Nature Kids: “Bat Walk” Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (Outside on 9 Ave SE)Does the very word “bat” conjure up images of evil, witchcraft, and sorcery? Would it surprise you to know that bats are actually very effective pest exterminators and allow us to enjoy a sliced banana on our cereal and peaches with ice cream? Come and join us for a “Bat Walk" with Cory Olson, Program […]
Field trip to Kananaskis Field Station for birds and flowers
Assumption School (34 Ave NW) 7311 34 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet at Assumption School, 34th Ave NW (NW corner of Sarcee Tr at Hwy 1). We could look at both birds and flowers. Please bring lunch, bug spray and sunscreen. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Warblers and other songbirds
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaCarburn Park for autumn migrant warblers and other songbirds, etc. From Glenmore Tr E, exit onto 18 St S. Go to 2nd stoplight and turn right. Ignoring the cul de sacs, go to 2nd intersection. Turn left. The park is on the right. Leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Bird North Glenmore Park – Cancelled
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)This event has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. 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
Bird the east side of Fish Creek PP
Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)Migration time is here again. Bird the east side of Fish Creek PP for migrating Songbirds from the north and the foothills and mountains. Other birds as well including Raptors. Trip will go until approximately 3:00 P.M.. Meet in the large Parking Lot at the entrance to the Glenfield area of east Fish Creek PP in […]
Fungi 101 – New event
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.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey
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
Confederation Park
Rosemont Community Hall , CanadaMeet at Rosemont Community Hall parking Lot, 2807-10th Street NW at 8 am. Located on the west side of 10th Street in Confederation Park. This small urban park can be spectacular for migrating birds. Birders of any level welcome. Leader, Dave Russum, 403-284-4775.
Bird Study Group – September 2018
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBattles & Bliss: Local Birding Tales A Photographic Adventure Avid nature lovers and photographers Marcy and Ray Stader discovered their love for birding through a series of unexpected events. Their presentation, “Battles and Bliss,” showcases some of their most memorable birding encounters in Alberta through photography and video and how it has led to a new passion that follows them to their […]
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.