You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists October Monthly Meeting Speaker Series.

Speakers: Ellie Coleman and Allison Scovil

Topic: Collaborating for Whooping Crane Conservation

When: October 23, 2025 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4, in the Theatre room.

Learn about the remarkable tale of the Whooping Crane, North America’s tallest bird and a symbol of conservation success. Once on the brink of extinction, these majestic birds have made an incredible comeback thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts. Discover their fascinating lives, the challenges they’ve faced and the ongoing work to support their recovery. Hear how the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is contributing through collaborative research, community engagement and conservation breeding to ensure a future for these iconic birds.

Ellie Coleman: Ellie is the Whooping Crane Conservation Associate at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. She supports all aspects of the Whooping Crane Program, including fieldwork, research and community outreach.

Allison Scovil: Allison is the Conservation Linkage Associate for the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. She works to integrate information from initiatives that the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo leads or collaborates on, into engaging, cohesive and accurate stories that appeal to broad and diverse audiences.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Ellie Coleman

Allison Scovil