Join Us On Our Next Field Trip or Event.
Listed below are upcoming and recent field trips and events of the Rocky Mountain Naturalists. You are welcome to join us. Please let us know if you are interested.
For anyone who is not a member and would like to join us on one of our outings, please be advised that there is a $2.00 fee for the day (for liability insurance purposes).
For anyone who is not a member and would like to join us on one of our outings, please be advised that there is a $2.00 fee for the day (for liability insurance purposes).
Early Morning Birding (Jim)
Wednesday, April 24 - 8:00 am
Please meet at the COTR East parking lot at 8:00 am, where the trek shall begin. This week's EMB will take us for a jaunt through the Community Forest. Return time shall be about noon.
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Cactus Mountain Hike (Susan)
Saturday, June 15, 2019
More details will be forthcoming
RM Nats Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, June 8, 2019
More details will be forthcoming. Start saving and organizing all those things you want to clear out of your house.
RM Nats Annual Club Camp
Tuesday-Friday, May 28-31, 2019
To be held at the Golden Eco Ranch. More details will be forthcoming
Little Big Day (Greg)
Sunday, May 26, 2019 - from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Each team will consist of 3 to 5 participants travelling in one vehicle or on the ground. Identification of bird species for the event will occur between 6 am and 6 pm. At least two members of each team must correctly identify the species either by sight or vocalizations. At the end of the day participants will meet at the Heid Out (downstairs room) in Cranbrook at 6:30 pm for cocktails with dinner at 7:00 pm to submit their checklists and share their day. Partners of team members are welcome to the supper.
Big Tree Hike (Susan)
Sunday, May 19, 2019
More details will be forthcoming
Turtle Day (Greg)
Thursday, May 2, 2019
All events will take place in the grass area behind Elizabeth Lake Tourist Information Building. There will be some changes from previous years due, in part, to high predation by skunks and an expected decrease in hatchling numbers.There is a school program with six classes of Grade 3/4 students rotating through three stations from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Public Event is from 2:00-5:00 pm, taking place in the same area. Parking will be in the Public Lot behind Elizabeth Lake Lodge. The Tourist Information Lot will be for the physically challenged and tourists.
Fossil Outing (Gretchen)
Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 7:00 pm
Chris New, a Cranbrook fossil collector, has agreed to tour interested Naturalists through his workshop and fossil collection.
Columbia River Headwaters and Fairmont Hoodoos (Daryl)
Friday, April 5, 2019 - 8:00 am
Please meet for carpooling at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 8:00 am. Kimberley members can meet us at the Kootenay River/Wasa Rest Area at 8:35 am. Take an easy trail walk of 1.5 km to the Headwaters of the Columbia River in Canal Flats. Curious brushland, lovely, clear springs and great birding. Examine nearby Pictographs and overlook the old canal and area. We will then drive north to a parking lot on Westside Rd. for a 5 km hike through dry bench lands to the rim of the Fairmont Hoodoos. This hike is on a trail with elevation gain and some uneven footing, taking about 3 hours. There are many interesting plants, birds and great views. Dress for the weather, bring water, lunch, binoculars, camera and plant book. We will eat lunch between the 2 events, location to be decided by the group. Return to Cranbrook about 5:30 pm.
Bi-Monthly Meeting - COTR Room 210
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 7:00 pm
Special Presenter: Gerry Warner will be presenting his slideshow of the Oregon Painted Hills and San Francisco. The slideshow will be followed by a brief business meeting.
Beeline Trail Outing (JoEllen/Dave)
Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 11:00 am
Please meet for carpooling at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 10:45 am. The trailhead is east of Cranbrook, starting from the pullout on the south side of the Highway where the highway goes to two lanes. The trail rating is difficult based on our Naturalist Trail Rating System. It is a 4.6km long loop with 265m elevation gain. There are some short steep pitches both going up and down. There are a couple of viewpoints at the top, looking southwest into Hobgoblin, east to the Rockies, and north along the return leg. Trail is well marked. Bring snowshoes, boots, grippers and poles depending on the conditions Saturday. It is recommended to dress in layers. Bring a drink, lunch and a seat if you wish. Total time 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on the group.
Beacon Hill Outing (Daryl/Marianne)
Friday, February 15, 2019 - 9:30 am
Please meet for carpooling at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 9:30 am. Daryl will lead us through our neighbour's property onto Crown Land for an all uphill climb, with steep sections, to Beacon Hill. There will be several viewpoints, interesting evidence of animal activity and bird sightings. This is a moderate plus hike based on our Naturalist Trail Rating System. The hike itself is about 3 hours long. Boots, grippers and poles recommended unless we get a dump of snow. Dress in layers, bring water and a snack. You are welcome to stay for a bowl of soup and bread at Daryl and Marianne's after the hike.
