Walks on the Wild Side - Griffith Woods - Sun, Mar 9 2008
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Walks on the Wild Side - Griffith Woods (3/9/2008)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike - Urban | ||||||
Event Location: | Discovery Ridge - Meet at Discovery Ridge Link S.W. parking lot | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Mar 9 2008 10:15 AM | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sat, Mar 8 2008 11:59 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 1.5 hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Marg
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 10 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 4 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 5 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 10 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
The city's registration for this event is now full; however, you can put your name on their wait list as well as here and let me know when you get on.
This is a free event. Please register with the City of Calgary Parks at 268-3800 BEFORE signing up here. Course code: 202848. Let me know via email or in the notes section of your COC registration once you are registered with the City, and then I will move you to the confirmed list. "Accompany a nature educator into Calgary's finest natural areas to see some of the wildlife within our city. These one-hour walks introduce you to the natural history of our region, and some of the amazing parks within our own city. You will leave these walks compelled to return and explore our parks further. Dress for the weather and bring along binoculars if you can." Griffith Woods Natural Environment Park is remarkable for its large size (93 hectares) and spectacular setting. It is a highly valued natural asset and wonderful addition to Calgary’s park system. The area has been created by the erosion and deposition of major river actions. The vegetation communities within the area are representative of non-dammed floodway and flood plain. These include forest, meadow, and wetland communities. This land and its diverse natural vegetation provide extensive habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Deer, coyotes, weasels, hares, and muskrat frequently visit the area as well as the occasional moose, bear, lynx, skunk, fox, and cougar. Over 70 species of birds can also be expected to visit. Griffith Woods is one of Calgary’s three “special protection” natural environment parks along with the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Weaselhead. Special Protection Natural Environment Parks are of the highest significance to wildlife within Calgary. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Meet at Discovery Ridge Link S.W. parking lot. This map shows the hike and together with the Griffith Woods Park map shows how to get there. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com. | |||||||
Cost & Payment: | |||||||
Voluntary Donations: | Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |