Submitted by Emily_NC on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 11:14am
Did you know that the Christmas Bird Count is the oldest citizen science survey in the world?
In 1900, American ornithologist Frank Chapman asked birders to head out on Christmas Day to count the number of birds they see and submit their results to the first "Christmas Bird Census." Today, over 2200 Christmas Bird Counts take place across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with the results amassing a huge database that reflects the distribution and number of winter birds over time.
Submitted by Emily_NC on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:07am
Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Park, AB
Date:
Friday, February 17, 2012 (All day)
Come and enjoy four days of winter fun in the magic surroundings of Waterton Lakes National Park.
The Waterton Winterfest, with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, horse-drawn carriage rides and other activities, takes place on Family Day weekend in February.
Join us at the Little Prairie picnic shelter on the Akamina Parkway for a hot drink before warming your soul on the ski and snowshoe trails. Bring your own gear or rent skis and snowshoes from the Waterton Lakes Lodge or Waterton Glacier Suites. Guided trips will also be available.
