Bunchberry Meadows Wanderer and Photo Hike - Sat, Nov 20 2021

Bunchberry Meadows Wanderer and Photo Hike (11/20/2021)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

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

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 20 2021 10:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 19 2021 8:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 -3 hours approximately

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Louise
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Lets get outside and enjoy the winter wonderland at Bunchberry Meadows on an exploratory hike of this hidden gem. We will meet at the Bunchberry Meadows parking lot at 10:45 AM for registration and an 11:00 AM departure. You can find me in the blue Subaru. This will be a moderately paced hike (~ 4 to 4.5 km/hr) with occasional opportunistic stops to take photos. So bring your cameras, a keen eye, and a sense of adventure as we traverse the myriad of trails and venture off the beaten track on the single track trails in Tuckers fields in search of deer and other wildlife.

**Please note that I do request that all participants be fully vaccinated and be willing to provide proof of vaccination and that distancing measures be adhered to when hiking**

Located just outside of West 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. 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. *Dogs are not permitted on the nature site.

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.
**Note that if you are coming on Maskekosihk Trail from Anthony Henday that the road is under construction and detoured at 199 street. It would be best to use Google to guide you and follow the detour signs closely where Google might be wrong.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking footwear/winter boots

Microspikes

Water/warm drinks

Lunch or snacks

Layers and hiking clothes appropriate to winter conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions From Edmonton (Use grey line route below in Google Map): 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.
**Note that if you are coming on Maskekosihk Trail from Anthony Henday that the road is under construction and detoured at 199 street. It would be best to use Google to guide you and follow the detour signs closely where Google might be wrong.

Notes:

**There are important ways to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus. For all who choose to enjoy an EOC activity we require participants to follow all Federal and Provincial rules in regards to Covid- 19, and the 2 meters/ 6 feet of social distancing from all club members and the public while on the trails and in public spaces. ** Our activities are outdoors in uncrowded spaces where cross-contamination is considered lower risk, but strict precautions still need to be followed. click for more information and to learn more.

Additional requirements:

1. Create social space. Avoid greeting each other where there is the potential for skin-to- skin contact, such as hugs or handshakes or high- fives. . When in doubt, share a friendly wave and 'hello'. Blow your nose, cough, sneeze, or clear your airway at least 2 metres away from others. Don't use clothing to wipe. Wear a mask in public places to help limit the risk of spread to others if you will be within 2 metres of people other than members of your own household.

**The government has indicated that masks may help, but the evidence is inconclusive. Therefore, we are leaving it to the discretion of participants to choose whether you'd like to wear masks. Be aware that this is not a requirement so you must be comfortable with others potentially not wearing masks.

2. Are you in a high- risk category? Consider self- isolating if you are in a category with an immunocompromised system. Consultations with respiratory therapists indicate that individuals who suffer from asthma should exercise the same level of care they would exercise with other viruses. Alberta's Chief Medical Officer has stated individuals over 60, or anybody with pre- existing medical conditions are at increased risk of complications from Coronvirus (COVID-19).

3. Are you feeling unwell? Are you feeling unwell? If you have a cough or flu-like symptoms, you must stay home, and should consider getting yourself tested by calling 8-1-1. Also the Alberta government states if you have symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat or runny nose, you MUST self-isolate for 10 days after the onset of symptoms and until your symptoms have resolved (whichever is longer). *If you are in mandatory self-isolation you can not legally go outside for a walk through your neighbourhood or park.

4. Your EOC event hosts are volunteers. Participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, their current physical condition, current trail conditions, and are responsible for their own safety and well-being.

5. Please no sharing of food and drinks; as well no carpooling.

6. Further important considerations:

The province has encouraged outdoor activities with physical distancing. Studies have shown the benefits of outdoor activity for staying healthy. Therefore, we are offering organized activities to support your best health and well-being.

The province is permitting groups of up to 15 participants to gather with physical distancing. Therefore, we have capped all events lower at 12 to help reduce overall group size.

The province requires that you be healthy to attend events. Therefore, the event organizer will exercise their discretion to send a participant home if they display symptoms of illness.

The government continues to recommend six feet of physical distancing. Therefore, the lead will be enforcing this distancing throughout the hike. Anyone who is not acting in accordance with this requirement will be warned once. If non- compliance continues, they will be asked to leave the activity.

**Please respect each other’s space. We all have our own opinions on COVID-19 and need to understand that we may not agree but must respect each other’s space with the required social distancing of all people in public spaces.

Self test and Covid-19 FAQs here: click for more FAQ information, testing, and links for Alberta Health Covid-19.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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