Red Deer River Naturalists – Upcoming events

Turkey vulture by Tony LePrieur

See below for upcoming events with Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN). Visit RDRN Events Page for more information.


Bird Focus Group Walk

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: River Bend Golf & Recreation Area – Upper Trail

Meet: In the main parking lot

Guest Host: Chris Olsen

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Bower Woods

Meet: In the green space across from 37 Selkirk Boulevard

Host: Chris Olsen

November 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Barrett, Coronation and Gaetz Park Trails

Meet: Rotary Park parking lot, and we’ll walk East and North from there. For those that want to walk the full distance 3.5 kms, we’ll finish at the stairs/landing at 45 Avenue and 59 Street. People can arrange for a shuttle or pick-up there, or simply return along the reverse route.

Host: Chris Olsen


All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.

Bring your binoculars* and camera/phone. Wear layers and sturdy hiking footwear, water resistant with ice cleats as required by conditions. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.

*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come, first served) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant

For more information, click here.


If you have any questions, please contact Red Deer River Naturalists at 403-347-8200 or email rdrn.nature@gmail.com.