Twelve people came out on a sunny day to hike the area next to the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. The trail runs through the Ball property of the Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC).
We were fortunate that our hike leader, Delaney, is the NCC steward of this property, because she led us on paths that we would not take on our own. She also told us about the unique inhabitants of this property, such as sun-dews, Alberta’s only carnivorous plant.
We didn’t see sun-dews, but we saw plenty of channels like these, carved out by beavers.
Our lunch spot was at the Berg Stopover, from which we took our group photo below. Thanks to Delaney for leading the hike, to trail maintenance for their dedication and hard work clearing the trail on that very hot day, and to the landowner for their continuing support. You will find these photos on Flickr.
Just a correction: Sundews are not Alberta’s only carnivorous plant. We have Pitcher plants (Sarracenia purpurea – 1 species), Butterworts (Genus Pinguicula, 3 species), Bladderworts (Genus -Utricularia, (3 species)
Thanks David. I must have misheard. Good catch!
You’re most welcome JoAnne. I spend alot of my time in wetlands (mainly fens and bogs), so I see these species quite often!