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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250903T193000
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SUMMARY:Bird Study Group: September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Robyn Radcliffe\, The Raptors \nRobyn Radcliffe is with The Raptors group\, based in Duncan\, B.C. They train raptors for use at airports and public spaces to keep other birds away from areas of risk to equipment and people
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-september-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group,Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250618T193000
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SUMMARY:June Speaker Series: Diving the Archipelago de Revillagigedo
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ann Boerner\n \nArchipelago de Revillagigedo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Mexican national marine park. The park has a considerable number of endemic birds and fish and attracts large numbers of pelagic species such as Manta Rays\, sharks and large predator fish such as tuna. Ann will talk about the park\, its inhabitants and the experience of diving in a remote location.\n \nAnn is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist and passionate scuba diver. She has been a scuba diver for 30 years and has travelled throughout the world diving unique and remote locations.\n \nMembers will receive a Zoom link via email ahead of the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/june-speaker-series-diving-the-archipelago-de-revillagigedo/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20250527T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T154459Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Study Group: June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Corey Scobie\nThe Lucrative Wild Bird Egg Shell trade in Early Alberta \nCorey Scobie (Assistant Curator of Ornithology\, Royal Alberta Museum) will show the diversity of bird egg shell colors\, shapes and textures and how the desire to possess these beautiful objects resulted in the creation of a popular hobby in the 1800’s. Wild bird egg shell collecting and trading was a popular hobby and quickly growing business in Canada until the Migratory Bird Convention Act was passed in 1917. Corey and Volunteers at the Royal Alberta Museum are cataloging a collection of over 3\,500 clutches of wild bird egg shells collected from all around the world spanning the period from 1860 to 1960. This collection originally belonged to Donald Wilby\, who started collecting and trading bird eggs in the 1880’s near Toronto\, Ontario and continued after he settled near Onoway\, Alberta in 1904. \nA Zoom link for the session will be sent to members ahead of time.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-june-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group,Birding
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20241015T155552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T194212Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (October 2024) - Advocating for Nature in Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Advocating for Nature in Calgary\n \nOctober’s talk is all about the history of Nature Calgary’s advocacy for better conservation practices in and around Calgary all the way from the time we were known as the Calgary Field Naturalists Society to today and learn how you can become involved in our Advocacy Committee.\n \nThe talk is presented by Nature Calgary Board Member Nathaniel Schmidt\, a lawyer and volunteer who is active in advocacy in Calgary and around Alberta. In addition to Nature Calgary\, he also sits on the boards of Calgary River Valleys and the Alberta Wilderness Association. He was involved in efforts to protect Ricardo Ranch and writes about environmental issues in Calgary and around the province.\n \nMembers will receive a Zoom link ahead of the talk.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2024-advocating-for-nature-in-calgary/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240529T003657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T003657Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting (June 2024)
DESCRIPTION:DATE: June 5th\nTIME: 7:30PM\n \nJoin Dr. Mark Boyce for an enlightening and comprehensive presentation on the conservation of the sage grouse\, a keystone species vital to the health of North America’s sagebrush ecosystem. In this talk\, Dr. Boyce will delve into the latest research findings\, including this year’s data\, to highlight the current status\, challenges\, and successful strategies in preserving this iconic bird. With decades of experience in wildlife ecology and a focus on adaptive management\, Dr. Boyce will provide an analysis of the ecological significance of sage grouse\, the threats they face from habitat loss and climate change\, and the collaborative efforts required to ensure their survival. This talk promises to be an essential update for conservationists\, ecologists\, and anyone interested in wildlife preservation.\n\n \nPresenter’s Bio: Mark S. Boyce received his BS from Iowa State\, MS from Univ of Alaska\, and MPhil and PhD degrees from Yale Univ; he was then a NATO postdoctoral fellow at Oxford University. He is Professor of Ecology and holds the Alberta Conservation Association Chair in Fisheries & Wildlife at the University of Alberta. His research specialty is population ecology of vertebrates and he currently supervises 9 graduate students. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Canada and The Wildlife Society. Dr. Boyce has published over 350 peer-reviewed papers and 6 books.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-meeting-june-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240515T193000
