Nature Kids: Birds – The Ultimate Nest-Builders
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaNow that spring is in the air and many of our migrant birds are beginning to return, join us to learn how these amazing and creative creatures prepare a nursery for their young. Please dress appropriately as we will be outside. Meet at Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Dr SE,Calgary. Leader: Joan Walker, herbiehilda@gmail.com.
Birding West of Calgary
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 by Friday March 29. Registration required.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey April 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.
Bird Study Group April 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaTadoussac - an alternate to Pt Pelee? Presented by Anne Belton Last May 28th 6 birders counted over 700,000 warblers passing through Tadoussac! Until now Tadoussac has been a relatively unknown destination for birders. Anne will speak briefly about the real tourist attraction in Tadoussac - whales, and then look at bird migration both in […]
Bird Frank Lake
Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)Bird Frank Lake. Bring lunch Meet at the first Parking Lot in the Glenfield area of east Fish Creek PP in Calgary. The Glenfield area is in the southeast corner of the Canyon Meadows Drive-Macleod Trail intersection and is accessed via Bannister Road. Leader Tony Timmons, 403 256-0754
Calgary and area for Spring arrivals
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Visitor's Centre (Bow Bottom parking lot) Alberta, CanadaCalgary and area for Spring arrivals. Waterfowl, Raptors, Gulls, Songbirds and others. Trip will go until approximately 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Carpooling. Bring lunch. Limit of 24 people. To register, e-mail leader Terry Korolyk at piidpiper@hotmail.ca, or phone at 403-254-1878. Meeting place, parking lot at the Fish Creek PP’s Visitor’s Centre at the entrance to the Park […]
Bird Lafarge Meadows in Fish Creek PP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail) Alberta, CanadaBird Lafarge Meadows in Fish Creek PP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-804-2489 (cell).
Speaker Series – April 2019
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCariboo Chilcotin Coast The final book of Chris Harris’ Legacy series of publications presents to the world the vast, spectacular and most diverse landscapes of British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. One of these pristine landscapes, the ‘Chilcotin Ark’, a gem of global significance, will be brought to light for the very first time. Speaker: Chris […]
Earth Day Nose Hill Earth Day Crocus Cruise trip
Nose Hill - 64 Ave and 14 St Parking Lot 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEarth Day Nose Hill Earth Day Crocus Cruise trip. We will meet at the 64th avenue and 14 Street NW entrance. Leader John McFaul, 403 289-9517.
Plants of Reader Rock Garden
Reader Rock Garden 325 25 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPlants of Reader Rock Garden, just E of Macleod Tr & S of 25 Av SE. Hepaticas, Snowdrops, Crocus, Larch. Leader: Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248