Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick's Island on May 10, 2025 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. Use code BIRDFRIEND to get your tickets for free! Please note that this event will run 9:30am - 11:30am We are on the look out for woodpeckers, waterfowl, […]
Monday May 19, 5:30 am. All day. Victoria Day – Annual Nature Calgary Big Day. See over 100 bird species at various locations within Calgary. There will be a few longer walks mixed with driving and stationary stops. Be prepared to be out all day. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Registered participants will be advised […]
*Please note - this event is hosted by Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. Please see their registration system for details and direct all inquiries related to registration to the Foundation. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park contains some of the last remaining foothills fescue grassland as well as a scattered mosaic of wetlands and wooded areas. This diverse […]
The May speaker is Sara Jordan-McLachlan of Grow Wild YYC. She will be speaking on how to build a native garden for wildlife. Nature Calgary members will receive a Zoom link ahead of the session.
Saturday May 24 Birdwatching at Ralph Klein Park 8:30am-11:00am Ralph Klein Park is Canada's largest man-made wetland, and a fantastic area to view and learn to identify ducks, shorebirds, blackbirds, swallows and more. Dress for the weather (no trees/shade, so bring a hat) and for slowly walking on gravel paths for 2km. Bring your binoculars, zoom […]
This is a wonderful Field Trip. We start at Parking Lot C at 9:00am and follow the reservoir for the first bit before heading away from the shore. Because of the combined reservoir, wetland, plus spruce trees we see quite a variety of birds and mammals; all year long. The trip is suitable for most […]
*Please note - this event is hosted by Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. Please see their registration system for details and direct all inquiries related to registration to the Foundation. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park contains some of the last remaining foothills fescue grassland as well as a scattered mosaic of wetlands and wooded areas. This diverse […]
Dr. Corey Scobie The Lucrative Wild Bird Egg Shell trade in Early Alberta Corey Scobie (Assistant Curator of Ornithology, Royal Alberta Museum) will show the diversity of bird egg shell colors, shapes and textures and how the desire to possess these beautiful objects resulted in the creation of a popular hobby in the 1800's. Wild […]
This is a field trip for Nature Calgary on Saturday June 07 starting at 08:30 am and ending at 11:30 am. Paths are level and well maintained. Many are gravel. Accessible for most levels of ability. The walk will be at a comfortable pace. Indoor washroom facilities are available. Be prepared for the weather. Sunscreen […]
Join Nature Calgary for a plant walk on St. Patrick's Island on June 7th, 2025 to discover all the plants found on the island. Get tickets on Eventbrite. Please note that this event will run 9:30am - 11:30am We will talk about native plants how to identify them and we'll show you some of the […]