​Welcome to Nature Central and the Habitat Steward Program

The Red Deer River Naturalists are thrilled to announce the launch of the third season of Nature Central!​
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Celebrating Our Wild Alberta Parklands​

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​The Habitat Steward Program offers long-awaited acknowledgment of landowners who, driven by their own initiative, conserve a minimum of 2 hectares (5 acres) of wildlife habitat.

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View forthcoming events organized by Nature Central which promote a deeper admiration and understanding of the natural world.

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Nature Central strives to celebrate the protected areas of Central Alberta and cultivate a heightened sense of awareness, exploration, non-consumptive utilization, and ecological comprehension of these remarkable sites.

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NEW: RDRN is pleased to launch a new and exciting ArcGIS Story Map called the Red Deer River Naturalists Mapping Project. This Story Map provides a visual representation of all the protected areas within a 100 km radius of Red Deer.

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​The goal of Nature Central is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation, thoughtful exploration, non-consumptive use and ecological understanding of these areas.  At present, there are various protected areas across the region that are owned and/or managed by different agencies, organizations and municipalities. Nature Central provides, through this website, a central and publicly accessible inventory of these areas. 

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Ferry Point Gathering
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For the past 11 years, in the scenic Ferry Point area of Central Alberta, the Red Deer River Naturalists have come together with the Bjorge family and fellow farmers to indulge in a weekend celebration of nature's magnificence and diversity. The Bjorges, who responsibly manage expansive tracts of native grasslands in the Donalda badland region, have been devoted stewards utilizing sustainable grazing practices.
 
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Judy Boyd, who graciously volunteers her time to lead birding excursions during these weekends. We are also delighted to share that this year, alongside the event, RDRN actively promoted both the Habitat Steward program and Nature Central.
 
A moment of great satisfaction arrived as we proudly presented the Bjorge family with a Habitat Steward sign, recognizing their exceptional commitment to conservation.

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