Raven Ridge (48.1 km)
This 300-acre site, located 44 km west of Red Deer, features a mixed-wood forest dominated by white spruce, with stands of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, and paper birch. A 20-acre wetland lies in the southwest corner, and the landscape includes hilly areas that offer varied terrain. The area is accessible year-round via cross-country ski trails and game paths. Birdwatchers can spot species such as the Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pine Siskin, and Ovenbird, while wildlife includes deer, moose, elk, black bear, cougar, and smaller mammals like fishers and red squirrels. The site also supports a variety of plants, including Red-osier Dogwood, Wild Rose, Lowbush Cranberry, Goldenrod, Harebell, and Bunchberry, making it a valuable location for both birdwatching and plant identification.
Access: Travel 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.
Partners: ACA, AEP, AFGA, NCC, & West Country Nordic Country Club
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-171
This 300-acre site, located 44 km west of Red Deer, features a mixed-wood forest dominated by white spruce, with stands of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, and paper birch. A 20-acre wetland lies in the southwest corner, and the landscape includes hilly areas that offer varied terrain. The area is accessible year-round via cross-country ski trails and game paths. Birdwatchers can spot species such as the Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pine Siskin, and Ovenbird, while wildlife includes deer, moose, elk, black bear, cougar, and smaller mammals like fishers and red squirrels. The site also supports a variety of plants, including Red-osier Dogwood, Wild Rose, Lowbush Cranberry, Goldenrod, Harebell, and Bunchberry, making it a valuable location for both birdwatching and plant identification.
Access: Travel 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.
Partners: ACA, AEP, AFGA, NCC, & West Country Nordic Country Club
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-171
