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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T003714Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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:20260811T185138
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20220920T040051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T005909Z
UID:10000666-1667417400-1667417400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting (November 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Not ANOTHER Pandemic—Highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds \nPresenter: Dr. Dayna Goldsmith\nThis presentation will begin with a brief introduction of what it means to be an influenza virus and the history of avian influenza in Canada. The presentation will then move into a review of the current outbreak with a focus on wild birds including how we do surveillance for avian influenza in the province\, a discussion of what I have seen here at the diagnostic lab (this will include images of dead birds and tissues) and current trends across North America. At the end of the talk I will go through the answers to some commonly asked questions including those that have already been brought forward by the group. \nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Dayna Goldsmith Graduated from UCVM in 2013 as part of the second graduating class of vet students. Completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of California Davis becoming a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2016. Worked as a sessional instructor as part of the department of Ecosystem and Public Health at UCVM for 9 months in 2016-2017. Returned to California to work as a diagnostic pathologist at one of the state labs in the central valley \nWarning: some photos in this presentation may be disturbing to some people. \nMembers please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting. \nDate: November 2\, 2022\nMeeting Opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation Starts at 7:30pm
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-november-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20220920T035933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T040342Z
UID:10000663-1666207800-1666207800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series (October 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Kenow Fire – The recovery of Waterton Parks \nPresenter: Kimberly Pearson \nKimberly Pearson manages the park’s post-fire science program. Her talk will provide a brief overview of how the fire unfolded\, discuss its impacts on the park and the renewal that has taken place since\, as well as some of the research that’s been underway. She will also point to volunteer opportunities in the area as well. \nPresenter Bio:\nKim Pearson works as an Ecosystem Scientist for Parks Canada in Waterton Lakes National Park\, coordinating post-fire ecology\, wildlife movement\, and species at risk projects. She is Chair of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association. She collaborated for ten years on the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s neighboring Waterton Park Front Project and has consulted on various projects for organizations such as the Southern Alberta Land Trust Society. \nMembers please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting. \nDate: October 19\, 2022\nMeeting Opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation Starts at 7:30pm
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-october-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220907T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20220810T232313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T232313Z
UID:10000655-1662579000-1662582600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group (Sept 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The Wonder of Hummingbirds \nPresenter: John Bargman & Ena Spalding \nIf you are wowed by hummingbirds\, join us for closeup views and interesting stories and facts about hummingbirds of the Americas. John Bargman and Ena Spalding will show images of wonderful hummers taken in Costa Rica\, Columbia\, Peru\, Ecuador\, Belize and Canada. \nMembers please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting. \nDate: Sept 7\, 2022\nMeeting Opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation Starts at 7:30pm
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-sept-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20220215T050824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T050824Z
UID:10000588-1647459000-1647459000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Something fishy’s going on! Seafood mislabeling in Calgary and its implications for conservation\nAbstract \nCalgarians consume a lot of seafood\, but what you bought may not always be what you got. Seafood mislabeling has been detected in cities worldwide. Here we explore a multi-year dataset collected by undergraduate biology students\, comparing product names to their DNA-based identifications. The results include some surprises that may impact the flourishing of both us and the fishes. \n  \nAbout the Author \nMatthew Morris has a PhD in evolutionary biology from the University of Calgary. His research explores the evolution of three spine stickleback\, as well as the intersection of conservation and naming practices. He is currently co-Chair of the biology program at Ambrose University\, and lives in Calgary with his wife and three kids. \n  \nMEMBERS – Check your Nature in Calgary Newsletter for the Zoom Link \nTICKETS FOR NON-MEMBERS
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20220113T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T182744Z
UID:10000284-1645039800-1645045200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series February 2022
DESCRIPTION:SCENIC GEOLOGY OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA: A ROADSIDE HIKING AND TOURING ADVENTURE\nSpeaker: Dale Leckie\, Ph.D.\, Geologist\, Author \nAllow Dale Leckie to guide you to Alberta’s most scenic sites. Leckie tells the intriguing story of Alberta’s landscape evolution from Waterton Lakes National Park\, to Dinosaur Provincial Park\, into the Prairies\, and across the North. With trips to Edmonton\, Calgary\, Crowsnest Pass\, and Elk Island National Park\, he takes you to explore volcanoes and glaciations long past. This talk includes stops along well-traveled and not-so-well-traveled routes that the curious would be wise to see. Using eye-catching illustrations and photographs\, Leckie blends storytelling with science\, incorporating natural landscape beauty with art and history. The Scenic Geology of Alberta gives you what you need to discover the spectacular landforms of Alberta. \nAbout the Author: Dale Leckie\, Ph.D.\, is a geologist who worked at the Geological Survey of Canada and as chief geologist in a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published widely on the geology of western Canada. He is adjunct professor in the Geoscience Department at University of Calgary. Dale is recognized for his long-term contributions to geology and is an honorary member of Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). Dale’s first book Rocks\, Ridges\, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff\, Yoho\, and Jasper National Parks was highly successful. His most recent book\, The Scenic Geology of Alberta\, topped the best seller lists across the province all summer long. \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm \nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \nNATURE CALGARY MEMBERS: Check your Nature in Calgary Newsletter for the Zoom Link \nNON-MEMBER TICKETS: Buy online from Eventbrite
