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SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting \nWhen: February 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: Flowers of Canyon Country of Southern Utah with a quick look at Swiss Flowers \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.  \nPhotos by Don Wales \nPlains Prickly Pear (purple/yellow) with Scarlet Globe Mallow (orange) \nSego Lilly
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-14/
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:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20250104T030758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T030758Z
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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 Radar Hill\nDate: Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nDirections: Travel 16 km east of Red Deer on Highway 595\, then head south for 4.8 km on Range Road 260. The property will be marked with signage at the end of the road.\nCoordinates: 52.18670° N\, 113.57602° 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! \nRadar Hill \nRadar Hill
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-friendly-winter-walk/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20250103T225136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T034113Z
UID:13769-1737653400-1737666000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting with Guest
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our RDRN Annual General Meeting with Guest Lorne Fitch \nModerator: President Rick Tallas \nJanuary 23\, 2025\nKerry Wood Nature Centre\n6300 45 Avenue\nRed Deer\, AB \nCome join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting\, Owl and Lifetime Achievement Awards presentation\, as well as a special wine-and-cheese evening with Lorne Fitch. Co-sponsored by RDRN\, Friends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Freshwater Conservation Canada\, this event will feature Lorne Fitch reading from his new Book Travels Up the Creek. \nWine and Cheese: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\nAGM: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\nRDRN Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.\nLorne Fitch Reading: 7:15 pm. to 8:30 p.m. \nWe look forward to hosting a large crowd. We encourage Members to attend the AGM\, (only Members may vote) but will also welcome everyone for a wine and cheese reception for Lorne Fitch. We hope to see you there! \nLorne Fitch \nFriends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nFreshwater Conservation Canada
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-with-guest-2/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241212T003930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T004028Z
UID:13754-1735390800-1735398000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Family Friendly Winter Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nature Central/RDRN will be hosting a family-friendly winter walk at Burns Nature Park on Saturday\, December 28\, 2024\, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Dress warmly for the winter weather\, as the event will take place regardless of snow. Note: The walk may be canceled if temperatures drop below -15°C. While registration is encouraged\, you do not need to be a member of RDRN to participate.  \nPlease email nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.  \nDirections: The park can be accessed from the west end of Township Rd 394\, located west of Hwy 20 on the east side of Sylvan Lake. Burns Nature Park is a 20-acre sanctuary on the east side of Sylvan Lake in Lacombe County. The park\, donated by the Burns family in 2023\, features about two kilometers of hiking trails through poplar forests\, wetlands\, and along the shoreline\, offering views of the lake. Visitors can enjoy benches along the trails\, interpretive signs\, and a small parking area with restrooms.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/13754/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241202T000135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T000135Z
UID:13720-1734858000-1734886800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join other Central Alberta Birdwatchers by participating in the longest running and most important bird census in the world. \nCentral Alberta 2024 Christmas Bird Count \nSunday December 22\, 2024 \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 under Programs). \nPlease register where you will be counting with Shelley-anne or John Goulet (403-392-1894) so there will be no duplication of counts. \nTally sheets must be received by December 29th. You may drop sheets off (Attn: RDRN) at Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4 or mail to RDRN Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet Box 785 Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H2\, or email to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com\, put “CBC” in the subject line.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-christmas-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241104T014407Z
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UID:13623-1734170400-1734184800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nWhen: December 14\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen  \nThis 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. \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. 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-170/
LOCATION:Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary\, gaetz lake mirgratory bird sanctuary\, 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:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241104T013902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T013902Z
UID:13620-1733565600-1733576400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Perimeter Trail \nMeet: In the main parking lot \nWhen: December 7\, 2024 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 the season. 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-169/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf and Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deeer\, 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:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241104T013257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T013257Z
UID:13617-1732960800-1732971600@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 \nWhen: November 30\, 2024 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. 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-168/
