An opportunity for an after work escape from the city to enjoy the splendours of nature – pristine wetlands, fescue grasslands, spruce and pine Montane forests, in the headwaters of Bragg Creek.

Learn about busy beavers and fickle fish, trail stewardship and beaver coexistence projects with Flora Giesbrecht. Flora is the Executive Director for the Elbow River Watershed Partnership. Her work also includes volunteering with Bragg Creek Trails and a coach with XC Bragg Creek Ski and Bike Society.

The “Watershed Heritage” interpretive trail tour (~1.4 km loop): this family friendly short and easy hike will take us along an escarpment overlooking Bragg Creek. Learn more about the West Bragg Creek watershed, wetlands, local stewardship initiatives and see busy beavers at work. The interpretive trail starts at the east end of the West Bragg Creek parking area and winds its way up to the site of the former West Bragg Creek Hostel. From there we will explore closer to the creek to an active beaver dam to learn more about how this industrious watershed engineer is benefitting biodiversity, flood, fire and drought resilience.

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Fundraising Goal

Goal: $500

Raised to date: $25.00

5% raised of $500:

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All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Required Equipment

Dress appropriately for the weather – sturdy hiking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, trail snacks, water and small bag to carry your gear. Bring bear spray if you have any.

Things To be Aware Of

Note – there is no cell phone coverage in the West Bragg Creek area. One of the tour leads will have an InReach device for emergency use. We will be walking on uneven terrain and be travelling through wildlife areas.

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for the West Bragg Creek area

 

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