Wagner Natural Area Bugs and Botany Hike - Sun, Jun 8 2014

Wagner Natural Area Bugs and Botany Hike (6/8/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Wagner Natural Area HIghway 16 and Atim Road

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 8 2014 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 7 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is a walk through the Wagner Natural Area, a special piece of Boreal forest located between Edmonton and Spruce Grove. Affectionately called the Wagner Bog, it is famous for its many species of orchids and marl ponds.
The 2 km walk would first go through a hayfield looking for butterflies and dragonflies, weather permitting. Then we follow the trail in the forest, checking out the changes in vegetation as we go along. We will talk a bit about the hydrology of the site when we get to the boardwalk over the marl ponds. It is likely that a couple species of orchids will be blooming during the visit.
Then we'll finish up our walk through the woods and go in the picnic shelter for lunch. There is a porta-potty on site.
The walk is a quite easy, short stroll with no inclines or slopes. Expect mosquitoes to be plentiful and trails may be wet, so bring appropriate footwear.
We will be meeting a couple of other naturalists at the site to help out with their expertise.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
water bottle
lunch

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take highway 16 west past 44 (to Villenueve), and watch for the Atim Road sign. Turn south (Left)and immediately left again into the Wagner Natural Area sign. Parking is along the dirt road that parallels highway 16.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

15Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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 $4.35 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, April 24, 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:

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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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