Arctic Cruising   Presenter: Patrick Collins   Pat is an adventure specialist with Adventure Canada Subject: Adventure Canada has been leading trips into the Canadian Arctic, the Antarctic, Iceland and more for many years. This presentation will introduces our members to who Adventure Canada is and does followed by the biotic and abiotic highlights that […]

Topic: An Insider’s look at Elk Island National Park Presenter: Annelise Geisterfer Description: A brief overview of Elk Island National Park’s ecological monitoring and active management priorities. Elk island comprises a diverse ecosystem, protecting one of the few remaining blocs of Aspen Parkland. Many wildlife inhabit the park, notably Elk Island sits at the forefront […]

Topic: Calgary Pollinators Community Science Project Presenter: Justine Doll Description: The Calgary Pollinator Project to help us understand the diversity of pollinators in Calgary and the types of plants that we can grow to support our wild pollinators. https://biodiversity.ucalgary.ca/calgary-pollinator-project/ Bio: Justine Doll is a graduate student in the Biological Science program at the University of […]

Advocating for Nature in Calgary   October's talk is all about the history of Nature Calgary's advocacy for better conservation practices in and around Calgary all the way from the time we were known as the Calgary Field Naturalists Society to today and learn how you can become involved in our Advocacy Committee.   The […]

Speaker: Dr. Dale Leckie   If you want to view wildlife in spectacular landscapes, it helps to know a bit about the local geology. From rugged mountains, to the rain shadow of the prairies, to deeply entrenched rivers, and glaciated terrain, geology strongly impacts where wildlife lives.  Sixty million years of erosion of the Rocky […]

  Join John McFaul, past-president of Nature Calgary, for a captivating presentation on his 17-day journey through the legendary Northwest Passage. Experience breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this remote Arctic region. Don’t miss this extraordinary adventure! John McFaul is a professional naturalist who has been leading nature walks and hikes for […]

Join CPAWS' Katie Morrison for a talk on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes & how we can protect them. Katie Morrison is the Executive Director for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern Alberta chapter. She is a Professional Biologist with more than 20 years of experience in the environmental sector. She holds […]

Presenter: Dr. Jaime Pinzon, Research Scientist with the Department of Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service) This talk will offer a broad introduction to spiders, highlighting fascinating facts about this diverse group of arachnids. Jaime will explore the crucial roles spiders play in terrestrial ecosystems and their significance for biodiversity. Additionally, he will share examples […]

Speaker: Ann Boerner   Archipelago de Revillagigedo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Mexican national marine park. The park has a considerable number of endemic birds and fish and attracts large numbers of pelagic species such as Manta Rays, sharks and large predator fish such as tuna. Ann will talk about the park, its […]