Milk River Writing-On-Stone Species Count 2019

Grasslands, coulee’s and riparian areas meet in Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, creating a great diversity of habitats for wildlife. At least 13 species of fish, 4 species of amphibians, 3 species of reptiles, 30 species of mammals and more than 160 species of birds have been recorded within the park. Download the brochure.

Nose Hill – Spring Wildflowers

Nose Hill - 64 Ave and 14 St Parking Lot 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Nose Hill - Spring Wildflowers. Meet at parking lot 64thAve & 14th Street NW, Leader John McFaul 403 289-9517. 

Bird North Glenmore Park – May 2019

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

Carburn Park

Carburn Park Alberta, Canada

Carburn Park. Meet in parking lot. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Riverglen Drive and then left onto Riverwood Road. Leader: Janet Gill, 403 230-5671

Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – June 2019

Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Monthly 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.

Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Northwest Quadrant (Water Valley area)

Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Northwest Quadrant (Water Valley area). Be prepared to be out all day. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. We could arrange for some participants to meet in Cochrane if needed. Register by email hheffler@shaw.ca by Wednesday May 29. Leader Howard Heffler. Registration required. * Nature Calgary for the previous […]

Confederation Park

Confederation Park (10 Street Parking Lot) Alberta, Canada

Confederation Park.  Meet in 10 St. NW Parking lot.  From 16 Ave NW, drive north on 10 St NW to the parking lot (first left turn after 23 Ave NW. This area has proven to be a favourite for migrating warblers & other songbirds.  Leader: Janet Gill, 403 230-5671.

NEW – Bird Douglasbank Park

Eaglequest Golf Driving Range 45 Douglasbank Way SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Explore the area along the Bow River north of Mallard Point, from the Sue Higgins Bridge to Deerfoot Trail. Meet at the Eaglequest Golf Driving Range on Douglas Range Road SE. From Deerfoot Trail, go south on Douglasdale Blvd, then take the first right onto Douglasbank Drive. Drive 600 metres and take a left onto […]

Common Mosses and Liverworts of Calgary

North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, Canada

Common Mosses and Liverworts of Calgary. Weaselhead Natural Area. If you know the trees and flowers, it’s time to learn the common bryophytes (Mosses and Liverworts) of our area. This outing will be presented by Sandra Davis, a local Bryologist. The course will run 3-4 hours. Participants would need to bring a 10X hand lens, and there […]

Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Southwest Quadrant

Bird Calgary Region 80 km Circle Southwest Quadrant. Be prepared to be out all day. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Registered participants will be advised of the meeting location to organise car-pooling prior to the event. Leader Bob Lefebvre, (403) 370-0556. Registration required. * Nature Calgary for the previous two years has offered a […]