This will be one of our hikes within the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. We'll all be starting "A87" (Spilstead Access) going towards Knull Lake and continue on to just past Horseshoe Lake (10 km round-trip). Notes from Jerry S. (August 2018) - Plants seen on August28/18 reconnaissance of Ministik trail from A87 north to Knull Lake: ... Read more

We should have a good selection of wild flowers, as we follow Pipestone Creek through some old growth forest & along some cattle farms. The starting point is <2km east of the June's Fort Ethier hike lunch stop, with the our lunch stop at the same spot as the August hike from the Big Lake ... Read more

Another hike we haven't done in a while, and the fall colours should be amazing. We'll be starting on the trail to William's Lake (where we had lunch on June's 'Ministik Berg' hike), following a route that is a combination of old road & trails towards the UofA's Ministik Field Station and on to an ... Read more

We are having the Members BBQ at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. Please let us know if you are going to attend by emailing Anita P. or call 780-524-9817. The pictures from the members BBQ - September 22nd, 2019. Note: This is a members only event for WTA Members & Volunteers. Updated details (as of Sept 13th) ... Read more

Fall colours for the Saunders Saunter A29 to A30 or longer will be a stroll for bird watchers and nature lovers; could be 7km to 10km with an emphasis on the different birds, of which Saunders Lake has plenty. We'll meet at the trail head beside at "A29" (at the bend by the lake on ... Read more

This is a nice easy section that is popular for birds. We've had re-established the trail, as over the past few years has changed ownership, been underwater, and had a boardwalk that gave away. We'll meet at the trail head beside "A111" (just after crossing Ross Creek on RR 220 when going from Twp Rd ... Read more

A nice hike we haven't done in a while and it was a wet day in mid-September so only 5 people could make it, so we'll try again in mid-October when the fall colours should be spectacular. We'll be starting on the trail to William's Lake (where we had lunch on June's 'Ministik Berg' hike), ... Read more