Calgary and area for spring arrivals
2021-04-18 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Deerfoot City Mall (parking lot), 811 64 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 3Z8, Canada
Various locations east of Calgary for spring arrivals. Waterfowl, raptors, gulls, and more. Please register with leader Terry Korolyk at 403-254-1878, or by email piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Meet at the west end of the Deerfoot City Mall parking lot at Deerfoot and 64 Avenue (west of the buildings). Bring lunch, etc. Will take a break approximately halfway through the trip, probably in Strathmore or Langdon. Limit of 5 vehicles.
The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Nature Walk Tuscany Ravine
2021-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Tuscany Ravine (Parking Lot), Alberta, Canada
Nature Walk Tuscany Ravine
Please register with leader John McFaul, at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Bird Lafarge Meadows
2021-04-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Fish Creek Provincial Park – Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail), Alberta, Canada
Bird Lafarge Meadows.
Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki
Register Here
The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Speaker Series - April 2021
2021-04-21 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Alberta’s Native Bees
Did you know there are over 300 species of native bees in Alberta? Join us to learn about the diversity of bees in Alberta, the challenges they are facing and what you can do to help them!
Presenter: Megan Evans
Megan has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Ecology both from the University of Calgary. While in school, she spent a summer working with Agriculture Canada on a pollinator research study and this was the beginning of her love of native bees. Megan spent five years with the provincial government, most recently as an Ecologist with Alberta Parks and is now the Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council. Megan has sat on the board for the Alberta Invasive Species Council, the Entomological Society of Alberta; and she co-founded the Alberta Native Bee Council.
Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.

Bird Edworthy Park
2021-04-22 09:15 | Edworthy Park (west end of pedestrian bridge), Alberta, Canada
Bird Edworthy Park, Meet at west end of parking lot near Angel’s Cafe, Montgomery View NW. Access from Bowness Rd NW at end of Shaganappi Trail. Please register with leader: Jean-Francois Amiot at jfamiot.work@gmail.com (403-973-1767)

Bird Carburn Park
2021-04-23 09:00 | Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Dr. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2C4H8, Canada
Bird Carburn Park. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339.
The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Bird North Glenmore Park
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | 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 or from 37 St. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Bird Bowmont Park (Fournier Residence)
2021-04-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Bowmont Park (Fournier Residence), Alberta, Canada
Bird Bowmont Park. (Fournier Residence)
85th ST NW and 51 Ave NW Google Maps 51.102295, -114.209134
Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki
Register Here
The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Bird Confederation Park
2021-04-29 09:15 | Rosemont Community Hall, Canada
Bird Confederation Park. Meet at Rosemont Community Hall parking lot, 2807-10th Street NW. Located on the west side of 10th Street in Confederation Park. Please register with leader: Jean-Francois Amiot at jfamiot.work@gmail.com (403-973-1767)

City Nature Challenge 2021
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-03
Help Calgary compete in the 2021 City Nature Challenge April 30-May 3!
Join the challenge to see how Calgary’s local biodiversity stacks up to other cities around the world. Over 325 other cities globally will participate to see which city can make the most observations, document the most species, and engage the most people.
To participate, take photos of urban flora and fauna April 30-May 3 in your neighborhoods and local parks, then submit your observations to the iNaturalist app. For more information and educational resources, check out www.citynatureyyc.ca.

Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP
2021-04-30 09:00 | Fish Creek Provincial Park – Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail), Alberta, Canada
Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339.
The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).

Bird Frank Lake
2021-05-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Frank Lake, Alberta, Canada
Bird Frank Lake. Meet at the NW lookout/blind parking lot OUTSIDE the gate at 9:00. We will walk the area for a couple of hours and (subject to time and interest) explore other nearby hotspots. Bring lunch and appropriate footwear and clothing. Subject to weather forecast; trip may be postponed or canceled the day before. Limit of five vehicles. Please contact leader Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca (403-804-2489).

Speaker Series - May 2021
2021-05-19 19:15 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Nature Conservancy of Canada – Southern Alberta Conservation
Presenter: NCC – Alberta
The NCC has undertaken many conservation projects in southern Alberta that are working to secure the natural heritage of the lands and their biodiversity. These include the Rocky Mountain Front Region with projects including the Waterton Front Project and the Waldron Ranch Project as well as the Prairie Grasslands Region including Milk River Ridge, Milk River Basin, Pakowki Lake and Cypress Uplands.
Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.

