Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area - Sun, Sep 23 2018

Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area (9/23/2018)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Bunchberry Meadows
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 23 2018  11:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Sep 23 2018 9:30:00 AM
Event Duration:3 hours (including driving time)
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will spend Sunday exploring Bunchberry Meadows, which is a new conservation area that was recently opened near Edmonton. A network of trails has been set up within Bunchberry Meadows. Depending on the amount of time that the group spends exploring within Bunchberry Meadows, we might also visit the Clifford E Lee Nature Sanctuary, which is also located nearby.

Located approximately 30 kilometres outside of downtown Edmonton, Bunchberry Meadows is a 640- acre (260-hectare) conservation site made up of old-growth forests, open meadows and wetlands. The forest supports jack pine, which is habitat for northern flying squirrels, porcupines and long-tailed weasels. The water and willows shelter a variety of species as small as tiger salamander and as large as moose.

Owned in partnership with the Edmonton and Area Land Trust, Bunchberry Meadows is open to the public year-round for foot access.

User ethics and rules of access

The Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area is privately owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Edmonton Area Land Trust. Users are welcome to hike, cross-country ski, snowshoe and connect with nature, subject to several rules of access:

  • The property is open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
  • Access the site on foot only. Horseback riding, bicycles and OHV use are not permitted.
  • No hunting
  • No dogs on site
  • Do not smoke or light campfires
  • Refrain from using camp stoves and BBQs
  • Liquor is prohibited
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Dispose of your garbage in the receptacles provided
  • Respect wildlife and give them space
  • Refrain from collecting plants, mushrooms and berries
  • Do not use electronic surveillance devices
  • Do not place geocaches on the property

    • Required Items to Bring:
  • waterproof boots for muddy wet conditions
  • water
  • sunscreen
  • lunch
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • camera

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions: From Edmonton:
  • Head west on Whitemud Drive.
  • Turn south onto 215 St/Winterburn Road (6.5 km).
  • Turn west onto Highway 627/Maskekosihk Trail (1.6 km).
  • Turn south onto Range Road 261/Fleming Drive (5.6 km).
  • The entrance to Bunchberry Meadows will be on your right.
    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):40Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 10:15 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $11.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, November 21, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

    Notes:

    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
    - Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!