Schroeder (18.8 km)
Schroeder is a 150-acre protected area with an additional 10-acre homestead in the southwest corner. The majority of this quarter section is reclaimed farmland with 100,000 trees planted. The area offers good views and is a popular spot for watching raptors using the updrafts. Birds like the blue-winged teal, mallard, and sora are commonly spotted, alongside a variety of songbirds such as the tree swallow, American robin, and clay-coloured sparrow. The area is home to several plants, including trembling aspen, balsam poplar, willows, silverberry, and white spruce, with wildflowers like wild rose, goldenrod, prairie rose, wild strawberry, yellow sweet clover, and purple vetch. A short path leads to a memorial rock, but beyond that, visitors typically follow game trails or walk through tall grass. Many Saskatoons were planted along the road allowance on the west side, and a wetland was also established, providing habitat for various shorebirds and waterfowl.
Access: This 150-acre site is located approximately 17 km southeast of Red Deer. Take Highway 2 south, and travel 4.8 km east on Highway 42, then south on Range Road 271 for 3.2 km and east on Township Road 364 for 1.6 km.
Partners: ACA & AFGA
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-72
Schroeder is a 150-acre protected area with an additional 10-acre homestead in the southwest corner. The majority of this quarter section is reclaimed farmland with 100,000 trees planted. The area offers good views and is a popular spot for watching raptors using the updrafts. Birds like the blue-winged teal, mallard, and sora are commonly spotted, alongside a variety of songbirds such as the tree swallow, American robin, and clay-coloured sparrow. The area is home to several plants, including trembling aspen, balsam poplar, willows, silverberry, and white spruce, with wildflowers like wild rose, goldenrod, prairie rose, wild strawberry, yellow sweet clover, and purple vetch. A short path leads to a memorial rock, but beyond that, visitors typically follow game trails or walk through tall grass. Many Saskatoons were planted along the road allowance on the west side, and a wetland was also established, providing habitat for various shorebirds and waterfowl.
Access: This 150-acre site is located approximately 17 km southeast of Red Deer. Take Highway 2 south, and travel 4.8 km east on Highway 42, then south on Range Road 271 for 3.2 km and east on Township Road 364 for 1.6 km.
Partners: ACA & AFGA
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-72
