Events

Come on out and learn about the native and introduced mammals found on PEI, as well as a brief look at some of the mammals we’ve lost. After a brief slideshow, we’ll head off to the woods looking at a variety of animal tracks and signs. A great activity for the whole family!

Learn about the night sky and get to know some constellations. This outing will teach some basics of astronomy and then head out into the dark for naked-eye stargazing

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

Basic Chainsaw I: Safety and Felling

Spring Session: Saturday, April 11th
Fall Session: Saturday,November 7th

When trying to manage a forest, being informed about the specific composition of species, soils, water and light is a must. This day-long course will give you practical experience assessing a variety of forest types, continuing to develop the skills introduced in course one.

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Basic Chainsaw II: Maintenance and Felling

Spring Session: Sunday, April 12th
Fall Session: Sunday,November 8th

This course will continue to build on skills learned in Basic Chainsaw I. The morning will be devoted to learning how to properly maintain your saw and sharpen your chain with precision. The afternoon will once again be spent in the woods learning how to limb, buck and deal with spring poles.

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Join us for a slide show and talk on owls, then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.

The Macphail Foundation will open the Great Room of the Homestead at 6:30pm and serve light refreshments. There will be no cost but donations to the Foundation will be gratefully accepted.

Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please come early as it fills up quickly.

Join us for a slide show and talk on owls, then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.

The Macphail Foundation will open the Great Room of the Homestead at 6:30pm and serve light refreshments. There will be no cost but donations to the Foundation will be gratefully accepted.

Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please come early as it fills up quickly.

Join us for a slide show and talk on owls, then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.

The Macphail Foundation will open the Great Room of the Homestead at 6:30pm and serve light refreshments. There will be no cost but donations to the Foundation will be gratefully accepted.

Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please come early as it fills up quickly.

Join us for a slide show and talk on owls, then walk the trails learning how to hoot for Owls.

The Macphail Foundation will open the Great Room of the Homestead at 6:30pm and serve light refreshments. There will be no cost but donations to the Foundation will be gratefully accepted.

Although we offer multiple owl prowls, we ask that you only attend one so that everyone has an opportunity to participate and please come 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.