Posts by Nature Kids
Spiders and Their Webs
Spiders and their webs make for fun Halloween decorations, but real webs are fascinating feats of animal architecture!
Read MoreWhy do larch trees change colour and drop their needles?
Larch turns a beautiful golden yellow in autumn, but by Halloween it looks bare and spooky — just right for the season!
Read MoreWhich nocturnal animals are we likely to see on Halloween night?
Depending on where in Alberta you live, your Halloween night could be accompanied by the spooky sounds!
Read MoreMy BIG Alberta Backyard – Animals of Autumn
As autumn winds blow in and the leaves begin to change colour, let’s learn about some wonderfully spooky animals that live in Alberta.
Read MoreBloodsucking Leeches: More Than Just a Horror Icon
BY CHERYL TEBBY
Popular depictions of leeches often include concentric rows of sharp, fang-like teeth, or maybe an elongate ventral sucker that enables them to cling to their victim like the sticky-hand toys found in birthday “goody bags.” But in real life, leeches are a little more prosaic, much less horror-movie monster.
Read MoreHow to Build a Bird: The Story of Avian Evolution
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.
Read MoreSymbiosis and Survival
Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society
Online Presentation
Oct 17
Magazine Digitization Assistant
Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors Society
Meet a Member Club
Nature Alberta Magazine Fall 2023
RDRN Speaker of the Month
Red Deer River Naturalists
Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Red Deer
Oct 26, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm