FIELD TRIP 7

FT-7: Mer Bleue Bog

Departs Sunday, August 7 at 8 AM from the Viger Bus Depot, Level 1, Palais des congrès de Montréal

Returns Sunday, August 7 and 7 PM to the Viger Bus Depot, Level 1, Palais des congrès de Montréal

Fee: $52 US Dollars per person – Includes coach bus transportation, pre-trip continental breakfast, sack lunch, beverages, and site booklet.

Minimum: 30                        Maximum: 55

Organizers: Tim Moore (tim.moore@mcgill.ca), Nigel Roulet, Jill Bubier, Peter Lafleur, Pierre Richard

Description: Mer Bleue is a large, ombrotrophic bog located 15 km east of Ottawa. During the last 6 years, research has been conducted on the biogeochemistry and ecology of this system. The field trip will include discussions of eddy-covariance tower measurements of CO₂ exchange, chamber-based measurements of CO₂ and CH₄ flux, plant ecology and response to N and P fertilization, hydrology, the biogeochemistry of a drained beaver pond, and peatland evolution and C modelling. Light walking on boardwalks will be required. This trip is relevant to Symposium 5, OOS-13, and OOS-21.

Equipment and Attire: As this trip will include light walking, comfortable hiking or walking shoes are recommended. Participants also should bring binoculars, a day pack, sunscreen, and insect repellent.