A reasonably undisturbed natural area which is best described as being very wet. Best visited in late fall or in winter when the southern portion is accessible.
Continue reading2023-10-08: Parkland
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Category Archives: Site Visits
2023-09-23: North Cooking Lake (OC)
North Cooking Lake Natural Area is divided into three progressively smaller natural areas. The largest one is in good shape despite peripheral intrusions of ATV’s and an abandoned hunting blind.
Continue reading2023-08-09: Welch Creek NA
The site includes a 100m x 100m (1 ha) active oilfield installation area on the western boundary; otherwise it is undisturbed. The nearby landowner is supportive of the site despite challenges with hunters.
Continue reading2023-06-08: Strawberry Creek (PNT)
Three SAPAA’ites went on the hunt, June 2023, for three rare vascular plants. Unfortunately, only one was found. Nevertheless, the group enjoyed finding the common forest and creek flora.
Continue reading2023-10-08: Wanisan Lake (PNT)
A pleasant slice of the Beaverhills Biosphere adjoining the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreational Area.
Continue reading2023-10-20: Wagner
Marl Pond Trail sees increasing use as a popular destination during the summer season. This is reflected in disturbances in the site.
Continue reading2023 Site Inspection Data Management
How the 2023 (and possibly subsequent years of data) is managed for display on the website.
Continue reading2023 Site Inspection Report, Cheat Sheet
Crib notes for those invited to use the 2023 edition of the SAPAA Site Inspection Report.
Continue reading2023-08-20: Pigeon Lake (PNT)
A quarter section invisible to all but the local residents. Highway 771 crosses the Northeast corner of Pigeon Lake (PNT) Natural Area.
Continue reading2023-08-20: Mount Butte (PNT and OC)
ATV trails seem to be mostly respectful with limited destruction. Excellent view at the top of the trail of Battle Lake.
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