Global Big Day Family Fun at Wye Marsh

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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre 

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As million of birds conduct surveys across the planet, Wye Marsh is hosting a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, as they get to know our feathered friends better. Activities listed below are included with regular price of Admission on May 23, 2023.

9:00 am - Wye Marsh Bird Survey & 1 pm Potluck

Take part in a GLOBAL adventure. Survey bird species at Wye Marsh this morning. Simply: Register at front desk to get your map and zone. Then hit the trails and have fun listing every bird species you see. Add to our Wye Marsh account on eBird and then head back to the Visitors Centre for 1 pm to swap tales and enjoy a potluck.  Bring food to share, plus your own dish & cutlery to use, and enjoy!

10 am- 2 pm - Interactive Bird Booth, Display Hall 

Let our Outdoor Educators introduce you to some fun and interactive Activities that hone your binocular & field guide skills. Practice camouflaging an egg. Learn about bird nests and feathers. Practice identifying birds by their song!

11:00 am - Family Discovery Hike 

Join Wye Marsh staff at the head of the trails for a guided hike to the boardwalk and berm. Learn about the animals and plants living in this Provincial Wetland and Federal Forest. 

1 pm - Meet our Feature Creature in the Display Hall 

Spend time with a special surprise guest and our Outdoor Educator in the Display Hall. Ask your questions and expand your love of nature!

Activities included with the regular price of admission to Wye Marsh: Adults $12 + HST, Seniors and Children $9 + HST, Children under 4 Free.

For more information please call 705-526-7809 or email events@wyemarsh.com