Vermilion River Naturalist Society

08/12/2026

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Looking for something fun to do next Thursday, August 20? Join Nature Alberta and the Alberta Native Plant Council for plant trivia night!

When: Thursday August 20, 2026 at 7PM

Where: online (Zoom)

Registration: FREE! Sign up at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kFplKW7ZSGOZSGlB3XDfpw #/registration

Donations are welcome.

Difficulty: questions range from beginner to expert.

Categories: plant identification, plant history, plants and Parks, habitats, true or false.

Trivia Master: Kallum McDonald, MSc

07/30/2026

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Wetland Adventure Days are back!

These are two family friendly, fun days to check out two of the County's hidden gems and learn about the wetlands.

Join us August 19th at Lindsay Evans Park between 2 and 6 PM or August 20th at Hazeldine Campground from 2 - 6 PM for a variety of activities.

07/29/2026

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Community Information & Organizational Meeting

The historic CN Station has been part of Vermilion's history for more than a century. Now it's time to explore what its future could look like.

If you'd like to be part of preserving this important landmark, we invite you to attend the organizational meeting for the proposed Vermilion CN Station Preservation Society.

We'll share our vision and talk about how we can work with the Town of Vermilion and the Government of Alberta to support the preservation and restoration of the station.

This is an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and become one of our founding members. Whether you have experience in heritage, fundraising, construction, governance, or simply care about preserving a piece of Vermilion's history, everyone is welcome.

Date: Tuesday August 11, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Copper Cork Distillery

Fo more information contact Jan at 780-853-5985 or Dawn at 780-581-4054

07/04/2026

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🐿️ Did you know there are 14 species of squirrels in Alberta?

Nature Alberta’s Squirrels of Alberta guide is the perfect companion for your summer adventures, helping you identify squirrels everywhere from your backyard to Alberta’s grasslands, forests, and mountain landscapes. 🌾⛰️

The guide is also part of our Franklin’s Ground Squirrel Project, which is working with MacEwan University to learn more about this once-common species that has become increasingly rare in central Alberta.

Download your copy from our website and start exploring Alberta’s squirrels this summer! Head to: https://naturealberta.ca/ground-squirrel/ ☀️🔍

06/16/2026

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Get to know the Franklin's Ground Squirrel! 🐿

This Alberta squirrel species lives in central Alberta but has become increasingly rare to see. Naturalists are of the impression the Franklin's Ground Squirrel population is declining 📉

Luckily, scientists at MacEwan University 👩‍🔬 , in partnership with Nature Alberta 🌿, are trying to learn more about it!

🫵 You can learn more about how to help by clicking this link! https://naturealberta.ca/ground-squirrel/

06/13/2026

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05/30/2026

The VRNS is fortunate to operate in the traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of the Treaty 6 region and the Métis Settlements and Métis Nation of Alberta, Regions 2, 3 and 4. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community.

05/30/2026

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We're hiring! Want to turn your passion for wildlife conservation into a career? Explore current opportunities: https://bit.ly/4wYQtNh

05/26/2026

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💜The Camrose Purple Martin Festival on Saturday, June 13th welcomes one and all to learn from speakers, organizers, and fellow wildlife enthusiasts about wildlife conservation and purple martins!

👉To learn more, go to https://naturealberta.ca/purple-martin-festival/

05/21/2026

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