Nature Calgary at the Rock ‘N’ Fossil Road Show
Country Hills Public Library 11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaNature Calgary at the Rock ‘N’ Fossil Road Show at Country Hills Public Library on Oct 19. Hosted by the Geological Survey of Canada’s Calgary chapter, participants can learn about local and regional geology by examining a collection of rocks, minerals and fossils (including many museum quality pieces). Bring your own samples and have them […]
2019 Annual Banquet
Irish Cultural Centre 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEnjoy photography and food with the Nature Calgary community at the 2019 Nature Calgary banquet! Guest Presenter: Dr. Robert Berdan (https://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/) Dr. Berdan is a well-respected nature photographer who will present a kaleidoscope of beautiful nature images depicting the micro to the macro natural wonders of Canada. When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Where: Irish […]
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. (no 37st access). Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Pine Coulee Reservoir
Greengate Garden Centre 14111 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPine Coulee Reservoir west of Stavely for late Fall migrants and others. Includes waterfowl, gulls, and raptors. Chance of going to Clear Lake or Chain Lakes as well. Trip will go until about 4:00 pm. Register with leader Terry Korolyk by phoning him at 403-254-1878, or by emailing him at piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Bring lunch. Meet at […]
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey November 2019
Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMonthly Elbow River Birding Survey. Meet Stanley Park, 42 Av SW, just W of Macleod Tr. Walk to Glenmore Reservoir, ride back (3.5 hours). Call leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return. Registration required.
Bird Study Group – November 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSpeaker Myrna Pearman Myrna Pearman will give an update on Ellis Bird Farm, including new site, education and research projects. She will talk about the tracking of Purple Martins and Mountain Bluebirds, where they go in the winter, how many return each year and how the data collected is used for research. She will also […]
West of Calgary
West of Calgary (destinations TBD) Expected return mid to late afternoon. Meet in the small parking lot in Valley Ridge. Exit westbound Trans-Canada Hwy onto Valley Ridge Blvd NW. At first intersection, turn right onto Valley Ridge Dr. NW. At next intersection turn right onto Valley Meadow Close NW and drive 100 metres to parking […]
Bird parts of Calgary and east of Calgary
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Visitor's Centre (Bow Bottom parking lot) Alberta, CanadaBird parts of Calgary and east of Calgary for late Fall migrants; early Winter visitors and others. Includes waterfowl, gulls, raptors, and others. Trip will go until about 4:00 pm. Register with leader Terry Korolyk by phone at 403-254-1878, or by email at piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Bring lunch. Meet at the Fish Creek PP Visitor’s Centre parking […]
Speaker Series – November 2019
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Reconnection Project The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been one of the Cities most ecologically important parks for nearly a century. Unfortunately, due to its age, some of the hydraulic structures that control the water level in the lagoon have passed their useful life and are putting the park’s lagoon at risk. […]
Birding West of Calgary Nov 23
Assumption School (34 Ave NW) 7311 34 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBirding West of Calgary. Bring lunch. Expect to be back around 4:00. Meet at Assumption School, 34 Av NW (just N of TCH #1, at Sarcee Tr). Leader Howard Heffler, 403-804-2489 (cell). Please email hheffler@shaw.ca. Registration required.