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SUMMARY:Lacombe Lake Paddle Night
DESCRIPTION:RDRN/Nature Central Lacombe Lake Paddle Night\n\n\nWe’re excited to confirm our paddle event on August 20\, 2025.\nWe’ll be meeting at the boat launch site—please bring your own kayak or canoe\, paddle gear\, and a life jacket\n\n\nEvening Plan:\n 6:00–7:30 PM: Paddle on the lake\n 7:30–7:45 PM: Load up and commute to Blindman Brewery\n 7:45–9:00 PM: Unwind with good company and delicious food\n\n\nPlease confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Join us for a fun evening of paddling and great conversation!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/lacombe-lake-paddle-night-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250810T202508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T210326Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty Everywhere Presentation by Myrna Pearman
DESCRIPTION:The Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society Presents:\nBeauty Everywhere: Tales of a Wandering Nature Photographer with Myrna Pearman.\nCo-sponsored by RDRN\n\n\nThursday August 14\, 2025  @ 7:00 p.m.\n\n\nStoney Creek Centre\n\n\n5320 – 39 Avenue\n\n\nCamrose\, Alberta\nT4V 4L3\n\n\nJoin Myrna Pearman to celebrate the diversity and beauty of\n\n\ncentral Alberta\, the Prairies and the Arctic. From bluebirds and\n\n\nbobcats to purple martins and polar bears\, Myrna will share\n\n\nher love of nature\, photography\, and storytelling.\n\n\nFor more information contact:\n\n\nwildlifestewardship@camrose.ca\n\n\n(780) 672-9195\n\n\nFacebook: Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society – CWSS
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/14106/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T201617Z
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SUMMARY:Lacombe Lake Paddle Night
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER\nRDRN/Nature Central Lacombe Lake Paddle Night\n\n\nWe’re excited to confirm our paddle event on July 16\, 2025.\nWe’ll be meeting at the boat launch site—please bring your own kayak or canoe\, paddle gear\, and a life jacket\n\n\nEvening Plan:\n 6:00–7:30 PM: Paddle on the lake\n 7:30–7:45 PM: Load up and commute to Blindman Brewery\n 7:45–9:00 PM: Unwind with good company and delicious food\n\n\nPlease confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Join us for a fun evening of paddling and great conversation!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/lacombe-lake-paddle-night/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250602T195049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195049Z
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Night - Avian Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Family Nature Night – Avian Adventures with Nature Alberta\n\n\nFREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged!\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025Registration from 6:00-6:25PM | Activities from 6:30–8:30 PM\n\n\nWhere: Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\n\n\nWhat: Join Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Nature Alberta to go on an ‘Avian Adventure’! Go on a guided nature walk around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary with interpreters from the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and other activities led by our guest experts including RDRN!\n\n\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’s Facebook page and in the Nature Alberta’s Facebook Event Discussion.\n\n\nRegistration Details: Registration is completed on-site from 6-6:25 pm. We can only accommodate a limited number of families at these events. Be sure to arrive early to secure your family’s spot.\n\n\nShare & Sign Up For Reminders: View and share this event on Facebook here. Mark yourself as ‘interested’ or ‘attending’ for event reminders and updates.\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunities: If you are interested to volunteer for this event please visit https://naturealberta.ca/fnn-volunteer/
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-avian-adventures/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250623T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210305Z
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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Raven Ridge Hike & Paddle
DESCRIPTION:RDRN/Nature Central Raven Ridge Hike & Paddle\n\n\nJoin 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 wish to join the paddling portion.\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, June 29\, 2025\n\n\nTime: 10:00 AM\n\n\nDirections: From Spruce View\, go 5 km west on Highway 54. Turn south on Highway 766. The site is 6 km ahead on the right.\n\n\nStaging Area: TBD\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, paddle gear (such as a kayak or canoe) if you plan to join the paddle\, and your own snacks and water.\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! No RDRN membership is needed. To help us plan\, please confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com.\n\n\nNote: Events may be canceled due to weather or other factors. Please check www.naturecentral.org and social media for updates before heading out. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-raven-ridge-hike-paddle/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250628T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Radar Hill – see Alberta Discover Guide – https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=12 \nMeet: End of RR 260 – This 480-acre site is approximately 14 km SE of Red Deer. To access the site\, travel 16 km E of Red Deer on Highway 595\, then S 4.8 km on RR 260. \nWhen: June 28\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May be longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll 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! \nBring 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. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-8/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250425T231900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T205445Z
