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SUMMARY:June Speaker Series: Diving the Archipelago de Revillagigedo
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ann Boerner\n \nArchipelago 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 inhabitants and the experience of diving in a remote location.\n \nAnn is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist and passionate scuba diver. She has been a scuba diver for 30 years and has travelled throughout the world diving unique and remote locations.\n \nMembers will receive a Zoom link via email ahead of the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/june-speaker-series-diving-the-archipelago-de-revillagigedo/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
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SUMMARY:May Speaker Series: Making a Native Garden for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:The May speaker is Sara Jordan-McLachlan of Grow Wild YYC. She will be speaking on how to build a native garden for wildlife. \nNature Calgary members will receive a Zoom link ahead of the session.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/may-speaker-series-making-a-native-garden-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Botany,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
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SUMMARY:March Speaker Series: The Amazing World of Spiders
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Jaime Pinzon\, Research Scientist with the Department of Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service) \nThis 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 of current research from his lab\, demonstrating how spiders can be used in ecological studies\, particularly in an Albertan context. Whether you fear spiders or find them intriguing\, his hope is that by the end of this talk\, you’ll see them in a more positive light. \nDr. Jaime Pinzon is a Research Scientist with the Department of Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service)\, based in Edmonton at the Northern Forestry Centre. Jaime is a Biologist from Colombia\, where he worked for Conservation International – Colombia as part of the Amazon Program team\, conducting biodiversity research and environmental education with indigenous communities. In 2011\, he earned a PhD degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, where he later continued as a postdoctoral fellow and now serves as and Adjunct Professor. Jaime is passionate about arthropods\, particularly spiders. Much of his research focuses on spider ecology and broader biodiversity responses to natural and human disturbances\, with a special emphasis on forest management and land restoration. Beyond his professional work\, Jaime is dedicated to improving public perception of spiders. At home in Edmonton\, he keeps over 20 tarantulas in terrariums\, further reflecting his deep fascination with these creatures. \nMembers will receive a Zoom link via email ahead of the presentation. \nNon-members can register here.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/march-speaker-series-the-amazing-world-of-spiders/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250219T193000
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SUMMARY:February Speaker Series: Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes
DESCRIPTION:Join CPAWS’ Katie Morrison for a talk on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes & how we can protect them. \nKatie 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 a B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary. Katie has worked in Canada and Latin America for university research projects\, nongovernmental organizations\, and environmental consulting companies. She has an in-depth understanding of conservation\, ecology\, campaign and strategic planning\, community engagement\, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Katie grew up camping\, canoeing\, fishing and horseback riding with her family\, which instilled a great sense of connection with the natural world. Katie is an avid hunter\, angler and all round outdoorsperson and stills feel happiest when she is outside discovering the wonders of nature and our place in it. \nMembers will receive a Zoom link for the event via email. \nNon-members can register for the event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/february-speaker-series-coal-mining-in-the-eastern-slopes/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20250108T184721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T184721Z
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SUMMARY:January Speaker Series: Arctic Adventure: A Voyage Through the Northwest Passage
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin 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! \nJohn McFaul is a professional naturalist who has been leading nature walks and hikes for 35 years. A native Calgarian\, he received a BSc degree in Environmental Biology from the University of Calgary. From 1986-2003 he worked for City of Calgary Parks as a naturalist for the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. John is the past-president and an honourary member of the Calgary Field Naturalists’ Society (Nature Calgary) and has been awarded the prestigious Loran L. Goulden Award and the Frank and Alice Harper Memorial Award from the Federation of Alberta Naturalists (Nature Alberta). John is an accredited Professional Interpreter with the Interpretive Guides Association.\n \nNature Calgary members will receive a Zoom link for the event via email.\nNon-members can register to attend here.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/january-speaker-series-arctic-adventure-a-voyage-through-the-northwest-passage/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20241018T175054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T232342Z
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SUMMARY:December Speaker Series: Wildlife\, Landscapes & Geology - Exploring Connections
