Title: Bird Identification Course
Location: The Wildbird General Store
Description: An introduction to birding and some of the major bird groups of Alberta. Classes will be held every Monday or Tuesday at 7pm, from February 20 to April 3. Please pre-register. A tuition of $40 will be required, plus an additional $10 for a field trip.
Start Date: 2012-02-20
Start Time: 19:00
End Date: 2012-04-03
End Time: 20:00
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Title: Misty Ridge Fall Colours/Eagle Migration Hiking 4-8km on easy (some steep sections). We recommend some good hiking boots. We will likely stop at Flatbush for dinner on the way home. Back in Edmonton by about 8:30pm. Contact Jim Lange if interested at: 780-455-7021 Title: Breeding Bird Survey Workshop Local birdwatchers interested in sharpening their bird ID skills are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to get out with some local experts. You will learn about the Breeding Bird Survey and who is involved. Title: 2 Fil Screening: River Webs and Return of the Red Lake Walleye Edmonton Water Week’s Ecology Day. Water is vital for all life on Earth. The science of ecology helps us understand how ecosystems function and guide restoration efforts. About the films: River Webs http://www.riverwebs.org/ takes a close look at an international group of river ecologists who share a story of tragedy, growth, and recovery. Across Eastern and Western cultures, this unlikely circle of friends shows us a very human side of science, while demonstrating how the process of discovery works. The inspiring lives and experiences of these scientists build a rich story of hope and interconnectedness, while providing a personal window through which to view rivers, ecology, and conservation. Return of the Red Lake Walleye http://www.returnoftheredlakewalleye.com/sp1.html chronicles the extraordinary effort of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians—working together with the State of Minnesota and the federal government—to bring back the culturally vital walleye from the brink of extinction and restore it to health in Red Lake. It examines how the Band and State overcame decades of bad blood to forge an innovative public policy solution that puts cooperation before conflict and science before politics, fueling an amazing recovery that has defied the odds. A compelling example of tribal sovereignty in practice, Return of the Red Lake Walleye documents the significance of the walleye’s return for the Red Lake community, its people, the tribe as a whole, and those generations yet to come. Title: The Great Backyard Bird Count Anyone can help by tallying birds for at least 15 minutes on any day of the count. At www.birdcount.ca, you can enter the highest number of each species seen at any one time and watch as the tallies grow across the continent. Coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Bird Studies Canada, the four-day count typically records more than 10 million observations. Last year’s participants reported more than 1.8 million American Robins, as well as rarities such as the Rustic Bunting in Creighton, Saskatchewan. The Rustic Bunting is a Eurasian species that does occasionally wander to North America. “Whether people observe birds in backyards, parks, or wilderness areas, the Great Backyard Bird Count is an opportunity to share their results at www.birdcount.org,” said Judy Braus, Audubon’s Vice President of Education and Centers. “It’s fun and rewarding for people of all ages and skill levels–and it gets people outside!” |
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