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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: 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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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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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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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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