Weekend Choices

With a great sunny weekend forecast, it's going to be difficult to choose what to do outdoors - even at Paradise Meadows, when there will be two nature outings on Sunday July 29.

At 10 a.m. join Mandy Vaughan of  Comox Valley Nature for an easy 3-4 hr. hike around the Battleship Lake/Helen Mackenzie loop, about 8 km. Mandy is very knowledgeable about plants & birds so bring your binoculars!

Stunted trees of the sub-alpine

At 1 p.m. will be a leisurely Nature Walk suitable for all ages, with forester Margaret Symon focusing on lichens, trees, and the sub-alpine ecosystem. The walk will be a couple hours around the boardwalk.

For all activities: dress for the weather, wear proper footwear, bring lunch or snacks, plenty of water, bug spray and sun protection. No pets please on Strathcona Wilderness Institute guided nature walks & hikes.  SWI programs are free, although a donation of $5 –10 is appreciated to help with the Institute’s ongoing activities. All SWI activities start at the Wilderness Centre at the Paradise Meadows trailhead.