Leader is Diane McKelvey

Join us for a hike jointly sponsored by the Kamloops Naturalist Club and Juniper Ridge Community Association  – a walk through the newly designated Juniper Ridge Grasslands Protected Area. The walk takes place on Saturday June 6, which is BC Trails Day!  We hope to observe mountain bluebirds and meadowlarks, and observe native wildflowers including Thompson’s paintbrush and silky lupine.  We will meet at 9 am at the yellow gate at the end of Balsam Place in Juniper Ridge.  Street parking is available nearby (but watch for the areas designated “no parking”). Map pin here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tF7gnUHaTaz5LDtZ9

The route is moderate in difficulty, following a well travelled, wide path for approximately 4 km  (2.5 miles) long, with an elevation gain of 150 meters (500 feet).  With breaks for snacks and observing wildlife,  this should take us approximately 2 hours.  Dress for the weather and bring appropriate footwear, snacks, water, sunblock, and binoculars (if desired).

The nearest public washrooms are at the Juniper Ridge Park (next to the tennis courts).

Non members are welcome but will need to pay $1 and sign a day membership/waiver form.  For more information contact Diane McKelvey at mckelvey53@pm.me