Wednesday, April 24 - 8:00 am
Please meet at the COTR East parking lot at 8:00 am, where the trek shall begin. This week's EMB will take us for a jaunt through the Community Forest. Return time shall be about noon.
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Cactus Mountain Hike (Susan)
Saturday, June 15, 2019
More details will be forthcoming
RM Nats Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, June 8, 2019
More details will be forthcoming. Start saving and organizing all those things you want to clear out of your house.
RM Nats Annual Club Camp
Tuesday-Friday, May 28-31, 2019
To be held at the Golden Eco Ranch. More details will be forthcoming
Little Big Day (Greg)
Sunday, May 26, 2019 - from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Each team will consist of 3 to 5 participants travelling in one vehicle or on the ground. Identification of bird species for the event will occur between 6 am and 6 pm. At least two members of each team must correctly identify the species either by sight or vocalizations. At the end of the day participants will meet at the Heid Out (downstairs room) in Cranbrook at 6:30 pm for cocktails with dinner at 7:00 pm to submit their checklists and share their day. Partners of team members are welcome to the supper.
Big Tree Hike (Susan)
Sunday, May 19, 2019
More details will be forthcoming
Turtle Day (Greg)
Thursday, May 2, 2019
All events will take place in the grass area behind Elizabeth Lake Tourist Information Building. There will be some changes from previous years due, in part, to high predation by skunks and an expected decrease in hatchling numbers.There is a school program with six classes of Grade 3/4 students rotating through three stations from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Public Event is from 2:00-5:00 pm, taking place in the same area. Parking will be in the Public Lot behind Elizabeth Lake Lodge. The Tourist Information Lot will be for the physically challenged and tourists.
Fossil Outing (Gretchen)
Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 7:00 pm
Chris New, a Cranbrook fossil collector, has agreed to tour interested Naturalists through his workshop and fossil collection.
Columbia River Headwaters and Fairmont Hoodoos (Daryl)
Friday, April 5, 2019 - 8:00 am
Please meet for carpooling at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 8:00 am. Kimberley members can meet us at the Kootenay River/Wasa Rest Area at 8:35 am. Take an easy trail walk of 1.5 km to the Headwaters of the Columbia River in Canal Flats. Curious brushland, lovely, clear springs and great birding. Examine nearby Pictographs and overlook the old canal and area. We will then drive north to a parking lot on Westside Rd. for a 5 km hike through dry bench lands to the rim of the Fairmont Hoodoos. This hike is on a trail with elevation gain and some uneven footing, taking about 3 hours. There are many interesting plants, birds and great views. Dress for the weather, bring water, lunch, binoculars, camera and plant book. We will eat lunch between the 2 events, location to be decided by the group. Return to Cranbrook about 5:30 pm.
Bi-Monthly Meeting - COTR Room 210
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 7:00 pm
Special Presenter: Gerry Warner will be presenting his slideshow of the Oregon Painted Hills and San Francisco. The slideshow will be followed by a brief business meeting.
Beeline Trail Outing (JoEllen/Dave)
Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 11:00 am
Please meet for carpooling at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 10:45 am. The trailhead is east of Cranbrook, starting from the pullout on the south side of the Highway where the highway goes to two lanes. The trail rating is difficult based on our Naturalist Trail Rating System. It is a 4.6km long loop with 265m elevation gain. There are some short steep pitches both going up and down. There are a couple of viewpoints at the top, looking southwest into Hobgoblin, east to the Rockies, and north along the return leg. Trail is well marked. Bring snowshoes, boots, grippers and poles depending on the conditions Saturday. It is recommended to dress in layers. Bring a drink, lunch and a seat if you wish. Total time 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on the group.
Beacon Hill Outing (Daryl/Marianne)
Friday, February 15, 2019 - 9:30 am
Please meet for carpooling at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 9:30 am. Daryl will lead us through our neighbour's property onto Crown Land for an all uphill climb, with steep sections, to Beacon Hill. There will be several viewpoints, interesting evidence of animal activity and bird sightings. This is a moderate plus hike based on our Naturalist Trail Rating System. The hike itself is about 3 hours long. Boots, grippers and poles recommended unless we get a dump of snow. Dress in layers, bring water and a snack. You are welcome to stay for a bowl of soup and bread at Daryl and Marianne's after the hike.
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The fossil box at Nature Bob's Interpretive Centre at Mount Fernie Alpine Resort.
Photo - Greg
