Joan Walker
Nature Kids: “Bat Walk” Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (Outside on 9 Ave SE)Does the very word “bat” conjure up images of evil, witchcraft, and sorcery? Would it surprise you to know that bats are actually very effective pest exterminators and allow us to enjoy a sliced banana on our cereal and peaches with ice cream? Come and join us for a “Bat Walk" with Cory Olson, Program […]
Nature Kids: “Bat Walk” Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (Outside on 9 Ave SE)Does the very word “bat” conjure up images of evil, witchcraft, and sorcery? Would it surprise you to know that bats are actually very effective pest exterminators and allow us to enjoy a sliced banana on our cereal and peaches with ice cream? Come and join us for a “Bat Walk" with Cory Olson, Program […]
Nature Kids: The Amazing and Talented Beaver
Bow Valley Ranch 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet at the Bow Valley Ranch (EAST end of Fish Creek Park). Equipped with a toolbox of sharp teeth, fur coat and strong tail, the beaver is an incredible ecosystem engineer and home builder! Join us to discover the amazing adaptations of the beaver, explore its habitat and investigate the role this animal plays in […]
Nature Kids: “Animals in Winter”
Edworthy Park (west parking lot) 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBrrr, it’s cold out there! Have you ever wondered what our furry, feathered friends do when the temperatures plunge and sparkling snow flakes make little mountains? And what about insects and amphibians? Join us to learn more about the ingenious ways animals cope with our blustery winter weather. Please come dressed for the weather and […]
Nature Kids: Birds – The Ultimate Nest-Builders
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaNow that spring is in the air and many of our migrant birds are beginning to return, join us to learn how these amazing and creative creatures prepare a nursery for their young. Please dress appropriately as we will be outside. Meet at Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Dr SE,Calgary. Leader: Joan Walker, herbiehilda@gmail.com.
NEW – Nature Kids: 2019 “Scavenger Hunt”
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCity Nature Challenge: 2019 "Scavenger Hunt" for Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 to 12:00 PM at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave S.E., Calgary. Be part of this exciting Bioblitz to see how Calgary's urban biodiversity compares with over 190 cities around the world! It’s easy to participate! Just bring your love for all nature, a dash of curiosity, your finest observation skills and something to […]
CANCELLED – Nature Kids: Who Am I?
Pearce Estate Park 1440 17A St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaNature Kids: Who Am I? Put your detective skills to the test as you use clues and fun facts to investigate Alberta's amazing wildlife. This will be an indoor, games-based activity. Cost for our program participants will be provided. During the event, families who wish to see the exhibits may pay the admission fee or […]
NEW – Women and Girls in Nature
Edworthy Park (west parking lot) 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJoin Nature Alberta's Nature Kids and Nature Calgary along with many knowledgeable experts for our Women and Girls in Nature event. This event is for girls aged 7-14 and the special women in their lives to learn about careers in the science/nature/environmental field. Learn from women in various careers in this field and participate in a mini BioBlitz with our volunteer […]