Save the Date!
Join us for a botanical nature walk through the Wagner Natural Area from 11am-3pm. This is an opportunity to hang out with other nature enthusiasts and learn more about this local nature gem!
What to bring:
- Rubber boots
- Snacks/Lunch
- Water Bottle
- Mosquito Spray
About our Tour Guide:
A little bit about Wagner Natural Area from their website:
Located between Edmonton and Spruce Grove, in the middle of agricultural fields and industrial development, Wagner Natural Area stands out as a microcosm of boreal forest . Its varied habitats include calcareous fens and marl ponds, willow swamps, drier coniferous and deciduous forests, creeks, and hay fields. These habitats, most particularly the fens, account for the rich diversity of plant life including several wild orchids, carnivorous plants, and mosses. Insects, amphibians , and birds are abundant, with larger mammals such as white-tailed deer and moose also inhabiting the area.
Because of the moisture content in much of the soil, it is advisable to have waterproof boots with you when visiting the Natural Area. In the spring and summer, it is also advisable to have insect repellent with you to fend off any mosquitoes who may find you. While there is no drinking water in the Natural Area, a Picnic Shelter and Outhouse are provided near the start of the Marl Pond Trail.
Learn more here: wagnerfen.ca