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CREATED:20240510T020704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T020723Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (May 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Calgary Pollinators Community Science Project \nPresenter: Justine Doll \nDescription: The Calgary Pollinator Project to help us understand the diversity of pollinators in Calgary and the types of plants that we can grow to support our wild pollinators.\n \nCalgary Pollinator Project \n \nBio: Justine Doll is a graduate student in the Biological Science program at the University of Calgary. She is currently completing her master’s thesis studying the impacts of urbanization on plant-pollinator interactions. She is also interested in learning about how community science projects benefit community members and passionate about helping make science accessible for everyone.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-may-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240501T015825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T015911Z
UID:10000873-1714591800-1714591800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting (May 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 1\, 2024 \nTime: 7:30PM \nPresentation: Population trend analysis of common passerine migrants through Calgary – Results from over 25 years of banding by the Calgary Bird Banding Society at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary \nIn his talk Mathias will explain how bird banding data can be used to learn about population changes via trend analysis. He will present and discuss the results for the most commonly banded migrant bird species in Calgary. \nSpeaker Bio: Mathias Fenton is an Ecology and Biology instructor at Mount Royal University with a passion for birds and data analysis. He has been involved as a volunteer with the Calgary Bird Banding Society (CBBS) since 2012 after initially learning how to band birds during a summer job at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario. His interest in the collected data from migration monitoring conducted by CBBS at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary since 1995 led him to conduct and refine trend analysis to see how populations of the different bird species migrating through Calgary are changing over time.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-meeting-may-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240409T032235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T032235Z
UID:10000846-1713382200-1713382200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (April 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: An Insider’s look at Elk Island National Park \nPresenter: Annelise Geisterfer \nDescription: A brief overview of Elk Island National Park’s ecological monitoring and active management priorities. Elk island comprises a diverse ecosystem\, protecting one of the few remaining blocs of Aspen Parkland. Many wildlife inhabit the park\, notably Elk Island sits at the forefront of bison conservation\, safeguarding both Wood and Plains species. \nBio: Annelise Geisterfer is a Resource Management Officer at Elk Island National Park. She has worked for Elk Island for approximately 5 years\, and for Parks Canada for 7. She currently leads the invasive plant management and amphibian monitoring programs for the park\, as well as being an active member of the bison management team during the winter months. \nZoom details will be emails to members. 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-april-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240306T030259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T030400Z
UID:10000838-1710963000-1710963000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (March 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Arctic Cruising\n \nPresenter: Patrick Collins\n \nPat is an adventure specialist with Adventure Canada\nSubject: Adventure Canada has been leading trips into the Canadian Arctic\, the Antarctic\, Iceland and more for many years. This presentation will introduces our members to who Adventure Canada is and does followed by the biotic and abiotic highlights that make an arctic cruise such a wonderful experience with a good sprinkling of the human and cultural highlights as well.\n \nZoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240221T024550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T024550Z
UID:10000835-1709753400-1709753400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting (March 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Name: Eagle Count\nDate: Wednesday\, March 6\, 2024\nTime: 7:30pm \nPresentation Info:\nEvery year thousands of Golden Eagles fly along the ridges past Banff and Canmore – migrating north in the spring and back south in the fall. For more than 30 years\, teams of citizen scientist volunteers with the Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation have been monitoring this amazing migration from the banks of the Kananaskis River near Kananaskis Village. This talk will cover the history of the eagle count\, what it’s like to be out at the count\, trends determined so far\, and how the count fits with other raptor counts across the continent. \nPresenter Bio:\nAfter retiring early from a career in tech\, Caroline immersed herself in the world of birding. She now makes use of her expertise by participating in various citizen science projects throughout the year in addition to the eagle migration count\, such as various bird counts\, bird banding\, and breeding bird surveys. She is a principal observer for the eagle migration count and a member of the board of the Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation\, in charge of the data and technical side of the operation. She also serves on the Alberta Bird Record Committee\, and is a member of the Data Committee of the Hawk Migration Association of North America. \nZoom information will be sent to Nature Calgary members before the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240206T033648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T033648Z
