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About RDRN

Our vision: Ecological knowledge is the norm.
Our mission: To educate and involve community in responsible stewardship.
Our values: Hope, wisdom, joy

Objectives

1. To encourage Central Albertans to increase their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of natural history.

2. To work towards conservation of natural areas and of species native to Central Alberta.

3. To help prevent abuse of the natural resources.

4. To work with nature clubs within The Federation of Alberta Naturalists, and with other organizations having similar objectives, towards greater understanding, enjoyment and conservation of the natural heritage of Alberta.

5. To promote the study of natural history through varied channels of communication, field trips, and outdoor activities.

6. To co-operate with groups having related interests to promote the exchange of information, and to encourage the representation of the Society's views at Local, Provincial, National and International levels as appropriate.

7. To acquire lands, by purchase or otherwise, for the purposes of preserving natural features and pursuing the objectives of the Society.

Organization
The Board: RDRN is governed by a board composed of an executive and up to fourteen directors. The board meets at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer, Alberta on the Monday before the fourth Thursday of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November. The Annual Meeting is held on the fourth Thursday of January. The board is subject to the by-laws and direction given to it by majority vote at any meeting of the membership and has full control and management of the affairs of the Society. The board appoints committees as the need arises	Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
The Executive: Past president: Tony Blake President: Don Wales Vice-president: Keith Kline Second vice-president: Phil French Secretary: Judy Boyd Treasurer: Bill Heinsen	Putting up signage at Butcher Creek
Affiliations and associations:	Federation of Alberta Naturalists Ellis Bird Farm City of Red Deer Gaetz Lakes Advisory Board Waskasoo Environmental Education Society
Public Education: RDRN presents speakers for members and the public on the fourth Thursday of February, March, April, September, October and November. During summer months, the organization sponsors a variety of field trips to local natural areas. In May and December, RDRN members participate in species counts.	Please see Coming Events
RDRN's Handbook is available by clicking here. (.pdf) RDRN's Policies are available by clicking here. (.pdf)