Nature Calgary’s Annual General Meeting is coming up! We hope you’ll join us for our AGM on Sunday, November 23rd. The board will do a presentation and walk through the past year, and what’s coming up next! We need to have a quorum at the meeting, so...
If you’ve been out for a walk lately and caught a glimpse of something tiny zipping through the air like a feathered dart, you’re not imagining things, hummingbirds are back in Calgary! These incredible little birds might be small (some only weigh a few...
The City Nature Challenge is back April 25th – 28th! The City Nature Challenge is an awesome opportunity to contribute to citizen science and get out and enjoy Calgary’s nature! This is the 7th year that Calgary is participating, and the 10 year...
We are pleased to announce that our two SE Alberta May Species counts will take place on the following dates: Brooks – Lake Newell Bird Count: Sat. May 17 and Sun. May 18 Milk River – Writing-on-Stone Bird Count: Sat. May 24 and Sun. May 25 Looking for...
It’s Nature Calgary’s 70th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with swag! We’re selling t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags featuring beautiful nature artwork. The imagery is courtesy of local Calgary artist Geneva Haley. Geneva works in a few...
February 24 to March 2, 2025 marks Invasive Species Awareness Week in Canada. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the impacts of invasive species and how you can protect our natural spaces. We can all play a role in helping our environment by identifying and...
Winter on the Alberta prairie may seem quiet, but for bird enthusiasts, it’s a fantastic time to spot some incredible species that thrive in the cold. From stealthy hunters to resilient songbirds, these birds are built to endure the prairie’s harsh conditions....
Mark your calendars! The annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count is taking place on December 15th, and bird lovers of all levels are invited to join this important citizen science event. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just enjoy watching the feathered...
As Alberta’s winter settles in, backyard feeders provide critical support to birds facing scarce natural food sources. They also create an excellent opportunity to observe the beauty of Alberta’s winter birds up close. Here’s how to set up your feeders, maintain them,...
Nature Calgary recently added its support to a letter sent by Nature Alberta to the Government of Alberta regarding the Wildlife (Grizzly Bear – Ministerial) Amendment Regulation. This amendment permits the hunting of grizzly bears, which are a Threatened...
