Topic: Alberta Community Bat Program This 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. Day: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm Video Call: Zoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members […]
Speaker: Kathleen Johnson Topic: Calgary Migratory Response Meeting opens at 7:15pm Presentation to begin at 7:30pm Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
Topic: Fungi in Your Backyard Presenter: Karl Bergmann Join 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. Zoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members via email.
Speaker: Lyn Hancock Topic: Looking for the Wild – The story of a trip around North America with Gus Yaki 40 years ago Meeting opens at 7:15pm Presentation to begin at 7:30pm Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
Date: June 12, 2021 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Cost: FREE Register via the Calgary Public Library Birdwatching – 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 […]
Nature Conservancy of Canada – Southern Alberta Conservation Presenter: NCC – Alberta The 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 […]
Alberta's Native Bees Did 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! Presenter: Megan Evans Megan has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master's degree […]
Africa in Our Lens Speakers; Joan & Wayne Walker In 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 […]
Kananaskis Country Ecology Program Title: Counting and Managing Grizzly Bears in Kananaskis Country Presenter: John Paczkowski John is an ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks who has concentrated his career on wildlife research and conservation, mainly with large carnivores. Summary: Join John Paczkowski, Park Ecologist with Alberta Environment and Parks, for a presentation on grizzly […]
North American Grouse Species and Conservation Speaker: Don McKinnon Don 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. Meeting opens at 7:15pm Presentation to begin at 7:30pm Due to […]