ASPB Canoe Trip - Intent to Attend Due
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Monday, May 08, 2017 · 4:15pm - 5:15pm
ASPB Canoe Trip - Intent to Attend Due
Presenter: Kyna O’Gallagher P. Biol.
Churchill River Canoe Outfitters
Date: May 8th, 2017
Time: 4:00 pm
Contact: [email protected]
CCP: This presentation is just an information session and DOES NOT entitle ASPB members to earn any PDH hours.
*Please email Kyna with your intent to attend by Monday May 8th*
Description:
Exploring boreal lakes & forests
A unique professional development opportunity
An eight-day professional development activity is being proposed for the summer of 2017. This event will provide an opportunity to visit, enjoy and learn about a spectacular boreal ecosystem in the McLennan Lake area of the Canadian Shield in northern Saskatchewan. The “expedition” will put professional biologists together over 7 days and 6 nights on the lakes, sharing formal and informal discussions and presentations, as well as learning from experienced guides with extensive local knowledge.
Missinipe, Saskatchewan is located 1076 km from Calgary in Northern Saskatchewan and is the gateway to a nature enthusiast paradise. The region boasts more than 100,000 lakes, rivers, rugged rock outcroppings and the forested landscapes of the Canadian Shield.
The McLennan Lake area consists of approximately 30 km2 yet it contains hundreds of lakes that are connected by short portages. The water in these island filled lakes is crystal clear. The shoreline is either rugged Precambrian granite rock or low and marshy grasses. The area is remarkably beautiful.
Wildlife in the region is quite shy, but, if you are willing to look, you may find moose and Black bear. Woodland caribou also live in the area—but are much harder to find. Bald eagles and Osprey often circle overhead, and common loons and duck species are quite commonly seen as you paddle along. Mink, otter, fisher, martin, beaver, muskrat and lynx are some of the many land animals. Lake trout and Northern pike are the most common fish in these lakes. If you take the time to look, there is a lot to see. A thick forest of Black spruce and Jack pine covers the land with spatterings of Aspen and Birch. The McLennan Lake area boasts beautiful campsites with great swimming.
For inquiries about the BBL, contact Kyna
When | Saturday July 29th to Sunday August 6th |
Where | Northern Saskatchewan |
Why | Peer learning |
CCP | Participants will be asked to volunteer to bring their specialty to the trip in the form of a one hour presentation to be given during the trip (not mandatory). Attending each presentation qualifies as one hour of CCP. Preparing the presentation also qualifies for CCP. |
Bring | Sleeping bag, sleeping pad |
Included | Guides, tents, accommodations, canoes, paddles, lifejackets, food (including food on arrival and departure days) |
Cost | approximately $1250 (not including tax and transport to and from Missinipe) |
Getting to Missinipe | Not Included |
Experience | No prior experience is required. We will remain on lakes (no moving water) and our pace will be slow. |
Planning Meeting | May 10th noon to 1PM location to be determined (Conference call) |
Deposit Due | May 17th (25%) |