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Dale Leckie\n \n\nIf 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.  \nSixty million years of erosion of the Rocky Mountains has created the rugged habitat on which mountain goats and bighorn sheep have adapted to survive\, virtually hanging onto sheer vertical cliffs formed on ancient reefs. To observe mountain goats in the Rocky Mountains\, look for salt licks in the rock flour of drained glacial lakes to which the animals travel far every summer. Talus slopes and rock falls\, the debris of that erosion\, has created protective habitat on which pikas and hoary marmots depend.  \nEvery spring and fall thousands of golden eagles migrate the length of the Rocky Mountains. Their route is controlled by southwest-dipping alpine slopes onto which strong prevailing westerly winds blow\, creating loft that these giant birds take full advantage of. Harlequin ducks and American dippers breed and feed in rapids and waterfalls of fast mountain streams where turbulent water flows over erosion-resistant rocks called knickpoints.  \nIn the prairies pronghorn antelope require semi-arid\, flat to gently rolling glacial terrain and expansive mixed grassland for survival. This setting allows antelope to use their long-range vision and capability to escape predators with intense bursts of speed. The vegetation on which antelope feed is controlled by aridity in the vast rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains. South-facing slopes of entrenched eroding river valleys\, glacial meltwater channels\, and badlands coulees provide favourable habitat and warmth for the greater short-horned lizard\, prairie rattlesnakes\, eastern yellow-bellied racers\, and bullsnakes \nDuring the last glaciation the kilometres-thick Laurentide Ice Sheet depressed the Earth’s crust across the prairies. When the ice melted\, the heavy load was reduced causing the prairies to uplift and river valleys to become deeply entrenched. Today\, meandering rivers in valley bottoms allow for the growth of towering cottonwood forests\, which are oases providing specialized refuge from sun and heat for birds\, reptiles\, and mammals. \nJoin Dale for an informative and engaging event to investigate the close relationship between wildlife\, landscapes\, and geology. \n\n \nSpeaker biography:\nDr. Dale Leckie is a geologist\, speaker\, and local best-selling author who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as chief geologist at Nexen\, a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is adjunct professor in the in Earth\, Environment and Energy at University of Calgary. Dale has been recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of Society for Sedimentary Geology and Canadian Energy Geoscience Association. Dale is 2024 recipient of the Geosciences in the Media Award by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists for his first two books. \nWildlife\, Landscapes\, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide is the third of his trilogy of best-selling books encouraging people to get out and explore. Dale’s previous books The Scenic Geology of Alberta\, and Rocks\, Ridges\, and Rivers were both best sellers all summer long the years they were released. \n \nMembers will receive a Zoom link ahead of the talk.\nNon-members can purchase tickets for the talk on Eventbrite.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/december-speaker-series-wildlife-landscapes-geology/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20241015T155552Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (October 2024) - Advocating for Nature in Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Advocating for Nature in Calgary\n \nOctober’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.\n \nThe talk is presented by Nature Calgary Board Member Nathaniel Schmidt\, a lawyer and volunteer who is active in advocacy in Calgary and around Alberta. In addition to Nature Calgary\, he also sits on the boards of Calgary River Valleys and the Alberta Wilderness Association. He was involved in efforts to protect Ricardo Ranch and writes about environmental issues in Calgary and around the province.\n \nMembers will receive a Zoom link ahead of the talk.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2024-advocating-for-nature-in-calgary/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20240510T020704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T020723Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (May 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Calgary Pollinators Community Science Project \nPresenter: Justine Doll \nDescription: 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.\n \nCalgary Pollinator Project \n \nBio: Justine Doll is a graduate student in the Biological Science program at the University of Calgary. She is currently completing her master’s thesis studying the impacts of urbanization on plant-pollinator interactions. She is also interested in learning about how community science projects benefit community members and passionate about helping make science accessible for everyone.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-may-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20240409T032235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T032235Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (April 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: An Insider’s look at Elk Island National Park \nPresenter: Annelise Geisterfer \nDescription: 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 of bison conservation\, safeguarding both Wood and Plains species. \nBio: Annelise Geisterfer is a Resource Management Officer at Elk Island National Park. She has worked for Elk Island for approximately 5 years\, and for Parks Canada for 7. She currently leads the invasive plant management and amphibian monitoring programs for the park\, as well as being an active member of the bison management team during the winter months. \nZoom details will be emails to members. 