Brooks-Lake Newell and Writing-on-Stone Bird Counts

Feb 12, 2023 | News

Hello Alberta Bird Counters! We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Brooks and Writing-on-Stone Bird Counts will take place on the following dates: Brooks-Lake Newell Bird Count: Sat. May 20 and Sun. May 21 Milk River – Writing-on-Stone Bird Count: Sat. May 27...

Support Nature Calgary when you do your laundry!

Jan 29, 2023 | News

Nature Calgary has a permanent fundraiser with Tru Earth! When you purchase eco-friendly home and laundry products, Nature Calgary will receive 20% off the sale. The items will ship anywhere in Canada and the United States. If you’re already using...

71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count

Dec 6, 2022 | News

The 71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place on December 18, 2022. This event is open to everyone who has a passion for birds regardless of skills and abilities. The CBC is an annual census of birds found within the count circle. All species...

Alberta’s Frank Lake is an Ideal Spot for Birds

Nov 22, 2022 | News

See the full article from Bird’s Canada.

Foothills Solar Project – Submission

Nov 6, 2022 | News

See the submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission for the upcoming hearing on the Foothills Solar Project and it’s possible negative impact on Frank Lake where many of Nature Calgary members visit for birding, Submission files

Birding 101 Course (Fall 2022)

Aug 9, 2022 | News

Join Nature Calgary for four online sessions and four in-person sessions to learn the basics of birding. The evening online sessions run on TUESDAY NIGHTS (7:30 – 8:30PM) from September 6th to September 27th and will cover: Equipment & Where to...

Calgary’s Birding Hotspot Maps

Jun 15, 2022 | News

Nature Calgary and TD Friends of the Environment are pleased to offer these complimentary maps to help you explore and learn about Calgary’s best and most unique birding hotspots. Nature Calgary encourages diverse communities to celebrate the joy of birding and We...

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Field Trips

May 28, 2022 | News

Nature Calgary will again offer field trips to explore Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park by golf cart. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park contains some of the last remaining foothills fescue grassland as well as a scattered mosaic of wetland and woodland areas. This diverse...

Unveiling of the winner of the Official Bird of Calgary

May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Bird Friendly Calgary wishes to announce that the results of the month long contest to nominate the official bird of Calgary are in. A total of 36,616 votes were cast for the five candidate birds. See the full results here.

City Nature Challenge 2022

Apr 6, 2022 | News

Nature Calgary is proud to be a supporting sponsor for the the fourth annual Calgary City Nature Challenge. The City Nature Challenge takes place April 29 to May 2, 2022! Document ANY flora and fauna you find by taking photos with your phone or camera and then upload...