Nature Calgary

Bebo Grove Nature Walk
2024-07-30 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
We will meet at the parking lot. We will be using the iNaturalist app to record our observations. Please register with me by email at rockhill29@shaw.ca.

68th Street NE Wetlands
2024-08-02 09:00 - 11:30 | 68 Street SE Wetlands, Alberta, Canada
We will spend the morning seeking shorebirds, gulls, and herons. Meet in parking lot off 68th Street NE, east of Elliston Park. The walk is quite flat and friendly to those with physical challenges. Can be windy. Finish by 11:30am. Bathroom access is sketchy. Please bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leader Doug Lawson: 403-512-8729, lawson.doug@icloud.com. Please register by email.

Birding and Nature Walk at Griffith Woods
2024-08-03 09:00 | Griffith Woods Park, Alberta, Canada
Please register with Trip Leader Jessica Armand by email jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove asterisk). Dress for the weather and for walking on paved and unpaved paths for 3+km. All levels of birdwatching are welcome.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2024-08-04 08:00 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T4, Canada
Please register with leader. Please register with leader. Email ntfern@telus. net or Mobile. 403 -836-5146

Birding on St. Patrick's Island
2024-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Alberta
Please use the Eventbrite link provided to register and see more info.

68th Street NE Wetlands
2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:45 | 68 Street SE Wetlands, Alberta, Canada
We will spend the evening seeking shorebirds, gulls, and herons. Meet in parking lot off 68th Street NE, east of Elliston Park. The walk is quite flat and friendly to those with physical challenges. Can be windy. Finish by 8:45pm. Bathroom access is sketchy. Please bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leader Doug Lawson: 403-512-8729, lawson.doug@icloud.com. Please register by email.

Little Fish Provincial Park
2024-08-10 08:00 | Little Fish Lake PP
Meet in parking lot C at North Glenmore Park. Stops at Weed Lake and Rosebud. Please register with Penny Smith at 403-249-5997 or 404-807-8137. Please email oban2010mull@hotmail.com

Carburne Park
2024-08-10 08:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
We will meet in the parking lot at 8 am. Please register with leader. Email ntfern@telus. net Mobile. 403 -836-5146

Mallard Point Fish Creek Provincial Park
2024-08-17 08:00 | Mallard Point (Fish Creek Provincial Park), Alberta, Canada
Provincial park which is accessed by heading east on Canyon Meadows Dr. in the South. Please register with leader. Email ntfern@telus. net Mobile. 403 -836-5146

Carburn Park
2024-08-24 08:30 - 10:30 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Meeting at parking lot. Contact leader.
ntfern@telus.net
403-836-5146

North Glenmore Park
2024-08-31 09:00, 2024-09-28 09:00, 2024-10-26 09:00 | North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)
Meet in parking lot C at North Glenmore Park. Please register with Penny Smith at 403-249-5997 or 404-807-8137. Please email oban2010mull@hotmail.com

Bird Study Group: September 2024
2024-09-04 19:30 | Alberta
Topic: Banded Gulls

Presenter: Tessa Craig
Bio: I am a first year Master of Science student in the Centre for Wildlife Ecology at Simon Fraser University, where I am supervised by Dr. Tony Williams. I am originally from Prince Edward Island (my family has a potato farm – cliche, I know!) and I completed my Bachelor of Science in Biology at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. I moved to Pemberton, British Columbia, three years ago and am fortunate to get to explore the BC coast through my research. In collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada, I am studying the physiological health of glaucous-winged gulls in the Salish Sea as an indicator of ecosystem health.
Zoom details will be emailed to members.

