Trip plan for 2021
Latest update –June 4
Fri Feb 19 9:30am: Bird Carburn Park. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat, Feb 20, 9:30am. Snowy Owl Prowl. It’s time once again to go east of Calgary in search of that popular winter visitor from the north, the Snowy Owl. Chances also for other birds such as Snow Bunting; Gyr and Prairie Falcon; Bald and Golden Eagle, Gray Partridge and Ring-necked Pheasant and others. Register with leader Terry Korolyk at 403-254-1878, or, piidpiper*@*hotmail.ca. Trip will go until about 4:00 P.M. Bring lunch. Meeting place is the west end of the Deerfoot City mall parking lot off Deerfoot Trail in northeast Calgary. Limit of 5 vehicles. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sun Feb 21, 9:00am: Bird Griffith Woods Park. New Directions. From Glenmore Trail, continue (west) onto Hwy 201. Take the 69th St / Discovery Ridge Blvd exit. Continue onto Discovery Ridge Blvd (south), taking the overpass over 201 West. Continue straight through the traffic circle. Take the 1st left onto Discovery Ridge Link into the parking lot. (Please note there are no longer any directional signs on the road or at the entrance.) Recommended to bring icers/crampons. Please register with leader Melanie Seneviratne (melaniesene*@*gmail.com). Leader, Melanie Seneviratne 403-815-1275. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Feb 22, 9:00am: Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. Special invitation to novice birders. If the weather permits, we will spend extra time with ID points. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and the first right into the parking lot behind Marantha Church. Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler*@*shaw.ca (403- 804-2489). The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Feb 26 9:30am: Bird Mallard Point. Look for early migrants. Meet in parking lot at far east end of Canyon Meadows Dr. SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Mar 1, 9:00am: Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet in the parking lot on the W side of 37 St at 66 Av SW. To get there, take Crowchild Trail S into Lakeview turning right onto 66 Ave SW & drive west to 37 St into parking area. Or, from Glenmore Trail take 37 St S exit. Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca (403- 804-2489). The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Mar 3, 9:30am: Bird Beaverdam Flats. Meet in parking lot. From Glenmore Trail go north on 18 St SE; turn left at 66 Ave SE (T intersection); turn right onto Lynnwood Rd SE and left into parking lot at 135 Lynnview Rd SE. Please register with leader: Tony Timmons at tonytimmons@shaw.ca; 403-256-0754. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Mar 5 9:30am: Bird Bebo Grove FCPP. Meet in the parking lot, south end of 24th St SW. Dress according to the weather. Consider bringing crampons/icers. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Mar 6, 6:30am - 9:00. Magpie Dispersal at Weaselhead Natural Area. Watch hundreds of Magpies leave their roosts at sunrise to disperse across the city. Watch from the top of the hill then walk down into the Natural Area to see other birds & mammals. Meet in the parking lot on the W side of 37 St at 66 Av SW. From south end of Crowchild Trail S turn right onto 66 Ave SW & drive west to 37 St into parking area. Or, from Glenmore Trail take 37 St south. Please register with leader Bernie Diebolt at: bdiebolt *@*gmail. Or text: (403) 975-0665. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Mar 8, 9:00am: Bird Carburn Park. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca; (403-804-2489). The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Mar 10, 9:15 to 11:30am: Bird Riverdale Park. 1334 Riverdale Ave SW. End of street to parking lot. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-riverdale-park-tickets-144331055071. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Mar 12 9:30am: Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Mar 13, 9:00am: Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Trails may be slushy/icy. Ice grippers recommended Please register with leader Janet Gill: gillannjanet*@*gmail.com or (403) 230-5671. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Mar 15, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca; (403-804-2489).. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Mar 17, 9:15 to 11:30am: Bird Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet in the parking lot on the W side of 37 St at 66 Av SW. To get there, take Crowchild Trail S into Lakeview turning right onto 66 Ave SW & drive west to 37 St into parking area. Or, from Glenmore Trail take 37 St S exit. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-weaselhead-tickets-144332906609. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Mar 19, 9:00am: Bird Shannon Terrace in Fish Creek PP. From 130 Ave SW, take Woodpath Rd SW south to the last parking lot. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Mar 20, 9:00am: Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader: Nimali Seneviratne at ntfern*@*telus.net or 403-836-5146 or 403-265-8750.. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Mar 22 9:30am: Bird 68th Street SE Wetlands. Directions - From 17th Ave SE, turn south on 68th Street SE, just beyond the City of Calgary storage compound turn right into parking lot. Plan is to walk around the wetlands depending on trail conditions. Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca (403- 804-2489). The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Mar 24, 9:30 to 12:00: Bird Griffith Woods Park. 2.5 km W from Sarcee Tr on Hwy 8 (Glenmore Tr). At 69th St SW turn left into Discovery Ridge, continue past the traffic circle; at the bottom of the hill turn left on Discovery Ridge Link into the parking lot. (Please note there are no longer any directional signs on the road or at the entrance.) Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-griffith-woods-park-tickets-144335045005. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Mar 26, 9:00am: Bird Burnsmead, FCPP. Meet at the parking lot for Burnsmead day use area. East end of Fish Creek PP. Take Bow Bottom Trail turning left, S of Deer Run Dr SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-233-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Mar 27, 9:00am to approx. 12pm: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW or from 37 St. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Mar 29, 9:00am: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and then the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca (403- 804-2489). The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Mar 31, 9:30 to 11:30am: Bird Mallard Point. Meet in parking lot at far east end of Canyon Meadows Dr. SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-mallard-point-tickets-144338212479. TThe Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Apr 2, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Apr 3, 9:00 to 11:00am: Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader Janet Gill: gillannjanet*@*gmail.com or (403) 230-5671. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Mon Apr 5, 9:00am: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and then the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Please register with leader: Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca (403- 804-2489). The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Apr 7, 9:30 to 12:00: Bird Carburn Park. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Katya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-carburn-park-tickets-144340216473. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Thu Apr 8, 9:30 - 11:30am: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church.. Please register with leaders: Marje Wing and Joy Ely at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-dale-hodges-tickets-146975380319 The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Apr 9, 9:00am: Bird Mallard Point. Meet in parking lot at far east end of Canyon Meadows Dr. SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Apr 10, 10:00 to 12:00: Nose Hill Crocus Cruise. We will meet at the 64th avenue and 14 Street NW entrance. Please register with leader John McFaul, at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Apr 14, 9:00 to 12:00: Bird 68th Street Wetlands. Directions - From 17th Ave SE, turn south on 68th Street SE, just beyond the City of Calgary storage compound turn right into parking lot. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-68th-street-wetlands-tickets-144342904513. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Apr 16, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows (from the south end), FCPP. Access from Macleod Trail east onto 194 Ave SE. Meet at parking lot at the east end of 194 Ave SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-233-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required.
Sat Apr 17, 9:00 to 11:00am: Nature Walk Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at bird sanctuary parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader John McFaul, at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sun, Apr 18 9:30am to approx. 4:00pm. Calgary and area for spring arrivals. Waterfowl, raptors, gulls, and more. Please register with leader Terry Korolyk at 403-254-1878, or by email piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Meet at the west end of the Deerfoot City Mall parking lot at Deerfoot and 64 Avenue (west of the buildings). Bring lunch, etc. Will take a break approximately halfway through the trip, probably in Strathmore or Langdon. Limit of 5 vehicles. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is
required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Tue Apr 20, 10:00 to 12:00: Nature Walk Tuscany Ravine. Please register with leader John McFaul, at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Apr 21, 9:30 to 12:00: Bird Lafarge Meadows. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-lafarge-meadows-tickets-144344455151.The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Apr 23, 9:00am: Bird Carburn Park. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat Apr 24, 9:00am to approx. 12pm: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW or from 37 St. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Wed Apr 28, 9:30 to 11:30am: Bird Bowmont Park. (Fournier Residence) 85th ST NW and 51 Ave NW Google Maps 51.102295, -114.209134 Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-bowmont-natural-area-tickets-144346425043. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri Apr 30, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat May 1, 9:00 AM to approx. 3:00 PM: Bird Frank Lake. Meet at the NW lookout/blind parking lot OUTSIDE the gate at 9:00. We will walk the area for a couple of hours and (subject to time and interest) explore other nearby hotspots. Bring lunch and appropriate footwear and clothing. Subject to weather forecast; trip may be postponed or canceled the day before. Limit of five vehicles. Please contact leader Howard Heffler at hheffler@shaw.ca (403-804-2489).
