About this Walk
This walk is a tour of the over 20 gardens and forested areas that make up the Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. Developed and maintained by an ‘all volunteer’ organization, the gardens highlight what can be grown successfully in Zone 3 areas across Calgary and the prairies. In early May, we can see early bloomers including spring bulbs. Gardens include the Rose Bowl, which features varieties developed in Canada, Low H2O featuring native plants, and the labyrinth. Specialty gardens include Peonies, Shade and the Alpine Rock and Crevice gardens.
Meet at: Main kiosk by parking lot and ball diamond at the south end of the garden. 37 Silver Springs Dr. N.W.
The slope is gentle and the path is bark mulch so participants should wear good walking shoes (not open-toed). The path is not wheel chair accessible at this time.
Quadrant: NW
Meeting Place: 37 Silver Springs Dr. N.W.
Walk Duration: 1.5 hour(s)
Areas of Interest: Environment |
Accessibility: Uneven Terrain
Led By: Gail Fitzmartyn and Annie Katzenberg
Inner City: No
About the Walk Team
Jane's Walks wouldn't exist without the help of our dedicated team of volunteers.
Walk Leader(s): Gail Fitzmartyn and Annie Katzenberg
Gail Fitzmartyn is the Rose lead for the gardens and has been with the gardens for over 10 years. The BGSS have an extensive collection of Roses from wild/species roses that come from nature to modern rose cultivars. We have an extensive collection of Canadian-bred roses.
Annie Katzenberg is the new lead gardener for the Peony and Swan gardens. She began working as a volunteer in 2021 while completing her Master Gardener Certificate.
Both Gail and Annie sit on the Board of Directors for the BGSS Society.