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SUMMARY:Ferry Point Community Camp-Out/Birding Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip \nExplore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 21 and 22\, 2025. \nLocation: 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 \nDuring the weekend\, we will visit several sites\, within the Battle River valley and surrounding uplands and wetlands to observe birds as well as flowers and other plants. Some years we observe more than 70 bird species; many are located close to the campground and Battle River. Some of the highlights of the trip might be Brown Thrasher\, Great Horned Owl\, Mountain Bluebird\, Cliff Swallow\, White-faced Ibis. Judy Boyd and others from the Red Deer River Naturalists will be joining us to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Dale Leckie\, adjunct professor of Earth\, Energy\, and Environment at the University of Calgary\, will also be joining us to share his expertise throughout the day and into the evening. Following supper\, we will have a presentation from the Battle River watershed alliance. \nCome out for a day or the weekend. You have two ways to participate in this trip: \n\nGo out on Saturday and meet at 10:00 a.m. and spend the day\, bring your own lunch and drinks. Judy Boyd will be on hand to help identify species. Following an afternoon of birding\, burgers will be provided by the Red Deer River Naturalists and salads and deserts will be pot luck. Please bring an item to share.\nGo out on Sunday and meet at the campground at 10:00 a.m. bring your own lunch and drinks. We will travel to 1 or 2 sites to observe birds\, flowers and other wild plants. We will be wrapped up by about 1:30 or so.\nYou can camp (tents or trailers) overnight at the Ferry Point Campground\, south of the Battle River bridge on Range Road 184. $25.00/night. No formal activities are planned for Friday evening\, but for those who wish to camp on Friday night\, it is a good time to enjoy the ambience of the Battle River valley and visit with others.\n\nHost: Judy Boyd 403-358-1098\, please call to confirm attendance. \nBring your binoculars\, hat\, sunscreen\, camera/phone\, insect repellent\, water and energy snack and dress for the weather. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/ferry-point-community-camp-out-birding-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Ferry Point Campground\, Range Rd 184\, Rosalind\, Alberta\, T0B 3Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250423T032638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T032638Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: 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.  \nMeet: At the main parking lot \nWhen: June 15\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring 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. \n*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. \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-7/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250423T032106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T032106Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22) see map\, best to use a mapping app on your phone as a guide if you have one. Cell phone service is poor at the campground\, but probably text msgs. will get through. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: June 14\, 2025 bird walk from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and paddling from 3:00 p.m. onward. \nMeet: Day use area/boat launch for both the birding walk and paddling. We may shuttle from there for the walk\, or simply hike back to the trail head. We’ll paddle the lake counter-clockwise\, and so people that want a short outing can see ‘water lily bay’ and do a short loop (about 2 kms) back to the launch. Those that are up for a longer paddle can continue along the far shore for as long as they like\, and eventually we’ll explore the mouth of the Medicine River and loop back to the boat launch (about 4 hrs). \nWhile Medicine Lake Rec. Area can be booked\, there are two non-reservable sites in each loop\, and those are usually available to access on-site if you are interested in camping\, first come first served. Chris will be camping June 13th to 15th\, \nAll 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! \nBring 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. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-6/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250317T024043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T024043Z
UID:13907-1749290400-1749301200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: June 7\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and sunscreen. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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. \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-176/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250317T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T015716Z
UID:13904-1748685600-1748696400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or  https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/ \nWhen: May 31\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \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*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250422T223857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T223857Z
UID:14038-1748163600-1748192400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2025
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 John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 24\, Sunday May 25 or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted 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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2025-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250422T223334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T223334Z
UID:14034-1748077200-1748106000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2025
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 John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 24\, Sunday May 25 or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted 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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2025/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250423T003327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T021240Z
UID:14044-1747821600-1747828800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Field Trip \nWe will enjoy a Spring Wildflower Walk\, weather permitting. \nWhen: Wednesday May 21\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon \nHost: Don Wales \nLocation: South of Red Deer Polytechnic. The 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. We will continue into the forested area trails. Meet in the Gary w. Harris parking lot. Paid parking only. \nAll are welcome\, you do not need to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic natural area\, College Circle\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Flower Focus
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250317T011555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T011555Z