Wed May 5, 9:00 AM: Bird Lafarge Meadows. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-lafarge-meadows-tickets-150096160657
Wed May 5, 6:30 to 8:30 PM: Bird Lafarge Meadows. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/copy-of-nature-calgary-birding-lafarge-meadows-tickets-150100024213
May 6: Because of increased COVID restrictions, The Nature Calgary Board can celled field trips until further notice.
Thu, May 6, 9:00 AM: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and then the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Leaders: Marje Wing and Joy Ely. Please register by email: mwing789@gmail.com
Thu May 6, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Confluence Park (West Nose Creek Park) Meadowlark Meander. Meet in the parking lot at Beddington Blvd. and Beddington Trail NE. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
Fri May 7, 9:00am: Bird Mallard Point. Meet in parking lot at far east end of Canyon Meadows Dr. SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-223-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat May 8, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM: East of Calgary for spring migrants and residents. Waterfowl, raptors, gulls, shorebirds and more. Please register with leader Terry Korolyk at 403-254-1878, or by email piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Meet at the west end of the Deerfoot City Mall parking lot at Deerfoot and 64 Avenue (west of the buildings). Bring lunch, etc. Will take a break approximately halfway through the trip, probably in Strathmore or Langdon. Limit of 5 vehicles.
Tue May 11, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader Kaya Konopnicki: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-inglewood-bird-sanctuary-tickets-150100680175
Tue May 11, 6:30 PM. Bird Airdrie Nose Creek Park. From the QEII Highway (Hwy #2 north) take the first Airdrie exit west to Yankee Valley Blvd. Take the first right north on to Main Street. Drive about 1 km. The Park is on your left. Drive in and follow to the far righthand end of the car park. We will explore the Park on foot. Please register with leader Andrew Hart at andrewhart*@*shaw.ca. (403- 608-8918)
Wed May 12, 9:00 AM: Bird 68th Street Wetlands. Directions - From 17th Ave SE, turn south on 68th Street SE, just beyond the City of Calgary storage compound turn right into parking lot. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-68th-street-wetlands-tickets-150102441443
Thu May 13 9:15 AM: Bird Edworthy Park, Meet at west end of parking lot near Angel's Cafe, Montgomery View NW. Access from Bowness Rd NW at end of Shaganappi Trail. Please register with leader: Jean-Francois Amiot at jfamiot.work@gmail.com (403- 973-1767
Fri May 14, 9:00am: Bird Votier's Flats in Fish Creek PP. Take Elbow Drive to the very southern end and follow it to the parking lot. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-233-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Fri May 14, 9:00 AM: Nature Walk - Nose Hill - Porcupine Valley. Meet at Berkley Gate parking lot; 14 Street NW and Berkley Gate NW. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
Tue May 18. 6:30 PM. Bird Airdrie Chinook Regional Park. From the QEII Highway (Hwy #2 north) take the first Airdrie exit west to Yankee Valley Blvd. Drive west and cross 8th Street then turn left on to Chinook Winds Drive Southwest. Drive about 800 m and meet in the car park on the right. We will explore the Park on foot. Please register with leader Andrew Hart at andrewhart*@*shaw.ca. (403- 608-8918)
Tue May 18, 6:30 PM. Bird Carburn Park. Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Nimali Seneviratne at ntfern*@*telus.net or 403-836-5146 or 403-265-8750.
Wed May 19, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Bird Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet in the parking lot on the W side of 37 St at 66 Av SW. To get there, take Crowchild Trail S into Lakeview turning right onto 66 Ave SW & drive west to 37 St into parking area. Or, from Glenmore Trail take 37 St S exit. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-weaselhead-tickets-150107544707
Thu May 20 9:15 AM: Bird Confederation Park. Meet at Rosemont Community Hall parking lot, 2807-10th Street NW. Located on the west side of 10th Street in Confederation Park. Please register with leader: Jean-Francois Amiot at jfamiot.work@gmail.com (403-973-1767)
Fri May 21, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows (from the south end), FCPP. Access from Macleod Trail east onto 194 Ave SE. Meet at parking lot at the east end of 194 Ave SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-233-7339. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Sat May 22, 9:00 AM: Nature Walk - West Edworthy Park. Celebrate Biodiversity Day. Meet at the south parking lot down the hill from the end of Spruce Drive SW. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
Tue May 25, 6:30 PM. Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader: Nimali Seneviratne at ntfern*@*telus.net or 403-836-5146 or 403-265-8750.