Wyndham - Carseland PP
2024-09-21 08:30 | Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)
We will Include a visit to Johnson’s Island. Carpooling is advised and I would like to meet at 8.30 am in Glenfield parking lot in Fish Creek PP in the South. Maximum of 4 cars. Bring lunch and chairs as picnic tables are limited. Registration with leader ntfern@telus.net or 403-836-5146

Bird Study Group: October 2024
2024-10-02 19:30 | Alberta
Topic: Cats & Wildlife

The impact of outdoor cats on wildlife appears to be a seriously neglected topic in the veterinary curriculum, which Dr. Smits’ presentation is very much hoping to correct. As veterinary professionals, our obligations towards well being of animals, reaches well beyond households and farmyards, and includes all animals, wildlife and ecosystem health.

Presenter: Judit E.G. Smits, DVM, MVetSc., PhD

Zoom details will be emailed to members.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2024-10-05 09:00 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T4, Canada
Please meet at the parking lot. Register with leader at ntfern@telus.net or 403-836-5146

Nature Walk With a Focus on Mosses
2024-10-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bring a hand lens or smart phone to observe these tiny plants. If interested, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with the group after our walk. Meet at Bebo Grove parking lot at the end of 24th Street SW. Register with Sandy Davis at rockhill29@shaw.ca

October Big Day at Votier's Flats in Fish Creek Park
2024-10-12 09:00 | Votier’s Flats, Calgary, AB, Canada
Come participate in eBird’s October Big Day by coming out and counting birds! More info: https://ebird.org/region/CA/post/october-big-day-12-oct-2024-2 All ages and levels of birdwatching welcome. Please register with leader Jessica via e-mail jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove the asterisks).

Birding On St. Patrick's Island
2024-10-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Alberta
Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick’s Island on October 14, 2024 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. This weekend trade turkey for some great fall migrants like yellow-rumped warbler, wilson’s warbler, and common grackle. We’ll talk about some of the history of the island, some of the changes it’s gone through and maybe even spot one of the beavers or mink that frequent the Island!
Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about the birds and other wildlife you encounter and talk about their behaviours, making this a great educational opportunity for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
We will have binoculars available for participants who don’t have them. Space is limited so don’t miss your chance to discover the beauty and diversity of Calgary’s birdlife on this exciting nature walk!
These walks are presented in partnership between East Village and Nature Calgary, with all registration fees being donated directly to Nature Calgary.
All walks will start and end at the East Village Headquarters, located directly north of 656 Confluence Way SE on the RiverWalk pathway.

Nature Walk With a Focus on Mosses
2024-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Bring a hand lens or smart phone to observe these tiny plants. If interested, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with the group after our walk. Location is Shannon Terrace parking lot at the end of Woodpath Road SW. Register with Sandy Davis at rockhill29@shaw.ca.

Speaker Series (October 2024) - Advocating for Nature in Calgary
2024-10-16 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Advocating for Nature in Calgary

October’s talk is all about the history of Nature Calgary’s advocacy for better conservation practices in and around Calgary all the way from the time we were known as the Calgary Field Naturalists Society to today and learn how you can become involved in our Advocacy Committee.

The talk is presented by Nature Calgary Board Member Nathaniel Schmidt, a lawyer and volunteer who is active in advocacy in Calgary and around Alberta. In addition to Nature Calgary, he also sits on the boards of Calgary River Valleys and the Alberta Wilderness Association. He was involved in efforts to protect Ricardo Ranch and writes about environmental issues in Calgary and around the province.

Members will receive a Zoom link ahead of the talk.

Carburn Park
2024-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Register with leader Anne at ibelton@telus.net or 587-223-7339

Lafarge Meadows
2024-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta
Meet at boat launch parking. Register with leader Anne at ibelton@telus.net or 587-223-7339

Nature Walk With a Focus on Mosses
2024-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Fish Creek Provincial Park – Votier’s Flats (End of Elbow Drive), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bring a hand lens or smart phone to observe these tiny plants. If interested, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with the group after our walk. Location is Votiers Flats, meet at the parking lot at the end of Elbow Drive SW. Register with Sandy Davis at rockhill29@shaw.ca

Shannon Terrace
2024-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta
Meet in last parking lot. Register with leader Anne at ibelton@telus.net or 587-223-7339