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:20241128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241104T015740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T015740Z
UID:13626-1732820400-1732827600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN November Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nSpeaker: Sandra MacDougall \nTopic: Recolonizing Black Bears in the Beaver Hills Biosphere \nWhen: November 28\, 2024 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. \nOver the past several years\, the black bear population has been steadily increasing in Elk Island National Park and the surrounding Beaver Hills Biosphere. Bears were once a common resident of the area and are now returning to their previously occupied landscapes which are now highly modified. Sandra will summarize her study about the feeding ecology of this bear population and will offer considerations for human-wildlife coexistence. \nSandra MacDougall has been a biology instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic since 1995. She worked on grizzly and black bear populations in Canada’s north for over two decades\, conducted a three-year grizzly bear food habit\, habitat use and human-bear interactions research study in Nahanni National Park Reserve\, and has collaborated with Parks Canada and the US National Parks Service to conduct field hazard assessments and analyze human-bear conflicts in other northern parks. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T215147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T215147Z
UID:13408-1732356000-1732366800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Bower Woods \nMeet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard \nWhen: November 23\, 2024 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. 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. \nBower Woods
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-167/
LOCATION:Bower Woods\, Selkirk Boulevard\, 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:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241102T222831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T222831Z
UID:13614-1732096800-1732104000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting \n\nWhen: November 20\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon\nHost: Don Wales\nTopic: Flowers of Scotland and Switzerland\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.\n\nPhotos – Don Wales \n  \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T213815Z
UID:13404-1731751200-1731762000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Barrett\, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails \nMeet: 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. \nWhen: November 16\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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 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. 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. \nRotary Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-166/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 4837 43 Street\, 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:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T212440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T222339Z
UID:13401-1731146400-1731157200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Barnett\, Elizabeth and Cranna lakes – Lacombe \nMeet: Burman University Physical Education Centre parking lot \nWhen: November 9\, 2024 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 the season. 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-165/
LOCATION:Burman University Admin. Building Auditorium\, 6730 University Drive\,  Lacombe\, AB\, T4L 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T211827Z
UID:13398-1730541600-1730552400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Dickson Point Trout Pond \nMeet: South of Dickson for 4.1 kilometres on Range Road 31. Located on Gleniffer Lake Reservoir. \nWhen: November 2\, 2024 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\, energy snack and bear spray. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. \nDickson Point Trout Pond
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-15/
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:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T202347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T202347Z
UID:13392-1729936800-1729947600@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: October 26\, 2024 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\, energy snack\, bear spray\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. \n  \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nRiver Bend Golf & Recreation Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-164/
LOCATION:River Bend Golf and Recreation Area\, 3800 River Bend Drive\, Red Deeer\, 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:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20241003T205442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205442Z
UID:13504-1729796400-1729803600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN October Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\n\n\nSpeaker: Wyatt Villetard\n\n\nTopic: Habitat Selection by Sandhill Cranes in Alberta\n\n\nWhen: October 24\, 2024 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\nWyatt Villetard is a Master’s student in Dr. Mark Boyce’s Lab at the University of Alberta. His thesis focuses on habitat selection of migratory and nesting Sandhill Cranes in northern Alberta. He is endeavouring to determine—with the use of passive acoustic devices—high quality crane nesting habitat as well as the effects of weather on crane migration.\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-6/
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:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T210239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T210239Z
UID:13395-1729332000-1729346400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \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: October 19\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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\, bear spray\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park \nCrimson Lake Provincial Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-14/
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:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T201428Z
UID:13382-1728727200-1728738000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Location: 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: October 12\, 2024 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\, bear spray\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-163/
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:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T195600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T201316Z
UID:13377-1728122400-1728133200@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Nova Chemicals Community Nature Trail \nMeet: Before you visit you can get a detailed map showing how to get there\, and learn more about the area and visitor guidelines: https://www.novachem.com/wp-content/uploads/Legacy-fact-sheet-1.pdf \nThe Community Nature Trail is located within easy driving distance of many Central Alberta communities: just southwest of the Hamlet of Joffre on Township Rd 390. Directions from Red Deer\, travel east on Highway 11 and turn left onto highway 815. Proceed to Range Road 390 and turn left. It’s a short distance and you will see a sign.  \nWhen: October 5\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.\n \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\, bear spray\, rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant and with ice cleats as required by the season. 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. \n  \nNova Chemicals Community Nature Trail
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-13/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T192742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T192742Z
UID:13373-1727517600-1727528400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Springbrook Natural Area\, take the main road into Springbrook (Red Deer Airport). Just before the bend to the right there is a small gravel parking lot where you can park at the entrance to Tamarack Blvd. We cross over the road into the park. \nWhen: September 28\, 2024 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\, energy snack\, bear spray\, 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. \nSpringbrook Natural Area
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-12/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240825T023942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T023942Z
UID:13347-1727377200-1727384400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife\, Landscape and Geology – Exploring Connections with Dr. Dale Leckie \nHeld on September 26\, 2024 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 – 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 3M4\, in the Theatre room. \nJoin us for an informative and engaging event to investigate the close relationship between wildlife\, landscape and geology. \nDid you ever consider that to find and observe wildlife in Alberta and Saskatchewan it’s best to first check out the local Geology? From the Rocky Mountains to the rain shadow of the prairies\, from deeply entrenched rivers having prairie oases\, and glaciated terrain\, geology has a strong impact on wildlife distribution. The relationship between wildlife and landscape is explored and exemplified in the lives of Golden Eagles over the Rockies\, the American Pika and eroding mountains\, of burrowing owls on glaciated plains\, and Greater short-horned Lizards surviving in badlands and a vast rain shadow. Dale interweaves science with spectacular photos and beautiful art to take you to the most interesting places in the prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. \nDr. Dale Leckie is a Geologist\, Speaker and best-selling Author who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as Chief Geologist at Nexen\, a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is an adjunct Professor in the Earth\, Environment and Energy Department at the University of Calgary. Dale has been recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of the Society for Sedimentary Geology and the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association. Dale is the 2024 recipient of the Geosciences in the Media Award by the America Association of Petroleum Geologists for his first two books. \nWildlife\, Landscapes and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide is the third of his best-selling trilogy of books encouraging people to get out and explore. Dale’s previous books The Scenic Geology of Alberta and Rocks\, Ridges and Rivers were both best sellers.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-5/
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:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T034249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T223526Z
UID:13462-1727287200-1727294400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary /Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-6/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T033838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T223255Z
UID:13459-1727200800-1727204400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nDates: \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary /Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-5/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T033533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T232050Z
UID:13456-1727114400-1727118000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nDates: \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Leslie Peterson\, Trout Unlimited Canada – Better Ways to store Water on the Landscape \n7:00 PM – Donald Selby\, Wetland/Wasteland\, A Conversation of Change Documentary\, emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture. \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary /Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-4/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, 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:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T032716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T232453Z
UID:13452-1726999200-1727006400@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium - World Rivers Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Fort Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \n \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Lesley Peterson\, Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – Donald Selby\, Wetland/Wasteland\, A Conversation of Change Documentary\, emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture. \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Symposium Summary/Open Forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-world-rivers-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T191928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T222251Z
