Edmonton Nature Club

08/07/2026

Bugs and Butterfly Family Walk
Saturday, August 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Bunchberry Meadows

Join us for a family nature walk at Bunchberry Meadows to look for bugs and butterflies! There will go on a scavenger hunt to find different birds, bugs and flowers and a (weather permitting) craft activity.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent. Please bring bug spray and proper footwear for unpaved trails.

This family walk is open to members and nonmembers. Join us!

Register by email at [email protected].

For more info go to: https://www.edmontonnatureclub.org/calendar.html

06/13/2026

The Metro Edmonton Biodiversity Challenge 2026 continues this weekend!

For information on how to participate in this citizen science event go to:
https://naturealberta.ca/biodiversity-challenge/

06/09/2026

Join the Alberta Biodiversity Challenge, June 11–14!

It’s easy to participate in this provincewide citizen science BioBlitz:

1. Download the iNaturalist app.
2. Optional: Search for and join the regional project you want to participate in. You can find a list with handy links at naturalberta.ca/biodiversity-challenge. But you don’t have to be in a particular region to participate. Sightings from anywhere in Alberta count!
3. From Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, get out and snap pics of all the wonderful biodiversity in your area! Birds, mammals, plants, moss, lichen, mushrooms, insects — everything counts!
4. Upload your sightings to iNaturalist, and they’ll automatically be added to Alberta’s results!

Join nature enthusiasts across the province to show off our amazing biodiversity!

For more information:

https://naturealberta.ca/biodiversity-challenge/

06/01/2026

The Edmonton Council of Canadians invites you to join them on Sunday, June 7 for a Celebration of Stewards of the North Saskatchewan River Watershed.

Learn about the organizations that work to protect, conserve, preserve and restore the NSR.
Meet with conservation experts and fellow concerned citizens.
Find opportunities to support the NSR stewards.

Don’t miss this special event!
For more information:

https://edmontoncouncilofcanadians.ca/

05/25/2026

Edmonton May Bird Count 2026

Saturday and Sunday, May 30th – 31st

The Edmonton Nature Club sponsors a May Bird Count for the Edmonton area as part of the Bird Friendly City initiative.
This event is designed for eBird users. Your sightings contribute to eBird's global database.

1. Count birds for a minimum of 10 minutes within the count circle.
2. Report your findings on EBird including your zone.
3. Share your data and include YEGMSC2022.

For more information on count circle zones and EBird instructions go to:
https://www.birdfriendlyedmonton.org/may-bird-count.html.

HOME MAKE A DIFFERENCE EDMONTON'S CITY BIRD MAY BIRD COUNT WHY BIRDS MATTER

05/06/2026

Join us Saturday, May 9th for World Migratory Bird Day celebrations at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park!

🥳On May 9, 2026 join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! Come check out Nature Alberta's booths and craft table, meet a variety of other local nature organizations, and enjoy the beautiful wetland scenery of Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park! 🦆

Find out more at https://naturealberta.ca/world-migratory-bird-day-spring-2026/

04/27/2026

Bird Studies: Conservation Needs of Burrowing Owls in Prairie Canada
Presented by Geoff Holroyd

Wednesday, April 29th, 7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom

In Canada, the Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is listed as endangered under the Species at Risk Act.

The number of breeding pairs declined 90% during the 1990’s despite voluntary protection of over 37,000 hectares of the species habitat on private grasslands. Low recruitment exacerbates the Burrowing Owl’s decline in response to habitat loss; typically, only 3-4 young fledge from the average clutch size of 9 eggs.

This talk will summarize 30 years of research into the population dynamics, breeding biology, migration and dispersal of this species in Canada, Texas and Mexico and recommendations to be incorporated in recovery action plans and further research.

Register for this Zoom presentation through the ENC calendar at:

https://www.edmontonnatureclub.org/calendar.html

Bird study groups are free and open to everyone!

04/24/2026

2026 Tofield Snow Goose Festival

Event cancelled due to weather conditions.

Thanks to all those who volunteered.
We will look forward to next year.

04/10/2026

ENC Indoor Program Speaker Series

Protecting Pollinators
Presented by Ciara Fraser,
Conservation Coordinator, Edmonton and Area Land Trust (EALT)
Monday, April 13, 2016; 7:00 pm

Learn all about native pollinators. This presentation includes an overview of EALT as an organization, and then goes into the different kinds of bees you can find in the Edmonton region. The EALT natural areas in the countryside around Edmonton are homes to pollinators for the surrounding agricultural lands. However, we can all do our part to help urban pollinators.

In-person:
6:00 pm refreshments and socializing.
7:00 pm presentation.
Edmonton Public Library Whitemud Crossing branch theatre (106 St south of Whitemud Drive). There's plenty of on-site parking.
Registration is NOT required for ENC members.
Limited seats are available for the general public who must register through the EPL.

Unable to attend in-person? Watch live on-line via Zoom.
Register through the ENC Calendar:
Edmontonnatureclub.org

04/06/2026

Annual Tofield Snow Goose Festival
April 25t - 26, 2026!

Celebrate spring migration with the Snow Goose Festival!

This spectacular annual event in the town of Tofield and Beaverhill Lake area has events and opportunities for everyone!

Choose a nature hike to the Beaverhill Bird Observatory or a guided bus tour to see the flocks of snow geese and other migratory birds. Different times are available so you can enjoy both tours!

The Tofield arena will be hosting a trade show throughout the weekend with exhibits, kids’ activities and scheduled speaker sessions.

Join us on Saturday evening for a banquet with a silent auction and keynote speaker.

Free shuttle bus service from Sherwood Park to the event available.

For schedules, tickets and further information go to:
https://www.snowgoosefestival.ca/

Volunteer opportunities still available! Join us!