Join us in the cool winter weather and enjoy a hike while searching for wildlife. We will explore the land with snowshoes and survey for animals and animal tracks.
The land’s donor and namesake is Lu Carbyn, a renowned wildlife biologist and adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. Lu has stewarded this place in his efforts to conserve and maintain bird habitat. While many birds have gone south for the winter, there will be winter birds and other wildlife to spot signs of that reside at the land. This land also provides habitat for other species including moose, bear, and amphibians like the western toad.
We will meet at the land and begin the walk at 11:00 am and be finished by 2:00 pm. This event involves walking up to 5 kilometers on a variety of trail conditions. Most of the trails are wide, but there are some sections of narrow and uneven terrain. We will be navigating through snow and possibly ice in some spots. Additional information including directions will be sent to you several days in advance of the event. The land is located in Westlock County near Cross Lake Provincial Park, about a 1.5 hour drive from the center of Edmonton.
What to wear and bring
Warm and comfortable winter boots
Layers of winter clothing, including toque, good gloves or mittens, and warm socks
A lunch and lots of water
Snowshoes or traction aids if you have them - If you don't have your own, you can rent snowshoes from several outdoor sport outfitters, such as MEC and Totem Outfitters.
Gaiters if you have them
Optional: Nature journal, binoculars, camera
Other notes
If you need to cancel, please do so through SignUp.com or inform us as soon as possible. Please arrive on time.
Events are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. If the temperature is forecasted to be below -15 before windchill we may reschedule or cancel this event for the safety of participants.
Please contact us in advance if you wish to bring a minor to this event.
If you wish to carpool with another volunteer, please review our Carpooling Policy here.
Please contact Meghan at meghan.jacklin@ealt.ca with any questions.