Tracks of Spring: A Walk in the Beaver Hills
Schedule
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Elk Island National Park | Fort Saskatchewan, AB
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Explore the Beaver Hills through wildlife tracks and signs on a slow-paced walk that reveals the hidden stories animals leave behind. Anyone can enjoy a walk in the woods, but it is a very different experience when you can read the landscape. Participants will expand their ecological literacy while learning from a certified Track & Sign Professional how to recognize and interpret evidence of animal presence.Located east of Elk Island National Park within the Cooking Lake Moraine of the Beaver Hills, this Edmonton Area Land Trust conservation property comprises a mosaic of wetlands and upland forest. The site provides important habitat for a wide range of wildlife species. Experience “the tracker’s pace” on a relaxed but attentive walk through this quiet natural area, led by an advanced wildlife tracker. Expect frequent stops, discussion, and short off-trail explorations as we discover how much can be seen, learned, and understood through the interpretation of tracks and signs during a short mid-day outing.
Joseph Litke is a senior wildlife biologist with Fiera Biological Consulting, a certified wildlife tracker, specializing in wildlife monitoring, tracking, and applied conservation education. Joseph is also a nature writer and communicator whose work frequently bridges science, storytelling, and place-based learning. Joseph is committed to strengthening ecological literacy and fostering deeper connections between people, wildlife, and landscapes.
April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Smith Blackburn Homestead, east of Elk Island National Park (exact location will be emailed to registered participants a few days before)
Difficulty: Easy
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