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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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:20260430T062749
CREATED:20231011T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T012328Z
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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:20260430T062749
CREATED:20230927T155247Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20230514T191123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T191123Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20210929T191004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T191517Z
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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:20260430T062749
CREATED:20210912T202224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T202224Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T191500
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T201813Z
UID:10000409-1621451700-1621451700@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - May 2021
DESCRIPTION:Nature Conservancy of Canada – Southern Alberta Conservation\nPresenter: NCC – Alberta \nThe NCC has undertaken many conservation projects in southern Alberta that are working to secure the natural heritage of the lands and their biodiversity. These include the Rocky Mountain Front Region with projects including the Waterton Front Project and the Waldron Ranch Project as well as the Prairie Grasslands Region including Milk River Ridge\, Milk River Basin\, Pakowki Lake and Cypress Uplands. \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-may-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T025049Z
UID:10000406-1619033400-1619033400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Alberta’s Native Bees\nDid you know there are over 300 species of native bees in Alberta? Join us to learn about the diversity of bees in Alberta\, the challenges they are facing and what you can do to help them! \nPresenter: Megan Evans \nMegan has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Ecology both from the University of Calgary. While in school\, she spent a summer working with Agriculture Canada on a pollinator research study and this was the beginning of her love of native bees. Megan spent five years with the provincial government\, most recently as an Ecologist with Alberta Parks and is now the Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council. Megan has sat on the board for the Alberta Invasive Species Council\, the Entomological Society of Alberta; and she co-founded the Alberta Native Bee Council. \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-april-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T025209Z
UID:10000407-1616009400-1616009400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Kananaskis Country Ecology Program\nTitle: Counting and Managing Grizzly Bears in Kananaskis Country \nPresenter: John Paczkowski \nJohn is an ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks who has concentrated his career on wildlife research and conservation\, mainly with large carnivores.  \nSummary: Join John Paczkowski\, Park Ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks\, for a presentation on grizzly bears in the Kananaskis Region and beyond. John will first present on the latest grizzly bear population census work for grizzly bear management area 5 which includes Kananaskis Country down to the Crowsnest Pass. There will then be a discussion about the aversive conditioning program in Kananaskis Country. For 20 years\, the program has aimed to reduce bear-human incidents by monitoring and conditioning grizzly bears in the region. \nTime: Mar 17\, 2021 07:15 PM MST \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T194315Z
UID:10000408-1613590200-1613590200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - February 2021
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Ice Age Across Alberta\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Chris Jass \n\n\n\n\nAlberta is rich in fossils\, and over the past 10 years\, Dr. Chris Jass (Curator of Quaternary Palaeontology at he Royal Alberta Museum)\, has explored the province in search of Ice Age fossils. In his presentation\, Dr. Jass will take you to his favorite palaeontological sites around the province\, highlight what we can learn about Ice Age history\, and how it helps inform us about our planet today. \n\n\n\n\nTime: Wednesday\, February 17\, 2021 7:15PM MST \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T181359Z
UID:10000405-1611171000-1611171000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - January 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Western Ghats\nSince retiring in 2016 Andrew Hart has made several visits to India. This presentation will center on the Western Ghats\, a mountain range that runs parallel to the west coast of India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hot-spots of biological diversity in the world. It contains a large proportion of the country’s flora and fauna\, many of which are endemic. The area is predominantly rural and the presentation will describe a number of interactions with local people as well some of the natural history highlights including Nagarhole National Park. \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom for Fall 2020. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-january-2021-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T203951Z
UID:10000410-1603308600-1603308600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Nature Calgary AGM
DESCRIPTION:As a result of changes to the bylaws of the society the AGM  has been moved from December to October. A review of NC operations and financial status will take place as well as the election of the board members. Anyone interested in becoming a board member is welcome to contact John McFaul at president@naturecalgary.com. \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom for Fall 2020. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/nature-calgary-agm/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Calgary,Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T203922Z
UID:10000401-1600284600-1600284600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - September 2020
DESCRIPTION:City Nature Challenge Results with Matt Wallace. The City Nature Challenge ran from April 24 – 27 this year and\, despite COVID-19\, had tremendous participation and results. Matt is the coordinator of the challenge that is a world wide effort to document the flora and fauna that reside in our urban environments. \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom for Fall 2020. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-september-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20190703T152344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T005946Z
UID:10000226-1584559800-1584565200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Speaker Series - March 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Speaker Series has been cancelled.\nExploring Newfoundland\nIn our new show\, we will share our explorations of “The Rock.” This 45-minute multimedia presentation is a mix of vivid images\, traditional music\, and entertaining stories … … from colourful coastal villages\, to whales playing in the surf\, and the life of puffins through the summer. \nOur presentation starts with kayaking among icebergs\, moves on to watching sea life and wildlife through the summer\, and closes with helping young puffins find their way to sea. From the magic of coastal scenery\, to the beauty of wildflowers\, and the thrill of walking among caribou\, we share our memorable summer. Through the presentation we will also talk about the natural history of this special place. \nPresenters: Ian Wilson & Jacinthe Lavoie\, They are photographers and authors. Past presentations to NC include Wildflowers of Banff\, Wildflowers of Waterton and Birding Canada.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2020/
LOCATION:La Cité des Rocheuses\, 4800 Richard Rd SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 6L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:51.0112743;-114.1233063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20190703T152417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T200528Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - February 2020
DESCRIPTION:On the Road-Exploring the natural wonders and landscapes of Southern Alberta\nPresented by Mike Drew (http://mdrewimages.com/) \nPhotojournalist Mike Drew has been touring the backroads of central and southern Alberta since 1991\, taking photographs and writing stories for the Calgary Sun that have been enjoyed and shared by hundreds of thousands of readers. \nHis travels take him out of the city to the wide Alberta skies where the foothills are sparsely treed and the prairie vista takes precedence over just about everything. Whether driving lonesome highways\, hiking along coulees\, tramping through sagebrush or fly-fishing bright streams\, Drew patiently documents this enormous landscape and becomes one with its unique and varied environments. The resulting stories and images are always infused with Mike’s characteristic sense of joy\, wonder and excitement. \nDrew’s adventures cover a variety of regions along the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains\, including the upper Oldman River valley\, Waterton\, Kananaskis\, the Porcupine Hills\, the wild-horse country west of Sundre and on up through the Ya-Ha-Tinda\, as well as more prairie-tinged locales such as Dry Island Buffalo Jump\, Dinosaur Provincial Park\, the Red Deer River valley\, Milk River Ridge\, the Pinhorn grazing reserve\, the Cypress Hills and the windswept grasslands between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2020/
LOCATION:La Cité des Rocheuses\, 4800 Richard Rd SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 6L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:51.0112743;-114.1233063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062749
CREATED:20190703T152513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T173732Z
UID:10000228-1579030200-1579035600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - January 2020
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the January 2020 Speaker Series will be held on a Tuesday evening (January 14). \n  \nButterflies of the Calgary Region\nA look into the identification and ecology of southern Alberta butterflies. \nPresenter: Dr. Ted Pike\, he is the acting chair of the Biology Department at Ambrose University. Past Chair of the Entomological Society of Canada Endangered Species committee. Co-author of Alberta Butterflies. \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-january-2020/
LOCATION:La Cité des Rocheuses\, 4800 Richard Rd SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 6L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:51.0112743;-114.1233063
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