(AB) Conservation & Campfire: Nov 2 2024

Event Details

This event is taking place on the territory of the ɁamakɁis (Ktunaxa),
ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree), Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Tsuut’ina, Michif Piyii (Métis), and Cree nation. 

Due to limited spots, we ask our allies to please let BIPOC folks register for this event first. We will update this page and post on socials should spaces for allies become available.

We’re excited to be working in partnership with Trout Canada Unlimited Canada to bring our community outdoors and learn more about the conservation efforts of TUC and how it helps restore and rehabilitate the watershed in Alberta. 

This is an amazing opportunity to engage with Conservationists, learn about their efforts, and how to be a part of the change. If you’re interested in learning more about conservation efforts and spending a day on the field doing hands-on restorative work with the Colour the Trails community, then this event is for you!

We believe in giving back, learning, connecting, and exploring opportunities in outdoor and conservation areas.

We will join Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC) to walk Fish Creek to count and document Brown Trout redds (nests). These fish are a great indicator of the stream health, as they require cool, clean and connected watersheds to survive. By counting and mapping the number and distribution of redds, we can answer questions about trout populations and spawning habitat in Fish Creek Provincial Park. 

Participants will be led by a staff member or lead volunteer directing the survey. After meeting at the Bow Valley Ranch, groups will travel to one of locations within Fish Creek Provincial Park to begin their inventory (Hull’s Wood, Parkland, Glennfield and Shannon Terrace). Between TUC and FoFC, we should have at least 3 cars to drive groups out to each of the starting points, but if there are a few more people driving who can carpool and drive groups out to some of the starting points, that would be amazing. 

Additional volunteers from Tsuut’ina and the Upper Fish Creek Watershed Association will support efforts upstream of the park, helping collect as much data as possible in the watershed. But it will just be our group within Fish Creek Provincial Park.

After the survey we will have a picnic and bonfire in Hull’s Woods.

Details: 

Date: November 2, 2024

Event Time: 8:00am-2:00pm surveying; 2:00pm-4:00pm post event picnic + bonfire

Location: 

Meeting Place: Bow Valley Ranch big red barn, just west of the parking lot. (Google Maps link)

Picnic and bonfire: Hull’s Woods (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qmuNui7PezdRoa7t6) following the event. 

• What to bring:
  • Water, snacks, and lunch
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Sturdy footwear – waterproof is not essential
  • Weather appropriate clothing (hats, sunglasses, rain gear, etc.) and sunscreen
• What Friends of Fish Creek provide:
  • Water and snacks
  • Supplies for the outing
  • Training
• Tasks (based on seasonal needs):
  • Mapping redds
  • Lots of walking
  • Water sampling
  • Having a great time!

Transportation and Camping

Each participant will be responsible for getting to this event. You can organize carpooling through our Private Facebook Group. If you are carpooling with someone, please make sure to chip in for gas. We will also be coordinating through an email thread once registration is complete.

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Requirements: 18+ 

BIPOC registration first.

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Community Guidelines:

Inclusion Policy: 

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. We firmly stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we are committed to creating a safe and affirming space for individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities. Together, we strive to promote unity, understanding, and support for all trail enthusiasts, regardless of their background or identity. As a Black owned and Black led business, we recognize the greater prevalence of anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity and will always prioritize support and protection for Black and Indigenous communities.

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By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any portion of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without any more compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you.

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Cancellation Policy

Participants are encouraged to communicate any cancellations or changes to their event attendance at the earliest convenience. This helps us manage our resources effectively and gives us the opportunity to offer the spot to other interested participants on the waitlist. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding of our cancellation policy. By adhering to these guidelines, we can continue to provide high-quality events and opportunities for all participants that is a fair and equitable system for event sign-ups.

Regular One Day Events Cancellation Policy

This policy applies to smaller one-day events. We would like to emphasize that even when the participation fee is low ($10-100) it is important to show up as last moment cancellations make us look bad as a group in front of partners that help us to create affordable events.

1. Cancellation At Least 7 Days In Advance: For cancellations made at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled event, no penalties will be incurred. Participants can request a full refund. In some cases when we pre-pay for spots with our hosts, we might need to fill in the spot in order to issue a refund.
2. Cancellation Within 7 Days: In the unfortunate event that a cancellation is requested less than 7 days before the scheduled event, or no shows the following policy will apply:

• Refund: Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
• Penalty: A three months ineligibility to attend future events. We leave a right to cancel any registration of the person under penalty in this time frame. After the three-month ineligibility period has elapsed, participants can once again sign up for future events without any restrictions.

Content Creation Statement

We ask to respect our work and not create content to promote any other brands or organizations during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!

Please refer to our community guidelines for a full description of our policies and standards for community engagement.