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SUMMARY:Family Nature Night with KWNC & Nature Alberta
DESCRIPTION:FREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged!\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 8th\, 2026\nRegistration from 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM | Activities from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nWhere: Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\nWhat: Join Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Nature Alberta to discover the secrets of the Sanctuary! Go on a guided nature walk around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary with interpreters from the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and learn about the birds of central Alberta with the Red Deer River Naturalists and Ellis Nature Centre staff!\nNo pets\, please.\nWeather Details: Will run rain or shine – please dress for the weather. In the event of extreme weather\, notice of cancellation will be posted on Nature Alberta Facebook page and in the Facebook Event Discussion.\nRegistration Details: Registration is completed on-site from 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM. We can only accommodate a limited number of families at these events. Be sure to arrive before registration ends to secure your family’s spot.\nVolunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for this event please sign up at: https://volunteersignup.org/4K7CR For more information\, please visit Family Nature Nights – Nature Alberta
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-with-kwnc-nature-alberta/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Multi-Site Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RDRN/Nature Central for a guided multi-site Hike. \nThe hike will take place at the Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail\, Bashaw Trout Pond and Sittingstone Lake. \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19th\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. \nDirections: Starting from the Bashaw intersection\, head north on Highway 21\, then make a right turn onto 50 Avenue. Take a left onto 52 Street\, and in a distance of 0.7 km\, make a right turn onto 55 Avenue. The entrance to the site will be located ahead. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, sturdy footwear\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, hat\, your own snacks and water.\nNo RDRN Membership Required: Everyone is welcome! \nConfirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Spots are limited. \nNote: Please check www.naturecentral.org and social media regularly for updates before heading out. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-multi-site-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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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\n\n\nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail\n\n\nMeet: Alix Lake Campground\n\n\nWhen: September 5\, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n\n\nHost: Chris Olsen\n\n\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!\n\n\nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.\n\n\nRDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations.\n\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-28/
LOCATION:Alix Lake Campground\, Alix Lake\, Alix\, Alberta\, T0C 0B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists September Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\n\n\nSpeaker: Michelle Hoang\n\n\nTopic: Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Coastal Wolves Across the British Columbia-Alaska Border\n\n\nWhen: September 24\, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\n\n\nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room.\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Hoang is a Master’s student at the University of Alberta in the Boyce Lab. She is studying population genetics of coastal wolves in Northern British Columbia and Southeastern Alaska. Michelle also works as a Resource Management Officer at Elk Island National Park\, as part of the Wildlife Active Management team. She recently led a wildlife road mortality study and continues to contribute to wild boar management\, carnivore connectivity\, elk population demography and human-wildlife conflict projects. Outside of work and research\, Michelle enjoys climbing\, cycling\, hiking and photography. She resides in Edmonton\, Alberta\, with her partner\, 3 cats\, a dog and a turtle.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-17/
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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