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Castle Provincial Park & Wildland Provincial Park : 2017 park guide

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This Park Guide provides information to support trip planning, wayfinding, and on-site experiences in the new Castle parks in 2017. The guide includes information on camping and recreation in the... More ≫

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This Park Guide provides information to support trip planning, wayfinding, and on-site experiences in the new Castle parks in 2017. The guide includes information on camping and recreation in the Castle parks, personal and public safety, park regulations, and stewardship. Note that this guide is for 2017 only and changes will occur following approval of the Castle Parks Management Plan.

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Public land use zones and Parks of the Hinton/Coal Branch area

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including... More ≫

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including reclaimed mine sites) and key wildlife habitat in the region. This map highlights designated access and identifies the boundaries of the Coal Branch PLUZ, the Athabasca Ranch PLUZ, and the Brule Lake PLUZ.

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Wild flowers : Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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Each spring, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park comes to life with the subtle and inspiring beauty of prairie wild flowers. The diverse habitats found in the Park have allowed a wide variety of... More ≫

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Each spring, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park comes to life with the subtle and inspiring beauty of prairie wild flowers. The diverse habitats found in the Park have allowed a wide variety of plant life to flourish. A number of species that are rare in the province, and in Canada, are protected within the Park. This checklist will help you enjoy the wild flowers of Writing-on-Stone.

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Environmental education northeast provincial parks : guide to programs

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Northeast provincial parks are the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. Students will enjoy nature explorations that stimulate their curiosity and complement the Alberta Education... More ≫

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Northeast provincial parks are the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. Students will enjoy nature explorations that stimulate their curiosity and complement the Alberta Education Program of studies.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Engineered wetlands

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Nature is given a helping hand in Fish Creek Provincial Park by wetlands constructed to collect storm water runoff from streets in the surrounding communities. This information sheet explains how... More ≫

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Nature is given a helping hand in Fish Creek Provincial Park by wetlands constructed to collect storm water runoff from streets in the surrounding communities. This information sheet explains how a number of engineered wetlands throughout Fish Creek Provincial Park work to collectively filter most of the storm water that flows into the Park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park : Lafarge Meadows

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Describes Lafarge Meadows, which is a 150 acre area located on the south side of Highway 22x, running parallel to the west bank of the Bow River. Lafarge Meadows is formally part of Fish Creek... More ≫

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Describes Lafarge Meadows, which is a 150 acre area located on the south side of Highway 22x, running parallel to the west bank of the Bow River. Lafarge Meadows is formally part of Fish Creek Provincial Park and is managed as such.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Birds in the park

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is an oasis of nature surrounded by urban development. The various habitats in the Park offer refuge for a wide variety of bird species. Without this natural area and... More ≫

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is an oasis of nature surrounded by urban development. The various habitats in the Park offer refuge for a wide variety of bird species. Without this natural area and others like it in the city, many of these birds would not be able to exist in Calgary. This information sheet provides tips for observing birds and includes a checklist of birds that might be seen in the park.

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Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park : A wetland of international importance

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Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park preserves a huge 486-square-kilometre wetland located approximately 120 kilometres west of High Level that is visited by thousands of waterfowl each year. The Hay-Zama... More ≫

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Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park preserves a huge 486-square-kilometre wetland located approximately 120 kilometres west of High Level that is visited by thousands of waterfowl each year. The Hay-Zama Lakes area has long been recognized by Aboriginal peoples for its natural values, and conservation groups have worked to protect the area's waterfowl habitat since the 1930s. This fact sheet provides information on the history of the area and outdoor recreation areas available to visitors. A map of the park is included.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Amphibians in the park

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Provides information on amphibians that might be seen in Fish Creek Provincial Park (including the wood frog, tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and boreal chorus frog) and steps visitors... More ≫

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Provides information on amphibians that might be seen in Fish Creek Provincial Park (including the wood frog, tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and boreal chorus frog) and steps visitors can take to help perserve healthy populations of amphibians in the park.

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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park / Aisinai'pi . . . National Historic Site : park notes : rattlesnakes

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Rattlesnakes : The word strikes fear into the hearts of many, but it is a fear which is undeserved. Prairie rattlesnakes are occasionally seen a Writing-on-Stone, but there is no need for visitors... More ≫

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Rattlesnakes : The word strikes fear into the hearts of many, but it is a fear which is undeserved. Prairie rattlesnakes are occasionally seen a Writing-on-Stone, but there is no need for visitors to be concerned. To find out more about this fascinating creature and to learn about “snake safety”, spend a few moments reading this Fact Sheet.

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