdel@gmail.com to participate. Deadline for registering is April 6, 2024. Chris has reserved 14 seats for $35 adults, $15 students (cash) to support the WWS – bring exact change. We have 6 people already committed, so there are only 8 spots left. This outing will meet at a parking lot (tba) in Wainwright and depart for the lek at 4:00 a.m. sharp. Plan to be in the blinds until about 8:00 a.m., dress in warm layers, and bring a hot thermos and a snack. If you are unfamiliar with this spectacle, you will be amazed! If you wish to attend on your own on a different date the WWS runs this Sharp-tailed Grouse Watch from mid April to mid May. See their Facebook page for details and more information about the Tour.
The Tofield Snow Goose Festival also runs the weekend of April 27-28, 2024, based on offerings of years’ past, there is a ‘bird festival’ site in the Town and guided bus excursions with a biologist or interpreter to area wetlands. You can expect to see very large aggregations of Snow Geese and other migrating waterfowl and shore birds. Two or three hour bus tour options, tickets go on sale in March 2024. You can pre-register to reserve your seat! Tour cost: Adults: $25, Youth (12 & under): $10, Family (2a/2c): $60. Google Tofield Snow Goose Festival for more information. It may be something you may want to do after the Sharp-tailed Grouse watch, or the next day, depending on travel logistics.
Photo by ALAN SCHMIERER, Set 72157633375095620, ID 26700452955, Original title 086 – SHARP-TAILED GROUSE (4-19-2016)

Bird Focus Group Walk
2024-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Heritage Ranch, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance.
When: May 4, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
All 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!
Bring 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.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:30
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Raven Brood Trout Station
Directions: 54034 Twp Rd 36-0. From Hwy 54, go south on Hwy 22 approximately 5 km, turn west onto Twp Rd 36-0. Turn right at the first fork.
Meet: Park by the picnic shelter.
When: May 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars,* camera/phone, bug spray and sunscreen. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
*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.

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Alix Lake Nature Trail
Meet: Alix Lake Campground
When: May 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.

Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars,* camera/phone, bug spray and sunscreen. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
*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.

Central Alberta May Species Count 2024
2024-05-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-26 09:00 - 17:00
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. Also a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication.
All living things are counted: flowers in bloom, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects.
Count between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday, Sunday or both. If counting both days, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets.
Contact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts.
Completed tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.

Bird Focus Group Walk
2024-06-01 10:00 - 13:30 | 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 – Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: June 1, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Guest Host: Ron Bjorge
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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 Group Leader know if you have any potential medical issues.

Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:30
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/
When: June 8, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring 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.
*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.
