JoAnne Burek

St. Albert Riverside Trails

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Twenty-one hikers came out on a beautiful sunny day to hike the trails along the Sturgeon River in St. Albert.

The trail is notable for its smooth, wide paths, public art, and pedestrian bridges.

With some ice still on the river, the Canada geese have the perfect place to hang out undisturbed. Currently they are sharing the water with small flocks of Common Goldeneye ducks.

Goldeneyes are cavity nesters, relying on forests that contain dead, standing trees. These ducks would find plenty of nesting space in the nearby forests of Lois Hole Provincial Park, Riverlot 56, and the Grey Nuns White Spruce Park.

We had our lunch outside the Good Earth Café, in the warm spring weather.

Thanks to Terry for scouting and leading the hike. You can find more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.

Devon Ravine Trails

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Ten people came out to hike the ravine trails in Devon. The hike started at the ravine at the end of the Lion’s Campground and finished at the Voyageur Park trails.

It is January and snow has finally arrived.

A highlight of the hike was seeing this striking pileated woodpecker.

For lunch, the group stopped at the recently-opened Walking Trails Marketplace for warm refreshments. This charming shop is aptly named as it is situation just before the Voyageur Park trails.

Thanks to Alda and fellow members for scouting and leading the hike. You can find all the photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.