Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a bobcat or even a skunk, discover microscopic water animals, build a birdhouse, or learn the art of using binoculars?
Families will have a chance to do all this and more at the Nuts for Nature event taking place at the Carden Recreation Centre on Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is part of The Couchiching Conservancy’s Passport to Nature, which is a series of free events for those who want to have fun exploring the outdoors, experience new things and learn from experts.
Nuts for Nature is specially designed for kids (of all ages) and their families and features a jam-packed program of over 20 activities ranging from wagon rides and hikes to birdhouse building and hands-on binocular lessons.
"One of the really neat things about this event is the opportunity for kids to get up-close with nature," explains Tom Wilson, one of the organizers. "A highlight for kids is being able to touch animals that have been orphaned, which are brought to the event by Speaking of Wildlife, a wildlife education organization.
"Our water activities are also really popular, where kids get to discover microscopic animals," said Wilson. "And, of course, everyone loves the wagon rides and free ice-cream!"
Nuts for Nature is made possible by the volunteers from The Couchiching Conservancy and Carden Field Naturalists who lead activities, and by generous sponsors, including Lafarge, James Dick Construction, Dufferin Aggregates, The Miller Group, Staples Orillia, Brechin Timber Mart, and Kawartha Dairy.
No comments:
Post a Comment