Nature Calgary

Speaker Series (September 2023)
2023-09-27 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Lake O’Hara – The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies
Presenter: John McFaul
The Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event.

North Glenmore Park
2023-09-30 09:00, 2023-11-25 09:00, 2023-12-30 09:00, 2024-01-27 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

BSG Meeting - Oct 2023
2023-10-04 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
What: Bird Study Group – Birds Canada!
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time: 7:30PM
Presenters: Andrea Gress and Amanda Bichel with Birds Canada
Join Andrea and Amanda as they speak to what and who Birds Canada is followed by what they both do there. Andrea will speak on behalf of the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program and their podcast “The Warblers”. Amanda will discuss key biodiversity areas in Alberta and provide some Alberta examples.
Presenter Bios
Andrea Gress: Andrea Gress (she/her) studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan and now coordinates the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program for Birds Canada. She also hosts the Warblers Podcast for Birds Canada, where she sneaks plover related content into as many episodes as possible!
Amanda Bichel: I have a background in Environmental Studies and Biology, and have worked with birds, bats, soil, and water. Connecting with nature is what motivates me to work in conservation, and the hope that the next generation has the same (or better) opportunity to experience the beauty of nature I’ve enjoyed my whole life. My role is to coordinate the Key Biodiversity Areas Program for Birds Canada. I get to work with partners, experts, government, Indigenous Communities, and more on transitioning our Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas to KBAs. I am lucky to work with enthusiastic, dedicated people to identify the most important places for biodiversity in Canada. Identifying these amazing places is the first step to meaningful conservation.
LINK TO JOIN: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85613162957?pwd=[REDACTED]

Birding On St. Patrick's Island
2023-10-09 09:30 - 11:30 | East Village Headquarters, 656 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0G1, Canada
Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick’s Island to observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. You may have the opportunity to see Bald Eagles, Gulls, and Woodpeckers, among other species. St. Patrick’s Island offers a picturesque setting for this event.
Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about the birds you encounter and 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 bird 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 East Village Headquarters, located directly north of 656 Confluence Way SE on the RiverWalk pathway.
The upcoming birding event is accessible to all, regardless of age or ability.

The pathways are flat. Some pathways are unpaved but they are well compacted.
Nature Calgary has taken measures to accommodate those with sight or hearing impairments
Guides are knowledgeable about bird calls to assist those with sight impairments
Sight cues will be available for those with hearing impairments
Dogs are not allowed at the event unless medically necessary. This helps ensure the safety and comfort of the wildlife
The event is LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming people of all orientations and identities.

Register Here

Carburne Park Walk
2023-10-14 09:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Please register for this trip with leader Nimali by email ntfern@telus.net or by mobile 403-836-5146

Speaker Series (October 2023)
2023-10-18 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Presentation title: Maintaining Wildlife Movement in the Calgary Region
The presenter will be Nicole Kaha Conservation Analyst Miistakis Institute
What is ecological connectivity and why is it important? What are the challenges to maintaining ecological connectivity in our region? Learn how the Miistakis Institute and partners are addressing the pressing need to maintain ecological connectivity through monitoring wildlife with camera-traps, determining amphibian presence, and ultimately delineating a regional ecological network to be protected. Project partners are the City of Calgary, Foothills County, Rocky View County, Friends of Fish Creek, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society and Alberta Forestry and Parks.
Bio:
Nicole Kahal is a Conservation Analyst with the Miistakis Institute, a not-for-profit applied conservation research institute affiliated with Mount Royal University. At Miistakis, Nicole focuses on the research areas of ecological connectivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem-based climate adaptation. Nicole holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona.
Zoom information will be sent to members before the event.

North Glenmore Park
2023-10-28 09:00 | North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)
Please contact trip leader Penny Smith at 403-249-5997 or 404-807-8137 or please email oban2010mull@hotmail.com to register for this trip or for any questions.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2023-11-04 09:30 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (Outside on 9 Ave SE)
Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader: John McFaul at alpglow@telus.net or 403-289-9517

Bird Dale Hodges Park
2023-11-12 10:00 | Dale Hodges Park, Alberta, Canada
NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and then the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Please register with leader: John McFaul at alpglow@telus.net or 403-289-9517

Carburn Park
2023-11-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Please register with leader Anne Belton at ibelton@telus.net

Lafarge Meadows
2023-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta
Meet at Boat Launch. Please register leader Anne Belton at ibelton@telus.net

Out-of-town Trip to Highwood Pass
2023-11-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Alberta
(If the weather forecast looks terrible, we may go the next day.) We will try for White-tailed Ptarmigan. Other target is Gray-crowned Rosy-finch. We will meet in the parking lot at Highwood Pass at 10:00 AM (approx. 2 hr drive from Calgary). Please contact me with questions and to register. Leader; Howard Heffler, at howhef@gmail.com. 403-804-2489 (cell). Limit of 10 participants and five vehicles. We will try to sort out carpool arrangements after we have the participant list.

