Thompson (59.9 km)
This 318-acre natural area, 7 km west of Bashaw, features wetlands, grasslands, and bush habitats. The site supports moose, deer, coyotes, beavers, and a variety of birds, including Blue-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Wilson’s Snipe, Mountain Bluebird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Clay-colored Sparrow. Plant life includes Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, Wild Rose, Buffaloberry, Brown-eyed Susan, Wintergreen, Meadow Rue, and Wild Sarsaparilla. A road to an oil lease in the center of the north quarter provides relatively easy walking, though the terrain is mostly uneven and includes grasslands and bush. Access is limited, and cattle gates are present along the route.
Access: Head 7 km west of Bashaw on highway 605; the site will be on your left.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-115
This 318-acre natural area, 7 km west of Bashaw, features wetlands, grasslands, and bush habitats. The site supports moose, deer, coyotes, beavers, and a variety of birds, including Blue-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Wilson’s Snipe, Mountain Bluebird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Clay-colored Sparrow. Plant life includes Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, Wild Rose, Buffaloberry, Brown-eyed Susan, Wintergreen, Meadow Rue, and Wild Sarsaparilla. A road to an oil lease in the center of the north quarter provides relatively easy walking, though the terrain is mostly uneven and includes grasslands and bush. Access is limited, and cattle gates are present along the route.
Access: Head 7 km west of Bashaw on highway 605; the site will be on your left.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-115