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-april-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20240306T030259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T030400Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (March 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Arctic Cruising\n \nPresenter: Patrick Collins\n \nPat is an adventure specialist with Adventure Canada\nSubject: 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 make an arctic cruise such a wonderful experience with a good sprinkling of the human and cultural highlights as well.\n \nZoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20240206T033648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T033648Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (February 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Back the Bison in Banff National Park\n \nPresenter: Laurie Swartz\n \nBanff National Park reintroduced sixteen Plains Bison to a remote corner of the park in 2017 for a five-year trial. Today\, there are more than one hundred wild bison\, and it looks like they are here to stay. Discover how and why this project is restoring ecological and cultural connections\, and what Parks Canada is learning as the herd grows.\nLaurie is an Outreach Educator for Banff National Park and a founding member of Parks Canada’s Mountain WIT\, a group dedicated to sharing the stories of Banff National Park in a fun and memorable way. She is the author of “A Beary\, Berry Good Day/ Une «baie» bonne journée\,” an award-winning bilingual children’s book about bears in Banff National Park. Her dedication to public service and creativity in education programs was recognized with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.\n \nZoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20240114T234034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T234034Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (January 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Carol Patterson CPA\, CMA\, FRCGS Fellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society Six-time winner of Travel Media Association of Canada’s Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature\n \nCalgary has a lofty goal to restore some of its roadsides\, boulevards and other open spaces to a more natural state. Here’s a look at some biodiversity-friendly projects already underway. Also an introduction to the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s “Network of Nature” program which aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species.\n \nPresenter Bio: Her travel writing has been featured in National Geographic\, CanGeoTravel\, Explore\, Fodor’s Travel\, BBC Travel\, Saltscapes\, WestJet\, FamilyFunCanada and many others. She has authored several books including Sustainable Tourism: Business Development\, Operations and Management and The Business of Ecotourism.\n \nZoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-january-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20231205T035032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T035032Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (December 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: Biodiversity by Design: A birds and bees tour of Calgary \nPresenter: Carol Patterson CPA\, CMA\, FRCGS\nFellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society\nSix-time winner of Travel Media Association of Canada’s Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature \nHer travel writing has been featured in National Geographic\, CanGeoTravel\, Explore\, Fodor’s Travel\, BBC Travel\, Saltscapes\, WestJet\, FamilyFunCanada and many others. She has authored several books including Sustainable Tourism: Business Development\, Operations and Management and The Business of Ecotourism. \nSubject: Calgary has a lofty goal to restore some of its roadsides\, boulevards and other open spaces to a more natural state. Here’s a look at some biodiversity-friendly projects already underway. Also an introduction to the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s “Network of Nature” program which aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species. \nZoom information will be sent to members before the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-december-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20231011T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T012328Z
UID:10000796-1697657400-1697657400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (October 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Presentation title: Maintaining Wildlife Movement in the Calgary Region \nThe presenter will be Nicole Kaha Conservation Analyst Miistakis Institute \nWhat is ecological connectivity and why is it important? What are the challenges to maintaining ecological connectivity in our region? Learn how the Miistakis Institute and partners are addressing the pressing need to maintain ecological connectivity through monitoring wildlife with camera-traps\, determining amphibian presence\, and ultimately delineating a regional ecological network to be protected. Project partners are the City of Calgary\, Foothills County\, Rocky View County\, Friends of Fish Creek\, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society and Alberta Forestry and Parks. \nBio:\nNicole Kahal is a Conservation Analyst with the Miistakis Institute\, a not-for-profit applied conservation research institute affiliated with Mount Royal University. At Miistakis\, Nicole focuses on the research areas of ecological connectivity\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem-based climate adaptation. Nicole holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona. \nZoom information will be sent to members before the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20230927T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T155247Z
UID:10000793-1695843000-1695843000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (September 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Lake O’Hara – The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies\nPresenter: John McFaul  \nThe Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event. \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-sept-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20230514T191123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T191123Z
