Invasive plants and a love sick bull moose made this a memorable trip for Tony B.. Beautiful fall colours contributed to the memories of Snakes Head Natural Area.
Continue reading2024-10-03: Snakes Head (PNT); Tony B.
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2024-09-18: Modeste Creek (North)
Modeste Saskatchewan Natural Area is composed of five, non-adjoined, parcels of land. All but this one are South of the North Saskatchewan River.
Continue reading2024-09-18: Burtonsville Island
Burtonsville Island Natural Area is only accessible by crossing a beaver dam, with local landowner permission, or from the river. From all accounts, it is undisturbed.
Continue readingSAPAA Field Trip – Tawatinaw, October – 2024
A field trip to Tawatinaw Natural Area is planned for October 7, with no alternatives dates. Pre-registration is required for the event.
Continue reading2024-09-21: Threepoint Creek
Threepoint Creek rate a a Naturalness score 3 despite limited disturbances from ATV tracks. A beaver dam has caused flooding in the western area.
Continue reading2024-09-21: Bragg Creek NA
Flooding caused by beaver activity has affected the trails. Access to the Northern part is via the nearby PRA.
Continue reading2024-05-05: Eagle Hill (NA)
Eagle Hill PNT, relatively undisturbed despite surrounding oil and gas activities.
Continue readingSAPAA Field Trip – Lloyd Creek, 2024
A field trip to Lloyd Creek Natural Area is planned for September 30, with alternatives on October 1 and 4. Pre-registration is required for the event.
Continue reading2024-08-30: Victoria Settlement (NA); Phrank P.
The Victoria Settlement Natural Area (NA) is largely inaccessible, requiring water access or landowner permission. Its naturalness is rated 4, highlighting minimal human disturbance. Observations noted the absence of trails, agriculture, and motorized activities, while a powerline crosses its western edge. The area exemplifies a mixed forest parkland.
Continue reading2024-08-02: Poplar Creek (PNT); Ryan A.
A visit by the Alberta Mycological Society indicates an environment with sparse human activity. Aside from mushroom picking, no significant disturbances or resource extraction were noted.
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