Star Night
Shouldice Aquatic Centre (Parking lot near baseball diamond) Alberta, CanadaMeet at the baseball diamond parking area east of the Shouldice Aquatic Centre off of Bowness Road. We will drive out to the Jumping Pound Demonstration Forest on the Sibbald Creek trail. Plan to be back to the city by 9:30 PM. Trip is weather dependent. 10 people maximum. Bring appropriate clothing. Call leader John McFaul […]
Nature Kids Explorer Day Activity: Discovery Walk
Pearce Estate Park 1440 17A St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDiscovery Walk - Seeds and Animals Signs. Come and join us for a fascinating walk through Pearce Estate Park. All that you require is keen eyes, listening ears and lots and lots of curiosity! As space is limited, please register by October 10 to katiedonohue26@gmail.com. Meet at Pearce Estate Park - 1440 17A St. S.E.
Speaker Series – October 2018
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCan drones help save our bird populations? Drones: A New Tool for Bird Research and Conservation The use of small unmanned vehicle systems (UVS; aka drones) is rapidly evolving as wildlife biologists and managers all over the worldadopt them for conducting population surveys, tracking radio-tagged animals, sensing and observing animals in sequestered or dangerous places, […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – October 2018
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 Ave. SE (From the Deerfoot Trail, take the Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St. SE, then turn left from this onto 9 Ave.) Meet in the parking lot. Leader: Janet Gill, 403 230-5671
Bird North Glenmore Park – October 2018
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 Janet Gill, 403 230-5671, Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446
South of Calgary to Pine Coulee Reservoir
Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)Wind your way through the hills south of Calgary to Pine Coulee Reservoir west of Stavely for migrating waterfowl, Raptors, migratory Songbirds, Gulls, and others. There will be a stop at Chain Lakes. Incredible scenery. Meet at the large parking lot at Fish Creek PP Glenfield off Bannister Road in the southeast corner of the […]
Bird Study Group November 2018
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAntarctic Adventure by Diane Stinson - Always interested in our natural world, Diane started birding in 2012, when she retired. Since then she and her husband, Rob, have been traveling extensively.
Birding in and east of Calgary
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Visitor's Centre (Bow Bottom parking lot) Alberta, CanadaFor late Fall migrants and early winter visitors. Chances for rare and uncommon Gulls and waterfowl form the north; Raptors, Songbirds, and other. Trip will go until approximately 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Bring lunch. Mid-trip break. Carpooling. Meet in the Parking Lot at Fish Creek PP’s Visitor’s Centre on Bowbottom Trail. Leader, Terry Korolyk; ph. 403-254-1878.
Annual Banquet 2018
Irish Cultural Centre 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEnjoy music and food with the Nature Calgary community at the 2018 Nature Calgary banquet! Joining us for dinner are The Wardens - a group of three folksingers from Canmore who sing about nature. One of the singers is still an active park warden and the other two members are retired. Where: Irish Cultural Society (6452 […]
Speaker Series – November 2018
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOceanbridge: Connecting to our oceans and rivers through youth engagement How the program is engaging youth across Canada to actively participate in waterway and ocean health and education. Speaker: Hannah Lucas I grew up in the UK and graduated from Plymouth University with a degree in marine biology and a passion for the natural environment […]