Located almost halfway between Sylvan Lake to the West and Buffalo Lake to the East, this Gadsby Lake Natural Area is relatively untouched. A visit by Tony B. confirmed this condition.
Continue reading2024-08-06: Gadsby
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2024-07-12: Riverlot 56, Field Trip
A SAPAA Field Trip to Riverlot 56 on 2024-07-13 revealed a well-maintained natural area with diverse ecosystems but facing challenges from invasive species. The site offers good hiking and botanical opportunities, though improvements in signage, facilities, and invasive weed control are needed.
Continue reading2024-06-24: Sheep Creek; Kate R.
Early summer sojourn by a frequent visitor to the NA, Kate. Sheep Creek NA is doing pretty good despite some ATV damage.
Continue reading2024 Site Inspection Training
A series of short sessions on how to use the 2024 site inspection tool.
Continue reading2024-Questions
Site inspections is one tool SAPAA uses to help Albertans better understand their protected areas. The question is though, what questions should be on the Site Inspection form?
Continue readingSAPAA Field Trip – April 14, 2024
A chance for University of Alberta (UofA) students to get out and experience Alberta’s protected areas. Trip notes and photos.
Continue reading2024-03-29: Redwater River Natural Area
Heavily disturbed natural area and the only one (so far) deserving of a score of “0” for Naturalness, a rating of ‘Terrible’.
Continue reading2024-03-29: Crippsdale Natural Area
A slightly disturbed NA with two well-defined tracks suitable for hiking.
Continue readingFirst Discussion: A Community Based Stewardship Program
In the newsletter #48 and at the Annual General Meeting, the SAPAA Board agreed to investigate both merger options with other organizations as well as developing the ‘SAPAA 2.0’ concept. These actions were encapsulated in the following matrix.
Continue reading2024-04-14: SAPAA & UofA Field Trip
In the Winter of 2024, SAPAA worked with two UofA Student Groups. A field trip was part of the promised exchange of information and benefits. Registration is now closed for the trip.
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