The post recounts a four-week trip to Mongolia during winter, highlighting the extreme cold and unique landscapes. The author shares experiences in Ulaanbaatar, encounters with locals, and cultural insights, including a visit to a herder’s family and camel rides. The journey combines travel, work, and personal exploration.
Continue readingA geographic orientation to Mongolia and the provinces I will be visiting as part of a 2025 Catalyste+ Contract.
Continue readingEn route to Bonnyville, Alberta, I visited a few oversized attractions like the world’s largest Mallard Duck in Andrew. Cultural heritage, local landmarks such as the Dickie Bush Russian Orthodox Church, showcased Alberta’s unique sand rich history.
Continue readingThe Pigeon Lake ride on August 23, 2025, offers a <60km loop of roads and trails in central Alberta, suited for intermediate riders. Participants should prepare for challenging terrain, a group setting, and storytelling. The ride focuses on enjoying the scenery rather than racing, with no services available along the route.
Continue readingThe Waskahegan Trail Association has published its trail guide on Microsoft’s soon-to-be unsupported Publisher software. The trail guide serves members by detailing trails and historical context, but access and distribution methods need reconsideration. Future plans include surveys and technical evaluations to adapt the next edition effectively.
Continue readingThe post introduces iNaturalist as a tool to record nature observations and education. This ‘cheat sheet’ explains its features, history, and roles for users. It outlines best practices for making observations, accessing the platform, and supporting its community.
Continue readingFrank discusses his lifelong passion for nature. He highlights the need for education in regards to natural areas as well as safety and preservation efforts.
Continue readingSt. Albert’s history reflects a unique blend of geological and cultural influences. From ancient ice sheets shaping the land to European settlement and the rise of trading posts, the area evolved significantly. Once a vibrant community with rich resources for First Nations, it has transformed into a rapidly growing suburb, risking its fertile farmland to urbanization.
Continue readingSome field notes from the Redwater River Natural Area in Alberta. An illegal shooting range yielded 175 spent shell casings and concerns about lead contamination from the range.
Continue readingYou are dying, but it gets worse. You must do it in a hospice bed surrounded by people going the same direction with the sights and smells of an institution. A reprieve is granted by visiting a PRA gifted to the province by a loving brother and sister. For a few hours you enjoy the sun, smell the fall harvest, and listen to life. You are still dying, but not for those few, precious hours.
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