Your Park (In Studio): International Birds on International Avenue
2021-06-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Elliston Park, 1827 68 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
COST: Free
Come learn about Elliston Park and the 68th Street wetlands. Virtually explore this area and find out what birds call it home.
What do you get when you combine a landfill, storm water ponds, a dog park, and a wetland? Join Nature Calgary and guest speakers discussing the unique urban environment of Elliston Park and why it is one of the best places to view epic birds right in the city. Together, we will discuss the important role wetlands play in our communities and how they can provide refuge for wildlife and people.
This program is possible through support from a TDParksPeople grant.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/your-park-in-studio-international-birds-on-international-avenue-tickets-152787368131

Birding 101: Birding for Beginners (Online Session)
2021-06-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-06-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Alberta, Canada
Join Nature Calgary for 4 online sessions and 4 in-person sessions to learn the basics of birding.
Learn more and register.

Birding 101: Birding for Beginners (Friday Mornings)
2021-06-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta, Canada
Join Nature Calgary for 4 online sessions and 4 in-person sessions to learn the basics of birding.
Friday Mornings (June 4,11, 15, 25 9:00am – 11:00am)
Learn more and register

Out-of-town trip East of Calgary
2021-06-05 08:00 - 15:00 | North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)
Out-of-town trip East of Calgary. Destination(s) to be determined (Drumheller area). Meet at Parking Lot C, North Glenmore Park at 8:00 AM. Return by 3:00 pm. Comfort and lunch stops will be flexible depending on availability. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 807-8137 or oban2010mull@hotmail.com. Limit of five vehicles.

Birding 101: Birding for Beginners (Saturday Mornings)
2021-06-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta, Canada
Join Nature Calgary for 4 online sessions and 4 in-person sessions to learn the basics of birding.
Saturday Mornings (starting June 5, 12, 19, July 3 9:00am – 11:00am)
Learn more and register

Birding 101: Birding for Beginners (Saturday Mornings)
2021-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta, Canada
Join Nature Calgary for 4 online sessions and 4 in-person sessions to learn the basics of birding.
Sunday Mornings (starting June 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00am – 11:00am)
Learn more and register

Dale Hodges Park
2021-06-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Dale Hodges Park, Alberta, Canada
Field trip led by Kaya Konopnicki. Register for the field trip at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-dale-hodges-tickets-157417230173

Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2021-06-08 18:30 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T4, Canada
Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader: Nimali Seneviratne at ntfern*@*telus.net or 403-836-5146 or 403-265-8750.

Bowmont Natural Area
2021-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Bowmont Natural Area (Bearspaw Dam Road), Alberta, Canada
Field trip led by Kaya Konopnicki. Register for the field trip at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-bowmont-natural-area-tickets-157417378617

Weaselhead
2021-06-09 07:00 - 09:30 | North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot), Alberta, Canada
Field trip led by Kaya Konopnicki. Register for the field trip at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-weaselhead-tickets-157418006495

Confluence Park (West Nose Creek Park)
2021-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Confluence Park, 300 Beddington Blvd NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Meadowlark Meander. Meet in the parking lot at Beddington Blvd. and Beddington Trail NE. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.

LaFarge Meadows (Boat Launch)
2021-06-09 18:30 - 20:30
Field trip led by Kaya Konopnicki. Register for the field trip at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-lafarge-meadows-tickets-157418156945

Bird Griffith Woods Park
2021-06-10 09:00 | Griffith Woods Park, Alberta, Canada
Bird Griffith Woods Park. 2.5 km W from Sarcee Tr on Hwy 8 (Glenmore Tr). At 69th St SW turn left into Discovery Ridge, continue past the traffic circle; at the bottom of the hill turn left on Discovery Ridge Link into the main parking lot. (Please note there are no longer any directional signs on the road or at the entrance.) Please register with leader: Jean-Francois Amiot at jfamiot.work@gmail.com (403-973-1767)

Nature Walk - West Edworthy Park
2021-06-12 09:00 | Edworthy Park (south parking lot), Alberta, Canada
Nature Walk – West Edworthy Park. Meet at the south parking lot down the hill from the end of Spruce Drive SW. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
