Holiday Activities 

Experience winter family fun through crafts, scavenger hunts, and fireside s'mores!

No registration required. 

December 29th 

Guided Snowshoe 10am - Experience the magic of winter at the Wye Marsh on a guided snowshoe adventure with one of our Outdoor Educators. Search for animal tracks, listen to bird calls, and just enjoy being present. Whether a beginner or a seasoned adventurer, this guided tour is the perfect opportunity to learn about local wildlife and the area’s natural history at a comfortable pace. (Equipment is limited)

December 30th

Scavenger Hunt (All day): Embark on a fun and interactive wildlife scavenger hunt at the Wye Marsh. Using a clue sheet, participants will navigate their way through the trails looking for flora and fauna. This adventure encourages observation, teamwork, and is suitable for families, kids, and all nature enthusiasts. 

Kids Art Contest (All day): Calling any and all young artists! Whether you are an art enthusiast or just enjoy being creative, this Kids Art Contest will allow your imagination to run wild.  Participants will be provided with art supplies to create artwork that will be displayed here at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, and some lucky artists will be awarded a prize. 

 

December 31st 

Guided Snowshoe 10am: Experience the magic of winter at the Wye Marsh on a guided snowshoe adventure with one of our Outdoor Educators. Search for animal tracks, listen to bird calls, and just enjoy being present. Whether a beginner or a seasoned adventurer, this guided tour is the perfect opportunity to learn about local wildlife and the area’s natural history at a comfortable pace. (Equipment is limited) 

Craft 1pm - 4pm: Looking for a fun winter activity that can spark creativity? Look no further! Join us at the Wye Marsh for an afternoon of winter-themed projects that encourage both creativity and learning. Materials will be provided, and completed crafts will be yours to cherish! 

 

January 1st 

Animal Tracking & Artifacts 10am- 11am: Discover secrets that wildlife can leave behind at the Wye Marsh. Head inside the visitor’s center to view and interpret preserved artifacts through hands-on learning and gain knowledgeable skills that help identify tracks, scats, and other clues left behind. Apply your knowledge by venturing out on your own to explore the trails and taking note of which creatures, you find, and the clues you gathered to identify them. 

Smores & Fire 1pm – 3pm: Join us around the fire for a s’mores-making experience! Roast marshmallows, share your highlighted experiences from the Wye Marsh, and unwind together by the fire.

 

January 2nd 

 Guided Snowshoe: Experience the magic of winter at the Wye Marsh on a guided snowshoe adventure with one of our Outdoor Educators. Search for animal tracks, listen to bird calls, and just enjoy being present. Whether a beginner or a seasoned adventurer, this guided tour is the perfect opportunity to learn about local wildlife and the area’s natural history at a comfortable pace. (Equipment is limited) 

Turtle Demo: Join us for an interactive turtle demonstration featuring our very own live turtle ambassadors here at the Wye Marsh. Gain knowledge of turtle biology, habitats, seasonal adaptations, and efforts taken toward conservation efforts. A great educational session for all ages! 

All activities and rentals are included with admission. Quantities limited.