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Plant interpretation walk in Bois des Esprits with Charles Burchill

Posted: Saturday, August 2, 2025

Outdoor Activities: Grey Hares

Event Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Trip Rating: NOVICE

Contact/Registration:

Alain Louer — register at alainlouer@hotmail.com . Maximum of 15 people.

Location / Time: Meet at Bois des Espirits (the exact location has not yet been determined) at 9:15 AM for a 9:30 AM start. The walk will be about 2 hours.

Description: Join Charles Burchill on a guided walk to learn about the plants growing in Bois de Esprits, and how to identify them. Charles is a recently-retired botanist (and expert canoist). He has been a long-time Nature Manitoba member, and has led a Mantario Summer Program week focusing on plants for many years.

Toilets: There aren't any toilets at Bois des Esprits. A NoFrills strip mall is located nearby on the NW corner of St Anne's Road and Southglen Blvd. 

Bring: Water, suncreen, your name tag, and a bagged lunch for afterwards.