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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 \nHost: Chris Olsen \nWhen: March 21\, 2026 – Carburn Park 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / Fish Creek Provincial Park 1:00 p.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m. / Join us for either or both.\nLocation: Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Drive SE Calgary\, Alberta / Fish Creek Provincial Park\, Boat Launch on Bow Bottom Trail 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 Fish Creek Provincial Park Boat Launch is near Hulls Wood with birding trails.\nMeet: In the main parking lot at Carburn Park\, and the boat ramp parking lot at Fish Creek Provincial Park. \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 Boat Launch info: Fish Creek Provincial Park – Calgary Boat Launch \nTraveling Maps: \nCarburn Park Map \nFish Creek Provincial Park Boat Launch
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-field-trip-22/
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 Red Deer River Naturalists March Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\nRDRN once again welcomes senior RDP students to present summaries of their research projects.\nWhen: March 26\, 2026 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: Julia Butcher\, Meghan Heistad\, Brandon Kalinowski\, Madi Mackee\, Arynn Sideritsch and Eric Wolstenholme-Schmidt from Red Deer Polytechnic will Present a Variety of Fascinating Research Topics.\nTopics: Exploring Utilization of a Highway Overpass in the Bow Valley Region\, AB\, Occurrence and Temporal Activity of Urban Moose in the City of Red Deer\, AB\, The Use of Environmental Samples to Assess Cortisol and other Factors in Moose\, Exploring Urban Coyote Ecology in the City of Red Deer\, AB and Identifying Alberta Bat Species using Bioacoustics\,\nThe students are attending RDP in the Biological Science Degree Program. Hoping to become professional biologists\, they begin their research careers with projects spanning 3 weeks to 3 months.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-15/
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 28\, 2026 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-186/
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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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Winter Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a RDRN/Nature Central Snowshoeing & Winter Hike Sunday\, March 29\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for a winter adventure at Open Creek Natural Area\, a 160-acre site off Highway 53\, 25 kms west of Rimbey. Follow a beautiful trail along the eastern poplar ridge\, explore old-growth forest\, patterned muskeg\, and upland pine\, and enjoy the scenic Open Creek. \nWhether we snowshoe (bring your own snowshoes) or take a winter walk will depend on Mother Nature\, but either way\, you’ll enjoy fresh air and beautiful scenery. \nSpaces are limited\, so email nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com to register and receive directions! \nBe sure to dress warmly for winter conditions\, wear sturdy foot-ware\, bring water and an energy snack. Poles if you have them. \nNo Membership Required. This event is open to all. \nNote: Events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and other factors. Please check our website www.naturecentral.org and social media for the latest updates before attending. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n 
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-winter-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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