Wed May 26, 9:00 AM: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-dale-hodges-tickets-150108068273
Wed May 26, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-evening-dale-hodges-tickets-150108916811
Thu May 27, 9:00 AM: Nature Walk - Bowmont Park - Waterfall Valley. Meet at Silver Springs Blvd and 54 Ave NW. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
Sat May 29, 9:00am to approx. 12pm: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW or from 37 St. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997. The Nature Calgary Board has asked that trips be limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required. And that participants wear appropriate face covering (masks).
Field trips were resumed on June 1.
Sat Jun 5, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Out-of-town trip East of Calgary. Destination(s) to be determined (Drumheller area). Meet at Parking Lot C, North Glenmore Park at 8:00 AM. Return by 3:00 pm. Comfort and lunch stops will be flexible depending on availability. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 807-8137 or oban2010mull@hotmail.com. Limit of five vehicles.
Tue Jun 8, 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Bird Dale Hodges Park. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-dale-hodges-tickets-157417230173
Tue Jun 8, 6:30 PM: Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader: Nimali Seneviratne at ntfern*@*telus.net or 403-836-5146 or 403-265-8750.
Tue Jun 8, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Bird Bowmont Park. 85 St NW. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-bowmont-natural-area-tickets-157417378617
Wed Jun 9, 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Bird Weaselhead Nature Area. Weaselhead parking lot; 6615 37 Street SW. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-weaselhead-tickets-157418006495
Wed Jun 9, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Bird |LaFarge Meadows (Boat Launch), South end Bow Bottom Trail. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-lafarge-meadows-tickets-157418156945
Wed Jun 9, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Confluence Park (West Nose Creek Park) Meadowlark Meander. Meet in the parking lot at Beddington Blvd. and Beddington Trail NE. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517
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Sat Jun 12, 9:00 AM: Nature Walk - West Edworthy Park. Meet at the south parking lot down the hill from the end of Spruce Drive SW. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517
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Tues Jun 15, 9:00 AM: Frank Like (Basin 1). Meet at north parking lot off Hwy 23 east of High River. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-frank-lake-tickets-157418544103
Wed Jun 16 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Bird Confluence Park. 153 Avenue SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. .https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-confluence-park-tickets-157418999465
Wed Jun 16, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Bird Burnsmead FCPP. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-burnsmead-tickets-157419342491
Thu Jun 17, 9:00 AM: Nature Walk - Nose Hill. Meet at the Berkley Gate parking lot at Berkley Gate and 14 street NW. Please register with leader John McFaul, at alpnglo*@*telus.net or 403 289-9517.
Tue Jun 22, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM; Bird 12 Mile Coulee. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-12-mile-coulee-tickets-157419478899
Tue Jun 22, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Bird Paskapoo Slopes. 99 Cougar Ridge Heights SW. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-paskapoo-slopes-tickets-157419727643
Wed Jun 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Bird Brown Lowery Provincial Park. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-brown-lowry-provincial-park-tickets-157420279293
Wed Jun 23, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Bird Ralph Klein Park. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-ralph-klein-park-tickets-157423851979
Thu Jun 24, 8:30 AM: Bird Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and then the first right into the parking lot behind Maranatha Church. Leaders: Marje Wing and Joy Ely. Please register by email: mwing789@gmail.com
Sat Jun 26, 9:00 AM to approx. 12:00 PM: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW or from 37 St. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403-807-8137
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Tue Jun 29, 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM Bird FCPP – Canyon Meadows / Park Estates Drive SE. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-fcpp-canyon-meadowspark-estates-drive-tickets-157424000423
Tue Jun 29, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Bird Bebo Grove. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-bebo-grove-tickets-157424197011
Wed Jun 30, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Bird South Glenmore (Parking Area @ 24 Street). Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-south-glenmore-tickets-157424327401
Wed Jun 30, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Bird Mallard Point. Please register with leader: Kaya Konopnicki. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/copy-of-nature-calgary-birding-mallard-point-tickets-157424447761