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Grasslands Naturalists Events

30 May 2022

June 2022 Events in and around Medicine Hat

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Grasslands Naturalists Events

26 September 2022

Events in and around Medicine Hat

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Grasslands Naturalists Events

20 June 2022

July 2022 Events in and around Medicine Hat

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Great Alberta Mushroom Foray Open House

1 September 2023

Alberta Mycological Society
Waterton Lakes National Park
Sep 4

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Great Backyard Bird Count

16 February 2023

Feb 17 – 20

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Black-capped Chickadee by Gerald Romanchuk

Great Backyard Bird Count

19 January 2022

Feb 18 – 21

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Great Backyard Bird Count – Q & A Webinar

29 January 2023

Learn tips for making birdwatching easier for people of all ages
February 15, 1:00-2:00 pm

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Grebes of North America and Alberta

18 April 2023

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Lucia MacQuarrie
Host: Edmonton Nature Club

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Green Deer Event

15 September 2023

Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Volunteer Opportunity
Sep 16

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Growing edible mushrooms in your home by Fungi Akuafo

8 September 2023

Alberta Mycological Society
Sundre, AB
Sep 9

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Gull Identification Basics

27 March 2023

Edmonton Nature Club
3 Part Series at 7 PM on Mar 9, 23 and Apr 6

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Halloween at the “Boo”real Centre

4 October 2022

Join the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation for some spooky family fun!

October 29th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Halloween Hikes

4 October 2022

Come join the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society for Halloween night (and day) hikes!

Oct 30 and Oct 31

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Halloween Night Hike

26 October 2023

Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society
Calgary, AB
Oct 31

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Harvest Dinner

30 April 2023

Ellis Bird Farm Ltd
Lacombe AB
Sep 7, 5:45-10:00 pm

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Haunted Hike by Lanternlight!

26 October 2023

Friends of Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Oct 29, 7:30 pm

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Helen Schuler Travel Series Special Event Volunteers

7 November 2022

Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Volunteer Opportunity
Deadline Nov 24 and Dec 8

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The soil at this chronic crude oil spill contained an astonishing 21% oil, yet numerous plants persisted, among them: foxtail barley, alsike clover, reed canary grass, common horsetail, scentless chamomile, common plantain, and smooth perennial sow-thistle (58°55’03” N, 118°56’04” W). KEVIN TIMONEY

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Legacy of Fossil Fuel Industry Disturbances

29 September 2023

BY KEVIN P. TIMONEY

The legacy of fossil fuel landscape disturbance is pervasive in Alberta. Municipalities and individual homeowners are finding themselves living alongside contaminated sites, which at first glance may have appeared nice and green. Learn to spot the signs of contamination…

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Hike4Birds along the Trans Canada Trail

28 February 2022

Recording Now Available
Edmonton Nature Club

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Hike4Birds Part 2

14 November 2023

Edmonton Nature Club
Online presentation
Nov 16, 7pm

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Photo credit: Steph Weizenbach

How Do UCP Environmental Policies Stack Up?

10 April 2023

BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER

One thing almost all Albertans will agree on is that it’s important to take good care of our environment, both for our own well-being and for the generations that will follow. So how are we doing on the environmental protection front? In this article we will review how past and present governments have sought to balance resource development with environmental protection.

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How Geology Affects Wildlife Distribution — From Eroding Mountains to Glacial Rivers

21 July 2022

BY DALE LECKIE

The distribution of plants and animals in Alberta is closely tied to the landscapes in which they live. Though there are some generalists, like coyotes, most species are adapted to specific landscape types. The development of these landscapes is in turn intimately related to Alberta’s geological history, together with ongoing geological processes. Here we will explore several important examples, including eroding mountain peaks, glaciated landscapes, deeply entrenched river valleys, and arid interior plains located in the rain shadow of the mountains.

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How Plants Inspire Us

16 February 2023

Alberta Native Plant Council
Hybrid Workshop & AGM
Cattail Crossing Golf & Country Club, Sturgeon County (just northwest of Edmonton)
April 22, 2023

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How to Build a Bird: The Story of Avian Evolution

23 October 2023

BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER AND NICK CARTER

The origin of the avian body plan is not something bird watchers often think about. With so many species to find and identify out there, what does it matter how they originated? However, the story of bird evolution is a fascinating one, and understanding it can bring great enrichment to the hobby of birdwatching. 

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Ice, Glaciers, Gravel and Oil – Cochrane North Field Trip

30 May 2023

Bighill Creek Preservation Society
Cochrane, AB
June 3

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