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Bird Identification Course

Administrator — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:04:17 +0000

Title: Bird Identification CourseLocation: The Wildbird General StoreDescription: 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: [...]

Misty Ridge Fall Colours/Eagle Migration

Administrator — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:36:01 +0000

Title: Misty Ridge Fall Colours/Eagle MigrationLocation: Meet at Westmount McDonald’sDescription: Misty Ridge is a great place to see the beauty of various coloured leaves and to look for tracks of Black Bear, Wolf and herons. We will be on the lookout for ducks, geese, owls, eagles, woodpeckers, and kinglets.

Hiking 4-8km on easy (some [...]

Breeding Bird Survey Workshop

Administrator — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:19:09 +0000

Title: Breeding Bird Survey WorkshopLocation: 4712-99 street Edmonton, ABDescription: Join Jack Park and Lu Carbyn in a discussion of the techniques and importance of this annual event. We always need more volunteers and for those with experience to share their knowledge with us.

Local birdwatchers interested in sharpening their bird ID skills are encouraged to [...]

2 Fil Screening: River Webs and Return of the Red Lake Walleye

Administrator — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:44:51 +0000

Title: 2 Fil Screening: River Webs and Return of the Red Lake WalleyeLocation: Program Room, Strathcona Branch of the Edmonton Public Library 8331 – 104 StreetDescription: Organized by Rewild Alberta!

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 [...]

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Administrator — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:42:24 +0000

Title: The Great Backyard Bird CountLocation: North AmericaLink out: Click hereDescription: Two Nations Count Their Birds Great Backyard Bird Count Begins February 18

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 [...]

EHS Bench Show

Administrator — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:47:31 +0000

Title: EHS Bench ShowLocation: Fort Edmonton ParkLink out: Click hereDescription: The annual EHS Bench Show is an opportunity for local gardeners to show what they are able to produce in their own gardens.

The Edmonton Horticultural Society’s Bench Show, presented in partnership with Fort Edmonton Park, is the perfect way to celebrate the end of [...]

Bluebird Trails

Administrator — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:28:17 +0000

Title: Bluebird TrailsLocation: East of EdmontonDescription: Get up close with Nature! If you want to see Bluebirds up close, bird bander Jack Park, is heading out this Saturday morning at 9:30. Everyone is welcome, bring the whole family. Please call and let us know if you are coming: 780-439-7333. Start Time: 9:30Date: 2010-06-26

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Painting Feir Skies in Oils

Administrator — Fri, 28 May 2010 02:38:33 +0000

Title: Painting Feir Skies in OilsLocation: The Wildbird General StoreDescription: In a hands on workshop, the student will learn how to paint beautiful realistic skies which can have the appearance of transparency, with clouds that appear to move- from one of the instructor’s photographs. There will be a break after priming the canvas with acrylic [...]

Lac La Biche May Bird Count

Administrator — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:42:10 +0000

Title: Lac La Biche May Bird CountLocation: Lac La Biche areaDescription: Friday (May 28, 2010) • Pre – Count Welcome and Information Night - Meet at BCMI Inn from 6 pm – 9 pm • If you would like to travel with some during the count Please come to this meeting time to arrange travel [...]

Identifying Wood Warblers

Administrator — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:02:21 +0000

Title: Identifying Wood WarblersLocation: In the StoreDescription: Join Lu Carbyn for a talk about the Wood Warblers of Alberta. The store will be hosting a Wood Warblers of Alberta workshop on May 27 @ 7:00pm. This workshop is a primer for Rendezvous’10 participants (hosted by Paddle Alberta) but anyone can attend. Please RSVP. Rendezvous ’10 [...]