To Know Nature and Keep it Worth Knowing
The Rocky Mountain Naturalists acknowledge that we live, work, play and learn within the traditional and unceded homelands of the Ktunaxa.
The Rocky Mountain Naturalists (RMN) is based in the southeastern area of British Columbia (Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie). We are under the umbrella of BC Nature, which represents over 52 nature clubs throughout British Columbia.
Business meetings, prefaced by a natural history presentation, are held every second month (odd-numbered months).
We have numerous field trips (see our RMN Calendar link) where we explore, enjoy and share our love and knowledge of our natural environment.
One of our main projects is contributing to the stewardship of Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook through signage, Western Painted Turtle monitoring, and the Elizabeth Lake Ecosystem Enhancement Project.
We also support members involved in other stewardship programs such as:
- bluebird trails nest box monitoring (350+ boxes, 28+ routes, 35+ volunteers)
- caretaking of Skookumchuck Prairie KBA (Key Biodiversity Area)
- wardens of the Ram Creek Ecological Reserve
- field trip leaders for Wings Over the Rockies and Creston Bird Festival
- Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resource Society
- Upper Columbia Basin Environmental Collaborative
- duck nest box monitoring at several locations
- and more, wherever we are needed and can help
We conduct numerous bird surveys, the Christmas Bird Counts in Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Jaffray (Bird Studies Canada/Audubon), and friendly bird competitions such as Little Big Day.
We foster an awareness, appreciation and understanding of our natural environment, that it may be wisely used and maintained for future generations.
The Rocky Mountain Naturalists acknowledge that we live, work, play and learn within the traditional and unceded homelands of the Ktunaxa.
The Rocky Mountain Naturalists (RMN) is based in the southeastern area of British Columbia (Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie). We are under the umbrella of BC Nature, which represents over 52 nature clubs throughout British Columbia.
Business meetings, prefaced by a natural history presentation, are held every second month (odd-numbered months).
We have numerous field trips (see our RMN Calendar link) where we explore, enjoy and share our love and knowledge of our natural environment.
One of our main projects is contributing to the stewardship of Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook through signage, Western Painted Turtle monitoring, and the Elizabeth Lake Ecosystem Enhancement Project.
We also support members involved in other stewardship programs such as:
- bluebird trails nest box monitoring (350+ boxes, 28+ routes, 35+ volunteers)
- caretaking of Skookumchuck Prairie KBA (Key Biodiversity Area)
- wardens of the Ram Creek Ecological Reserve
- field trip leaders for Wings Over the Rockies and Creston Bird Festival
- Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resource Society
- Upper Columbia Basin Environmental Collaborative
- duck nest box monitoring at several locations
- and more, wherever we are needed and can help
We conduct numerous bird surveys, the Christmas Bird Counts in Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Jaffray (Bird Studies Canada/Audubon), and friendly bird competitions such as Little Big Day.
We foster an awareness, appreciation and understanding of our natural environment, that it may be wisely used and maintained for future generations.
Rocky Mountain Naturalists - Club Memorial Scholarship
We provide an annual $1,000 scholarship at the College of the Rockies. If you would like to support this AND receive a receipt for a tax-deductible donation (CRA Charity #8833559361RR0001), please contact us below.
Field Trips
You are welcome to join our meetings or nature field trips to see if the Club activities are of interest to you. Please note:
- For field trips there is a $2.00 fee and a liability waiver to sign per field trip. You are welcome to join a field trip as a guest up to two times a year.
- Dogs are not permitted on Naturalists' outings as they may disrupt birds and wild animals and distract participants viewing them.
Do you have Questions about the Rocky Mountain Naturalists? Fill in the form below. [We do not share your contact info)
You are welcome to join our meetings or nature field trips to see if the Club activities are of interest to you. Please note:
- For field trips there is a $2.00 fee and a liability waiver to sign per field trip. You are welcome to join a field trip as a guest up to two times a year.
- Dogs are not permitted on Naturalists' outings as they may disrupt birds and wild animals and distract participants viewing them.
Do you have Questions about the Rocky Mountain Naturalists? Fill in the form below. [We do not share your contact info)
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