with Cleve Wershler

June 29, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Wainwright Dunes, Ribstone Creek
Difficulty: Moderate, 10 km, some off trail travel

Join AWA and Cleve Wershler for a unique hike and birding tour out among the grasslands and wetlands of the Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve, northwest of Provost. Situated adjacent to the southern boundary of the Wainwright Canadian Forces Base, this protected area is a unique combination of ecosystems. Aspen groves and sand dunes are interspersed with marshy bogs and the valley of Ribstone Creek. The Ecological Reserve has a diverse bird life representing the interface between boreal and prairie including both upland and wetland habitats.

Note the meeting point will be near the Wainwright Dunes, approximately 4 hours’ drive from Calgary. Times and location will be provided to registered participants a few days in advance of the adventure.

The Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve contains one of the world’s last large remnants of the aspen parkland. Situated adjacent to the southern boundary of the Camp Wainwright military reserve, this protected area is a unique combination of ecosystems. Aspen groves and sand dunes are interspersed with marshy bogs and the valley of Ribstone Creek. Relatively isolated and remote, this natural wonder allows for quiet moments of discovery.

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