2024 Nature Calgary AGM

Oct 18, 2024 | Nature Calgary, News

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up! We invite members to join us on November 17th and have their voices heard about our organization. Learn about our plans for the upcoming year and share your thoughts and feedback. AGM Details DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2024...

Nature Calgary on Global News – Seasonal Transformation of Local Birds

Oct 9, 2024 | News

Nature Calgary President Kaya Konopnicki joined Global News on October 3rd to talk about the seasonal transformation of some of our local birds. She discusses the changes we see in magpies, mallards, Franklin’s gulls, and wood ducks as they molt in the fall....

2024 Brooks and Writing-on-Stone Bird Counts

Mar 31, 2024 | News

Hello Alberta Bird Counters. We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Brooks and Writing-on-Stone Bird Counts will take place on the following dates: Brooks-Lake Newell Bird Count: Sat. May 18 and Sun. May 19 * 25th anniversary of the Brooks Count! Come celebrate with...

Celebrating Calgary’s Rich Ornithological Heritage: The 2023 Christmas Bird Count

Dec 15, 2023 | News

The Christmas Bird Count has a rich history that stretches back to the year 1900, making it the longest-running Citizen Science project in North America. This tradition has been embraced by communities across the continent, with bird enthusiasts gathering annually to...

City Nature Challenge 2023

Apr 17, 2023 | News

The Calgary City Nature Challenge, sponsored by Nature Calgary, is an exciting opportunity for citizens of all ages to engage in documenting the biodiversity of their city. The event runs from April 28 to May 1, 2023, and offers a variety of activities designed to...

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