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.