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SWI NEWS LATE SEPTEMBER

2nd highest Pond, Paradise Meadows, Sept. 10th, 2025 This is a brief Newsletter drawing attention to the grand finale of our Summer Season, the Chris Carter Memorial Hike and Tea. For a third year we are holding this event on the last Saturday of September to commemorate one of our Read more

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By Alison Maingon, 10 monthsOctober 3, 2025 ago
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LATE AUGUST ON THE PLATEAU

Landslide Lake, courtesy Zeke Gilmore LATE AUGUST ON THE PLATEAU As August proceeds the Meadows are already cooler, with a hint of Fall in the air. Plants are already forming their seeds, berries are plentiful including crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) This berry, though a bit tart for our taste, is favourite Read more

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By Alison Maingon, 2 yearsAugust 21, 2024 ago
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Early August E-Newsletter

Somatochlora minor – courtesy Loys Maingon In this issue: A new look at the SPWC Conditions on the Plateau August Schedule of Events Brief Report on July Events BC Parks Visitor Satisfaction Survey SWI Mycology Workshop, September 21 and 22 A NEW LOOK AT THE SPWC As mentioned in an Read more

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By Alison Maingon, 2 yearsAugust 18, 2024 ago
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Kwai & Hairtrigger Lakes

Castlecrag & Mt. Frink approaching Hairtrigger Lake Trying to take advantage of every moment of autumn colour & sunshine, it was time for a hike to Kwai Lake & Hairtrigger Lake! Both offer great views of some of the key peaks of this area of Strathcona Park: Mt. Albert Edward, Mt. Regan, Read more

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By Alan Pattinson, 16 yearsOctober 5, 2010 ago