Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
The fall colours were well past their prime when I called in at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary four days ago, but the weather was so gorgeous that day. We are so lucky to be enjoying continued lovely weather - which we so deserve, after our crummy "summer" : ) This photo shows part of the lagoon at the Sanctuary, and the Colonel Walker House.
"In 1883, Colonel James Walker settled the land that is now occupied by the Sanctuary. In 1910 the current brick house—named Inglewood—was built, and the surrounding area was named for the most prominent property in the area.
In 1929, Colonel Walker's son Selby applied to the Federal government to have 59 acres on the west side of the Bow River be designated as a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary. His request was granted and the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary was born.
When Selby died in 1953, Ed Jefferies acquired the property and leased it to the Alberta Fish & Game Association. In 1970 the City of Calgary purchased the property and has been managing it as a natural reserve ever since.
In 1996, the Visitors Centre was built and grassland restoration projects began. The Colonel Walker House is currently both a private residence and office space for Sanctuary volunteers." From www.calgary.ca/parks/naturecentre/.
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
The fall colours were well past their prime when I called in at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary four days ago, but the weather was so gorgeous that day. We are so lucky to be enjoying continued lovely weather - which we so deserve, after our crummy "summer" : ) This photo shows part of the lagoon at the Sanctuary, and the Colonel Walker House.
"In 1883, Colonel James Walker settled the land that is now occupied by the Sanctuary. In 1910 the current brick house—named Inglewood—was built, and the surrounding area was named for the most prominent property in the area.
In 1929, Colonel Walker's son Selby applied to the Federal government to have 59 acres on the west side of the Bow River be designated as a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary. His request was granted and the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary was born.
When Selby died in 1953, Ed Jefferies acquired the property and leased it to the Alberta Fish & Game Association. In 1970 the City of Calgary purchased the property and has been managing it as a natural reserve ever since.
In 1996, the Visitors Centre was built and grassland restoration projects began. The Colonel Walker House is currently both a private residence and office space for Sanctuary volunteers." From www.calgary.ca/parks/naturecentre/.