Take a walk to learn about cougars at Witty’s Lagoon

Visitors of all ages are invited to Cougar Capers, a guided walk that takes place at Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, Metchosin, on Saturday.

Come learn about the life of this carnivore — how they leap, climb and even purr — on this informative walk and talk with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and cultural programmer.

Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park boasts a diverse landscape with woodlands, freshwater creeks, a large salt marsh, a sandy seashore and rocky headlands, with more than five kilometres of moderate trails through woodland, past a lagoon and marsh in the park’s 58.21 hectares.

The salt marsh is an excellent area for bird-watching at any time of year. Other attractions include Sitting Lady Falls, a sand dune ecosystem and a sandy beach that overlooks rocky headlands and offshore islets.

Cougar Capers is an all-ages event and free to join. It runs 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 6 at Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park. Try to arrive 10 minutes before the start of your program.

Meet at the Teaching Shelter, off the Lagoon Trail. The shelter is about a 15-minute walk from the main parking lot off Metchosin Road.

Proceed down the main trail, turning left onto the Lagoon Trail. The trail is 800 metres long, with a gravel and soil surface. It has a steep incline.

Bring a day pack with drinking water and a small snack or lunch. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress for the weather, with a hat and extra clothes. Please leave pets at home.

For more information, go to crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation -culture/parks-trails/crd -regional-parks/events.