UID:10000822-1708543800-1708543800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (February 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Back the Bison in Banff National Park\n \nPresenter: Laurie Swartz\n \nBanff National Park reintroduced sixteen Plains Bison to a remote corner of the park in 2017 for a five-year trial. Today\, there are more than one hundred wild bison\, and it looks like they are here to stay. Discover how and why this project is restoring ecological and cultural connections\, and what Parks Canada is learning as the herd grows.\nLaurie is an Outreach Educator for Banff National Park and a founding member of Parks Canada’s Mountain WIT\, a group dedicated to sharing the stories of Banff National Park in a fun and memorable way. She is the author of “A Beary\, Berry Good Day/ Une «baie» bonne journée\,” an award-winning bilingual children’s book about bears in Banff National Park. Her dedication to public service and creativity in education programs was recognized with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.\n \nZoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240114T234241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T234301Z
UID:10000820-1707334200-1707334200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting (February 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Terry Bird\nTopic: How technology is changing how we see birds \nBird banding and band recoveries are among the oldest techniques used to study migratory routes of birds. Today\, technology is changing how we can learn from birds\, and much of what we are learning is very surprising. Join us to hear about extraordinary new methods to learn about birds\, and some amazing new discoveries. \nZoom information will be sent to Nature Calgary members before the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-meeting-february-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20240114T234034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T234034Z
UID:10000819-1705519800-1705519800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (January 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Carol Patterson CPA\, CMA\, FRCGS Fellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society Six-time winner of Travel Media Association of Canada’s Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature\n \nCalgary has a lofty goal to restore some of its roadsides\, boulevards and other open spaces to a more natural state. Here’s a look at some biodiversity-friendly projects already underway. Also an introduction to the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s “Network of Nature” program which aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species.\n \nPresenter Bio: Her travel writing has been featured in National Geographic\, CanGeoTravel\, Explore\, Fodor’s Travel\, BBC Travel\, Saltscapes\, WestJet\, FamilyFunCanada and many others. She has authored several books including Sustainable Tourism: Business Development\, Operations and Management and The Business of Ecotourism.\n \nZoom link will be sent by email to Nature Calgary members.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-january-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20231205T035032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T035032Z
UID:10000808-1703100600-1703100600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (December 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: Biodiversity by Design: A birds and bees tour of Calgary \nPresenter: Carol Patterson CPA\, CMA\, FRCGS\nFellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society\nSix-time winner of Travel Media Association of Canada’s Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature \nHer travel writing has been featured in National Geographic\, CanGeoTravel\, Explore\, Fodor’s Travel\, BBC Travel\, Saltscapes\, WestJet\, FamilyFunCanada and many others. She has authored several books including Sustainable Tourism: Business Development\, Operations and Management and The Business of Ecotourism. \nSubject: Calgary has a lofty goal to restore some of its roadsides\, boulevards and other open spaces to a more natural state. Here’s a look at some biodiversity-friendly projects already underway. Also an introduction to the Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s “Network of Nature” program which aims to inspire Canadians to improve the long-term health of our ecosystems through the planting of native species. \nZoom information will be sent to members before the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-december-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20231011T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T012328Z
UID:10000796-1697657400-1697657400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (October 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Presentation title: Maintaining Wildlife Movement in the Calgary Region \nThe presenter will be Nicole Kaha Conservation Analyst Miistakis Institute \nWhat is ecological connectivity and why is it important? What are the challenges to maintaining ecological connectivity in our region? Learn how the Miistakis Institute and partners are addressing the pressing need to maintain ecological connectivity through monitoring wildlife with camera-traps\, determining amphibian presence\, and ultimately delineating a regional ecological network to be protected. Project partners are the City of Calgary\, Foothills County\, Rocky View County\, Friends of Fish Creek\, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society and Alberta Forestry and Parks. \nBio:\nNicole Kahal is a Conservation Analyst with the Miistakis Institute\, a not-for-profit applied conservation research institute affiliated with Mount Royal University. At Miistakis\, Nicole focuses on the research areas of ecological connectivity\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem-based climate adaptation. Nicole holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona. \nZoom information will be sent to members before the event.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231004T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230930T141445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T012143Z
