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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: Heritage Ranch Trails\, meet in the first parking lot past the entrance. \nWhen: May 2\, 2026 from 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*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. 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-190/
LOCATION:Heritage Ranch\, 6300 Cronquist Drive\, 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:20260509T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk & Paddle \nLocation: Raven Brood Trout Station – walk 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from the picnic shelter; Beaver Lake – paddling 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nDirections: Raven Brood Trout Station: 54034 Twp Rd 36-0. From Hwy 54\, go south on Hwy 22 approximately 5 km\, turn west onto Twp Rd 36-0. Turn right at the first fork. Meet at the picnic shelter. Beaver Lake: Those also going to Raven in the morning\, can exit from Raven and go 2 mi South on Hwy 22\, west 5 mi on Twp Rd 35-4\, and then 1.5mi south on Rge Rd 6-3 (the Burnstick Lake Road). Else\, a straight run south on Rge Rd 6-3 is simpler. This lake is approximately 10 km SW of Caroline. Facilities include a maintained parking area\, outhouse and gravel boat launch. \nWhen: May 9\, 2026 bird walk 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. paddling from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nHost: Chris Olsen \nAll are welcome\, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend. \nBring your binoculars*\, camera/phone\, bug spray\, bear spray and sunscreen. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear sturdy hiking footwear\, dress in layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Bring your own paddling equipment with safety gear. 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-field-trip-10/
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Field Trip,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T100000
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CREATED:20260318T204521Z
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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 \nLocation: Alix Lake Nature Trail  \nMeet: Alix Lake Campground \nWhen: May 16\, 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*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. Distances vary\, but may be up to 5 kms. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues. \nRDRN has purchased a spotting scope and tripod. This will be a real asset for long distance observations. \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-field-trip-23/
LOCATION:Alix Lake Campground\, Alix Lake\, Alix\, Alberta\, T0C 0B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T090000
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SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from flowers\, insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also\, a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. You can also pick up a tally sheet at KWNC. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd\, Sunday May 24th or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2026/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T090000
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SUMMARY:Central Alberta May Species Count 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us document animals and flowering plants in Central Alberta! \nYou can count in your own backyard\, in a nearby park or natural area or even by driving the back-roads. We are interested in everything\, from flowers\, insects and spiders to amphibians\, reptiles\, birds and mammals.  Head on over to the drop-down menu Programs\, Species Count\, May Species Count to print off your tally sheets. Also\, a map shows the different zones you can count in. You can view the individual zone maps as well. You can also pick up a tally sheet at KWNC. Let John or Shelley-anne Goulet know exactly where you are counting with an address or name of area to avoid duplication. \nAll living things are counted: flowers in bloom\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, amphibians\, spiders\, insects. \nCount between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd\, Sunday May 24th or both. If counting both days\, please count in different locations using separate tally sheets. \nContact John or Shelly-anne Goulet 403-392-1894 if participating and to indicate where you are counting so there are no duplication of counts. \nCompleted tally sheets can be scanned and emailed to shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com or mail your tally sheet to Red Deer River Naturalists Box 785 Red Deer\, Alberta T4N 5H2 Attn: John & Shelley-anne Goulet. You can also drop your tally sheet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Attn: RDRN. Or call John or Shelley-anne and give your tally to them over the phone. Deadline to submit your tally sheet is June 15th.
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/central-alberta-may-species-count-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="John and Shelley-anne Goulet":MAILTO:shelleyannegoulet@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:RDRN/Nature Central Guided Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join RDRN/Nature Central on Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 for a Nature Hike as part of the annual May Species Count\, a long-standing citizen science effort to monitor local biodiversity. The hike will take place at Raven’s Ridge\, a 300-acre natural area southwest of Spruce View. The site features mature forests\, and borders on the Raven River.\nSunday\, May 24\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.\nRaven’s Ridge – Travel 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View\, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.\nWhat to Bring: Please bring weather-appropriate clothing\, sturdy footwear\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, hat\, bear spray\, your own snacks and water\, as well as any gear you’d like for birding\, plant identification\, note-taking\, photography\, and your own field guides.\nNo RDRN Membership Required: Everyone is welcome! To help us plan\, please confirm your attendance by emailing nir.rdrn.nature@gmail.com. Spots are limited\, don’t miss out!\nNote: This event is weather-dependent and may be canceled due to rainy weather and poor trail conditions. Please check www.naturecentral.org and social media regularly for updates before heading out. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://rdrn.ca/event/rdrn-nature-central-guided-nature-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Species Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T020256
CREATED:20260318T204924Z
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UID:14541-1780135200-1780146000@rdrn.ca
SUMMARY:Bird Focus Group Walk Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk \nLocation: Kuhnen Park https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/parks-and-trails or  https://birdingtrailsalberta.com/central-alberta-east/kuhnen-park-2/ \nWhen: May 30\, 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*\, camera/phone\, bug spray and 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. 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 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-field-trip-24/
LOCATION:Kuhnen Park
CATEGORIES:Bird Focus Group,Saturday Birding
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Olsen":MAILTO:olsencdel@gmail.com
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