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Birding for Beginners Series 2024

Birding for Beginners Series 2024

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

April 30, 2024 to May 28, 2024

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

The perfect way to learn about birds and birding! If you are interested in learning the basics of birding but don't know where to start or you need help identifying birds, this series of outings is for you. The outings take place every Tuesday evening from April 30th to May 28th and always start at 6:30 p.m. These outings will be led by Ward Christianson and Marlene Waldron, and possibly other knowledgeable birders. Due to overwhelming numbers for these events registration is now required on Eventbrite. Members will be free to register and a $5.00 fee will apply to non-members (per event ticket). Note there is a limited number of tickets available.

Registration will open up to members each Wednesday prior to the event each week and the general public on the Saturday prior to the event each week.  See individual activities for additonal information.

Apr 30 2024 to May 28 2024
 
Cycle from Assiniboine Park Duck Pond to Yellow Ribbon Greenway to Fort Whyte Alive

Cycle from Assiniboine Park Duck Pond to Yellow Ribbon Greenway to Fort Whyte Alive

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

May 8, 2024

Trip Rating: 

INTERMEDIATE

Contact / Registration: 

Yvette Berube -- register at yvettel3208@gmail.com . There is a maximum of 10 cyclists.

Location: Meet at Assiniboine Park Duck Pond.

Departure Time: 11:00 AM.

Route:
1st loop - 22km - Cycle the Yellow Ribbon Greenway and return to start
2nd loop - 16km - Cycle to Fort Whyte Alive and return to start.

Ride Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours.

Distance: 38 km.

Pace: 20 km/hr

Lunch: There will be a quick stop for lunch at Assiniboine Park Duck Pond between the 1st and 2nd loops.

Bring: Helmet, sunscreen, water, lunch, and your name tag.

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May 8 2024
 
Ukrainian Museum & Cathedral tour, St John's Anglican Cathedral tour

Ukrainian Museum & Cathedral tour, St John's Anglican Cathedral tour

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

May 8, 2024

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Alain (Al) Louer -– register at alainlouer@hotmail.com . The limit of 30 participants has been reached. A wait-list has been started.

Location / Time: Meet in front of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, 1175 Main Street, at 10:00 AM.

Description: Guided tour of the Ukrainian Museum and cathedral.
Afterwards, we will visit St John's Anglican Cathedral, 135 Anderson Ave, which is a a 600 metre / 8 minute walk from the Ukrainian museum.

Bicycle parking: We are unable to bring bikes inside, so we will be doing an organized lockup in a semi-secure high-visibility location.

Bring: Your name tag, water, and a snack if desired.

May 8 2024