Summertime at the Wye Marsh!

In summer the Wye Marsh is full of life! Explore the boardwalk and look for turtles, take a paddle tour through the cattails, or look for birds at the observation blind. 

• Kayak Ecotours - June, July & August
  This three hour guided tour will take participants well beyond the limits of our walking trails, providing them with the best opportunity to fully explore the beauty of Wye Marsh. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a unique and active outdoor experience.
• Plan Your Visit!
  Wye Marsh is open to explore 7 days a week, 362 days a year. Click here to plan your visit including business hours, admission pricing, and everything else you need to know to explore the trails!
• Invasive Species Removal - Habitat Restoration Days - June 2025
  Phragmites Warriors Wanted. Join us for a targeted Habitat Restoration Day in June. Our turtles will thank you!
• Discover Wye Marsh - Daily Summer Programming
  Enjoy the summer weather with our Naturalists. Tour the marsh with our guides by foot or canoe, watch our Birds of Prey show and so much more!
• Sunset Paddle, June 6th - August 29th, 2025
  Join us for a peaceful and immersive evening on the water as we paddle through the tranquil marsh at dusk.
• Sedges ~ June 15th, 2025
  Sedges - What they reveal about the landscape and WHY We care
• Beekeeping Workshop for Beginners ~ June 22nd, 2025
  Want to be more self sufficient? Want to connect with nature? Learn the basics about keeping bees. Not only does this 10,000 year old tradition provide honey, the bees from each hive also pollinate tens of thousands of plants!
• Turtle ID Workshop ~ July 13th, 2025
  Learn about turtle identification, fun facts, habitat and ongoing conservation efforts in Ontario.
• Georgian Bay Garden Tour ~ July 26, 2025
  Treat yourself to a day exploring breathtaking gardens within the general areas of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay. Soak in the beauty and tranquility of nature.
• Benthic Basics, Water Quality and You ~ August 10th, 2025
  Get your hands mucky and have some fun unravelling the mysteries of benthic invertebrates at Wye Marsh. Learn what the little critters living in the deep dark sediments can tell us about the ecosystem’s health, water quality, and our place in the Web of Life.
• Deadly or Delicious? ~ August 16th, 2025
  Ever walk through the forest and wonder which plants are tasty, which ones have healing powers, and which ones are toxic? Find out the answers when you join us at the Wye Marsh to learn about some of the edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants living here.
• Wye Marsh Community Planting Party ~ August 23-24, 2025
  Join us August 23-24 to to plant 500+ saplings, such as: Nannyberry, Elderberry, Black Cherry, YellowBirch, and MANY more!