The Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary is located just 33 kilometers southwest of Edmonton’s city centre, and it’s the perfect place to go if you want to spot wildlife 🕊️🤩⁠ ⁠ The Sanctuary protects 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland, and pine forest. It’s because of the varied habitat that the area is home to a diversity of animals. We’re talking beavers, foxes, porcupines, deers, and over 100 species of birds!⁠ ⁠ Four main trails will take visitors through a variety of habitats. Boardwalk Loop takes a close look at the marsh environment, Aspen Ridge leads to groves of trembling aspen trees, Pine Knoll goes through a jack pine forest which was once a sand dune, and the Woodland Flower Trail is rife with — you guessed it — flowers. ⁠ ⁠ Today, the Sanctuary is managed by a volunteer management committee that looks after maintenance and raises funds for this purpose. Because it is not a provincial park, such services are not provided by the government, so it’s important t...