St. Patrick’s Island Birding
2024-06-28 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick’s Island on June 28, 2024 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. Birds have been back for a few months and have started to have their young. We’ll see our Osprey on their nest plus we’re hoping to see the Kestrels back again for another year. We hope to see and hear our house wrens, yellow warblers, and red-winged blackbirds. We’ll look for tracks, old nests, 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 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.

North Glenmore Park
2024-06-29 09:00, 2024-07-27 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

Glenbow Ranch Birding Golf Cart Trip
2024-07-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
The regular price is $40 per person. Holly will set up a discount code for NC members to get $10 off. Use Code NATURECALGARY24
Here’s a link to the registration page on our website: Public Programs – Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (grpf.ca)
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 habitat provides home to a wide variety of bird species. Unfortunately, many of the best birding locations are far from the parking lot. Join GRPF Conservation Program Coordinator Blake Weis and Steward Annie Finch to visit the best locations on a golf cart tour of up to four hours where we’ll cover nearly 20 km of trail.
We are likely to see or hear around 30 to 50 bird species. During spring and fall migration we can expect to find a wide variety of migrating birds such as warblers, sparrows, and raptors. The breeding season offers grassland and foothills specialties like Vesper Sparrow, Mountain Bluebird, and Western Meadowlark as well as riparian species like Baltimore Oriole and many swallows, sparrows, and flycatchers. Some uncommon possibilities include Turkey Vulture, Prairie Falcon, Rock Wren, Sprague’s Pipit and Spotted Towhee. Late September also boasts stunning fall colors and possibly some early fall waterfowl migration.
Dress for all weather as it can be cold in the morning but very hot by the middle of the day. Most of the park is open grassland and is very exposed to the elements. We recommend bringing a jacket, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks, and of course binoculars or a camera.
Meet at the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park parking lot (255001 Glenbow Road, Cochrane , AB).
This tour is only recommended for children who are specifically interested in birds and bird watching. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The program will run rain or shine! However, if inclement weather prevents GRPF from delivering the program safely, you will receive a full refund.
Dates for the fall will be added later in the summer, keep your eyes peeled!

68th Street Wetlands
2024-07-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-19 09:00 - 11:00 | 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 11:00am. 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 Burnsmead Fish Creek
2024-07-06 09:00 | Fish Creek Provincial Park – Burnsmead Day Use Area, Alberta, Canada
Please register with Trip Leader Jessica Armand by email jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove the asterisk). Dress for the weather and for walking on gravel paths for 3+km. All levels of birdwatching are welcome.

68th Street Wetlands
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 8:30pm. 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.

Plant Noticers' Club at Nose Hill
2024-07-10 19:00 | Nose Hill – 64 Ave and 14 St Parking Lot, 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2K 5R2, Canada
Meet at Nose Hill Parking Lot on 14th Street & 64th Ave (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3LNKmh5PMjrXpmq47). NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Frank Lake
2024-07-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Frank Lake, Alberta, Canada
We will visit Frank Lake to see the what birds are calling Frank Lake home over the summer. There should be some good shorebird viewing. We will try to visit a few basins to see what’s in the other areas.

Birding on St. Patrick's Island
2024-07-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Alberta
Please use the Eventbrite link provided to register and see more info.

Carburne Park Nature Walk
2024-07-13 08:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Meet at parking lot. Please register with leader at 403 -836-5146 or by email ntfern@telus.net

West Bragg Creek
2024-07-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
We will bird some of the trails in the West Bragg Creek PRA. The pathways are unpaved and have exposed roots and rocks. Please wear suitable footwear for the pathways. This walk is suitable for all ages and all birding abilities.
Please meet at the SNOWSHOE HARE TRAIL ENTRANCE in the West Bragg Creek Parking lot: https://goo.gl/maps/Guw93RfKHdYrV6F78
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED A KANANASKIS CONSERVATION PASS TO PARK HERE. YOU CAN GET ONE HERE: https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass.aspx

Family Nature Night with Nature Alberta at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2024-07-17 06:30 - 20:30 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T4, Canada
FREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged!
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Registration from 6:00-6:25PM | Activities from 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary
What: Become a bird defender with us at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary! Join Nature Calgary and the City of Calgary on an interpretive walk around the sanctuary. Learn about the Chicken Dance from Siksika Nation. Discover how you can help protect birds around you. Each family will also get a free set of window decals to help protect birds at home!
Weather Details: Will run rain or shine – please dress for the weather. In the event of extreme weather, notice of cancellation will be posted on our Facebook page and in the Facebook Event Discussion.
Registration Details: Registration is completed on-site from 6-6:25 pm. We can only accommodate a limited number of families at these events. Be sure to arrive early to secure your family’s spot.
https://naturealberta.ca/fnn-bird-defenders/

Birding and Nature Walk at Ralph Klein Park
2024-07-20 09:00 | Ralph Klein Park, 12350 84 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T3S 0A4, Canada
Please register with Trip Leader Jessica Armand by email jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove asterik). Dress for the weather (no shade so bring a hat) and for walking on gravel paths for 2km. All levels of birdwatching are welcome.

Birding and Nature Walk Burnsmead Fish Creek (CANCELLED)
2024-07-23 09:00 | Fish Creek Provincial Park – Burnsmead Day Use Area, Alberta, Canada
(EVENT CANCELLED) Please register with Trip Leader Jessica Armand by email jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove asterisk). Dress for the weather and for walking on gravel paths for 3+km. All levels of birdwatching are welcome.

68th Street Wettlands
2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:30 | 68 Street SE Wetlands, Alberta, Canada

Birding and Nature Walk at Ralph Klein Park
2024-07-30 09:00 | Ralph Klein Park, 12350 84 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T3S 0A4, Canada
Please register with Trip Leader Jessica Armand by email jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove asterisk). Dress for the weather (no shade so bring a hat) and for walking on gravel paths for 2km. All levels of birdwatching are welcome.

Bebo Grove Nature Walk
2024-07-30 18:30 | 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

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
