Field Trips
Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Northwest Quadrant (Water Valley area)
Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Northwest Quadrant (Water Valley area). Be prepared to be out all day. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. We could arrange for some participants to meet in Cochrane if needed. Register by email hheffler@shaw.ca by Wednesday May 29. Leader Howard Heffler. Registration required. * Nature Calgary for the previous […]
Confederation Park
Confederation Park (10 Street Parking Lot) Alberta, CanadaConfederation Park. Meet in 10 St. NW Parking lot. From 16 Ave NW, drive north on 10 St NW to the parking lot (first left turn after 23 Ave NW. This area has proven to be a favourite for migrating warblers & other songbirds. Leader: Janet Gill, 403 230-5671.
NEW – Bird Douglasbank Park
Eaglequest Golf Driving Range 45 Douglasbank Way SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExplore the area along the Bow River north of Mallard Point, from the Sue Higgins Bridge to Deerfoot Trail. Meet at the Eaglequest Golf Driving Range on Douglas Range Road SE. From Deerfoot Trail, go south on Douglasdale Blvd, then take the first right onto Douglasbank Drive. Drive 600 metres and take a left onto […]
Common Mosses and Liverworts of Calgary
North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, CanadaCommon Mosses and Liverworts of Calgary. Weaselhead Natural Area. If you know the trees and flowers, it’s time to learn the common bryophytes (Mosses and Liverworts) of our area. This outing will be presented by Sandra Davis, a local Bryologist. The course will run 3-4 hours. Participants would need to bring a 10X hand lens, and there […]
Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Southwest Quadrant
Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Southwest Quadrant. Be prepared to be out all day. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Registered participants will be advised of the meeting location to organise car-pooling prior to the event. Leader Bob Lefebvre, (403) 370-0556. Registration required. * Nature Calgary for the previous two years has offered a […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaInglewood Bird Sanctuary. Evening walk. IBS is located at 2425 - 9 Ave SE. From Deerfoot Trail take Blackfoot Tr west, turn left onto 19 St SE then left again onto 9 Ave SE & drive 1 km east to sanctuary entrance. Or follow 9 Ave SE east through Inglewood. Meet in the parking lot. Leader, […]
Bird North Glenmore Park
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
UPDATED – Winchell Lake
Winchell Lake (new plan). We will drive to Winchell Lake ( about 45 minutes from the meeting spot) and spend the morning and early afternoon in the immediate area. We will try to minimize driving by selecting a few nice spots for short walks. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Register by email hheffler@shaw.ca by […]
Bird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail) Alberta, CanadaBird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S. end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader Anne Belton. 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339
Bird Burnsmead, FCPP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Burnsmead Day Use Area Alberta, CanadaBird Burnsmead, FCPP. Meet at the parking lot for Burnsmead east end of Fish Creek Park. To get there take Bow Bottom Trail turning left, south of 146 AVE SE. Leader Anne Belton. 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339