Friday, March 28, 2014

Snow shoe Hike along McIntyre Creek

The photos below were submitted by Christina MacDonald, reporting on her hike along McIntyre Creek.

The map shows the trail she followed:


McIntyre Creek Canyon, just west of Raven's Ridge neighbourhood.  Lots of dippers, a bird that dives underwater to feed on invertebrates and fish like slimy sculpin,  make use of the year round flowing water.


McIntyre Creek Canyon looking back towards Alaska Highway.




Emerging from the Canyon, the Creek opens out into wetlands.

An open area along the creek was absolutely covered in raven tracks.


Lots of sign of moose  indicate they browse in the frozen wetlands.


The Creek narrows again as they approached another canyon.  

As the day was getting late, they decided to scale the canyon side and got onto the Copper Trail which took them to the McLean Lake quarry.  Here is a view looking down on the creek - you can see how the Creek curves to the left.
 
 


Friday, March 14, 2014

Canada Water Week March 17-23, 2014


Canada Water Week is being held this year from March 17-23.  Yukon government is putting on a number of events in celebration.  Check out these McIntyre Creek events:

1) FOMC is the recipient of the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award! This is wonderful recognition of the work FOMC has done to protect and enhance McIntyre Creek - keep up the good work everyone!  The Award consists of a $1,000 grant, a certificate signed by the Premier of Yukon and a distinctive glass award. The award ceremony is being held at the Beringia Centre on March 21st.

6:30 pm Water-themed art will be on display.
7:00pm Presentation of the Premier's “Water Stewardship Award”
7:30pm Movie Screening

2) Wetlands in Winter.  March 22, 1-3pm. Location: McIntyre Marsh (3.4 km along Fish Lake Road)
Join the Wildlife Viewing Program for a short walk at this special spot.  It’s one of the few wetlands that does not freeze over during our long, cold winters!  Dress warmly and bring snowshoes, if possible.

For more information about Canada Water Week and these events: