Wild in Alberni: Somass Estuary Tour

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Sunday, March 28th, 2010
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Explore one of Vancouver Island's natural gems with the Alberni Valley Enhancement Association. Enjoy great birding, beautiful views, discover evidence of historic tsunamis and First Nations sites that date artifacts back 4000 years.

The Somass River Estuary lies at the north end of Alberni Inlet and is the confluence of a vast watershed that encompasses 1,280 square kilometres of rivers and lakes including the Ash, Stamp and Sproat River systems, Great Central and Sproat Lakes, and the western side of the Beaufort Range. The estuary holds a significant cross section of healthy ecosystems that support over 150 species of birds, 240 plants species, and five species of Pacific salmon - Chinook , Sockeye, Coho, Chum and Pink - as well as summer and winter steelhead runs.


Space is limited so please pre-register for this free event

Directions
In Alberni - Turn right at the foot of Johnston Road and cross Kitsuksis Creek bridge. Take the first right up Beaver Creek Road immediately after bridge and park in the parking lot half a block down on the right.

From Parksville
If you would like to catch a ride from Parksville to Port Alberni, meet at noon at the Parksville Community Centre, 100 Jensen Ave, and travel with Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours
$20 per person (minimum 6 people). Please pre-register by March 21.

To reserve your spot for the walk or with Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours, please contact Robin Rivers at 1-866-288-7878 ext. 226 or e-mail rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca