Participate in the City Nature Challenge Calgary by attending an event! Check back regularly as more events will be added.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Field Trip at West Nose Creek Park (Confluence Park)
Host: Nature Calgary and Bird Friendly Alberta
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Learn more here.
Walk at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Host: The Alberta Council for Environmental Education
Time: 9:00am
Meeting Spot: Parking lot, to the left of the main entrance of the interpretive centre
Join for a walk along the main pathway loop, and get tips and techniques on observing and data collection through nature journaling techniques.
Register here (max of 15 participants).
Carburn Park Nature Walk
Host: Nature Calgary
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Learn more here.
South Glenmore Park Guided Photo Hike
Host: Weaselhead Preservation Society
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Meeting spot: South Glenmore Parking Area West.
Help put Calgary’s Biodiversity on the Map! Join us for a guided guided hike to look for and document a variety of species in the Weaselhead, including birds, plants, insects and whatever else we might stumble upon. One of our Naturalists will lead you through the park giving you the chance to photograph and submit observations of anything you might see to iNaturalist, contributing to the City Nature Challenge!
Register here.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Collect photos with the Freshwater Friends Club along the Elbow River in Bragg Creek – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Host: Elbow River Watershed Partnership
Questions can be directed to Andi@erwp.org or ED@erwp.org
Downtown Survey
Host: Calgary Urban Species Response Team
Time: 9:00am start
Meeting Spot: 400 3 Ave SW
Join our Calgary Urban Species Response Survey Team on a downtown survey to look for victims of window strikes and learn about the other life we share our downtown space with. We will be walking around downtown on a 5-7km route primarily on sidewalk. The survey typically takes between 1 1/2 -2 hours but will likely be longer as we document other life along the way. Participants are welcome to join for the whole event or only as their time allows.
To register, email email sara.n.jordan@hotmail.com
Biodiversity Walk on St. Patrick’s Island
Host: Nature Calgary
Time: 9:30am
Meeting Spot: Riverwalk Plaza
Register here.
Field Trip at Nose Hill: 64 Ave and 14 Street NW
Host: Nature Calgary and Bird Friendly Alberta
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Learn more here.
Field Trip at North Glenmore
Host: Nature Calgary
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Learn more here.
Pond Study
Host: Weaselhead Preservation Society
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Meeting spot: North parking lot at the corner of 37 St and 66 Ave SW
Help put Calgary’s Biodiversity on the Map! Join us for a guided Pond Study to look for and document pond life in the Weaselhead. One of our Naturalists will collect water samples and help identify the life that lives in the wetlands of the Weaselhead. You will then have a chance to photograph and submit your observation to iNaturalist, contributing to the City Nature Challenge!
Register here.
Bioblitz Walk at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Host: Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Meeting spot: Glenbow Ranch PP Parking lot (255001 Glenbow Road Cochrane, Alberta T4C 0B7)
We’ll explore a mix of trails (Tiger Lily Loop, Bowbend, and Glenbow Trail) and document local wildlife—everything from birds and insects to plants and pollinators. Observations will be recorded using iNaturalist, with bird sightings also logged in eBird. This is a relaxed, family-friendly walk open to all experience levels. You’re welcome to join even if you’re not submitting observations.
Register here.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Field Trip at Carburn Park
Host: Nature Calgary
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Learn more here.
Nose Creek Pathway System Walk
Host: Nose Creek Preservation Society
Time: 2:00pm
Meeting spot: West Nose Creek parking lot off Harvest Hills Blvd NE
Join for a short walk along the Nose Creek Pathway System.
No need to register, just show up!