UID:10000764-1684351800-1684351800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (May 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Glenbow Ranch\nPresenter:  Michelle Delorme\, Executive Director Glenbow Ranch Foundation \nProvide a background on the park and the Glenbow Ranch Foundation and what is happening with the park. \nThe Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event. \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-may-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20230418T041437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T041448Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (April 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the World Through iNaturalist: A Beginner’s Guide \nUnleash your inner naturalist and join Matt Wallace & Kaya Konopnicki to learn the untold benefits of iNaturalist and citizen science. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20230226T003714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T003714Z
UID:10000718-1678908600-1678908600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (March 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Karen McDaniel spent 45 years in education as a teacher\, administrator and professor starting in Kindersley and Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan before moving to Calgary\, Alberta for a long career with the CBE. After retirement\, she went on to Eastern Washington University in Cheney\, Washington.  She eventually returned to Calgary to work at SAIT negotiating articulation agreements provincially\, nationally and internationally so that SAIT graduates could take their two-year diplomas as two year credit towards four-year degrees. \nThis work afforded her many opportunities to travel for pleasure and work\, so far to over 40 countries. When she really retired\, her children were afraid that she would be bored and therefore needed some hobbies. Photography and geocaching – a world-wide scavenger game based on GPS coordinates – keep her very busy.  She is addicted to both! \nShe knows that every day that she is not listed in the obituaries\, is going to be a good one! \nThe McDaniel’s Great African Adventure\nIn 2014\, Karen and her daughter\, Laurel\, undertook their own African adventure to fulfill a birthday promise Karen made to her daughter. They planned a trip to Kruger Park in South Africa \, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was an amazing holiday that included photographing everything that walked\, flew and grew! They saw the Big Five animals plus so much more. The bird life was stunning as were the landscapes and experiences which included walking with lions\, an elephant charge (totally unplanned!) and amazing sights and sounds. Nothing like experiencing a hippo scratching its back against the cabin foundation poles in the middle of the night or listening to baboons screeching through the night! \nHer presentation will give you a taste of travelling in these areas and hopefully encourage you to look at such an adventure in your future.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20230214T053616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T053616Z
UID:10000702-1676489400-1676489400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (February 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Planet Earth has many iconic natural features and locals that attract the attention of naturalists. One such location that should be on the bucket list of all those who enjoy the wonder of nature are the Galapagos Islands. Join John McFaul on this virtual tour of these enchanted islands. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 15\, 2023 \nTime: 7:30 PM \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85849407282?pwd=SHZXbzFDcElKRHc1WWEwbDcrclNUUT09 \nMeeting ID: 858 4940 7282        Passcode: 315670 \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220920T035933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T044037Z
UID:10000665-1674070200-1674070200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (January 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Title: Riparian Areas the Emerald Thread Connecting Land and Water \nDescription: Riparian areas are the zones of water loving plants influenced by water that\, although small in size\, do allot for us. This presentation will offer an overview of riparian habitats including clues of plants and animals to look for\, discussion of the functions riparian areas provide and services they provide and highlight management actions that can maintain and improve riparian health and function. \nPresenter Bio: Kerri O’Shaughnessy is a Riparian Specialist for Cows and Fish and has been doing this type of work for 24 years with Cows and Fish.  In her job\, she works with individuals\, communities\, agencies and organizations on better understanding our watersheds and the riparian areas within them. She is based in Edmonton but her time with Cows and Fish has allowed her to explore many of the natural regions of Alberta (and beyond) and meet many people stewarding our lands and water.  Kerri has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Science from the University of Alberta; is a Professional Agrologist and is excited to share what she has learned over the years with hopes to inspire others to look at their landscapes with fresh eyes.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2022-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220920T035933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T045036Z
UID:10000664-1671651000-1671651000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (December 2022)
