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Summer Walks - 2009
Paradise Meadows Summer Walk Program
In addition to self-guided walks in Paradise Meadows, the Strathocona
Wilderness Institute also offers a series of weekend nature walks.
On Saturdays, a youth nature program (ideal for ages 7 - 12) that includes a hike through the park begins at 1:00 pm. On Sundays at 1:00 p.m. a guest
expert leads a nature walk into the meadows. All programs are presented
by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute (a non-profit society). Cost
is by donation.
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Sunday, July 5th
11 a.m.
Birth of a sub-alpine summer - Helen MacKenzie / Battleship Lake Loop.
Observe the thaw and appearance of life in this easy 3 hour hike. Meet at the interpretation center at 11:00 am. Bring food and water.
Sunday, July 12th
1 p.m.
Rocks and Flowers
Author and naturalist E. Chris Pielou talks about geology and early sub-alpine flowers.
Saturday, July 18th
10 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Parks Day with Strathcona Wilderness Institute
and friends
Meet some of the groups and people involved with Strathcona Wilderness Park. Look for more details in your local newspapers.
1 p.m.
Meet your Sub-alpine Trees
Registered professional forester Margaret Symon shares fascinating facts about the trees and the ecology of the area. May go longer than two hours if the weather is nice.
Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.
Lakes, Lakes, Lakes
Hike and picnic at Croteau Lake. An easy to moderate 5 hour hike travels over very uneven terrain through old growth forests and past beautiful lakes. Meet at the interpretation center at 10:00 am. Bring lunch and water.
Sunday, August 2nd
TBA
Sunday, August 9th
1 p.m.
Sub-alpine flowers. Local expert Fred Constable provides an in depth look at the mid-summer flowers of Paradise Meadows.
Sunday, August 16th
1 p.m.
Damsels and Dragons - the shiny flyers
Naturalist Tyler Johns brings his nets for families to learn about the insects in Paradise Meadows.
Sunday, August 23rd
1 p.m.
Leaves and Stars – capturing solar energy on earth
Astronomer stream-keeper Roy Myers uses unique visuals to relate the properties of leaves and makes some astonishing cosmic connections.
8 a.m.
Hike to Lake Beautiful and Cruickshank Canyon
A spectacular hike through beautiful meadows and forests to an amazing viewpoint. This moderate to strenuous hike will take 8 - 9 hours return. Bring LOTS of water and food. Meet at the Info Hut by 8:00 am
9 a.m.
A 6 hour hike to the top of Mt. Elma and spectacular views of Mt. Albert Edward and Forbidden Plateau. This moderate to strenuous hike involves some bushwacking off established trails and a rough climb. Pre-registration is necessary - maximum group size is 12 people. Contact Dave Ingram at 250-338-0293 for more information or to register.
9 a.m.
Join photographer Dave Ingram for an easy hike to capture the fall colours of Paradise Meadows. We will focus on photographing the small ponds and fall leaves between the meadows and Lake Helen Mackenzie. There is no specific destination for this hike and participants can spend as much or as little time as they want during this 3 to 4 hour hike. FMI contact Dave Ingram at 250 338-0293.