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-february-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20220113T173530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173530Z
UID:10000289-1642620600-1642626000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lea Randall\, Conservation Research Population Ecologist for the Calgary Zoo \nLea Randall will present on amphibians in Alberta and on-going conservation efforts for Northern Leopard Frogs at the Calgary Zoo including captive breeding and reintroduction efforts in British Columbia.  \n“The northern leopard frog is considered to be the most endangered frog in British Columbia and are genetically distinct from others found in Canada”\, says Lea Randall\, Population Ecologist\, Calgary Zoo. “One third of the world’s amphibian species are at risk of extinction. We know that frogs play vital roles in our ecosystems and by having an on-site reintroduction conservation program will help to ensure their survival into the future\, and ultimately help global amphibian conservation efforts.” \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm \nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \nNATURE CALGARY MEMBERS: Check your Nature in Calgary Newsletter for the Zoom Link \nNON-MEMBER TICKETS: Purchase ticket on Eventbrite
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-january-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20211125T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T165938Z
UID:10000565-1639596600-1639596600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series Dec 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Green Communities Guide: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions\nPresenter: Milena McWatt\, Land Stewardship Centre\nDate: December 15\, 2021\nTime: 7:30\nVenue: Zoom \nGeneral Public Tickets  \nInfo: Join us as we host the Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) for a presentation on the Green Communities Guide version 2.0\, launched in summer 2021. Learn why the LSC updated the guide and what it does to support urban and rural communities/municipalities\, planners\, developers\, and real estate professionals in mainstreaming nature-based solutions across Alberta. LSC will also discuss how the guide can be accessed and how they envision it contributing to climate risk mitigation in Alberta. \nMilena McWatt (she/her) grew up in rural northern Alberta and has a Master’s in Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University and a degree in Biology from the University of Alberta. With a professional background in stewardship outreach\, environmental education\, and project management\, Milena is thrilled to be working at Land Stewardship Centre on the Green Communities Guide.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-dec-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20211203T165117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T165117Z
UID:10000571-1639422000-1639423800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Learn to use eBird
DESCRIPTION:Date: Dec 13\, 2021\nTime: 7:00 – 7:30pm\nEvent: Learn to use eBird for the Christmas Bird Count\nRegister via Eventbrite \nDescription: Join us for this quick overview of the eBird mobile app.  This session is designed to familiarize yourself with how to use eBird in the field.  The session will be interactive\, so please download the app to your phone prior to the event (don’t worry if you can’t\, we’ll help you troubleshoot). \nWe will go through:\n \n\nHow to start and end sessions\n\nHow to enter what you see\n\nSee how you can use the app to find birding hotspots or target species\n\n\nRegistration is required.  Free for everyone. \nRegister Here
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/learn-to-use-ebird/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Calgary
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20211125T164942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T170000Z
UID:10000271-1638387000-1638387000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Meeting Dec 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Black Swifts Take Flight in Banff National Park\nPresenter: Jennifer Reimer\, Project Lead for the Black Swift Monitoring Program in Banff National Park\nDate: December 1\, 2021\nTime: 7:30\nVenue: Zoom \nGeneral Public Tickets \nInfo: Black Swifts (Cypseloides niger borealis) are the largest swifts in North America and the only subspecies to occur in Canada. This high flying aerial insectivore is the ultimate habitat specialist seeking commanding views of plunging waterfalls to nest beside. The species was listed as Endangered in Canada in 2019 due to steep declines in the Canadian population. In Banff National Park\, Black Swifts have been observed nesting in the park and on the eastern edge of their range since 1919! Researchers are implementing an array of tools to better understand these cryptic creatures who spend most of their lives on the wing! Come find out how Black Swifts are doing in Johnston Canyon and how creativity is key to studying them. \nJennifer Reimer\, Project Lead for the Black Swift Monitoring Program in Banff National Park since 2015\, has followed birds across the globe for many years\, from studying pair duets of the Eastern Whipbird in Australia to conducting seabird inventories off Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island. After completing her graduate studies on the importance of developing Canada’s first marine protected areas for seabirds\, she was soon drawn back to the Rockies and has been working in wildlife management for Parks Canada ever since. \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-meeting-dec-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20210905T165841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T170034Z
UID:10000534-1635967800-1635967800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Nov 3
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Diane Stinson\nTopic: Birding Portugal \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-nov-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20210929T191004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T191517Z
UID:10000549-1634758200-1634758200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Nature Calgary Speaker Series - October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Alberta Community Bat Program \nThis is a great opportunity to learn about the many interesting species of bats to be found in Alberta. Discover their identities\, uncover their ecological roles and learn how to help them. \nDay: Wednesday\, October 20\, 2021 at 7:30 pm\nVideo Call: Zoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members via email \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/nature-calgary-speaker-series-october-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20210905T165841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T165957Z
