November 19, 2020
In order to be in compliance with the new restrictions on social gatherings, your Executive has made the decision to temporarily suspend all outings, including Early Morning Birding. The orders will be in place until February 5th, with the possibility that they will be extended if necessary. We will continue to monitor the situation and will send a notification when the orders change. We will resume outings when the current orders are rescinded and we are assured that it is safe to do so.
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 and a liability waiver to sign.
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 and a liability waiver to sign.
Early Morning Birding (Jim)
Due to Dr. Bonnie Henry's latest order of November 19, all EMB outings will be suspended until further notice.
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Annual Christmas Bird Counts (Dianne Cooper)
The counts will be held on:
Cranbrook, 26th December 2020; and
Kimberley, 3rd January 2021
We will be doing COVID-19 safety protocols and following or exceeding all provincial health guidelines. If you wish to participate in either or both of these bird counts, please contact Dianne.
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Via Zoom
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The RMN Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held via Zoom. The meeting shall be preceded by a 10 minute multi-media photography presentation by Janice Strong.
Steeples Lookout (Paula)
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 1:00 pm
Meet at the Tamarack Mall parking lot just off Hwy 3 between the Husky station and Boston Pizza ready to leave at 1:00 pm. According to our RM Nats trail rating guide this is considered a moderate hike. The hike should take us approximately two hours depending on our pace. A meandering pathway will lead us through a forest of pine, Douglas-fir and the occasional rocky mountain juniper before climbing steadily to a small summit overlooking the Rocky Mountain Trench. Hopefully it will be a clear day so we can see the Steeples. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, snack, poles and bear spray. We continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines. Attend if you are in good health with no Covid-19 symptoms and have not travelled out-of-province or the Interior Health region since October 1. RSVP only - no drop-ins. Limit of 10 people including the leader. First-come, first-served.
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Idlewild Park
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 6:30 pm
The RMN Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held at Idlewild Park. The meeting shall be preceded by a 40 minute nature hike on the trails of Idlewild Park. Please meet in the northern main parking lot located on 9th Street South at 6:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Remember to take COVID precautions. Please RSVP Marianne if you are attending. In order to properly manage the number of attendees, there shall be a NO DROP INS allowed policy!
McGinty Lake Loop Walk (Marianne)
Monday, September 7, 2020 - 9:00 am
Join Marianne to walk the McGinty Lake Loop. Meet at the McGinty Lake Parking area. Travel about 12 kms east of Kimberley on Highway 95A. There is a sign on the right that indicates Golden Rock Products. Turn right onto this road and drive a short distance to the parking area. This is an easy, flat loop walk with lots of lake exposure. We will look for animal signs, migrating birds, plants and discuss wetland restoration success. Two hours will see us back at the parking area. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, and snack. We continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines. Attend if you are in good health with no Covid-19 symptoms and have not travelled out-of-province or the Interior Health region two weeks prior to September 7. Group size is limited to 10. You must RSVP to Marianne. First come, first served. No drop-ins. Please include the name and phone number of your emergency contact so that the roster list is ready to go.
Turtle Help Needed (Marianne)
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 9:00 am
The nesting beds for Western Painted Turtles at Elizabeth Lake need more weeding. I will help you in identification of several ‘bad’ species if you are uncertain about invasive weed id. Almost 100 nest sites have been recorded for June and July so it would be great to reduce the weed growth and seed spread to protect the beds. Park and meet at the Highway 3 pullout, north side, just past the Jim Smith Lake turn-off. This is where the double lane ends, heading west. This is now the access to the turtle beds. We will be finished and packed up by 10:30 am. Bring gloves, sun protection, and water. I will provide large construction type bags. You may find it easier to use a smaller bag or a large pail. If so, please bring them from home. We continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines. Attend if you are in good health with no Covid-19 symptoms and have not travelled out-of-province or the Interior Health region two weeks prior to August 14. Group size is limited to 10. RSVP only - no drop-ins.
Due to Dr. Bonnie Henry's latest order of November 19, all EMB outings will be suspended until further notice.
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Annual Christmas Bird Counts (Dianne Cooper)
The counts will be held on:
Cranbrook, 26th December 2020; and
Kimberley, 3rd January 2021
We will be doing COVID-19 safety protocols and following or exceeding all provincial health guidelines. If you wish to participate in either or both of these bird counts, please contact Dianne.
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Via Zoom
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The RMN Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held via Zoom. The meeting shall be preceded by a 10 minute multi-media photography presentation by Janice Strong.
Steeples Lookout (Paula)
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 1:00 pm
Meet at the Tamarack Mall parking lot just off Hwy 3 between the Husky station and Boston Pizza ready to leave at 1:00 pm. According to our RM Nats trail rating guide this is considered a moderate hike. The hike should take us approximately two hours depending on our pace. A meandering pathway will lead us through a forest of pine, Douglas-fir and the occasional rocky mountain juniper before climbing steadily to a small summit overlooking the Rocky Mountain Trench. Hopefully it will be a clear day so we can see the Steeples. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, snack, poles and bear spray. We continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines. Attend if you are in good health with no Covid-19 symptoms and have not travelled out-of-province or the Interior Health region since October 1. RSVP only - no drop-ins. Limit of 10 people including the leader. First-come, first-served.
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Idlewild Park
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 6:30 pm
The RMN Bi-Monthly Meeting will be held at Idlewild Park. The meeting shall be preceded by a 40 minute nature hike on the trails of Idlewild Park. Please meet in the northern main parking lot located on 9th Street South at 6:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Remember to take COVID precautions. Please RSVP Marianne if you are attending. In order to properly manage the number of attendees, there shall be a NO DROP INS allowed policy!
McGinty Lake Loop Walk (Marianne)
Monday, September 7, 2020 - 9:00 am
Join Marianne to walk the McGinty Lake Loop. Meet at the McGinty Lake Parking area. Travel about 12 kms east of Kimberley on Highway 95A. There is a sign on the right that indicates Golden Rock Products. Turn right onto this road and drive a short distance to the parking area. This is an easy, flat loop walk with lots of lake exposure. We will look for animal signs, migrating birds, plants and discuss wetland restoration success. Two hours will see us back at the parking area. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, and snack. We continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines. Attend if you are in good health with no Covid-19 symptoms and have not travelled out-of-province or the Interior Health region two weeks prior to September 7. Group size is limited to 10. You must RSVP to Marianne. First come, first served. No drop-ins. Please include the name and phone number of your emergency contact so that the roster list is ready to go.
Turtle Help Needed (Marianne)
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 9:00 am
The nesting beds for Western Painted Turtles at Elizabeth Lake need more weeding. I will help you in identification of several ‘bad’ species if you are uncertain about invasive weed id. Almost 100 nest sites have been recorded for June and July so it would be great to reduce the weed growth and seed spread to protect the beds. Park and meet at the Highway 3 pullout, north side, just past the Jim Smith Lake turn-off. This is where the double lane ends, heading west. This is now the access to the turtle beds. We will be finished and packed up by 10:30 am. Bring gloves, sun protection, and water. I will provide large construction type bags. You may find it easier to use a smaller bag or a large pail. If so, please bring them from home. We continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines. Attend if you are in good health with no Covid-19 symptoms and have not travelled out-of-province or the Interior Health region two weeks prior to August 14. Group size is limited to 10. RSVP only - no drop-ins.
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The fossil box at Nature Bob's Interpretive Centre at Mount Fernie Alpine Resort.
Photo - Greg
