Outdoor Program: Nature Walks and Field Trips
Outdoor Activities take place all year in various forms and may be found in our event calendar. The calendar is updated frequently as additional walks and/or day trips may be planned on short notice. Most ENC events/activities are designed for adults, however some local nature walks are suitable for families with younger children.
Nature walks are casual strolls at local parks to enjoy the natural world. Participants are encouraged to enjoy and share sightings. Interesting birds, mammals and plants may be encountered and receive special attention. Please review the details for participation: CLICK HERE
Field trips often require travel to a recognized habitat and may have a specific focus, such as birding or plants. This activity requires a greater level of time and effort. Please review the details for participation: CLICK HERE
Indoor Program: Live, online presentations! Speaker Series and Study Groups
We offer a variety of presentations to club members. Researchers, natural history specialists and ENC members share experiences and knowledge on a wide range of nature topics. Details are emailed to members and may be found in our calendar.
Speaker Series, designed for a general audience these often have a broader focus on nature and may include travel, mammal or conservation themes.
Bird Studies aim to help local birdwatchers develop their knowledge and skills. The ENC has an active group of birders who are keen to share knowledge and experiences during our scheduled events. We welcome the participation of bird enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Plant Studies are a collaboration between The Edmonton Nature Club and the Edmonton Native Plant Society
Local presenters share their passion for local wild plants and fungi, where they are found, and goings-on in the plant world.
Bug Studies encourage us to notice and appreciate the smaller forms of nature such as butterflies, bumblebees and beetles.
Bird Studies aim to help local birdwatchers develop their knowledge and skills. The ENC has an active group of birders who are keen to share knowledge and experiences during our scheduled events. We welcome the participation of bird enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Plant Studies are a collaboration between The Edmonton Nature Club and the Edmonton Native Plant Society
Local presenters share their passion for local wild plants and fungi, where they are found, and goings-on in the plant world.
Bug Studies encourage us to notice and appreciate the smaller forms of nature such as butterflies, bumblebees and beetles.
Special Events:
The ENC participates in a number of events, pre-registration may be required.
December
Edmonton Christmas Bird Count: The club is pleased to sponsor the Edmonton Christmas Bird Count. Local naturalists have continuously held these seasonal counts for over 50 years as part of a world-wide citizen-science project. Information gathered contributes to an immense database managed and analyzed by Bird Studies Canada and the Audubon Society. Details and registration for new participants are through the Edmonton Christmas Bird Count website CLICK HERE.
Edmonton Christmas Bird Count: The club is pleased to sponsor the Edmonton Christmas Bird Count. Local naturalists have continuously held these seasonal counts for over 50 years as part of a world-wide citizen-science project. Information gathered contributes to an immense database managed and analyzed by Bird Studies Canada and the Audubon Society. Details and registration for new participants are through the Edmonton Christmas Bird Count website CLICK HERE.
March - Currently paused.
Annual Club Banquet: Our banquet is a social gathering and an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who have made outstanding contributions. A guest speaker is scheduled. Complete information including ticket availability is emailed to members.
Annual Club Banquet: Our banquet is a social gathering and an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who have made outstanding contributions. A guest speaker is scheduled. Complete information including ticket availability is emailed to members.
April
Town of Tofield's Snow Goose Festival: The club assists with this family-oriented celebration of spring migration featuring volunteer naturalist guided tours and hikes in and around Beaverhill Lake. Full details and all ticket sales are through the Town of Tofield.
Town of Tofield's Snow Goose Festival: The club assists with this family-oriented celebration of spring migration featuring volunteer naturalist guided tours and hikes in and around Beaverhill Lake. Full details and all ticket sales are through the Town of Tofield.
May
May Bird Count: As part of the Bird Friendly City initiative, The Edmonton Nature Club sponsors a May Bird Count for the Edmonton area using eBird. Birds are everywhere! Count them in your yard, visit a park/natural area, count your Christmas Bird Count area, or head to some other favourite location. Visit the May Bird Count webpage.
May Bird Count: As part of the Bird Friendly City initiative, The Edmonton Nature Club sponsors a May Bird Count for the Edmonton area using eBird. Birds are everywhere! Count them in your yard, visit a park/natural area, count your Christmas Bird Count area, or head to some other favourite location. Visit the May Bird Count webpage.
June
Edmonton's BiodiverCity Challenge: This citizen science event is supported by the ENC. Those in the Edmonton area during the chosen June dates are invited to take part in a BioBlitz*. Document as many species as you can! Simply upload your photos of wild birds, plants, mammals, moss, lichen, mushrooms and insects using the iNaturalist app. Your contributions will be used to help understand more about the species that call our city home. Visit biodivercity.ca
Edmonton's BiodiverCity Challenge: This citizen science event is supported by the ENC. Those in the Edmonton area during the chosen June dates are invited to take part in a BioBlitz*. Document as many species as you can! Simply upload your photos of wild birds, plants, mammals, moss, lichen, mushrooms and insects using the iNaturalist app. Your contributions will be used to help understand more about the species that call our city home. Visit biodivercity.ca
August:
Nature Appreciation Weekend: Members are invited to participate as day trippers or campers. Activities include nature walks to observe flora and fauna, birding and a social campfire. Full details on the location and schedule are emailed to club members.
Nature Appreciation Weekend: Members are invited to participate as day trippers or campers. Activities include nature walks to observe flora and fauna, birding and a social campfire. Full details on the location and schedule are emailed to club members.
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NOTE: This calendar is updated frequently as items are added to our schedule.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many of our activities and events are modified or suspended.
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Photos: page banner by Janice Hurlburt, additional photos by Gerald Romanchuk, Steve Knight and A Carter.