UID:10000535-1633548600-1633548600@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Oct 6
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kathleen Johnson\nTopic: Calgary Migratory Response \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-oct-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20210912T202224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T202224Z
UID:10000537-1631734200-1631734200@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series September 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Fungi in Your Backyard \nPresenter: Karl Bergmann \nJoin local mycologist Karel Bergman as he takes us on a virtual tour of the fascinating world of the fungi that inhabit the Calgary region. Karel has been leading mushroom forays for Nature Calgary for many years. \nZoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members via email.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-september-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20210905T165841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T165841Z
UID:10000533-1631129400-1631129400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Bird Study Group Sept 8
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lyn Hancock\nTopic: Looking for the Wild – The story of a trip around North America with Gus Yaki 40 years ago \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bird-study-group-sept-8/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20210519T022757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T022757Z
UID:10000192-1623502800-1623506400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Hobbies for All Ages: Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 12\, 2021\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\nCost: FREE\nRegister via the Calgary Public Library \nBirdwatching – a hobby with no barriers! From your kitchen window to forests and wetlands\, this interactive talk will show preferred habitats\, foods\, key markings\, and behaviours that will help you spot and identify birds. This fun\, fast-paced talk will leave you wanting to head outside to find these birds for yourself. \nCPL – Program Registration (calgarylibrary.ca)
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/hobbies-for-all-ages-birdwatching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Birding
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T191500
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T201813Z
UID:10000409-1621451700-1621451700@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - May 2021
DESCRIPTION:Nature Conservancy of Canada – Southern Alberta Conservation\nPresenter: NCC – Alberta \nThe NCC has undertaken many conservation projects in southern Alberta that are working to secure the natural heritage of the lands and their biodiversity. These include the Rocky Mountain Front Region with projects including the Waterton Front Project and the Waldron Ranch Project as well as the Prairie Grasslands Region including Milk River Ridge\, Milk River Basin\, Pakowki Lake and Cypress Uplands. \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-may-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T025049Z
UID:10000406-1619033400-1619033400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Alberta’s Native Bees\nDid you know there are over 300 species of native bees in Alberta? Join us to learn about the diversity of bees in Alberta\, the challenges they are facing and what you can do to help them! \nPresenter: Megan Evans \nMegan has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Ecology both from the University of Calgary. While in school\, she spent a summer working with Agriculture Canada on a pollinator research study and this was the beginning of her love of native bees. Megan spent five years with the provincial government\, most recently as an Ecologist with Alberta Parks and is now the Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council. Megan has sat on the board for the Alberta Invasive Species Council\, the Entomological Society of Alberta; and she co-founded the Alberta Native Bee Council. \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-april-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20200918T232115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T182948Z
UID:10000431-1617823800-1617823800@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:BSG Meeting - April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Africa in Our Lens\nSpeakers; Joan & Wayne Walker \nIn the fall of 2018 Wayne and Joan spent five weeks travelling through Southern Africa\, visiting the Moremi Game Reserve\, Marakele\, Chobe and Hwange National Parks\, Victoria Falls\, as well as beautiful Cape Town and Hermanus.  Our focus will be on some of the unique and fascinating ways these clever birds have adapted in order to thrive.  Come and experience “Their Africa” – raw\, diverse\, proud\, and joyful. \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bsg-meeting-april-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20200908T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T025209Z
UID:10000407-1616009400-1616009400@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - March 2021
DESCRIPTION:Kananaskis Country Ecology Program\nTitle: Counting and Managing Grizzly Bears in Kananaskis Country \nPresenter: John Paczkowski \nJohn is an ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks who has concentrated his career on wildlife research and conservation\, mainly with large carnivores.  \nSummary: Join John Paczkowski\, Park Ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks\, for a presentation on grizzly bears in the Kananaskis Region and beyond. John will first present on the latest grizzly bear population census work for grizzly bear management area 5 which includes Kananaskis Country down to the Crowsnest Pass. There will then be a discussion about the aversive conditioning program in Kananaskis Country. For 20 years\, the program has aimed to reduce bear-human incidents by monitoring and conditioning grizzly bears in the region. \nTime: Mar 17\, 2021 07:15 PM MST \nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/speaker-series-march-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T185138
CREATED:20200918T232115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T194536Z
UID:10000432-1614798000-1614798000@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:BSG Meeting - March 2021
DESCRIPTION:North American Grouse Species and Conservation\nSpeaker: Don McKinnon \nDon will provide an overview of the distribution\, habitat\, behavior and conservation concerns of North American grouse species. He will outline threats and present strategies being used to help at- risk grouse species to recover. \nMeeting opens at 7:15pm\nPresentation to begin at 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/bsg-meeting-march-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bird Study Group
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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