S. Sask Regional Plan: comment by Jan 15

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...

Calgary Christmas Bird Count report

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.

Annual General Meeting and new Board

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...

Calgary Chrismas Bird Count on CBC

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!...

Birds and Windows study

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...

Christmas Bird Count plans

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...

South Saskatchewan basin Land Use

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...

Board members needed

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,...

Nestbox (Bluebird Trail) Monitors’ Meeting

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...

Birthday celebration

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