Wildflowers On Display

Discover Wye Marsh Wildflowers.

Many opportunites exist to participate in walking tours and talks with Wye Marsh naturalists. Learn about Xeriscaping, and many of the natural perennials that will mix with your favorite garden flowers.

Salvia-Purple Sage(drought tolerant)
Photo: R. Taylor

Spring is Birth Time at Wye Marsh

There are babies popping up all over the place at Wye Marsh these days, including this young fawn spotted along Wye Marsh’s woodland trail. Baby deer are born with no scent so they are protected against predators, so the mother deer will leave it alone much of the time, and return to feed them every 2-3 hours until they are big enough to keep up with their moms.

If you take your time and look carefully in the underbrush along our trails you might find more treats like this!

Come out and join one of our canoe or hike around the marsh trips. Join experienced Wye Marsh Naturalists as they lead you through the trails and boardwalks or the channels of the Wye Marsh. Learn all about the plant and animal hot spots! No matter what your interest, there is something for you. See reptiles and amphibians, watch birds, search for aquatic insects, or just enjoy the flowering plants. More News from the Marsh

Julie Kee Swan Program / Research Coordinator Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

Record year for Wye Marsh Trumpeter Swans!

We’re still waiting for some nests to hatch, but cygnets are being born in the region, including 7 cygnets to one of our Wye Marsh pairs! A flight that took place over the area to look for nests revealed an astounding 5 nests in Wye Marsh, a new record! Come to Wye Marsh soon to see some babies. More Trumpeter Swan News
Julie Kee
Swan Program / Research Coordinator
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Photo Credit: R L McAdam

Caring For nature Workshops Continue This Weekend

Glossy Buckthorn can be a nuisance species. Ecological problems associated with this invasive plant are discussed and you will participate in an outdoor session geared towards plant identification and removal. http://www.wyemarsh.com/proj_caring.html#glossy

Snapping Turtles at the Wye Marsh-meet "Darth"

There are many different animals that call the Wye Marsh home, most of them are nameless. However, there is one that people of all ages know by name. His shell is approximately half a meter in length and shows large amounts of algae growth. His name is “Darth Vader” and he is a Snapping Turtle. Know one knows who named him, where he came from or how old he is, but everyone knows him by his size and his tag which is easily seen at the back of his shell. He is often seen off the boardwalk and makes an appearance for many visitors, so the next time that you are visiting the marsh and find yourself on the boardwalk near the dip netting station look down into the water and may see our friend Darth Vader.

Chris MIchalak
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Stewardship/Junior Naturalist Coordinator