Bird Study Group February 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAlberta 2018 – An Alberta Big Year Presented by Howard Heffler Howard Heffler is a chemical engineer who spent most of his career in Calgary as an environmental manager in the petroleum industry. He and his wife, Lyn, have always participated in outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and paddling. Over the past twenty years, […]
Speaker Series – February 2019
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaInsects: Conservation, Perceptions, and Early Education Why do humans prefer some insects over others? Why are we scared of insects that are harmless? How does our negative or confused attitude towards these animals impact conservation efforts? What influences beliefs in our early years of life? Elizabeth argues that we need to think critically about the […]
Bird North Glenmore Park – February 2019
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)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
Snowy Owl Prowl 2019
** Registration has now closed. However, you may email Melanie ( melaniesene@gmail.com) to be added to the waiting list. ** Once again we set out in quest for the legendary Snowy Owl on Nature Calgary’s annual Snowy Owl Prowl. Chances also for Gyr and Prairie Falcons; Rough-legged Hawks and others. Trip will go until approximately […]
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – March 2019
Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet 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.
Magpie Dispersal – RESCHEDULED
North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, CanadaThis event has been rescheduled due to cold weather to March 9. North Glenmore Park, Weaselhead Natural area. We'll walk over to the edge to watch hundreds of Magpies leave their overnight roosting area as the sun rises at 7:18am. Following this we"ll walk down into the Weaselhead to look for other winter birds. Meet in […]
Bird Study Group March 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBirding in Sri Lanka Presented by John Bargman and Ena Spalding John Bargman and Ena Spalding visited Sri Lanka in March 2018 for two weeks, including 10 days birding in various habitats in central and southern regions of the country with a local bird guide. This presentation features their photographs and information on Sri Lanka’s […]
Magpie Dispersal – NEW DATE
North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, CanadaNorth Glenmore Park, Weaselhead Natural area. We'll walk over to the edge to watch hundreds of Magpies leave their overnight roosting area as the sun rises. Following this we"ll walk down into the Weaselhead to look for other winter birds. Meet in the Weaselhead parking lot, 37 St. SW and 66 Ave. As we will be […]
Bird North Glenmore Park – March 2019
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)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
Speaker Series – March 2019
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAntarctica: History, Science and Overwintering at Scott Base What would you say to a chance to travel to one of the most remote job sites in the world to preserve artefacts from arguably some of the most iconic historic sites on the planet? If you were Melinda Bell, you’d say yes – twice! As a […]