In The News
‘Adventures with Nature’
is part of the Family Summer Fun at Midland’s Wye Marsh
Midland, Ontario, Canada…………….June
2008. Getting closer to the animals is a new theme
and feature at the Wye Marsh for the summer 2008. Live animal
shows take place daily in July and August at 1:00pm and vary
throughout the week. Examples of new shows are Slippery Snakes,
Hawk Hunters, Terrific Turtles, Frogs are Friends. For summer
scheduling of shows, guided canoes & walks, and bike program,
please visit http://www.wyemarsh.com/programs.html.
The ever expanding Birds of Prey Family Show returns every
Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The show is included in the price of admission.
Visitors will experience spectacular birds of prey in action
including Hawks, Owls, Falcons, and Vultures. For an up close
and personal look at Birds of Prey http://www.wyemarsh.com/birds-of-prey.html
visitors should arrive 15 minutes prior to the beginning of
the show.
According to Laurel Finney Wye Marsh’s Education and
Stewardship Program Coordinator, “Our naturalist staff
are ready and excited to offer superior quality programming
and live animal shows throughout the summer months.”
Laurel comes to Wye Marsh with an extensive list of credentials
including: a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University,
Bachelor of Science from University of Guelph, and an Environmental
Education Master’s Certificate from Hamline University
in Manitoba. Her work experience includes being a Park Interpreter
at Bruce Peninsula National Park and an Outdoor Education
Specialist for the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Ltd.
In addition to the ‘Adventure with Nature’,
two showing of special Wye Marsh programs occur daily including,
Tracking Critters of the Marsh, Queens, Drones & Workers,
Backyard Beginner Birding, and Wildflower Garden Tours are
examples of the daily programs.
More family fun is available with our Family bike rides. Check
the schedule for times and locations including rides along
the new Tay Shore Trail. http://www.wyemarsh.com/programs_bike.html#Family_Rides
Canoe excursions are run daily throughout the summer and
provide families with a guided nature tour …..a perfect
outing for a look from inside the marsh. http://www.wyemarsh.com/programs.html#fam
Other special events and programs this summer include: the
3rd Annual Swamp Swim, Wine & Cheese Art Exhibition In
The Marsh, Snake School, Paddle Making Ecotour, and a Renewable
Energy Seminar, just to name a few.
For more information about specific times contact the Wye
Marsh at 705-526-7809.
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