Bunchberry Meadows & Clifford E Lee - Sat, Sep 28 2019

Bunchberry Meadows & Clifford E Lee (9/28/2019)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bunchberry Meadows, 1B5, Range Rd 261, Spruce Grove, AB

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 28 2019 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 28 2019 8:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

~3.5-4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sandie
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

These hikes are new to me, so they will definitely be of an exploratory nature. We will hike for about 7km at Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area. After which we will hike another 6km at the Clifford E Lee Nature Sanctuary, which is also located nearby.

Please note that there will be NO carpool for this event. To find me at the trailhead at Bunchberry Meadows, I’ll be standing by a blue Hyundai and wearing a royal blue EOC baseball cap. You can also check out my profile pic so you can recognize me.

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About Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area:
Located west of 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 a moose. Owned in partnership with the Edmonton and Area Land Trust, Bunchberry Meadows is open to the public year-round for foot access.

About Clifford E Lee Nature Sanctuary:
Located 33 km southwest of Edmonton’s city centre, the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary protects 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland and pine forest. The varied habitats of the Sanctuary attract a diversity of animals, including more than one hundred bird species, and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Required Items to Bring:
- Water
- Lunch/snacks
- Appropriate hiking footwear & clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Bug spray
- Hiking poles
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions from Edmonton:
- Head west on Whitemud Drive.
- Turn south onto 215 St/Winterburn Road (6.5km).
- Turn west onto Highway 627/Maskekosihk Trail (1.6km).
- Turn south onto Range Road 261/Fleming Drive (5.6km).
- The entrance to Bunchberry Meadows will be on your right.

Notes:

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- 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:
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