Alberta Native Plant Council

Botany AB 2013

August 2^nd-5^th, Lake Louise AB

This year, Botany AB will take place on August 2^nd-5^th, 2013 in the stunning mountains near Lake Louise. There will be a number of hikes including longer and shorter options, and we even may have access to some normally ‘off-trail’ areas! Along the way, there will be sightings of whitebark pine, limber pine, numerous other rare plants, bryophytes and lichens, and of course… incredible mountain views. Preliminary reservations have been made at the reasonably-priced Lake Louise hostel, a beautiful large log building with good amenities including a restaurant, meeting room and a large, comfortable lounge with a great view. We may also make a reservation at the campground, depending on interest. We've booked the meeting room at the hostel Saturday night from 6^th-12^th and will have a speaker presenting on whitebark pine. A registration form will be posted here soon. If you’d like additional information, please contact Mari Decker.

Photos - Anne Elliot

Bonus Botanizing! There is also an opportunity to extend your trip and enjoy two botany weekends in a row. Botany BC is planning their annual get-together for the weekend after Botany AB: August 8^th-11^th in the Columbia Mountains near Revelstoke, BC. For costs and more information about this event, check the Botany BC website or contact Elizabeth Easton. The main headquarters for Botany BC will be in the Revelstoke Senior's Centre. There are many options for accommodations nearby (including camping suggestions at the above website), but it is a popular place in the summer, so you will need to book a spot early.