Activities
FLC Seniors Outdoor Club
Our activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.
No Pets, No Guests
Scroll down for details on Walking, Birding & Upcoming Events.
Carburn Park March 21, 2025
St. George's Island April 9, 2025
Welcome to the FLC Seniors Outdoor Club. Our club walks throughout the year; bird watching and snowshoeing are seasonal. We also have some special events.
- All events and activities are for Outdoor Club members only. See Membership Information for how to join at bottom of page (scroll down).
- We ask that everyone wear their name tag and carry their Emergency Contact Information Card on all outings (this card is provided at the first activity attended) .
- NO PETS, NO GUESTS are allowed at our activities.
- Information on activities - meeting locations and times are available on this web page.
- Information about Special Events may be sent through email messages.
We have 2 walking groups: Leisure Walkers (2 levels) and Intermediate Walkers. Join the group which best meets your needs. Both groups are welcoming and social. No Sign Up needed. Walks start at 10:00 AM.
Weather Guidelines: We will walk at temperatures up to -15C with no wind, or -10C with a slight wind. Please check the weather forecast for 10:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Check this web page for changes or cancellations 2 hours before an outing.
Alternate Walks or Snowshoeing
BIRD WATCHERS - OUTINGS Start IN APRIL
The Black Capped Chickadee has a black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. The Boreal Chickadee has a brown instead of a black cap, a black throat and buffy/brown underside, and can be found foraging quietly near the trunks of spruce or balsam fir. The Mountain Chickadee is grayish overall with white cheeks, a black cap and throat, and a white eyebrow distinctive from other chickadees.
Welcome to the wonderful hobby of birdwatching. Spring migration is in swing. Come out and join us. Our walks are about 1.5 to 2 hrs. We have experienced birders as well as inexperienced new comers. Try it out, you may even become hooked. Check out the following website for when different species of birds arrive in Calgary: (https://prairiebirder.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/spring-arrival-dates-for-alberta-birds) (posted in Prairie Birder, March 1, 2015)
Weather guidelines: the outing will be cancelled if it is raining. Please check the weather forecast for 9:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Please check here for changes or cancellations of birdwatching outings every Thursday morning before 9 AM. Don't forget your binoculars and/or camera, and dress appropriately for the weather.
Note for those who cannot join us on Thursday: if you would prefer another day and are willing to lead a group, please contact us and we will gladly add the outing to our website.
For self-guided birding walks the best parks are: Carburn Park, Votier's Flats, Hulls Woods, Boat Launch/Lafarge Meadows, Shannon Park, Beaverdam Flats, Glenmore Reservoir. And further afield: Elliston Park (17th and 68th St SE), Dale Hodges Park (wetlands off of 52 St. NW), Ralph Kline Park (east of Stoney Trail off 84 St.SE), Griffiths Woods (Discovery Ridge area), and Frank Lake (east of High River).
Snowshoeing will occur on an ad hoc basis. Check the web page to see if an outing has been organized. Snowshoeing will occur when someone is able to lead and will be posted a couple of days in advance.
Snowshoeing focuses on winter enjoyment. Participants are expected to arrive early to put equipment on and adjust it, and be ready to start at 10:00 AM (unless another time is posted). For anyone new to snowshoeing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your equipment at home or nearby green belt before attending an outing.
Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).
Contact: Phyllis Thornton
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Membership Information:
2024 - 2025 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2024 for renewals and new members. Payment to be made by credit card.
FLC Seniors membership is $15.00; the Outdoor Club membership is $5.00. This is done through the FLC website - Membership. Go to Membership Info, Renew or Sign Up Online. Select Activities - Sign Up. Select Outdoor Club from List.
For more information:
Contact: Diane Philie 403-999-5225
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Upcoming Events
Annual barbecue on June 25, 2025
Member Appreciation on September 11, 2025
High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024