2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 26, 2020, 9 am - 4:30pm

Come out and enjoy a day in support of responsible living on our beautiful Earth!

We have a host of activities designed for families to learn about stewardship in a hands-on way, such as an invasive species pull, BlioBlitz, and live animal demonstrations. There will also be visiting environmental groups, and a surprise giveway for the first 50 families to plant at home!

Entry to our Earth Day Celebration is by donation - there is no admission charge.

Unearth your learning with Wye Marsh as we celebrate nature and all its wonders.

Activities

BioBlitz: Plants with Bob Bowles - 10:00am
Head out in a group lead by an expert in Botany to search for and identify as many plants as you can in an hour!

Paddling Puppeteers - 11:00am
Clap, sing, and groove along with the Paddling Pupeteers Interactive Puppet & Music Show to a nature theme!

BioBlitz: Amphibans & Dipnetting for Invertebrates with Jennifer Pelletier - 12:00pm
Head out in a group to the boardwalk lead by an expert in Entomology or Herptiles (weather depenedent) to search for and identify as many species as you can in an hour!

Wet n' Scaly Demonstration - 12:00pm
Meet some of Wye Marsh's Educational Animal Ambassadors like Sonic the Snapping Turtle, or Ginger the Corn Snake, and learn about their habitats and species!
Paddling Puppeteers - 1:00pm
Clap, sing, and groove along with the Paddling Pupeteers Interactive Puppet & Music Show to a nature theme!
BioBlitz: Birds with Makenzie Soden - 1:00pm
Head out in a group lead by an expert in Ornathology to search for and identify as many birds species as you can in an hour!

Wet n' Scaly Demonstration - 2:00pm
Meet some of Wye Marsh's Educational Animal Ambassadors like Sonic the Snapping Turtle, or Ginger the Corn Snake, and learn about their habitats and species!

Invasive Species Pull for Glossy Buckthorn - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Glossy Buckthorn is a non-native species of shrub that was introduced in Ontario for landscaping - however this invasive species shades out and affects the growth of other plant life around it. Join staff and volunteers to help remove Glossy Buckthorn from Wye Marsh and learn about the importance of fighting against invasive species!
Sunflower Seed Craft - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Make a DIY sunflower seed pod to plant in your own garden at home!

Visiting Environmental Groups/ Vendors

Lady D's Honey (formerly Bonnie Bee Honey)
Discover the important world of the honey bee and the people who keep them!

Paddling Puppeteers
The Paddling Puppeteers have been performing their musical puppet shows across Ontario and eastern Canada since 1999. A variety of colourful puppets bring to life many stories having to do with the environment.

Fresh Air Gadgets
Fresh Air Gadgets started with both the environment and our customers in mind. Our mission is to provide a range of eco-friendly products that can provide you with the opportunity to benefit the environment and your day to day life.

Cathy Crawlers Composters
Vermicomposting, or worm composting, is an excellent way to convert household garbage into nutrient rich fertilizer. Composting with special composting worms is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to save tonnes of waste from going to landfill.