Fungi 101
West Bragg Creek Day Use Area Alberta, CanadaEverything you always wanted to know about mushrooms. Searching for fungi of all kinds and points for identification. To get there drive through Bragg Creek townsite along the shopping area, across the bridge, turn left and drive about 9 km to the end of the road to the parking lot. Leader, Karel Bergmann, ph. 403-285-2380, email: lacerta324@gmail.com.
Fungi 101
West Bragg Creek Day Use Area Alberta, CanadaFungi 101: Everything you always wanted to know about mushrooms Searching for fungi of all kinds and points for identification. To get there drive through Bragg Creek townsite along the shopping area, across the bridge, turn left and drive about 9 km to the end of the road to the parking lot. Leader, Karel Bergmann, […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
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
Nature Kids: The Amazing and Talented Beaver
Bow Valley Ranch 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet at the Bow Valley Ranch (EAST end of Fish Creek Park). Equipped with a toolbox of sharp teeth, fur coat and strong tail, the beaver is an incredible ecosystem engineer and home builder! Join us to discover the amazing adaptations of the beaver, explore its habitat and investigate the role this animal plays in […]
Speaker Series – September 2018
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAdventures with the earliest amphibious arthropods: human history and ancient ecology Speaker: Dr. Robert MacNaughton The earliest evidence of animals leaving the water to move about on land comes from fossilized arthropod trackways in the Cambrian of eastern North America. Such trackways were first recognized and collected in the late 1840s at Beauharnois, near Montreal. The […]
Bird East of Calgary (destinations TBD)
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaMeet at Carburn Park. From Glenmore Tr, go S at 18 SE to 2nd stoplight, turn right and follow signs to the park. Meet in the parking lot and bring lunch. Anticipated return around 4:30 pm. Registration Required, Leader Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Bird the Irricana Sloughs
Deerfoot City Mall (parking lot) Alberta, CanadaBird the Irricana Sloughs; Strathmore area,then the Langdon, Chestermere, and, Shepard areas on the return to Calgary. Find migrating shorebirds and songbirds; waterfowl, Raptors, Gulls, and others. The first wave of Fall shorebirding is ending; the second wave is underway. Trip will go until approximately 4:00pm. Bring lunch. Carpooling. The meeting location is the Deerfoot […]
Bird North Glenmore Park (September 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 Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Birding East (or south) of Calgary
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaMeet at Carburn Park parking lot. Drive south from Glenmore Trail on 18th Street SE to second stop light, then turn right and follow signs to Carburn Park. Bring lunch. Expect to be back to Calgary by 4:30pm. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – October 2018
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.