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Join CPAWS & Multicultural Trail Network for a beginner-friendly hike at Mount Yamnuska. You will be introduced to local plants and animals and how to use the iNaturalist citizen science app to help you identify plants and animals, build your local eco-knowledge, and submit findings to scientists around the world.
Citizen or community science is when people help scientists by sharing observations of nature—like plants, animals, or fungi—so that together we can better understand and protect biodiversity.
No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25
🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Trailhead: Yamnuska Ridge & CMC Valley Trailhead (we are going to the first bluffs, not beyond on the Yamnuska Ridge Trail)
📏 Distance & Elevation: 3.6 km return, 125 m elevation gain (steep but short uphill sections, loose gravel, uneven trail)
🚌 Group Transportation: Provided from Calgary (details sent after registration)
💵 Fee: $15 per participant
👥 Who Can Join: BIPOC and newcomer youth, ages 14–24 only
What to Expect:
Stunning viewpoints of the Bow River and Kananaskis valleys
Hands-on tips for identifying wildlife and using iNaturalist
Fun, beginner-friendly outdoor adventure in a supportive community.
Registrants should be expected to bring a daypack, lunch, water, and wear proper hiking footwear. A full packing list will be provided after registration.
Registration closes: October 20, 2025
We believe in making the outdoors accessible to everyone, and by providing equipment, winter gear and subsidized registration fees, we aim to ensure these aren’t barriers to participation. Please contact us at info@mtnetwork.ca if you are facing financial barriers and would still like to join.
Join CPAWS & Multicultural Trail Network for a beginner-friendly hike at Mount Yamnuska. You will be introduced to local plants and animals and how to use the iNaturalist citizen science app to help you identify plants and animals, build your local eco-knowledge, and submit findings to scientists around the world.
Citizen or community science is when people help scientists by sharing observations of nature—like plants, animals, or fungi—so that together we can better understand and protect biodiversity.
No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25
🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Trailhead: Yamnuska Ridge & CMC Valley Trailhead (we are going to the first bluffs, not beyond on the Yamnuska Ridge Trail)
📏 Distance & Elevation: 3.6 km return, 125 m elevation gain (steep but short uphill sections, loose gravel, uneven trail)
🚌 Group Transportation: Provided from Calgary (details sent after registration)
💵 Fee: $15 per participant
👥 Who Can Join: BIPOC and newcomer youth, ages 14–24 only
What to Expect:
Stunning viewpoints of the Bow River and Kananaskis valleys
Hands-on tips for identifying wildlife and using iNaturalist
Fun, beginner-friendly outdoor adventure in a supportive community.
Registrants should be expected to bring a daypack, lunch, water, and wear proper hiking footwear. A full packing list will be provided after registration.
Registration closes: October 20, 2025
We believe in making the outdoors accessible to everyone, and by providing equipment, winter gear and subsidized registration fees, we aim to ensure these aren’t barriers to participation. Please contact us at info@mtnetwork.ca if you are facing financial barriers and would still like to join.