Adventures for Wilderness – Nose Hill Crocuses, Geology and Nature
April 27, 2026
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We arrived Saturday to a white landscape, strong winds whipping icy crystals into the air even as more snow fell from the skies. Overnight, Nose Hill Park had regressed back into winter.
But we were warned, and so, burdened with scarves, hats and winter jackets, we strolled into the park.
Despite the layers of snow, there was plenty to see. Tako Koning, a petroleum geologist who has led this walk for many years, was joined by Steve Tannas, a biologist with expertise in vegetation ecology and plant identification.
Making our way up the slopes, Tako spoke about the geologic history of Nose Hill Park, about the great continental glaciers that once covered the area and the erratics deposited along its path. Steve pointed out the trees and bushes along the side of the path and clumps of rough fescue peaking through the snows. We didn’t find any crocuses, but we found many other interesting things to hold our attention.
