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.
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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 reading2024-08-02: 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.
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