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SUMMARY:Nature Central Winter Snowshoeing/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nature Central – Wild Alberta Parklands\nThe goal of the RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation\, thoughtful exploration\, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas.  \nRegister for our Nature Central winter snowshoeing/walk on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alberta Parks Open Creek Natural Area. Email epc.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register. We will arrange a meeting point nearby. \nLocation: West on Hwy 53 from Rimbey\, turn north onto Range Road 51. (Approx 1 hr drive from Red Deer) \nThe area is predominantly tamarack/black spruce patterned muskeg with some poplar and upland pine forest. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be an RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/nature-central-winter-snowshoeing-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Flower Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nWE WILL RETURN IN APRIL 2024\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Flower Focus Group Meeting\nHost: Don Wales\nEvent has been cancelled.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.\nDon is looking to find someone to take on the role of leading Flower Focus. Please contact him if you are interested. email: don@hexapod.ca
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/flower-focus-group-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Flower Focus
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Wales":MAILTO:don@hexapod.ca
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO POOR WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nYou are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip\n \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: March 23\, 2024 Carburn Park 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m. Join us for either or both.\nLocation: Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary\, Alberta / Inglewood Bird Sanctuary\, 2425 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta.\nCarburn 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. The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is an ecological safe haven\, surrounded by a bustling city\, that connects people to their wild neighbours and the wonders of nature.\nMeet: In the main parking lot at Carburn Park\, and the main parking lot at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.\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. 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*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. \nClick here for Carburn site map: Carburn Park – Calgary Map \nClick here for Inglewood info: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary \nTraveling Maps: \nCarburn Park Map \n  \nInglewood Bird Sanctuary Map \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-4/
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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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the RDRN March Monthly Meeting Speaker Series \nWhen: March 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. \nSpeakers: Felix Beever\, Meghan Heistad\, Isaiah Johanson\, Isaiah Johnson\, Meggie MacKenzie\, Kayde McMullen\, Sanjana Sharma and Abbey Van Heuvel from Red Deer Polytechnic will Present a Variety of Fascinating Research Topics\, from Red Deer to Costa Rica. \nTopics: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchling Success\, Ghost Crab Population Density\, Native Bee Genetic Identity\, Is Nuclear Power a Sustainable Necessity? \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 months to 3 weeks. \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-3/
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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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: March 30\, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen\n \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear\, water resistant with ice cleats as required by conditions. 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*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-157/
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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