FLC Seniors Outdoor Club

Our activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.

No Pets, No Guests

Volunteer Opportunities with the Outdoor Club Executive - see below

Scroll down for details on Walking & Upcoming Events.

Wiener Roast is open for registration.  Scroll down to the Green Button.

Evergreen viewpoint     May 20, 2026

Quarry Park     May 27, 2026

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. 
  
  Volunteers Needed
  The club is looking for volunteers for the following positions on the executive, 2026-27 term:  
  - Members at Large
  - President.  
  Please email [email protected] or ask any current leader or executive member for more information.
  

BIRDING     

Piliated Woodpecker

Reminder:  next week is our last outing for the season.

Date: Friday, June 12th, 2026, 9:30 AM - noon

Location: Dale Hodges Park (approx. 3 km walk)

Footwear:  be prepared. Due to 4 days of rain this week, be aware the pathways may be muddy, have some sizeable puddles or water running across.

Directions:  ADVICE - look up your route on a map before heading out. AND DON'T FORGET TO BRING WATER.

To avoid road construction on Hwy 1 (16th Ave NW)  a slight detour ** is given to get to Home Rd NW. 

Take Sarcee Trail north either from Stoney Tr. NW or from Glenmore Tr. 

From Sarcee Tr take RIGHT exit for Hwy 1 East (16th Ave NW eastbound). 

*Turn LEFT on 49th St NW, turn RIGHT onto Bowness Rd NW.*

Turn LEFT onto Home Rd NW, head uphill to 52 St NW. 

Turn LEFT onto 52 St NW then a short distance turn RIGHT into parking lot. (There is a church adjacent to the parking lot).

Outing will be AUTOMATICALLY cancelled in case of rain, snow or fog.

Any unforeseen changes will be posted by 9 AM Friday.

 

Throughout the year the best parks for birding are: Carburn Park, Votier's Flats, Hull's Wood, 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), Griffith Woods (Discovery Ridge area) and Frank Lake (east of High River).

 

Coordinator:  Carol Stokes (403) 465-0226

 

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. 

Come prepared for walking - whatever you need to be comfortable, water, hat, good shoes.

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.

Date:  June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)

Location:  Bebo Grove to Shannon Terrace and beyond

Meeting Place:  Bebo Grove parking lot by the large sign on the west side

Directions:  Bebo Grove parking lot is located at the south end of 24th Street S.W. The street ends in the parking lot.

Walk Description: We will walk on paved and soft paths west to Shannon Terrace and will continue west.

Coffee:  A&W on 24th Street S.W. and Southland Drive S.W. in the Oakridge/Co-Op Shopping Centre.

Leader and Coordinator: Robyn  403-271-0775

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

Date: June 10, 2026, 10:00 am

Location: West Nose Creek Park (Confluence Park)

Meeting Place:  West Nose Creek Park, Dog walk parking. If using Google Maps, put in West Nose Creek Off Leash Area

Directions:  Go north on Deerfoot Trail. Use the right lane to take exit 265 for Beddington Tral towards 11 Street E and then use the right lane to take the ramp to Beddington Trail NE.  The dog walk parking is the first right turn.

Route Details:  We will walk west on the south, soft, path on the way out and return on the paved path past the split rock to return to our vehicles. 

Coffee: Undetermined.  I will bring some granola bars and water in my car to share in the parking lot.

Leader:  Phyllis 403-461-3670

Coordinator:  Jane 403-287-1593

Alternate Walks

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

Membership Information:

2025 - 2026 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2025 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

Wiener Roast June 24 2026

High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024