UID:13901-1747476000-1747486800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail  \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: May 17\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-4/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250317T004732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T004732Z
UID:13898-1746871200-1746883800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Raven Brood Trout Station \nDirections: 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. \nMeet: Park by the picnic shelter. \nWhen: May 10\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maybe longer.\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring 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. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250317T004103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T004103Z
UID:13895-1746266400-1746277200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Heritage Ranch\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance. \nWhen: May 3\, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. Carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-175/
LOCATION:Heritage Ranch\, 6300 Cronquist Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250426T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250426T080000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250316T223657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T223735Z
UID:13891-1745640000-1745654400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 26\, 2025.  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’.  \nPre-registration is required contact olsencdel@gmail.com to participate. Deadline for registering is April 5\, 2025. Chris has reserved 15 seats for $35 adults\, $15 students (cash) to support the WWS – bring exact change. We are full but you can be added to a waitlist. 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 www.facebook.com/WainwrightWildlifeSociety for details and more information about the tour. \nThe Tofield Snow Goose Festival also runs the weekend of April 26-27\, 2025\, 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 March 4\, 2025. You can pre-register to reserve your seat! Visit www.snowgoosefestival.ca 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. \n Photo by Chris Olsen
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250403T025718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T025718Z
UID:13969-1745521200-1745528400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists April Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeaker: Jody Allair \nTopic: The State of Canada’s Birds: How Data Can Inform Conservation Action \nWhen: April 24\, 2025 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \nWhere: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Ave\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room. \nDeveloped by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada\, The State of Canada’s Birds 2024 report summarizes bird population trends between 1970 and 2020. It also provides accessible\, scientific insight into the population status of 463 Canadian bird species. \nJody Allair is an avid birder and naturalist who enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the natural world. He is the Director of Communications at Birds Canada\, where he manages the organization’s public relations and media. He is the co-editor of Bird Watch Canada Magazine\, producer of The Warblers Podcast and a coordinator of eBird Canada. In addition to his 20+ years at Birds Canada\, he has been leading birding tours with Eagle-Eye Tours since 2008. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250310T004248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T004248Z
UID:13886-1745056800-1745067600@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. \nMeet: 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. \nWhen: April 19\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by conditions. Carry rain gear and a hat as required. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-174/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250403T034144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T035321Z
UID:13972-1744797600-1744804800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting \nWhen: April 16\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon \nHost: Don Wales \nGuest Speakers: Caroline and Brian Harris \nTopic: Wildflowers of Ajo\, Arizona \nLocation: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery\, 6300 45 Ave. Red Deer\, AB \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-16/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250310T003430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T003430Z
UID:13883-1744452000-1744462800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area to River Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nMeet: In the main parking lot at McKenzie Trails near the shelter. Arrange your own shuttle from River Bend or return to McKenzie Trails. \nWhen: April 12\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-173/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250310T001920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T001920Z
UID:13880-1743847200-1743858000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4 \nWhen: April 5\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen  \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! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-172/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250310T000128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T000128Z
UID:13877-1743242400-1743253200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: March 29\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer. \nHost: Chris Olsen \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! \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water and an energy snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \n*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. \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-171/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf & Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250303T232151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T232151Z
