CFNS bird sightings added to eBird

Jul 26, 2015 | News

Andrew Hart has finished adding about 19,000 checklists to eBird, from the 1986-2001 bird sighting database of CFNS (Calgary Field Naturalists’ Society). These sightings were originally on paper forms submitted by club members, then transcribed to a database by...

Bowmont Park improvement planning

Jun 30, 2015 | News

The City of Calgary is asking for comments and ideas on potential improvements to Bowmont Natural Area Park’s Management Plan.  Horst Grothman is Nature Calgary’s rep on the Bowmont Stewardship Committee, and your questions and suggestions may be directed...

Education Grant School Reports

Jun 15, 2015 | Nature Calgary, News

Students participating in outdoor field trips, using the funding from the Education Grant, have learned the importance of protecting our environment. Thanks to the donation from Edmonton Community Foundation, Nature Calgary has been able to support schools in Calgary...

Online registration open for Bus Trip and Waterton

May 21, 2015 | News

Deadlines for registration are these events are approaching:  for the bus trip, June 26, and for Waterton, July 4. You may register online for the Annual Bus Trip and the Waterton Weekend, using secure payments via PayPal.  You do not need a PayPal account, you can...

eBird Calgary 2015: First winners

May 11, 2015 | News

Congratulations to the 1st quarter leaders of the eBird Calgary 2015 birding competition.  The following were recognized at the April Birds & Beers gathering: John Thompson (experienced category) – 99 species as of March 31 Nicole Pellerin (beginner...

Thanks to our volunteers

Apr 23, 2015 | News

Nature Calgary had a booth at the annual Garden Show, organized at Spruce Meadows by the Calgary Horticultural Society.  We’d like to thank the volunteers who stepped up — and drove waaay down– to help us with that.   We acknowledge our volunteers on...