Darwin, Evo-Devo, and Evolutionary Novelty 33rd Annual Darwin Lecture at the University of Calgary Today’s organisms evolved from those in the past. So how can evolution invent anything truly new? In The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin viewed novelty as a...
Theme: Submerged: a look into Alberta’s semi-aquatic and riparian zones When: March 17, 2018; 8 am to 4 pm Where: Devon Golf and Conference Centre in Devon, Alberta Workshop will also include: Exhibitors: Informative displays Seed Share: Bring native...
The Nature Calgary birding resources page is regularly updated with articles, blogs and links to birding resources. While the information is focused on birds in the Calgary area, we have been told that our birding resources have been useful to groups beyond Canada. As...
By Bob Parsons Another very enthusiastic Grassland Tour again this year. There was great attendance at both counts with the customary representation from Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Red Deer, Raymond and of course Calgary. Many seasoned counters returned again...
Nature Calgary is in the newest Nature Alberta publication. Click on the link to read the information given by Nature Calgary board members and thoughts written by Nature Alberta in their “Get to Know Our Member Clubs”publication. Nature Alberta –...
Nature Calgary’s Annual Fall Banquet is scheduled for Saturday Nov 4, 2017, with speaker Chic Scott! Details and bookings. Come and join fellow members for a great evening of food, socializing, and inspiration. Payment must be received no later than Nov 1. Chic...
On May 5, 2017, our grade 9 classes (114 students) participated in a one-of- kind science field study. The RiverWatch Science Program transports students in large, inflatable rafts to study water quality along a section of the Bow River. The rafts are floating...
All five grade 8 classes from F.E. Osborne school spent the day at the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park as part of “Fresh and Salt Water Systems” unit of the science curriculum. The trip was led by instructors from the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society who...
Today our Grade One students at Banting and Best school participated in the ‘surviving the seasons’ program at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. We began our day with a nature walk through the property guided by our very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide Jackie....
Students from Alex Munro’s Garden Club are now able to answer after their fabulous field trip to the Chinook Honey Company on May 11, 2016. We started our visit with a picnic overlooking fields of dandelions and busy honeybees. Liam, our enthusiastic and engaging...
