Explore the Wetland Interpretive Trail

This summer we installed a series of nine wetland interpretive signs at the Wetland Centre. These signs, along with a trail map, make up the Wetland Interpretive Trail. The signs were generously supported by Hammerhead Resources Inc. and Pembina Pipelines and provide visitors with information about wetland science, human impacts, and collaboration and innovation.

Visit the Centre, follow the trail, and learn about the amazing world of northern Alberta’s boreal wetlands!

Interpretive sign topics range from wetland soils, vegetation, and biodiversity to wetland roads, restoration, and citizen science.

Learn about…wetland diversity at Evergreen Park. Most northern Alberta wetlands do not have open water, learn about what other wetland types you can find here, how they function, and why they are important.

Learn about…how industry keeps water in motion when building access roads that cross flowing wetlands.

Learn about…wetland monitoring and citizen science. Monitoring is the process of collecting observations and measurements from an ecosystem. Monitoring wetland biodiversity, soils, and water can help us understand how wetlands change over time and in response to different activities. You can be a part of wetland monitoring at the Wetland Centre by participating in citizen science projects like iWetland, Wetland Phenology, or NatureLynx.

In addition to the Wetland Interpretive Trail signs, partners, including Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service and SHARP Environmental Ltd. have installed signs sharing information about their demonstrations and research trials at the Centre.

To explore the Wetland Interpretive Trail, follow the instructions to visit the Wetland Centre and look out for the signs!

Site maintenance, updates, and demonstrations are ongoing and may affect the accessibility of parts of the trail.

Thank you to the Wetland Interpretive Trail funders: