Family Day

Monday, February 16, 2026

Step out onto the trails, enjoy the beauty of nature, and make new memories together this Family Day!


How many eggs does a turtle lay? What do you call a baby mink? Which birds set up nurseries, and which animals are the best dads? Dive into the fascinating family structures of local wildlife at Wye Marsh this Family Day. Take a hike. Roast some Bannock. Join in our Music Circle. Share smiles. Create fun memories. All activities included with admission.

~ FREE SNOWSHOE RENTALS while supplies last ~ 


family friendly activities

All activities included in the price of admission!

Snowshoeing at Wye Marsh

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tiny Tot's Music Circle with Jaye, Display Hall

  • 9:45 am 
  • Bring your toddlers for a wonderful musical experience with Jaye, in the Display Hall.There will be song, dance, and a chance to play musical instruments! 
  • Best suited for children ages 1-3 year, and still fun for older siblings.

 

Feature Creature, Display Hall

  • 11:00 am 
  • Find out fascinating facts about our Animal Ambassadors.

 

Discovery Hike, Back Patio

  • 11:30 am 
  • What do you call a baby fox? How many eggs does a Toad lay? Which animals take DECADES to become grandparents? Take a walk on the wild side with our Staff, and return to the Visitors Centre with a new appreciation of the variety of life living at Wye Marsh.

 

Meet a Raptor, Back Patio

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Get up close to a bird of prey. Find out what makes different each specie unique.

 

Music Circle for Little Ones with Jaye, Display Hall

  • 1:30 pm
  • Little ones will love swaying to the rhythms and sounds of the marsh as part of story time and songs with Jaye. Best suited for children ages 4-6. Everyone welcome. 

 

Discovery Hike, Pack Patio

  • 1:30 pm
  • Wonder the trails at Wye Marsh with a knowledgeable guide. Discovery why it takes so long for some reptiles to become grandparents, and how many eggs some amphibians can lay.

 

PLUS

  • Make & Take Crafts in the Display Hall from 10 am- 3 pm.
  • And FREE SNOWSHOE RENTALS while supplies last. 

J.B. Music

Jaye earned her Piano Teacher Diploma (A.R.C.T.) from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and Music Specialist Degree from the University of Toronto. Jaye is a member of the Canadian Federation and Ontario Registered Music Teacher’s Association (CFMTA and ORMTA). Jaye applies her early childhood music training in Kindermusik©️and Music For Young Children©️to her teaching methods.

 

Unfortunately, for everyone's safety we ask that you do not hand feed chickadees this year due to the Highly Pathenogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Thank you for understanding. 

For Directions and Admission Fees to Wye Marsh, please click here.