Water Walk with the Rossland Streamkeepers
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 10am-1pm, join the Rossland Streamkeepers for a “WaterWalk” to celebrate our watershed!
We’ve developed a Watershed Trivia Hunt! It’s fun, helps you gain a better understanding of the Trail Creek watershed, and uses information from the 7 interpretive signs along the WaterWalk!
All submissions will be entered in a prize draw! Winners will be contacted after October 31st. Answers can be found on the interpretive signs along the Water Walk & online at: rosslandstreamkeepers.ca
HOW SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS:
Hand in at the Warfield trailhead during the Water Walk event.
Deliver to the Rossland Museum front desk (by Oct.31st).
Email a picture to info@rosslandmuseum.ca (by Oct.31st).
About the WaterWalk:
This free, family-friendly event is all about getting outside and exploring the Trail Creek watershed. You can start your WaterWalk at one of the three trailhead stations - in Rossland, Warfield, and Trail - so you need not walk, jog or ride the entire 10 km trail (but, go ahead if you want to - don’t let us stop you!).
The WaterWalk - 10 am-1 pm
In Rossland, the trailhead is at the start of the Louis Joe trail (Washington & Thompson)
In Warfield, it is at the Community Hall (Shutek Dr. at Hwy 3B)
In Trail, it is on the Promenade (where Trail Creek meets Columbia River).
Volunteers at the trailhead stations will supply maps of the WaterWalk as it weaves its way through the Louis Joe, Rubberhead, and Railgrade trails, the streets of central Warfield (Lytton, Forrest, Willow, Wolfe, Montcalm, Annable), to the Trail Creek downstream along Haig St. to the Gulch (Reservoir, Binns, Old Rossland Ave.) and through the streets of downtown Trail (Pine and Farwell) to end up at the confluence of Trail Creek and Columbia River.
The idea of the event is to get people to explore the Trail Creek watershed and learn about its history and ecosystem from the 7 interpretive signs posted along the way. If you start at Warfield or Trail you won’t have to walk too far upstream before you come across an interpretive sign.
Wrap-up Party - 1pm
At 1 pm, meet at the Village Square Park behind the Warfield Community Hall for a wrap-up party to hear about the work of the Streamkeepers. Snacks, food, and refreshments will be available to all participants - bring your own mug! There will be prizes for participants who complete the available Watershed Trivia Hunt and/or dress up in a wildlife costume. Complete the entire Watershed Trivia sheet and be entered into the Lucky Draw to win the big prize. Although this is a participation event and not a contest, relay teams and cyclists are encouraged to complete the entire 10km WaterWalk route. There is a rumour that music may be provided by JL Crowe!
So join in the party and walk, skip, run or bicycle through our watershed - learn something new, and explore your backyard!
Trail Creek Watershed Trivia Map
About the Rossland Streamkeepers:
The Rossland Streamkeepers are responsible citizens who work collectively to achieve the following goals:
Foster cooperation and collaboration among all groups involved in watershed stewardship;
Enable better understanding and protection of our aquatic resources in a changing climate;
Build capacity for watershed enhancement projects; and
Acquire and generate information and data for the management of aquatic resources and provide input into land-use planning and development decisions.