Jan 6, 2014 | News
South Saskatchewan Regional Land Use planning is now in Phase 3 of public consultations. Comment on the draft plan by Jan 14 either by letter or online workbook . This plan will affect watersheds, recreation, industry, and conservation in all of southern Alberta from...
Dec 21, 2013 | News
A preliminary report on the Dec 15th Calgary count has been posted on the Bird Count Results page. Don’t forget that there are more counts scheduled in the region from Dec 27 through Jan 4.
Dec 20, 2013 | News
A quorum of members attended the Dec 17th, 2013 AGM. AGM Minutes and new Board 2013 Presidents Report The annual President’s Awards were given to: Jamie Noakes who has held a number of Board positions over several years, including that of Natural Areas...
Dec 16, 2013 | News
Sunday Dec 15 – fewer numbers of birds and bird species than last year were counted in Calgary. See the CBC article and CBC News at 11 (at about the 17:10 point) Thanks to the many participants, compilers, and the hosts of the wrap-up dinner!...
Nov 13, 2013 | News
You can participate in The University of Alberta Birds and Windows Project, which uses citizen science to identify the factors that affect collision risk at residential homes. Participants regularly search around their residence for evidence of bird window collisions...
Nov 6, 2013 | News
Planning is underway for this year’s Calgary Christmas Bird Count – our 62nd – to be held on Sunday December 15, 2013. Calgary is always one of the top counts in North America in our level of participation and we aim to keep it that way! Last year we...
Oct 29, 2013 | News
South Saskatchewan Regional Land Use planning is now in Phase 3 of public consultations. There is a meeting in Calgary on Nov 13 or you can get your comments in by Jan 14 either by letter or via https://landuse.alberta.ca/Newsroom/Pages/PublicConsultations.aspx. This...
Oct 29, 2013 | News
Nature Calgary needs your skills! The Board of Nature Calgary is understaffed at present, and is just able to maintain the basic functions of the society. Additional directors would help us address ongoing functions, and new ventures in the areas of citizen science,...
Oct 16, 2013 | News
The Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors (a.k.a. Calgary Area Bluebird Trail Monitors) will have their annual meeting on Oct. 26 at 2 PM in Biosciences Bldg 211 at U of C, the same room where the Bird Study Group meets. Anyone with an interest in learning about monitoring...
Oct 8, 2013 | News
Nature Calgary member Del Lavallee will be celebrating her 90th Birthday! Her family is inviting all her friends to attend a celebration on Nov 3, complete with a nature walk and a nature presentation by Gus Yaki. Birthday invitation