Griffiths Woods - Out in the Woods - Calgary, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 51° 00.559 W 114° 12.843
11U E 695433 N 5654555
Off of the main pathways in Griffith's Woods is this 'you are here' sign in this natural area which is a great place for a walk anytime of year in southwest Calgary, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM24H2
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 09/02/2007
Views: 72
This particular part of the park is a little more removed from the paved pathways and shows more of how the area has been created by the erosion and deposition of the actions of the Elbow River. The vegetation communities within the area are representative of non-dammed floodway and flood plain. These include forest, meadow, and wetland communities.
The area, and its diverse natural vegetation, provides extensive habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Deer, coyotes, weasels, hares, and muskrat frequently visit the area as well as the occasional moose, bear, lynx, skunk, fox, and cougar. Over 70 species of birds can also be expected to visit.
Special Protection Natural Environment Parks are of the highest significance to wildlife within Calgary. The Griffith Woods is one of three "special protection” natural environment parks along with the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Weaselhead.
Location Name: Griffiths Woods
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Visit Instructions:
A photo of either you or your GPS at the site is welcomed but not required.