Join the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan on Saturday, July 3rd in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park for a fun day of botanizing and socializing. This annual event is for people of all ages and abilities, and is always a favourite; last year's tour was our best attended ever and we're hoping to break the record again this year. We'll be visiting various parts of the park and doing short hikes (mostly on trails) through different habitats, such as riparian (wetlands, creeks and lakes), pine/spruce forests, fescue grassland and meadows. Along the way, we'll be trying to identify and record as many plant species as we can find which is where the "Botany Blitz in the Hills" comes into play.

You'll also learn about the unique geology and history of the area. Cypress Hills is a unique area in Saskatchewan and the highest point between the Rockies and the Labrador Peninsula.

The field tour is free to attend but everyone must register so that we can plan accordingly. To register, please call Chet Neufeld at (306) 668-3940 or e-mail him at info@npss.sk.ca.

Schedule

10 am - Meet at Visitor Centre
10:15 - Drive to the Lookout Point and Bald Butte
10:30 - Hike the Native Prairie Trail
12:00 - Lunch at the south end of Loch Leven
12:30 - Hike the Whispering Pines Trail
2:00 - Gap Road Tour to West Block (weather permitting)
3:00 - Visit Conglomerate Cliffs
3:30 - Short hike in West Block area
5:00 - Arrive back at Visitor Centre

See attached document for more information or visit http://www.npss.sk.ca/?s=5.events,196