UID:10000794-1696447800-1696447800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:BSG Meeting - Oct 2023
DESCRIPTION:What: Bird Study Group – Birds Canada!\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 4\, 2023\nTime: 7:30PM\nPresenters: Andrea Gress and Amanda Bichel with Birds Canada \nJoin Andrea and Amanda as they speak to what and who Birds Canada is followed by what they both do there.  Andrea will speak on behalf of the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program and their podcast “The Warblers”.  Amanda will discuss key biodiversity areas in Alberta and provide some Alberta examples. \nPresenter Bios\nAndrea Gress: Andrea Gress (she/her) studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds\, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning\, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan and now coordinates the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program for Birds Canada. She also hosts the Warblers Podcast for Birds Canada\, where she sneaks plover related content into as many episodes as possible! \nAmanda Bichel: I have a background in Environmental Studies and Biology\, and have worked with birds\, bats\, soil\, and water. Connecting with nature is what motivates me to work in conservation\, and the hope that the next generation has the same (or better) opportunity to experience the beauty of nature I’ve enjoyed my whole life. My role is to coordinate the Key Biodiversity Areas Program for Birds Canada. I get to work with partners\, experts\, government\, Indigenous Communities\, and more on transitioning our Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas to KBAs. I am lucky to work with enthusiastic\, dedicated people to identify the most important places for biodiversity in Canada. Identifying these amazing places is the first step to meaningful conservation. \nLINK TO JOIN: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85613162957?pwd=q88iaTI6KpGb45DH4eL52ZGDZFDdhk.1
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bsg-meeting-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230927T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T155247Z
UID:10000793-1695843000-1695843000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (September 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Lake O’Hara – The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies\nPresenter: John McFaul  \nThe Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event. \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-sept-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230514T191123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T191123Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (May 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Glenbow Ranch\nPresenter:  Michelle Delorme\, Executive Director Glenbow Ranch Foundation \nProvide a background on the park and the Glenbow Ranch Foundation and what is happening with the park. \nThe Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event. \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-may-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230426T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T165844Z
UID:10000756-1683142200-1683142200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:BSG Meeting - May 2023
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand\nSpeakers: John and Lorrie Anderson \nLorrie and I traveled to New Zealand in November of 2022 and stayed for 5 weeks (which is their early spring). Birding is a little different in New Zealand\, as a lot of the endemics and migrants are seen on pelagic trips with the rest of the endemics located at predator free locations throughout the islands. Introduced species were relatively easy to find. We were on a guided birding trip\, for 3 of the 5 weeks\,  covering 4200 km. We traveled from the North Island all the way down to Stewart Island in the south.  We saw & photographed interesting birds and encountered amazing scenery along the way.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bsg-meeting-may-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230418T041437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T041448Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series (April 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the World Through iNaturalist: A Beginner’s Guide \nUnleash your inner naturalist and join Matt Wallace & Kaya Konopnicki to learn the untold benefits of iNaturalist and citizen science. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20220907T011321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T020956Z
UID:10000661-1680723000-1680723000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group (April 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Owl Observations\nLINK for registration \nTIME: 7:30 PM\nPRESENTER: Dan Arndt \nAlberta is a fantastic place to spot owls in their natural habitat\, and this presentation will provide some valuable insights on how and where to find these elusive creatures. Dan will share tips on how to make the most out of your owl-watching experience and provide an intro to ethical owl photography. It’s important to remember that owls are sensitive creatures that need their space and privacy\, so the presentation will also cover some dos and don’ts when observing these fascinating birds. Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher or a curious beginner\, this talk promises to be an informative and enjoyable experience that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the beauty and wonder of these magnificent creatures. \nPresenter Bio:\nDan Arndt is a Wildlife Biologist with a passion for high quality data collection supporting environmental surveys throughout western Canada. To him\, the most important aspect of his work is the quality and integrity of the data that is collected\, analyzed\, and ultimately reported on. With this in mind\, it is absolutely vital to any team to have a top notch bird biologist to help with those data\, and train others who have the desire and interest to learn. \nDan’s area of specialization is focused on bird surveys of all types\, including breeding birds\, sharp-tailed grouse\, burrowing owls\, and bird migration surveys to support renewable energy projects. He also has extensive experience conducting mammal\, reptile\, and amphibian surveys throughout Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Manitoba. \nHe loves the work that he does\, and his strongest asset is his unquenchable thirst for knowledge\, and learning more about the natural history of not only his survey subjects\, but all aspects of the environment.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-april-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230226T003714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T003714Z
UID:10000718-1678908600-1678908600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (March 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Karen McDaniel spent 45 years in education as a teacher\, administrator and professor starting in Kindersley and Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan before moving to Calgary\, Alberta for a long career with the CBE. After retirement\, she went on to Eastern Washington University in Cheney\, Washington.  She eventually returned to Calgary to work at SAIT negotiating articulation agreements provincially\, nationally and internationally so that SAIT graduates could take their two-year diplomas as two year credit towards four-year degrees. \nThis work afforded her many opportunities to travel for pleasure and work\, so far to over 40 countries. When she really retired\, her children were afraid that she would be bored and therefore needed some hobbies. Photography and geocaching – a world-wide scavenger game based on GPS coordinates – keep her very busy.  She is addicted to both! \nShe knows that every day that she is not listed in the obituaries\, is going to be a good one! \nThe McDaniel’s Great African Adventure\nIn 2014\, Karen and her daughter\, Laurel\, undertook their own African adventure to fulfill a birthday promise Karen made to her daughter. They planned a trip to Kruger Park in South Africa \, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was an amazing holiday that included photographing everything that walked\, flew and grew! They saw the Big Five animals plus so much more. The bird life was stunning as were the landscapes and experiences which included walking with lions\, an elephant charge (totally unplanned!) and amazing sights and sounds. Nothing like experiencing a hippo scratching its back against the cabin foundation poles in the middle of the night or listening to baboons screeching through the night! \nHer presentation will give you a taste of travelling in these areas and hopefully encourage you to look at such an adventure in your future.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230214T053525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T053707Z
UID:10000701-1677699000-1677699000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group (March 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Investigating potential introgression between two North American passerines in western Canada\nSpeaker: Aaron Veale \nHybridization may increase when one species is rarer than the other (e.g.\, when one species does not have an established population\, in endangered\, or is on the edge of its range). With the eastward range expansion of Western Bluebirds (Sialia mexicana)\, territory originally held solely by Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia currucoides)\, brings the two species into contact. Both are sexually dimorphic birds and obligate secondary cavity nesters\, preferring open woodland habitat where they feed on terrestrial insects. The low initial population density of Western Bluebirds in Alberta may cause scarcity in mate availability\, leading to competition for limited mating opportunities with Mountain Bluebirds. Although distinct species\, pairings between the two results in viable\, fertile offspring. Using next-generation sequencing\, the aim of my study is to establish the frequency of heterospecific mating\, analyze areas of overlap for both first generation and advanced hybrids\, and detect genetic introgression in Mountain Bluebird populations.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-march-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230214T053616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T053616Z
UID:10000702-1676489400-1676489400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (February 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Planet Earth has many iconic natural features and locals that attract the attention of naturalists. One such location that should be on the bucket list of all those who enjoy the wonder of nature are the Galapagos Islands. Join John McFaul on this virtual tour of these enchanted islands. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 15\, 2023 \nTime: 7:30 PM \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85849407282?pwd=SHZXbzFDcElKRHc1WWEwbDcrclNUUT09 \nMeeting ID: 858 4940 7282        Passcode: 315670 \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230107T170710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T170710Z
UID:10000403-1675279800-1675279800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group (February 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: An Overview of Moult and Age Classification in Birds\nPresenter: Caroline Lambert \nMoult\, moult strategies\, plumages\, and resulting age classifications are some of the more complex topics in birding. Knowledge of a bird’s plumage and moult can aid in identification\, especially of the trickier species such as gulls. This talk will present a basic overview of terminology\, why birds moult\, different moult strategies that are used\, and a brief discussion of the various age classification systems. \nDate: February 1\, 2023\nTime: 7:30 pm
