Events

Young Ecologists: Session Two

This camp will begin to introduce the campers to the amazing complexity of our native Acadian forests. They will dissect owl pellets, take part in forest restoration planning and plantings and develop their understanding of how we can take positive environmental action.

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Nature Discovery: Session Two

This camp will introduce the children to the woods, stream and native tree nursery that surround our Nature Center. The campers will delight in learning to use all their senses to understand the natural world, as well as create crafts, tell stories and play games designed to give them a foundation for further inquiry and exploration.

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Becoming a Naturalist Session Two

This camp focuses on encountering and describing the natural world. Through the use of art and other hands-on outdoor activities, they’ll expand their understanding of life in the woodlands, waterways, and fields.

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Bushcraft Ecology Ages 14-16

These campers will delight in learning survival skills such as one-match fire making, shelter building, rope making with natural fibres, and tracking animals. Touching on plant and tree identification, campers will learn the edible and medicinal properties of some local plants. Our camp will include cooking over an open fire, natural crafts such as making birch bark baskets, basic whittling and an overnight camp.

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A walk along the trails of Macphail Woods, looking at both plants and animals. This is a great outing for people of all ages.

Owl Prowl #1

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Owl Prowl #1

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Owl Prowl

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Owl Prowl

Join us for a talk on owls and then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.
Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please register early as it fills up quickly.

Want to spend less time cutting grass and more time enjoying the beautiful plants around your home? This workshop introduces a variety of hardy native plants to attract wildlife and beautify your yard.