UPDATED – Winchell Lake
Winchell Lake (new plan). We will drive to Winchell Lake ( about 45 minutes from the meeting spot) and spend the morning and early afternoon in the immediate area. We will try to minimize driving by selecting a few nice spots for short walks. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Register by email hheffler@shaw.ca by […]
Bird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail) Alberta, CanadaBird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S. end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader Anne Belton. 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339
Family Birding Course
Do you have young children and would like to introduce them to the world of birds and nature by exploring Fish Creek? Try the Family Birding Course presented by the Friends of Fish Creek and Nature Calgary. The goal of this course is to engage beginning birders and families in the joy of birding, share […]
Bird Burnsmead, FCPP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Burnsmead Day Use Area Alberta, CanadaBird Burnsmead, FCPP. Meet at the parking lot for Burnsmead east end of Fish Creek Park. To get there take Bow Bottom Trail turning left, south of 146 AVE SE. Leader Anne Belton. 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339
NEW – Red Deer Lake nestbox trail
Anderson LRT Station Alberta, CanadaTour of Don Stiles' Red Deer Lake nestbox trail SW of Calgary. See young Mountain Bluebirds and/or Tree Swallows in the nest as well as to watch for other bird species and flowering plants. Meet at the Anderson LRT station, next to MacLeod Trail just S of pedestrian overpass. Leader, Don Stiles, 403-271-4689.
NEW – Women and Girls in Nature
Edworthy Park (west parking lot) 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJoin Nature Alberta's Nature Kids and Nature Calgary along with many knowledgeable experts for our Women and Girls in Nature event. This event is for girls aged 7-14 and the special women in their lives to learn about careers in the science/nature/environmental field. Learn from women in various careers in this field and participate in a mini BioBlitz with our volunteer […]
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – July 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.
Learning Naturally Kids Bird Camp
Bow Valley Ranch 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPresented by the Friends of Fish Creek and Nature Calgary Camp runs Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fee – $100.00 per student Register for Learning Naturally Kids Bird Camp By participating in the Learning Naturally Kids Bird Camp program, you are not only providing an amazing […]
Carburn Park
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaCarburn Park. Meet in parking lot. Carburn Park is reached by turning S from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Riverglen Drive and then left onto Riverwood Road. Leader Anne Belton, 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339.
Nose Hill – Summer Flower Walk
Nose Hill - 64 Ave and 14 St Parking Lot 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaNose Hill - Summer Flower Walk. Meet at parking lot 64th Av & 14th Street NW. Leader John McFaul, 403-289-9517.