Note that while this Adventure was in 2020, there is an updated Dinosaurs and Badlands adventure running in 2021. Please see here.
This is a two-part adventure combining an online presentation and an interpretive hike through the impressive badlands of Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park. This is an exclusive opportunity to virtually meet Dr. François Therrien, Curator of Dinosaur Palaeoecology at Royal Tyrrell Museum and attend his special presentation on the “Paleontological Wonders of Alberta.” The presentation will be enjoyed the evening of July 2, 2020 on your computer from the comfort of your home. The following day there will be an interpretative hike to the Albertosaurus bonebed and other sites at Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park.
Minimum donation per participant: $80 for the hike and presentation, $40 for the presentation only
All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Invitations
Participation in this adventure is by invite only. Please contact the coordinator using the form below
if you are interested in joining, and we will be in touch regarding invite codes.
Per-participant Donation Levels
Participants are expected to fundraise the following amount with
sponsorships from friends and family. You may also sponsor yourself.
All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Minimum donation per participant: $80 for the hike and presentation, $40 for the presentation only
Why Join This Adventure?
This adventure offers participants a great opportunity to learn from a distinguished palaeontologist why Alberta is such a rich resource for palaeontology.
His presentation on “Paleontological Wonders of Alberta” is not to be missed.
The hike to the Albertosaurus bonebed and other sites through fascinating badland formations, past clusters of wildflowers, is one of Alberta’s hidden gems.
Adventure Metrics
Presentation: About 90 minutes at 7 pm on July 2, 2020. This takes place on your computer in the comfort of your own home
Interpretive Hike via Bonebed the following morning: Approx. 7.5 km round trip with elevation change of 150 metres. Allow 4 hours. Good hiking skills required over some irregular terrain.
Required Equipment
Hiking boots, hiking pole(s) recommended, lots of water and a packed lunch. Please bring your personal mask and hand sanitizer.
Things To be Aware Of
We will observe COVID-19 precautions and guidance from Alberta and expect participants to follow appropriate sanitizing and social distancing. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Thank you for joining us for this exceptional day out in one of Alberta’s truly wonderful Wild Spaces – we look forward to meeting you there!
Details
For the presentation you will link in on your computer from the comfort of your home.
For the hike you will meet at the home of your coordinators Rob and Tjarda Barratt and directions will be provided.
Contact this Coordinator
Contact this coordinator:
by email at a4w@abwild.ca,
by phone at (403) 283-2025,
or by using the form below:
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