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  • Central Alberta May Species Count 2025

    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 […]

  • Bird Focus Group Field Trip

    Kuhnen Park

    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: May 31, 2025 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. We’re an inclusive group that learns from each other, and birders of all […]

  • Bird Focus Group Walk

    River Bend Golf & Recreation Area 3800 River Bend Drive, Red Deer, Alberta, 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 7, 2025 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. We’re an inclusive […]

  • Bird Focus Group Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip Location: Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22) see […]

  • Bird Focus Group Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip Location: Crimson Lake Provincial Park – Amerada trail follows the lake perimeter for about 10 km. Bring your own lunch for a break at about the mid-point, and plan for about 4 hours of walking. Meet: At the main parking […]

  • Ferry Point Community Camp-Out/Birding Field Trip

    Ferry Point Campground Range Rd 184, Rosalind, Alberta, Canada

    You are all invited to the Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip Explore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 21 and 22, 2025. Location: Meet at the Ferry Point Campground near Meeting Creek @ 10:00 a.m. Range Rd 184 north of Twp Rd 434, Rosalind, AB T0B 3Y0 During the weekend, we will visit several […]

  • Bird Focus Group Field Trip

    You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip Location: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12 Meet: End of RR 260 […]

  • RDRN/Nature Central Raven Ridge Hike & Paddle

    RDRN/Nature Central Raven Ridge Hike & Paddle Join us at Raven Ridge, a 300-acre natural area southwest of Spruce View, for a guided nature walk followed—weather permitting—by a paddle along the Raven River. Come prepared for an active outing. Note that there are no restrooms on-site. Participants must bring their own paddle gear if they […]

  • Family Nature Night – Avian Adventures

    Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, Canada

    Family Nature Night - Avian Adventures with Nature Alberta FREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged! When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025Registration from 6:00-6:25PM | Activities from 6:30–8:30 PM Where: Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer What: Join Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Nature […]

  • Lacombe Lake Paddle Night

    CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER RDRN/Nature Central Lacombe Lake Paddle Night We’re excited to confirm our paddle event on July 16, 2025. We’ll be meeting at the boat launch site—please bring your own kayak or canoe, paddle gear, and a life jacket Evening Plan: 6:00–7:30 PM: Paddle on the lake 7:30–7:45 PM: Load up and […]

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Box 785
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
T4N 5H2

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Email Address
rdrn.nature@gmail.com

Phone Number
1-403-347-8200

The Red Deer River Naturalists acknowledges the traditional territory north of the Red Deer River of Treaty Six of the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Nakota Sioux (sue), and Saulteaux (sawl-toh) Peoples, the traditional territory south of the Red Deer River of Treaty Seven of the Niitsitapi (nee-itsee-TAH-peh) (Blackfoot), Siksika (seeg-see-kah), Piikani (pee-kah-nee), Kainai (g-ai-nah), Tsuu T’ina (soot-tenna), Stoney Nakota Peoples and the Battle River Territory District Three Métis Nation of Alberta.
We hope to serve and protect the traditional lands and waters with respect and commitment. Together, we can be a voice for nature.