CREDA Report

 

June 9, 2009

 

A large number of events and activities are planned for Nova Scotia’s provincial parks, nature reserves, wilderness areas, or on crown land as part of the 2009 Parks are for People Program. Here in Cumberland County several events are scheduled during June, July and August at both Cape Chignecto Provincial Park and Wasson Bluff Special Place near Parrsboro. The first of these events is a Walking Tour of Wasson Bluff on Saturday, June 13th at 10 a.m.

Wasson Bluff offers Jurassic-age red sediments, lava flows, river channels, lake deposits and wind-blown sand dunes. Bones from some of Canada’s oldest dinosaurs have been discovered in the tide-washed cliffs. The local rocks tell a story of ancient seas and coal swamps, collision of continents to form the super-continent Pangea, and the development of a rift valley which contains the footprints and bones of animals from the dawn of the dinosaurs.

This is a hike for all ages. Participants should bring a pair of walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, a drink and a snack. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will depart from the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro and will last between 3 and 5 hours. Participants must provide their own transportation and pre-registration is required.

To pre-register, or for more information, contact Carol or Patricia at 1-866-856-DINO (3466). This walk is sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum.

 

If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638. CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000.