Accompany a nature educator into unique natural areas of Bowmont Park, one of Calgary's finest Natural Environment Parks. A guided bike tour is designed to introduce you to the natural and cultural history of our region, as well as park management issues and plans for improvements. The tour will last approximately an hour and a half. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you can. Minimum age is 12 years old.

Please RSVP by calling 537-7522

Date: Sunday, September 17 - 10:00am-11:30am

Location: Meet at the Home Road trail head at the east end of the Park.

This tour will follow paved and dirt trails and will touch on trail management issues. Please bring your own bike and wear a helmet.

City of Calgary Council has approved the 2006 Capital Budget allocation of $1,650,000 for implementation of the Bowmont Park Management Plan. The City has identified priorities with input from the Communication and Stewardship Committee (CMBA is represented) which are:

• Priority 1: Visitor Services - Entry signage with park orientation and care information
• Priority 2: Multi-Use Trail System
• Priority 3: Habitat Restoration

The City has divided the management plan implementation into three geographical phases beginning on the east end of the park and moving westward over time. With respect to the Multi-Use Trail System, the City started work on the Nature Appreciation Area just west of the Klippert facilities and south of the paved bike path on the east end of the park last fall. The plan is to rehabilitate the informal trails (closure) and establish one walking trail through the middle with signage.

CMBA is looking for a volunteer for the Bowmont Natural Environment Park Communication and Stewardship Committee. This is a two year commitment. You should be a relatively frequent user of the park and be able to attend a minimum of 4 meetings per year.

Position filled.
We would like to thank everyone who volunteered.

On Monday March 1, 2004 two representatives from CMBA met with three City reps, in Bowmont Park, to discuss the alignment of the designated trail in the Waterfall Valley area within Bowmont park. Waterfall Valley is the valley area directly south of the Silver Springs Plaza, at approximately the mid east-west point in the park.

Waterfall Valley will have an interpretive trail running north-south along the bottom of the valley from the north end by the Silver Springs Plaza down to the river. The alignment of the designated trail, for both walkers and cyclists, that will ring or circumnavigate the upper, northern portion of the valley was the topic of discussion.