Shannon Terrace
2023-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Shannon Terrace Amphitheatre (Fish Creek Provincial Park), Alberta, Canada
Meet in the furthest parking lot. Please register at ibelton@telus.net

Bowness Park
2023-12-10 10:00 | Alberta
Meet in the main parking lot, 8900 48 Ave NW, at 10:00 AM. Please register with the leader John McFaul at alpglow@telus.net or 403-289-9517

Bebo Grove
2023-12-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Speaker Series (December 2023)
2023-12-20 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Presentation: Biodiversity by Design: A birds and bees tour of Calgary
Presenter: Carol Patterson CPA, CMA, FRCGS
Fellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Six-time winner of Travel Media Association of Canada’s Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature
Her travel writing has been featured in National Geographic, CanGeoTravel, Explore, Fodor’s Travel, BBC Travel, Saltscapes, WestJet, FamilyFunCanada and many others. She has authored several books including Sustainable Tourism: Business Development, Operations and Management and The Business of Ecotourism.
Subject: Calgary has a lofty goal to restore some of its roadsides, boulevards and other open spaces to a more natural state. Here’s a look at some biodiversity-friendly projects already underway. Also an introduction to the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s “Network of Nature” program which aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species.
Zoom information will be sent to members before the event.

Shannon Terrace
2024-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Shannon Terrace Amphitheatre (Fish Creek Provincial Park), Alberta, Canada
Please register at ibelton@telus.net

Speaker Series (January 2024)
2024-01-17 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Presenter: Carol Patterson CPA, CMA, FRCGS Fellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society Six-time winner of Travel Media Association of Canada’s Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature

Calgary has a lofty goal to restore some of its roadsides, boulevards and other open spaces to a more natural state. Here’s a look at some biodiversity-friendly projects already underway. Also an introduction to the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s “Network of Nature” program which aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species.

Presenter Bio: Her travel writing has been featured in National Geographic, CanGeoTravel, Explore, Fodor’s Travel, BBC Travel, Saltscapes, WestJet, FamilyFunCanada and many others. She has authored several books including Sustainable Tourism: Business Development, Operations and Management and The Business of Ecotourism.

Zoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2024-01-21 10:00 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (Outside on 9 Ave SE)
Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Ice grippers are recommended. Please register with leader John McFaul: alpglow@telus.net or 403 289-9517.

Carburn Park
2024-02-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada

Early February Winter Round-Up
2024-02-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Alberta
We go east of Calgary in search of winter visitors and others, weather permitting. Chances for Snowy, Short-eared, and Great Horned owls; Bald Eagles; Rough-legged Hawks; Ring-necked Pheasants and Gray Partridge; Snow Buntings and Redpolls, both Common and Hoary Redpolls, Horned Larks, and others. We usually find some surprises. Meeting place is the west end of the Deerfoot City parking lot at Deerfoot Trail and 64 Avenue. Trip will go until approx.. 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Break halfway in Strathmore. Carpooling allowed. Bring lunch. Register with leader Terry Korolyk at 403-254-1878, or, piidpiper@hotmail.ca.

Bird Study Group Meeting (February 2024)
2024-02-07 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Presenter: Terry Bird
Topic: How technology is changing how we see birds
Bird banding and band recoveries are among the oldest techniques used to study migratory routes of birds. Today, technology is changing how we can learn from birds, and much of what we are learning is very surprising. Join us to hear about extraordinary new methods to learn about birds, and some amazing new discoveries.
Zoom information will be sent to Nature Calgary members before the event.

Votier's Flats
2024-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Votier’s Flats, Calgary, AB, Canada

Bebo Grove
2024-02-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Birding on St. Patrick's Island
2024-02-17 09:30, 2024-02-17 12:30 | Alberta
For more details and to register for this trip, please follow the Eventbrite link provided.