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-february-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20220920T035933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T044037Z
UID:10000665-1674070200-1674070200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (January 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Title: Riparian Areas the Emerald Thread Connecting Land and Water \nDescription: Riparian areas are the zones of water loving plants influenced by water that\, although small in size\, do allot for us. This presentation will offer an overview of riparian habitats including clues of plants and animals to look for\, discussion of the functions riparian areas provide and services they provide and highlight management actions that can maintain and improve riparian health and function. \nPresenter Bio: Kerri O’Shaughnessy is a Riparian Specialist for Cows and Fish and has been doing this type of work for 24 years with Cows and Fish.  In her job\, she works with individuals\, communities\, agencies and organizations on better understanding our watersheds and the riparian areas within them. She is based in Edmonton but her time with Cows and Fish has allowed her to explore many of the natural regions of Alberta (and beyond) and meet many people stewarding our lands and water.  Kerri has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Science from the University of Alberta; is a Professional Agrologist and is excited to share what she has learned over the years with hopes to inspire others to look at their landscapes with fresh eyes.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2022-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20230107T170756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T170756Z
UID:10000404-1673465400-1673465400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group (January 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Calgary & Area Christmas Bird Count Results\nPresenters: Calgary\, Cochrane\, Priddis\, Sheep River\, and Chestermere counts. \nCome hear about the results of the Christmas Bird Counts from Calgary and the surrounding areas.  Hear what birds were found as hundreds of volunteers braved the cold to go out and count the birds.  It’s also your chance to ask some questions about the bird counts and see Citizen Science in action. \nDate: January 11\, 2023\nTime: 7:30 pm
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-january-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20220920T035933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T045036Z
UID:10000664-1671651000-1671651000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (December 2022)
DESCRIPTION:One fish\, two fish\, red fish – new fish? \nAbstract: In this presentation Dr. Matthew Morris will explore Alberta’s fish biodiversity\, discuss some helpful tips for identifying fishes\, and will examine why it is so difficult to get an accurate estimate of how many fish species call Alberta home. \nDr. Morris is an associate professor at Ambrose University and is the Co-chair of the Biology Department.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2022-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20220920T040248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T005917Z
UID:10000667-1670400000-1670432400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting (December 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Shetland – Birds\, ponies\, and people. \nPresenter: Andrew Hart\nThe Shetland Islands are the northern most part of Great Britain. This isolation has resulted in some endemic Shetland species and several Arctic and Northern European visitors and vagrants that are rarely\, if ever\, seen in the rest of the country.\nAndrew will talk about his visit to the Shetlands this summer. This included a day on Unst\, the most northerly inhabited island as well as visits to a number of RSPB bird reserves. \nNo description of the Shetlands would be complete without mentioning Shetland ponies. \nThe northern location has resulted in a distinct Scandinavian heritage in Shetland\, evidenced by some Viking settlements\, several place names\, and the Shetland Bus which ferried agents to Norway during World War II. \nPresenter Bio:\nAndrew has been a Nature Calgary member for several years\, including terms as Nature Calgary president and BSG co-ordinator. \nMembers please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting. \nDate: Dec 7\, 2022\nMeeting Opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation Starts at 7:30pm \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-december-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162811
CREATED:20221012T034957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T034957Z
UID:10000377-1668627000-1668627000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Nature Calgary AGM
DESCRIPTION:In accordance with by-law 2.2 of Nature Calgary’s by-laws the board hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday\, November 16th\, 2022 starting at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held virtually via the Zoom platform. The link to this meeting will be provided closer to the date of the AGM. \nThe AGM will provide for the election of new board members (two year terms)\, the presentation of the audited financial statements of the society and the president’s report. \nThere will be a number of vacancies on the board open for election. These include vice-president\, treasurer\, volunteer coordinator and field trip coordinator. An expertise in fund raising would also benefit the board. Contact president@naturecalgary.com to learn more about becoming a board member.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/nature-calgary-agm-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Calgary,Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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