DESCRIPTION:One fish\, two fish\, red fish – new fish? \nAbstract: In this presentation Dr. Matthew Morris will explore Alberta’s fish biodiversity\, discuss some helpful tips for identifying fishes\, and will examine why it is so difficult to get an accurate estimate of how many fish species call Alberta home. \nDr. Morris is an associate professor at Ambrose University and is the Co-chair of the Biology Department.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2022-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20221012T034957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T034957Z
UID:10000377-1668627000-1668627000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Nature Calgary AGM
DESCRIPTION:In accordance with by-law 2.2 of Nature Calgary’s by-laws the board hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday\, November 16th\, 2022 starting at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held virtually via the Zoom platform. The link to this meeting will be provided closer to the date of the AGM. \nThe AGM will provide for the election of new board members (two year terms)\, the presentation of the audited financial statements of the society and the president’s report. \nThere will be a number of vacancies on the board open for election. These include vice-president\, treasurer\, volunteer coordinator and field trip coordinator. An expertise in fund raising would also benefit the board. Contact president@naturecalgary.com to learn more about becoming a board member.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/nature-calgary-agm-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Calgary,Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220920T035933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T040342Z
UID:10000663-1666207800-1666207800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (October 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Kenow Fire – The recovery of Waterton Parks \nPresenter: Kimberly Pearson \nKimberly Pearson manages the park’s post-fire science program. Her talk will provide a brief overview of how the fire unfolded\, discuss its impacts on the park and the renewal that has taken place since\, as well as some of the research that’s been underway. She will also point to volunteer opportunities in the area as well. \nPresenter Bio:\nKim Pearson works as an Ecosystem Scientist for Parks Canada in Waterton Lakes National Park\, coordinating post-fire ecology\, wildlife movement\, and species at risk projects. She is Chair of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association. She collaborated for ten years on the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s neighboring Waterton Park Front Project and has consulted on various projects for organizations such as the Southern Alberta Land Trust Society. \nMembers please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting. \nDate: October 19\, 2022\nMeeting Opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation Starts at 7:30pm
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220907T011646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T011646Z
UID:10000662-1663788600-1663788600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (Sept 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Art of Seeing – Using nature photography\, art and observation to feel better \nDate: September 21\, 2022\nTime: 7:30 PM\nPresenter: David Elphinstone \nPresentation link will be sent to members. \nDavid has a degree specializing in biogeography\, with an emphasis on resource management and has spent most of his career working with the preservation of natural environment parks. He worked for the City of Calgary in various forms of Natural Area management for 40+ years starting as maintenance/naturalist at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.  In his job as Coordinator he worked with many people\, fighting for the protection of natural areas in the City. That included critical efforts by Nature Calgary (then the Calgary Field Naturalists’ Society).  He helped create the Natural Areas Management Plan\, coordinated the management of over 400 natural area parks in Calgary\, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary volunteer program\, the Peregrine Falcon program\, he negotiated with the development industry for the preservation of natural areas\, and did environmental assessments to name a few.  In 1970\, he was the Chief Park Naturalist at Fish Creek Provincial Park\, and later taught nature photography\, hiking and bird watching for the City\, The University of Calgary and Mount Royal over the years. He also did consulting with his company “Kinglet Natural History Services” in other cities.  He wrote a book on the Bird Sanctuary and for many years wrote a nature column for the Calgary Herald.  The Natural Area Management Plan won numerous awards including Canadian Municipalities Environmental Achievement Award and he was lucky to be the recipient of the “2000” Emerald Award for environmental achievement.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-sept-2022/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220215T050824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T050824Z
UID:10000588-1647459000-1647459000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Something fishy’s going on! Seafood mislabeling in Calgary and its implications for conservation\nAbstract \nCalgarians consume a lot of seafood\, but what you bought may not always be what you got. Seafood mislabeling has been detected in cities worldwide. Here we explore a multi-year dataset collected by undergraduate biology students\, comparing product names to their DNA-based identifications. The results include some surprises that may impact the flourishing of both us and the fishes. \n  \nAbout the Author \nMatthew Morris has a PhD in evolutionary biology from the University of Calgary. His research explores the evolution of three spine stickleback\, as well as the intersection of conservation and naming practices. He is currently co-Chair of the biology program at Ambrose University\, and lives in Calgary with his wife and three kids. \n  \nMEMBERS – Check your Nature in Calgary Newsletter for the Zoom Link \nTICKETS FOR NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220113T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T182744Z
