FLC Seniors Outdoor Club

Our activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.

No Pets, No Guests

Scroll down for details on Walking, Birding & Upcoming Events.

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Welcome to the FLC Seniors Outdoor Club. Our club walks throughout the year; bird watching and snowshoeing are seasonal. We also have some special events.

All events and activities are for Outdoor Club members only. See Membership Information for how to join at bottom of page (scroll down).
We ask that everyone wear their name tag and carry their Emergency Contact Information Card on all outings (this card is provided at the first activity attended) .
NO PETS, NO GUESTS are allowed at our activities.
Information on activities - meeting locations and times are available on this web page.
Information about Special Events may be sent through email messages.

Walking

We have 2 walking groups: Leisure Walkers (2 levels) and Intermediate Walkers. Join the group which best meets your needs. Both groups are welcoming and social. No Sign Up needed. Walks start at 10:00 AM.

Weather Guidelines: We will walk at temperatures up to -15C with no wind, or -10C with a slight wind. Please check the weather forecast for 10:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Check this web page for changes or cancellations 2 hours before an outing.

Check weekly for the meeting point.

Leisure Walkers: LEVEL 1 will be 1½ hours long and approximately 5 to 6 km. LEVEL 2 will be 1 hour long and approximately 4 to 5 km, with variable terrain. Bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes, and water.

Date: July 16, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)

Location: Carburn Park

Meeting place: Sue Higgins Dog Park parking lot

Directions: The Sue Higgins Dog Park parking lot is located at the East end of Southland Drive S.E. This is located east of Blackfoot Trail and Deerfoot Trail S.E.

Walk Description: We will walk through the dog park over to the regional pathway system. Then north and east over the Harvie Bridge. North to Carburn Park, continuing north towards Glenmore Trail.

Coffee: McDonald’s on Bow Bottom Trail S.E. located south of Canyon Meadows Drive S.E.

Leader: Robyn 403-271-0775

Coordinator: Robyn 403-271-0775

Intermediate Walkers: Walks are 7 - 9 km long, 1.5 - 2 hours long, with variable terrain.

Please bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes, and water.

Date: July 16, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)

Location: Sikome Lake

Meeting place: Sikome lake Parking Lot, Fish Creek Park

Directions: Go south on Bow Bottom Trail SE. Continue past the entrance to the Ranche. Go right to access the Sikome Lake parking lot, then left into the parking lot.

Route Details: The trail starts at Sikome lake and continues south along paved pathways to loop around the golf course and Chaparral and Wolf Willow. We will walk along the wetlands with a section running along the Bow River. Distance 7 - 9 km. About 2 hr.

Coffee: To be determined.

Leader: Marilyn 587-894-4913

Coordinator: Jane 403-287-1593

Alternate Walks

Ad Hoc Dates - None planned at this time.

Contact & Coordinator: [email protected]

BIRD WATCHERs - Finished for the season

For self-guided birding walks the best parks are: Carburn Park, Votier's Flats, Hulls Woods, Boat Launch/Lafarge Meadows, Shannon Park, Beaverdam Flats, Glenmore Reservoir. And further afield: Elliston Park (17th and 68th St SE), Dale Hodges Park (wetlands off of 52 St. NW), Ralph Klein Park (east of Stoney Trail off 84 St.SE), Griffiths Woods (Discovery Ridge area), and Frank Lake (east of High River).

Watch for details about possible Fall Birding here.

snowshoeinG - Finished for the Season

Snowshoeing will occur on an ad hoc basis. Check the web page to see if an outing has been organized. Snowshoeing will occur when someone is able to lead and will be posted a couple of days in advance.

Snowshoeing focuses on winter enjoyment. Participants are expected to arrive early to put equipment on and adjust it, and be ready to start at 10:00 AM (unless another time is posted). For anyone new to snowshoeing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your equipment at home or nearby green belt before attending an outing.

WEATHER GUIDELINES

We will snowshoe at temperatures up to -15 C with no wind, or -10 C with slight wind. Come dressed in layers, bring snacks and water (lunch for intermediate group). It is suggested that participants also bring micro spikes or icers in case conditions are not conducive to snowshoeing.

Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).

PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS 2 hours BEFORE AN OUTING.

FLC Seniors Outdoor Club President:

Contact: Phyllis Thornton
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])

Membership Information:

2024 - 2025 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2024 for renewals and new members. Payment to be made by credit card.

FLC Seniors membership is $15.00; the Outdoor Club membership is $5.00. This is done through the FLC website - Membership. Go to Membership Info, Renew or Sign Up Online. Select Activities - Sign Up. Select Outdoor Club from List.

For more information:

Contact: Diane Philie 403-999-5225

Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])

Upcoming Events

Member Appreciation on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Woodcreek Community Association

High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024