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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
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: July 1\, 2023 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. \nBring your binoculars\, camera/phone\, bug spray\, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-138/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230708T130000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: J. J. Collett Provincial Natural Area – located in rural central Alberta near the hamlet of Morningside consists of 635 acres of Aspen Parkland underlain by ancient sand dunes. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/j-j-collett-natural-area/ \nMeet in the parking lot at the entrance. \nWhen: July 8\, 2023 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. \nBring your binoculars\, camera/phone\, bug spray\, sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-139/
LOCATION:J. J. Collette Natural Area\, H956+42 Morningside\, Alberta\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230712T180000
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Night - Birds & Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Family Nature Night Event\n\nHosted by Nature Alberta\, Nature Central & RDRN\nFree fun for families with kids aged 4-12 but everyone is welcome! Will run rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather\, notice of cancellation will be posted to the Nature Alberta Facebook page\, where you will also find a detailed map of the location. The event can only accommodate a limited number of families\, so please be sure to arrive early to secure your family’s spot. This is a free event.\nWhen? July 12\, 2023 with registration at 6:00-6:25 PM and the event 6:30-8:30 PM.\nWhere? Kerry Wood Nature Centre in the Gaetz Lakes Bird Sanctuary (6300 – 45 Avenue Red Deer).\nFor more info: Nature Alberta or naturekids@naturealberta.ca\nBirds & Bugs\nYour family will get to observe\, investigate\, and explore nature with local experts. Learn about birds of prey and Alberta’s beautiful butterflies!\nAll families at this FREE event will also receive a free Nature Heroes Activity Book to keep kids learning about nature all summer and beyond!\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Mark your family as attending/interested at: https://fb.me/e/1f9u1EJI8
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/family-nature-night-birds-bugs/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Deer River Naturalists":MAILTO:rdrn.nature@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230715T130000
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CREATED:20230703T020611Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Bigelow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area.   \nDirections: Go east on Hwy 587 to Rge Rd 25-2. Go south to T-intersection (Twp Rd 34-0)\, then go west for 1.0 km. Access 2. https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/bigelow-reservoir/ \nhttps://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=43 \nWhen: July 15\, 2023 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. \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-walk-140/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230722T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Ellis Bird Farm 39502 Range Road 260 Lacombe\, Alberta\, meet in the first parking lot. \nSaturday July 22\, 2023 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. \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-walk-141/
LOCATION:Ellis Bird Farm\, 39502 Range Rd 260\, Lacombe County\, Alberta\, T4L 1W7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230723T090000
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SUMMARY:Magee Lake Paddle
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Nature Central/RDRN on July 23\, 2023 for a captivating experience with Mr. David Delafield\, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership Burman University as your guide! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a serene paddle on a local water body. Do not miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and embrace the wonders of nature! \nLocation: Magee Lake Public Access\, Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/s8ju5GpPNWWT5r5B9 \nDirections: From QEII\, take exit #431 onto Milton/Gadsby Lake Road\, proceed East for 19.5km to Rge Road 243. The road will dead-end at the lake. Meet at the boat launch at the end of Rge Road 243. Road surface on Rge Road 243 is gravel and well maintained. \nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nAll participants should come prepared for 2-3 hours on the water with snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, bug spray and suitable clothing for the weather. Trip will begin with a safety briefing on shore followed by a leisurely paddle and a series of short cultural and natural history interpretations. After the led portion of the trip\, participants are encouraged to explore the rest of the lake and lakeshore. Adequate parking and port-a-potties are available. Whether you decide to register ahead or show up on the day of the event\, the choice is yours. For those who wish to register\, please email: epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/magee-lake-paddle/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Special Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230729T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: The Narrows – meet at the turn-around area at the end of Range Road 22-1. It is clearly marked with a dead-end sign and there is lots of parking on the right. There is a walking trail from there into the larger Recreation area.  \nSaturday July 29\, 2023 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. \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. \nNarrows Provincial Recreation Area. Map: https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/the-narrows/
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-142/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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