Speaker Series – October 2019
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDetails TBA.
Bird Elliston Park
Elliston Park 1827 68 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBird Elliston Park area. Finish around noon. Meet at Elliston Park Dog Park car park. From 17th Avenue SE, go S at 68 St SE. Car park is about 400 m down on the right. Leader: Andrew Hart, 403-980-1538
Pine Coulee
Anderson LRT Station Alberta, CanadaBirding trip south of Calgary. This can be an excellent spot for fall waterfowl and raptors. Meet at Anderson LRT station, south of pedestrian bridge to carpool. Trip will go until approximately 4:00 pm. Bring lunch. Leader: Tony Timmons, 403-256-0754.
Nature Calgary at the Rock ‘N’ Fossil Road Show
Country Hills Public Library 11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaNature Calgary at the Rock ‘N’ Fossil Road Show at Country Hills Public Library on Oct 19. Hosted by the Geological Survey of Canada’s Calgary chapter, participants can learn about local and regional geology by examining a collection of rocks, minerals and fossils (including many museum quality pieces). Bring your own samples and have them […]
2019 Annual Banquet
Irish Cultural Centre 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEnjoy photography and food with the Nature Calgary community at the 2019 Nature Calgary banquet! Guest Presenter: Dr. Robert Berdan (https://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/) Dr. Berdan is a well-respected nature photographer who will present a kaleidoscope of beautiful nature images depicting the micro to the macro natural wonders of Canada. When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Where: Irish […]
Bird North Glenmore Park
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)Bird North Glenmore Park. 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.
Pine Coulee Reservoir
Greengate Garden Centre 14111 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPine Coulee Reservoir west of Stavely for late Fall migrants and others. Includes waterfowl, gulls, and raptors. Chance of going to Clear Lake or Chain Lakes as well. Trip will go until about 4:00 pm. Register with leader Terry Korolyk by phoning him at 403-254-1878, or by emailing him at piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Bring lunch. Meet at […]
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey November 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. Registration required.
Bird Study Group – November 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSpeaker Myrna Pearman Myrna Pearman will give an update on Ellis Bird Farm, including new site, education and research projects. She will talk about the tracking of Purple Martins and Mountain Bluebirds, where they go in the winter, how many return each year and how the data collected is used for research. She will also […]
West of Calgary
West of Calgary (destinations TBD) Expected return mid to late afternoon. Meet in the small parking lot in Valley Ridge. Exit westbound Trans-Canada Hwy onto Valley Ridge Blvd NW. At first intersection, turn right onto Valley Ridge Dr. NW. At next intersection turn right onto Valley Meadow Close NW and drive 100 metres to parking […]