UID:13866-1743102000-1743109200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN March Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\n\n\nRDRN once again welcomes third and fourth-year RDP students to present summaries of their research projects.\n\n\nWhen: March 27\, 2025 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\nSpeakers: Joyce Agot\, Ariana Dahmer\, Kiara Mickey\, Campbell Skelton and Jessie Thompson from Red Deer Polytechnic will Present a Variety of Fascinating Research Topics.\n\n\nTopics: Summer diet overlap between Coyotes and Black Bears in the Beaver Hills Biosphere\, A Bioacoustics Survey to Monitor Bat Biodiversity at Half Moon Bay\, Sylvan Lake\, Characterizations of Ungulate Gut Parasites – The Hunt for Fasicola magna and Genetic Barcoding of Local Native Bees.\n\n\nThe students are attending RDP in the Biological Science Degree Program. Hoping to be professional biologists\, they begin their research careers with projects spanning 3 weeks to 3 months.\n\n\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-9/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250205T015347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T182104Z
UID:13846-1742734800-1742742000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Family Friendly Winter Walk
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nThere is no Leader for this event.\nRDRN Nature Central Innisfail Winter Walk Sunday March 23\, at 1:00 p.m.\nJoin us for a family-friendly winter walk\, hosted by RDRN Nature Central! \nEnjoy the great outdoors as we explore nature together. Please be prepared for hilly terrain\, which can be challenging for some\, and come ready for an active walk. Please note\, there are no restrooms on-site. \nWinter Walk at Innisfail Natural Area\nDate: Sunday\, March 23\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nDirections: From Innisfail go east on Highway 590. The natural area is on the NW corner of the intersection with Range Road 272. There is a small pull-off on Highway 590 about 100 metres west of RR272. From Red Deer\, go south on 30th Avenue to Highway 590. There is a small pull-off on Highway 590 about 100 metres west of RR272. The entrance to the natural area is at: N52-01-36.42 w114-46-15.07 \nWhat to Expect:\nWarm up after the walk with hot chocolate! Be sure to dress warmly for winter conditions. The event will go ahead regardless of snow\, but may be canceled if temperatures drop below -15°C. \nNo Membership Required:\nThis event is open to all – no membership to RDRN is necessary. Please confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. \nNote: Events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and other factors. Please check our website and social media for the latest updates before attending. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-friendly-winter-walk-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250309T234045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T234045Z
UID:13874-1742637600-1742648400@rdrn.ca
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\nHost: Chris OlsenLocation: Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary\, AlbertaCarburn 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.Meet: In the main parking lot at Carburn Park.When: March 22\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\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* 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.\n\n\n*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. \n\nCarburn Park site information and link to site map\n\n\n\n\n\nCarburn Park Driving Map
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-16/
LOCATION:Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250309T213557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T213557Z
UID:13871-1742378400-1742385600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting \nWhen: March 19\, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. \nLocation: Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Marjorie Wood Gallery 6300 45 Ave. Red Deer\, AB \nHost: Don Wales \nTopic: Southern California Wildflowers & Wildlife Revisited  \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nPhotos by Don Wales \nGolden Sun Cups \nCalifornia Poppy
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-15/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250204T214712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214712Z
UID:13814-1740682800-1740690000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists February Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\n\n\nSpeaker: Brett Bodeux\n\n\nTopic: Monitoring Northern Saw-whet Owl Nest Boxes: Experiences and Highlights of Citizen Science Owl Banders\n\n\nWhen: February 27\, 2025 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\nBrett Bodeux has a MSc in Conservation Biology from the University of Alberta. After twelve years in environmental consulting and working as a professional biologist\, he became the Information Coordinator for the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute in 2022. Brett has a lifelong passion for birds of prey\, especially owls\, and he has been monitoring nest sites since 2016. In 2018\, Brett became a raptor bander and now dedicates much of his free time to researching owls.\n\n\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.\n\nBrett Bodeux
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-8/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T230655
CREATED:20250104T033507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T234933Z
UID:13779-1740229200-1740236400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Family Friendly Winter Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly winter walk\, hosted by RDRN Nature Central! \nEnjoy the great outdoors as we explore nature together. Please be prepared for hilly terrain\, which can be challenging for some\, and come ready for an active walk. Please note\, there are no restrooms on-site. \nWinter Walk at Kinvig\nDate: Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nDirections: From Elnora\, head east on Township Road 352 for 6.8 km\, then turn south onto Range Road 224 for 1.3 km. Park along the side of the road but do not block any gates.\nCoordinates: 51.98007° N\, 113.09998° W \nWhat to Expect:\nWarm up after the walk with hot chocolate! Be sure to dress warmly for winter conditions. The event will go ahead regardless of snow\, but may be canceled if temperatures drop below -15°C. \nNo Membership Required:\nThis event is open to all – no membership to RDRN is necessary. Please confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. \nNote: Events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and other factors. Please check our website and social media for the latest updates before attending. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-friendly-winter-walk-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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