2008 APS Field Trips

Field Trip 2008–1: June 21/22, 2008; Central Alberta Foothills
This will be a two day trip with stops at Ram Falls and Bighorn Dam as while as a number of roadside stops. The overnight stop will be at Nordegg. There are numerous campgrounds in the area and you may also stay at the motel in Nordegg. If you are planning on staying in the motel be sure and book early. The registration deadline is June 6, 2008.

Field Trip 2008–2: July 19/20, 2008; Flathead Valley, Southeast British Columbia
A two day loop through the Flathead Valley visiting a number of palaeontological sites is planned. Preliminary plans are to begin in Fernie and end the trip at Corbin. More information will be available in the June Bulletin.The registration deadline is July 4, 2008.

Field Trip 2008-3: August 16/17, 2008; Southeast Alberta/Southwest Saskachewan (Eastend)
On the first day we will visit the Ravenscrag Butte – Eastend area of Saskatchewan. Preliminary plans include a tour of the Eastend Museum and a visit with “Scotty” the T-Rex. If time permits Day two will include stops in southeastern Alberta. Further information will be available in the June Bulletin. The registration deadline is August 1, 2008.

Field trips are open to members only.

For further information about the field trips and registration deadlines, download ADDITIONAL DETAILS

2008 Field Trips Sign-up Sheet

To register for a field trip, print off and fill out the SIGN UP SHEET
Then mail to Wayne at the address indicated on the Sign Up Sheet along with the field trip fee, or give to Wayne in person during the monthly meetings.

Field Trip Guidelines

All participants are required to follow the FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES

Important Safety Information

The APS is concerned about the safety of its members during our field tip outings. Safety protocol requires that the guidelines must be communicated to and understood by those attending. Please download and read the SAFETY GUIDELINES. You will be asked to sign our waiver as proof of your understanding of these guidelines.

Questions about field trips?

Contact Wayne Braunberger, the APS Events Coordinator by
E-mail at : or phone (403) 278-5154

Last modified February 25 / 2008