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On the lower reaches of Erskine Mountain, the forest is unique,
amazingly different than other parts of Salt Spring. Near the
beginning of the trail there are deciduous trees and many young
conifers starting out on their journey in life.
amazingly different than other parts of Salt Spring. Near the
beginning of the trail there are deciduous trees and many young
conifers starting out on their journey in life.
We will learn several species, and focus especially on the Hemlock, which is surprisingly prolific in this location.
These trees are fascinating ‘to read’ and it is great fun to learn to
determine their age. They hold secrets and tales of their life’s
journey from a seedling. Learning to read the signs, we will make
connections to the kids’ lives. We’ll do some storytelling and
writing too, both real and imaginative as there may be fairies about!
Our trail begins off Trustees Trail and we will not travel too far,
perhaps only a kilometre or so. Afterwards you may wish to take
your family up to the lookouts or go on a search for fairy doors!
Dress for the weather.
Where: Erskine Provincial Park
When: Sunday, October 27
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Register with Kathleen, khmaser@shaw.ca