UID:10000284-1645039800-1645045200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series February 2022
DESCRIPTION:SCENIC GEOLOGY OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA: A ROADSIDE HIKING AND TOURING ADVENTURE\nSpeaker: Dale Leckie\, Ph.D.\, Geologist\, Author \nAllow Dale Leckie to guide you to Alberta’s most scenic sites. Leckie tells the intriguing story of Alberta’s landscape evolution from Waterton Lakes National Park\, to Dinosaur Provincial Park\, into the Prairies\, and across the North. With trips to Edmonton\, Calgary\, Crowsnest Pass\, and Elk Island National Park\, he takes you to explore volcanoes and glaciations long past. This talk includes stops along well-traveled and not-so-well-traveled routes that the curious would be wise to see. Using eye-catching illustrations and photographs\, Leckie blends storytelling with science\, incorporating natural landscape beauty with art and history. The Scenic Geology of Alberta gives you what you need to discover the spectacular landforms of Alberta. \nAbout the Author: Dale Leckie\, Ph.D.\, is a geologist who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as chief geologist in a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is adjunct professor in the Geoscience Department at University of Calgary. Dale is recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). Dale’s first book Rocks\, Ridges\, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff\, Yoho\, and Jasper National Parks was highly successful. His most recent book\, The Scenic Geology of Alberta\, topped the best seller lists across the province all summer long. \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm \nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \nNATURE CALGARY MEMBERS: Check your Nature in Calgary Newsletter for the Zoom Link \nNON-MEMBER TICKETS: Buy online from Eventbrite
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20220113T173530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173530Z
UID:10000289-1642620600-1642626000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lea Randall\, Conservation Research Population Ecologist for the Calgary Zoo \nLea Randall will present on amphibians in Alberta and on-going conservation efforts for Northern Leopard Frogs at the Calgary Zoo including captive breeding and reintroduction efforts in British Columbia.  \n“The northern leopard frog is considered to be the most endangered frog in British Columbia and are genetically distinct from others found in Canada”\, says Lea Randall\, Population Ecologist\, Calgary Zoo. “One third of the world’s amphibian species are at risk of extinction. We know that frogs play vital roles in our ecosystems and by having an on-site reintroduction conservation program will help to ensure their survival into the future\, and ultimately help global amphibian conservation efforts.” \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm \nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \nNATURE CALGARY MEMBERS: Check your Nature in Calgary Newsletter for the Zoom Link \nNON-MEMBER TICKETS: Purchase ticket on Eventbrite
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-january-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20211125T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T165938Z
UID:10000565-1639596600-1639596600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series Dec 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Green Communities Guide: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions\nPresenter: Milena McWatt\, Land Stewardship Centre\nDate: December 15\, 2021\nTime: 7:30\nVenue: Zoom \nGeneral Public Tickets  \nInfo: Join us as we host the Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) for a presentation on the Green Communities Guide version 2.0\, launched in summer 2021. Learn why the LSC updated the guide and what it does to support urban and rural communities/municipalities\, planners\, developers\, and real estate professionals in mainstreaming nature-based solutions across Alberta. LSC will also discuss how the guide can be accessed and how they envision it contributing to climate risk mitigation in Alberta. \nMilena McWatt (she/her) grew up in rural northern Alberta and has a Master’s in Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University and a degree in Biology from the University of Alberta. With a professional background in stewardship outreach\, environmental education\, and project management\, Milena is thrilled to be working at Land Stewardship Centre on the Green Communities Guide.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-dec-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20210929T191004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T191517Z
UID:10000549-1634758200-1634758200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Nature Calgary Speaker Series - October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Alberta Community Bat Program \nThis is a great opportunity to learn about the many interesting species of bats to be found in Alberta. Discover their identities\, uncover their ecological roles and learn how to help them. \nDay: Wednesday\, October 20\, 2021 at 7:30 pm\nVideo Call: Zoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members via email \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/nature-calgary-speaker-series-october-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203859
CREATED:20210912T202224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T202224Z
UID:10000537-1631734200-1631734200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Fungi in Your Backyard \nPresenter: Karl Bergmann \nJoin local mycologist Karel Bergman as he takes us on a virtual tour of the fascinating world of the fungi that inhabit the Calgary region. Karel has been leading mushroom forays for Nature Calgary for many years. \nZoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members via email.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-september-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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