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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: Gaetz Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary \nMeet: Inside the Kerry Wood Nature Centre \nWhen: April 4\, 2026 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 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-187/
LOCATION:Kerry Wood Nature Centre\, 6300 45 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 3M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T100000
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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: McKenzie Trails Recreation Area to River Bend Golf & Recreation Area \nMeet: In the main parking lot at McKenzie Trails near the shelter. Arrange your own shuttle from River Bend or return to McKenzie Trails. \nWhen: April 11\, 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-188/
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:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T130000
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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Spring Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a RDRN/Nature Central Spring Hike Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for a spring adventure at the Innisfail Natural Area\, explore 158 acres of upland poplar forest and open meadows\, just east of Innisfail.  \nWhether we snowshoe (bring your own snowshoes) or take a spring 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/spring conditions\, wear sturdy foot-ware\, bring water and an energy snack. Poles if you have them. \nNo Membership Required: Open to everyone – no RDRN membership needed.  \nNote: Events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and other factors. The walk will go ahead regardless of snow but may be canceled if temperatures drop below -15°C. Please check our website www.naturecentral.org and social media for the latest updates before attending. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-spring-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: 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: April 18\, 2026 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 conditions. Carry rain gear and a hat as required. 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 considered) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-189/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260423T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists April Monthly Meeting Speaker Series\nSpeaker: Lorne Fitch\nTopic: Conservation Confidential\nWhen: April 23\, 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. \nConservation Confidential is a compilation of writings that will engage\, raise awareness\, nurture empathy\, inspire change and reshape perspectives on environmental stewardship. Exploring human-nature connections and stark realities\, Lorne Fitch calls on us all to safeguard imperilled species and threatened places. He seeks to inspire change through education\, motivation and a touch of righteous anger. \nLorne has been a Biologist for over 50 years\, working on many issues related to use of land and water. Lorne is a professional Biologist\, a retired provincial Fish and Wildlife Biologist\, was one of the co-founders of the stewardship initiative Cows and Fish\, and a former Adjunct Professor with the University of Calgary.\nWe will also welcome Ed Karpuk who will unveil the new improved Nature Central website Story Map.\nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nLorne Fitch
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/monthly-meeting-speaker-series-16/
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:20260425T040000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Bird Focus Group Walk Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER EVENT.\n\nOur RDRN Host Chris Olsen has booked the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk to join the Wainwright Wildlife Society (WWS) in their annual Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour on April 25\, 2026. WWS set comfortable blinds on a lek site. The birds come in the pre-dawn to display to potential mates\, and it is truly amazing to witness the strutting\, posturing\, rattling and even aggression in the dawn light. Dancing at this very site was filmed and shown on the Nature of Things. Go to CBC GEM and search the Nature of Things; look for a 3-part documentary titled the ‘Secret World of Sound’. The segment that includes Sharp-tailed Grouse on this lek is in part 2\, ‘Love and Rivals’.\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for $35 adults\, $15 students (cash) to support the WWS – bring exact change. This outing will meet at a parking lot (tba) in Wainwright and depart for the lek at 4:00 a.m. sharp. Plan to be in the blinds until about 8:00 a.m.\, dress in warm layers\, and bring a hot thermos and a snack. If you are unfamiliar with this spectacle\, you will be amazed! If you wish to attend contact the WWS for this Sharp-tailed Grouse Watch from mid April to mid May.  See www.facebook.com/WainwrightWildlifeSociety for details and more information about the tour.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tofield Snow Goose Festival also runs the weekend of April 25-26\, 2026\, based on offerings of years’ past\, there is a ‘bird festival’ site in the Town and guided bus excursions with a biologist or interpreter to area wetlands. You can expect to see very large aggregations of Snow Geese and other migrating waterfowl and shore birds. Two or three hour bus tour options\, tickets go on sale March 5\, 2026. You can pre-register to reserve your seat! Visit www.snowgoosefestival.ca for more information. It may be something you may want to do after the Sharp-tailed Grouse watch\, or the next day\, depending on travel logistics. Book Snow Goose festival activities for the late morning or afternoon if travelling from the Sharp-tailed Grouse watch on Saturday to Tofield.\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Chris Olsen
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/bird-focus-group-walk-sharp-tailed-grouse-tour/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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