Sheep Creek NA, located 8 km northeast of Black Diamond, is a small gravel depositional area of the Sheep River channel, supporting riverine successional communities.
- Map of the Area
- Other Information
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
- Site Statistics
- References
- Site Visits and Inspections
Map of the Area
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Other Information
This site is in a small gravel depositional area of the Sheep River channel. It supports riverine successional communities ranging from bare gravel through a willow zone to a young balsam poplar forest.
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Sheep Creek |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Foothills Parkland |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 368 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 516 |
| Total Area | 10.65 ha. (26.31 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Information & Facilities – Sheep Creek Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2025-04-30).
SAPAA 
Sheep Creek is south of Calgary and north of the iconic village of Long View. A place to see where mountain transforms into prairie!
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