May 24, 2013 | News
This is the second year of a project looking at the re-generation of invasive cotoneaster after it has been removed…. Volunteers help locate sample sites using a GPS and photos, and record data. If interested contact Sarah(Project jointly funded by Nature Calgary and...
May 22, 2013 | News
Dr. Scott Lovell’s BSG presentation, Empidonax Flycatchers: the bane of birdwatchers or simply a misunderstood group? is online in PDF format (19Mb). Scott’s sound files are embedded in the file and it may take a minute or two to load – be...
May 16, 2013 | News
Starting in September 2013, Nature Calgary’s monthly Speaker Series general meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, rather than the traditional Wednesday. (Fort Calgary will be unavailable due to renovations). We have booked Cardel Theatre, in...
May 10, 2013 | News
Online and mail bookings are now open for the annual Waterton weekend trip, July 12-14. Waterton at the peak of flower season is not to be missed! More information
May 8, 2013 | News
The Whimbrel trip this year is this coming Saturday, May 11, starting at 9 a.m. at my farm. Directions: from Taber, go 4 miles east on highway 3, and turn north on Range Road 160, which is just east of the large green Viterra building. Go north for 3.5 miles, and...
Apr 15, 2013 | News
Fairplay Stores at 2604 Kensington Road NW is now pleased to offer Nature Calgary members a 10% discount on purchases. Membership cards must be shown at the time of purchase to receive the discount. Fairplay has a large bulk section of seeds, seed mixes and suet for...
Apr 15, 2013 | News
This committee aims to strengthen Nature Calgary’s advocacy role, by establishing a more formal process and by increasing the rigour of our input. If you have skills to contribute to this group please contact Andrew Hart. Thank you Doug Collister for chairing the...
Apr 15, 2013 | News
Bird counts: see Field Trips or Birding pages for dates and details. Plants in bloom: May 25-31, Federation of Alberta Naturalists May Count. Select your favorite natural area and participate in this province-wide Count. Contact Suzanne Visser for further details....
Apr 12, 2013 | News
An excellent opportunity for the amateur naturalist to work with researchers in Kananaskis: Biogeoscience Institute, University of Calgary, Spring Naturalist Weekend June 14 – 16, 2013 at the Barrier Lake Field Station in Kananaskis Country. Cost: $125 + GST, includes...
Mar 19, 2013 | News
Join us for a Special Field Trip to some Red Deer area wetlands on Sunday June 2. Details and ticket purchase options. Reserve your seat by May 24th. (If you have forgotten your password there is a “Forgot Password” link you can click to reset...
