A reconnaissance trip is planned for the Northwest of Bruderheim Natural Area on May 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at Lily’s Steak & Pizza. Participants will survey the area to identify suitable hiking spots for a future trip. This is in support of the main field trip on May 9, 2026.

Before having a dozen or more people following you, it is nice to know where you are going. To this end, a reconnaissance trip to Northwest of Bruderheim Natural Area. This trip is invitation only but anyone is welcome to register for the 2026-05-09 – NW Bruderheim Field Trip | SAPAA.

• Where: A two parcel Natural Area 45 KM Northeast of Wayne Gretzky Statue.
  • Meeting Location: Lily’s Steak & Pizza – Canadian Restaurant in Bruderheim, AB
• When: 1000h at Lily’s on 2026-05-05; likely finished by about 1300h (ish… maybe)…
• Who: The usual suspects who are silly enough to go on a reconnaissance.
• What: We will survey the two parcels and identify areas the formal hike should return to. At the staging area, we will decide on which parcel to start and the approximate timing.

Notes and Further Reading

• Northwest of Bruderheim Natural Area | SAPAA