Carkeek Park

Trip

Naturalist Trip - Carkeek Park

Join us for a Sunday morning walk through the park's raparian forest to discover "Winter in the Woods"! Be reassured that spring is on its way by learning to ID winter's bare shurbs and trees by noticing bud arrangement. Many shrubs are already showing their swelling buds and brighter stem colors. Learn how to use the bud arrangement to ID our native plants.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi
  • Pace: Slow with many stops

We'll walk for about 2-3 miles for about 2.5-3hrs. Dress for the weather as its likely to be typical winter weather, cool and wet. The trail may be wet and muddy so bring appropriate footware.

Meet 10:00am at the western most parking lot by the play fields.

Bring a magnifying loop or magnifying glass. Some of those buds are tiny yet.

Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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