Join Us On Our Next Field Trip or Event.
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. This covers you under the Club's Public Liability Insurance for the day.
Early Morning Birding (Katrin)
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 7:30 am
We will meet at 7:30 am at Tamarack Mall to car pool (in front of Staples, closer to the highway) or the Plazl parking lot at the same time for the northern folk. Lyle will be leading the group this week to the Cherry Creek Nature Conservation Area. We will be back at the mall at 11:30 am. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water and a snack. We will be following game trails for part of the trip and walk a couple Kilometers. Binoculars and scope will be required if the water birds are at the opposite side of the sloughs.
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Bi-Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 7:00 pm, Room 210, COTR
This evening's presenter will be Guy Santucci speaking about fossils, presenting a slide show and providing a fossil collection to view. Guy has been involved with fossils for over 30 years. A brief business meeting will follow.
Annual Club Garage Sale
Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
The annual Club Garage Sale will again be held at Candace and Max's place. Start saving up all those treasures that you no longer want. Donated items can be dropped off Friday, September 15 between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm or phone Candace to arrange a time for your drop off. Please put prices on your items.
Moyie Narrows Paddle (George)
Friday, August 18, 2017 - 9:00 am
We will leave from Elizabeth Lake info centre at 9:00 am to paddle through the Moyie narrows (weather permitting) starting from Porto Rico Road. I would guess the trip would be around three to four hours total max. This is for canoes or kayaks (or if all you have is a blow up rubber duck, that would work as well). All levels welcome as it is flat water and we would be going as a group. Bring a lunch or snack and plenty to drink.
Summer Social
Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 3:00 pm
This year's summer social will be held at Moyie Lake Picnic/Beach area. We will be meeting there at 3:00 pm for swimming, paddling or other water activities. A delicious potluck dinner will follow at 5:30 pm.
Transmitter Search and Important Bird Area Wander (Dianne)
Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 7:00 am
Please meet at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 7:00 am. Kimberley people please email / phone Dianne for car pooling. The group will meet at approx. 7:35 – 7:40 am at the rest area N of Wasa turnoff, aka “Wasa Rest Area”. We will be searching for the satellite transmitter of Long-billed Curlew – Kimberly, who appears to have met her demise as a result of raptor predation. We will then tour around the Skookumchuck Prairie IBA as time permits. The level of difficulty will be very easy and driving. Please bring your lunch, water, mosquito control chemicals/clothes and binoculars.
Bi-Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 7:00 pm
Meeting to be held at Reade Lake. Parking can be limited so carpooling is encouraged. Cranbrook – meet at Tamarack parking lot between Husky and Boston Pizza at 6:30 pm. Kimberley people meet at Marysville School at 6:30 pm. We will walk through the field, about 10 minutes to the lake. Bring water, hats, mosquito repellent and binoculars.
Cactus Mountain Outing (Susan)
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 10:00 am
Please meet at the recplex parking lot, near the Western Financial Place sign at 2nd St. and Victoria ready to leave at 10:00 am. The hike will be about 2 km, with 85 m elevation gain. Difficulty is MODERATE. Not much of a hike, but we will see our native cactus species, the fragile prickly pear. And there are wonderful views from up there. Don't forget to bring water, a snack or your lunch and binoculars if you wish.
Annual Club Camp
Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25, 2017
RM Nats Annual Club Camp to be held at Noke Creek Cabins & Campground. Friday evening will be setting up camp and exploring the area nearby. Saturday will be early morning birding around camp. Saturday and Sunday we will be hiking to points of interest searching for wildflowers and birds and learning about the history of the area. Midday Sunday we will be heading home.
Community Forest Outing (Susan)
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 6:00 pm
Please meet at the recplex parking lot, near the Western Financial Place sign at 2nd St. and Victoria ready to leave at 6:00 pm. Now is the time for a hike to the big tree as the antelope brush is finally blooming! This outing will be approximately 3 hours and is considered a MODERATE outing. Remember to bring water and binoculars.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 7:30 am
We will meet at 7:30 am at Tamarack Mall to car pool (in front of Staples, closer to the highway) or the Plazl parking lot at the same time for the northern folk. Lyle will be leading the group this week to the Cherry Creek Nature Conservation Area. We will be back at the mall at 11:30 am. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water and a snack. We will be following game trails for part of the trip and walk a couple Kilometers. Binoculars and scope will be required if the water birds are at the opposite side of the sloughs.
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Bi-Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 7:00 pm, Room 210, COTR
This evening's presenter will be Guy Santucci speaking about fossils, presenting a slide show and providing a fossil collection to view. Guy has been involved with fossils for over 30 years. A brief business meeting will follow.
Annual Club Garage Sale
Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
The annual Club Garage Sale will again be held at Candace and Max's place. Start saving up all those treasures that you no longer want. Donated items can be dropped off Friday, September 15 between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm or phone Candace to arrange a time for your drop off. Please put prices on your items.
Moyie Narrows Paddle (George)
Friday, August 18, 2017 - 9:00 am
We will leave from Elizabeth Lake info centre at 9:00 am to paddle through the Moyie narrows (weather permitting) starting from Porto Rico Road. I would guess the trip would be around three to four hours total max. This is for canoes or kayaks (or if all you have is a blow up rubber duck, that would work as well). All levels welcome as it is flat water and we would be going as a group. Bring a lunch or snack and plenty to drink.
Summer Social
Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 3:00 pm
This year's summer social will be held at Moyie Lake Picnic/Beach area. We will be meeting there at 3:00 pm for swimming, paddling or other water activities. A delicious potluck dinner will follow at 5:30 pm.
Transmitter Search and Important Bird Area Wander (Dianne)
Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 7:00 am
Please meet at the Tamarack Mall parking lot closest to Hwy 3 between the Boston Pizza and the Husky Truck Stop ready to leave at 7:00 am. Kimberley people please email / phone Dianne for car pooling. The group will meet at approx. 7:35 – 7:40 am at the rest area N of Wasa turnoff, aka “Wasa Rest Area”. We will be searching for the satellite transmitter of Long-billed Curlew – Kimberly, who appears to have met her demise as a result of raptor predation. We will then tour around the Skookumchuck Prairie IBA as time permits. The level of difficulty will be very easy and driving. Please bring your lunch, water, mosquito control chemicals/clothes and binoculars.
Bi-Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 7:00 pm
Meeting to be held at Reade Lake. Parking can be limited so carpooling is encouraged. Cranbrook – meet at Tamarack parking lot between Husky and Boston Pizza at 6:30 pm. Kimberley people meet at Marysville School at 6:30 pm. We will walk through the field, about 10 minutes to the lake. Bring water, hats, mosquito repellent and binoculars.
Cactus Mountain Outing (Susan)
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 10:00 am
Please meet at the recplex parking lot, near the Western Financial Place sign at 2nd St. and Victoria ready to leave at 10:00 am. The hike will be about 2 km, with 85 m elevation gain. Difficulty is MODERATE. Not much of a hike, but we will see our native cactus species, the fragile prickly pear. And there are wonderful views from up there. Don't forget to bring water, a snack or your lunch and binoculars if you wish.
Annual Club Camp
Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25, 2017
RM Nats Annual Club Camp to be held at Noke Creek Cabins & Campground. Friday evening will be setting up camp and exploring the area nearby. Saturday will be early morning birding around camp. Saturday and Sunday we will be hiking to points of interest searching for wildflowers and birds and learning about the history of the area. Midday Sunday we will be heading home.
Community Forest Outing (Susan)
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 6:00 pm
Please meet at the recplex parking lot, near the Western Financial Place sign at 2nd St. and Victoria ready to leave at 6:00 pm. Now is the time for a hike to the big tree as the antelope brush is finally blooming! This outing will be approximately 3 hours and is considered a MODERATE outing. Remember to bring water and binoculars.
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The fossil box at Nature Bob's Interpretive Centre at Mount Fernie Alpine Resort.
Photo - Greg
