Join AWA Board Member Nathan Schmidt and AWA volunteers Alexa Escobar and Joel Forre as they tour some of the best birding locations in Calgary. Tours will talk about the basics of responsible birding as well as tips for species identification and other helpful birding resources.
This adventure will include several outings over the course of spring and early summer 2021, with each one highlighting a different location – be sure to check the Details section for dates and locations.
All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Participation
Availability:
Weaselhead Tour: 0 remaining / 10 total spaces
Griffith Woods Tour: 0 remaining / 10 total spaces
Nose Hill Tour: 0 remaining / 10 total spaces
Fish Creek Tour: 0 remaining / 10 total spaces
Participants are expected to fundraise the following amount with
sponsorships from friends and family. You may also sponsor yourself.
All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Minimum donation per participant: $20
Why Join This Adventure?
Have you wanted to know more about birds and the awesome natural areas in Calgary? Then this adventure is for you! Nathan, Alexa, and Joel all spend lots of time exploring and birding and are excited to lead people through the birds they love and the places in Calgary where you can find them.
You can join on one tour or multiple tours, it's up to you. Very little equipment is required. If you have an old pair of binoculars and a smartphone then you're all set. If not, you can still learn a ton and have a great time.
Your guides will focus on how to bird in way that is respectful to the environment and the birds. May and June are two of the best months to view birds in Calgary so you'll be in for some exciting finds!
Adventure Metrics
Each birding tour should take between two and three hours. All natural areas in Calgary are very accessible and the terrain is easy to navigate.
Required Equipment
Binoculars, camera, smartphone, birding books, and water.
Covid-19 Precautions
We will observe COVID-19 precautions and guidance from the Government of Alberta and expect
participants to follow appropriate sanitizing and social distancing. We thank you for your understanding
and cooperation! If you need more details you can check the Government website at:
this link.
Please bring a personal mask and your own hand sanitizer.
Thank you for joining us for this exceptional day out in one of Albertaβs truly wonderful Wild Spaces
β we look forward to meeting you there!
Details
Tours in this adventure will include trips to:
Weaselhead(date TBA)
Griffith Woods(date TBA)
Nose Hill(date TBA)
Fish Creek(date TBA)
and more!
Specific tour locations and dates will be published here once announced. Stay tuned!
Contact this Coordinator
Contact this coordinator:
by email at a4w@abwild.ca,
by phone at (403) 283-2025,
or by using the form below:
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