UID:13370-1726912800-1726923600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Heritage Ranch\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance. \nWhen: September 21\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: No Host today\, but you are welcome to come and go as a group un-escorted.\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! \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.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-162/
LOCATION:Heritage Ranch\, 6300 Cronquist Drive\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T030632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T224111Z
UID:13449-1726855200-1726858800@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5\, Room 2601\, Refreshments\, Parking is free after 4:00 PM in designated public parking areas. See Presenters below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 20\, 2024 /Friday \n6:00 PM – Bob Sandford\, United Nations University – Redeeming Tomorrow: Canada in a Warmer World \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 21\, 2024 /Saturday \n6:00 PM – TBA \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Ft. Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Lesley Peterson\, Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – Donald Selby\, Wetland/Wasteland\, A Conversation of Change Documentary\, emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture. \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Watershed reporting and planning in a changing environment – WPAC roles\, state of the Red Deer rivershed report \n7:00 PM – Jon Fennell\, Alberta’s Groundwater: Inventory\, Risks and Management Solutions \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Summary comments/open forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T030244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T030244Z
UID:13446-1726768800-1726776000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5 on the dates below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 18\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Kevin VanTighem – Forest Management and River Flows \n7:00 PM – Dr. Richard Schneider\, Nature Alberta\, The Big Picture – How Prairie Ecosystems Will Change Under a warmer Climate \nSeptember 19\, 2024 /Thursday \n6:00 PM – Dr. John Pomeroy\, Global Water Futures – Predicting river flows\, adapting to Alberta’s uncertain future \n7:00 PM – Dr. Bill Mackay – Water in Alberta 2050: An Historical Perspective \nSeptember 20\, 2024 /Friday \n6:00 PM – Bob Sandford\, United Nations University – Redeeming Tomorrow: Canada in a Warmer World \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 21\, 2024 /Saturday \n6:00 PM – TBA \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Ft. Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Summary comments/open forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240914T024539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T025242Z
UID:13438-1726682400-1726689600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Water for 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th\, 2024. \nHeld at Red Deer Polytechnic100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, AB T4N 5H5 on the dates below: \nThose who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 \nThe latest updates on speakers and events will be available on the Water for 2050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1954352408321165/?active_tab=about \nThe latest updates are also on the Water for 2050 LinkedIn page.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/…/water-2050-symposium…/… \nIn addition\, a World Rivers Day celebration is planned at Fort Normandeau @ 10:00 AM beside the Red Deer River on Sunday\, Sept 22\, 2024. \nDates: \nSeptember 18\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Kevin VanTighem – Forest Management and River Flows \n7:00 PM – Dr. Richard Schneider\, Nature Alberta\, The Big Picture – How Prairie Ecosystems Will Change Under a warmer Climate \nSeptember 19\, 2024 /Thursday \n6:00 PM – Dr. John Pomeroy\, Global Water Futures – Predicting river flows\, adapting to Alberta’s uncertain future \n7:00 PM – Dr. Bill Mackay – Water in Alberta 2050: An Historical Perspective \nSeptember 20\, 2024 /Friday \n6:00 PM – Bob Sandford\, United Nations University – Redeeming Tomorrow: Canada in a Warmer World \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 21\, 2024 /Saturday \n6:00 PM – TBA \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 22\, 2024 /Sunday  \n10:00 AM – Ft. Normandeau\, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society\, World Rivers Day celebration – smudge\, water ceremony\, songs and more. Bring chair\, blanket\, rattle\, drum \nSeptember 23\, 2024 /Monday \n6:00 PM – Trout Unlimited Canada – better ways to store water on the landscape \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 24\, 2024 /Tuesday \n6:00 PM – Francine Forrest\, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance \n7:00 PM – TBA \nSeptember 25\, 2024 /Wednesday \n6:00 PM – Cheryl Bradley\, Friends of the Oldman\, SAGE – Consider the River in Water and Watershed Management \n7:00 PM – Summary comments/open forum
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/water-for-2050-symposium/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T011250
CREATED:20240902T185208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T185208Z
UID:13360-1726308000-1726329600@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Field Trip \nLocation: Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park – The Dry Island Buffalo Jump outing is a full day outing. We meet at the overlook at 10:00 a.m.\, and we will set our route from there depending on moisture conditions. Note\, that the full walk leads around and back over the ‘Island’. It as an ‘intermediate’ hike\, and there will certainly be rough and steep portions. Wear good hikers and bring poles if you use them. The hike will take about 5 hours from the day use area\, so allow 6 hours overall (lunch and water along). If some people are hesitant about the steeper portions\, they can join us for the early stages along the river and then circle back to return by those same trails (the first 2-3 km). \nWhen: September 14\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Carry water\, energy snack\, bear spray\, 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. \nDry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-11/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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