Farthing (57.4 km)
Farthing is a 160-acre property featuring a variety of habitats, including aspen forests, former farmland converted to grassland, and wetlands. Birdwatchers may spot species such as the Hairy or Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Red-eyed Vireo, Red- or White-breasted Nuthatch, American Goldfinch, Song Sparrow, and Least Flycatcher. Common plants include Brown-eyed Susan, Fleabane, Goldenbean, Wild Strawberry, Goldenrod, and Fireweed. The site also supports wildlife such as moose, white-tailed and mule deer, Northern Pocket Gophers, porcupines, red foxes, and Striped Skunks. There are no official trails, but visitors can explore using small game trails and open grasslands.
Access: From Elnora, head north on Range Road 232, turn right onto Highway 590, and continue for 9.8 km. Turn north onto Range Road 222, and the site will be on your left in 1.2 km.
Partners: ACA & Government of Alberta
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-70
Farthing is a 160-acre property featuring a variety of habitats, including aspen forests, former farmland converted to grassland, and wetlands. Birdwatchers may spot species such as the Hairy or Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Red-eyed Vireo, Red- or White-breasted Nuthatch, American Goldfinch, Song Sparrow, and Least Flycatcher. Common plants include Brown-eyed Susan, Fleabane, Goldenbean, Wild Strawberry, Goldenrod, and Fireweed. The site also supports wildlife such as moose, white-tailed and mule deer, Northern Pocket Gophers, porcupines, red foxes, and Striped Skunks. There are no official trails, but visitors can explore using small game trails and open grasslands.
Access: From Elnora, head north on Range Road 232, turn right onto Highway 590, and continue for 9.8 km. Turn north onto Range Road 222, and the site will be on your left in 1.2 km.
Partners: ACA & Government of Alberta
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-70
