Guided Forest Tours

Brett's Bio

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Brett has always been drawn to the wild beauty of nature. Whether it's hiking into the mountains in search of peaks and waterfalls or pausing to admire the quiet wonders of mosses, mushrooms, and forest plants, he finds joy in both the grand and the small. He may not have all the facts at his fingertips, but he does know how to connect with the natural world—and wants to help you do the same. Take a deep breath together, slow down, and rediscover what nature has to offer!
 

Brett's Tour

Ready to see the natural world in a whole new way? Join this walk where the forest becomes your playground, your classroom, and your companion. From towering trees to hidden treasures underfoot, you'll explore nature's wonders both big and small. Along the way, connect with fellow explorers, uncover surprising stories of the land, and discover your unique place within it. Best of all? You'll leave with a little piece of the forest to (metaphorically) carry the magic home.

Mel's Bio

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Mel is an illustrator transitioning their career to pursue the field of mycology (the study of mushrooms). She is active in the summertime as the vice president of the Alberta Mycological Society, aiding in the conservation of fungi in Alberta and educating new members on safe and sustainable foraging practices.

 

Mel's Tour

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With Mel, a walk in the woods is a learning opportunity and an invitation to be curious about the large and small components that contribute to the overall health of the forest, not to mention our past and current role in our local habitats. Learn how to identify the plants, animals, and fungi that call New Jubilee Forest home throughout the season and weather, but most importantly: Enjoy a walk with Mel in an intact aspen parkland ecosystem! All ages and capacities are welcome for this leisurely walk through the New Jubilee Forest. Bring adequate hiking shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and your curiosity for the wood wide web!

Josh's Bio

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Josh Key is a treaty six settler and amateur naturalist with a particular passion for science communication and nature connection. Josh began his study of the natural world in his childhood by learning how to identify edible plants and collect insects. Josh has continued his education as a student at the UofA and a member of the Alberta Mycological Society. He spends his summers refining relationship with the natural world and running field trips and educational programs for kids.

 

Josh's Tour

Josh will introduce you to some of the inhabitants of the forest: learn how to identify the plants, fungi, and possibly animals (or even insects, if you are lucky!) that call New Jubilee Forest home.  Depending on the season, different of our plant, fungi, and animal kin will be highlighted, and of course they will be at different stages of their life cycles at different stages of the summer.  This walk is structured as an open conversation led by Josh, but with plenty of space for question and answer, or for walk participants to offer their knowledge.  Sign up for this tour if you are a mature naturalist who would enjoy being introduced to a forest you wouldn't otherwise meet, or a budding naturalist keen to level up your species ID skills!

Nathan's Bio

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Nathan Binnema is treaty six settler on Amiskwaciy-Waskahikan, also known as Edmonton.  A lifelong resident of the city, he has been exploring nature connection in this area since childhood, mostly informally. He was introduced to the practice of phenological engagement through Ryan First Diver's Blackfoot Phenology course, completing a full solar cycle of immersion in a phenology site near Forest Heights in the 2016-2017 Blackfoot year.  He has continued to engage in the practice over the course of the subsequent years, and has now been visiting a site in the MIll Creek Ravine since September 2019. 

 

Nathan's Tour

Nathan leads a meditative nature connection walk through the southern portion of the forest.  Slow down, unplug, and take in the forest through all your senses.  Come away with a sense of wonder and gratitute.  The walk is structured as a series of invitations, each followed by a sharing circle.  Sign up for this tour if you are looking for a few hours reprieve from a fast-paced life, to reawaken your innate capacity to connect with our forest kin, or for an intimate and spacious experience of a very special living place.