Nature Calgary Library dispersal

Much of the Nature Calgary (Calgary Field Naturalists’ Society) library of books and periodicals will be gradually dispersed.  At our Speaker Series meetings, Mike Rogers will have a selection of materials to give away to members.  For more information please...

Paskapoo Slopes Survey

Voice your opinions at http://fluidsurveys.com/s/paskapoo. The survey closes at the end of April.

Stanley Park Redevelopment

On Mar 16, Calgary Parks will kick off public consultations regarding a redevelopment of Stanley Park.  Please see Calgary Parks or Stanley Park invitation Mar 16.  Will accommodating increased human use affect birds in the park?  Have your say!

Alberta water policy consultations

How can the water requirements of Albertans (personal, agricultural, and industrial) — and of nature —  be met, in an era of population growth, industrial growth, and climate change? During March 2013, the Alberta government will be holding workshops and...

Annual Bus Trip planned

Mark your calendar for Sunday June 2, 2013, for the annual Nature Calgary bus trip.  This year we will have a look at three areas in the Red Deer area that should be good for migratory and nesting birds as well as Parkland regional vegetation.  See the Special Trips...

New Speaker Series meeting venue for Sep 2013

Starting in September 2013, Nature Calgary’s speaker series meetings will have a new venue, as Fort Calgary will be undergoing renovations.  The Board, after an extensive study including a member survey, intends to use Cardel Theatre, in the Southeast area Quarry...

Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 15-18

Count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the GBBC!   Go to the GBBC website, sign up (you can use your EBird account), and submit your lists of what species and how many birds of each species you see.  The GBBC gives us a snapshot of how birds are...

Christmas Bird Count report

The Coordinator’s report from the 2012 Calgary Christmas Bird Count has been posted on the Bird Count Results page.

Members’ survey about new meeting venue

Nature Calgary’s Speaker Series meetings must relocate after May 2013, as Fort Calgary will undergo a year-long renovation. The Board is searching for a new venue that will handle 100+ people, with AV facilities. The places on our short list are similar in cost, or...

AGM and new Board

At the Dec 19 Nature Calgary AGM, the following Board members were elected.   Thanks to all who keep the work of Nature Calgary going!  If you are considering helping with any of the vacant positions, please contact someone on the Board to discuss. —President:  Andrew...