Alberta - Trees - Field Trip IdeasTrochu ArboretumThe Trochu Arboretrum - Trochu is found in the heart of the Central Alberta Prairies, the Trochu Arboretum and Gardens is a nature lover's dream. There are hundreds of varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials. Numerous specimens of trees and flowers will beckon the photographer in you. Many varieties of birds can be heard singing in the canopy above and many more are found bathing in fountains or feeding on the ground below. Explore Dr. Hay's Memorial pond and find frogs, water striders, koi, goldfish and many aquatic plants. If you can beat the birds to nature’s treats in the fruit garden, you can eat apples, cherries, saskatoons and raspberries fresh from the tree.Address: 420 Northfield Road, Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 Telephone: (403) 442-2111
Hinton Training CentreThe Hinton Training Centre delivers forest-related education, research and technology. Students from around the globe visit the centre to learn more about managing forest, land and wildlife resources. Inside Education is a nonprofit society that provides natural resources and environment education focused on forests, water, energy and related topics, with tours and institutes for grade-school teachers as well as classroom presentations. |
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