Red Deer River Naturalists

Natural History Organization

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RDRN helped with Family Nature Night at KWNC on 07-08-26. Organized by Nature Alberta, the event attracted over 20 participants and our owl station was very popular! Thanks to (from left) Nina Sheridan, Joanne Cundict, Claudia Lipski, Mark Cundict, Myrna Pearman and Bree Chambers

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Red Deer River Naturalists would like to thank Irene Jacobson of Red Deer for the recent donation of bird and nature books to RDRN.
Thank you Irene!
📷seated - Irene Jacobson, standing RDRN President Myrna Pearman

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FREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome.
When: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
Registration from 6:00 PM - 6:25 PM | Activities from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer. More information: https://t.co/uPEvXXnhhA

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National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. Together we can be a Voice For Nature

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Today June 8th is World Oceans Day.
[World Oceans Day](https://t.co/PJat1nRV73) reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.

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Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip
Explore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 20 and 21, 2026.
Meet at the Ferry Point Campground near Meeting Creek @ 10:00 am. Range Rd 184 north of Twp Rd 434, Rosalind, AB T0B 3Y0
Host: Judy Boyd info: https://t.co/flzbksxF2q

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RDRN Bird Focus Group Field Trip
Crimson Lake Provincial Park – Amerada trail. Bring your own lunch for a break at about the mid-point, and plan for about 4 hours of walking.
Meet: Main parking lot
When: June 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
Info: www.rdrn. ca

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RDRN Bird Focus Group Field Trip
Location: Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22)
Host: Chris Olsen
When: June 13, 2026 bird walk from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and paddling from 3:00 p.m. onward.
visit https://t.co/flzbksxF2q for info.

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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise global awareness and inspire action for the protection of our environment.

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The 2026 Red Deer River Watershed Alliance AGM will be held at Pioneer Lodge in Red Deer on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10am-2:30pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Lunch will be provided.
Reserve your spot here: https://t.co/IIbZCR8uEL

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Ferry Point Community Camp-out/Birding Field Trip
Explore the beautiful Battle River Valley June 20 and 21, 2026.
Meet at the Ferry Point Campground near Meeting Creek @ 10:00 am. Range Rd 184 north of Twp Rd 434, Rosalind, AB T0B 3Y0
Host: Judy Boyd info: https://t.co/flzbksxF2q

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RDRN Bird Focus Group Field Trip
Crimson Lake Provincial Park – Amerada trail. Bring your own lunch for a break at about the mid-point, and plan for about 4 hours of walking.
Meet: Main parking lot
When: June 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Host: Chris Olsen
Info: www.rdrn. ca

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RDRN Bird Focus Group Field Trip
Location: Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22)
Host: Chris Olsen
When: June 13, 2026 bird walk from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and paddling from 3:00 p.m. onward.
visit https://t.co/flzbksxF2q for info.

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RDRN Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail
Meet: In the main parking lot
When: June 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Guest Host Ron Bjorge
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

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RDRN Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Kuhnen Park near Blackfalds, AB https://t.co/oUDR9Z45G4 or  https://t.co/zZjHyqlxlU
When: May 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

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Nature Conservancy of Canada has launched the Adopt-A-Patch Volunteer Program!
Join Adopt-a-Patch launch at H.G Lawrence property June 6, 2026 Location: East of Red Deer near Pine Lake
For more info and to apply visit: https://t.co/D1A6DQivqi

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The results are in! 🐦 Alberta’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count brought together 2,000+ volunteers who recorded 207,476 birds across 58 count circles and helped set 9 new provincial records! For more information, check out https://t.co/09bX9futbl
📸 iNaturalist user: jefb09

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World Bee Day is celebrated annually on May 20 to honor bees and raise awareness of their vital role in ecosystems, food security, and biodiversity.
World Bee Day also highlights the threats bees face, including habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and diseases.

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RDRN May Species Count
All living things are counted: flowers in bloom, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects.
Count between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. either Saturday May 23rd, 2026 Sunday May 24th , 2026 or both. Visit https://t.co/IAEChelxth for info