A field trip to Tawatinaw Natural Area is planned for October 7, with no alternatives dates. Pre-registration is required for the event.
Continue readingSAPAA Field Trip – Tawatinaw, October – 2024
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2024-09-21: 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.
Continue reading2024-08-30: Ukalta Dunes (NA); Phrank P.
The site, located west of Ukalta hamlet and 90 km NE of Edmonton, features undisturbed plant communities with upland mixed-forests and marshy areas. Visitors can expect a pristine natural area with some ATV activity in the east.
Continue reading2024-08-24: JJ Collett NA – SAPAA Field Trip
J.J. Collett Natural Area is maintained by a foundation and provides an invaluable resource for local residents. A SAPAA field trip explored the area and returned with positive reviews on its status.
Continue reading2024-08-24: Magee Lake NA SAPAA Field Trip
Five members and one guest attended the late summer SAPAA field trip which included Magee Lake NA. This is a combined post with notes from Hubert T., Kate R., and photos from Phrank P.
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