What's Happening in Spring at the Wye Marsh

 

• Discover Wye Marsh - Weekend Programming in May & June
  Enjoy the spring weather with our Naturalists. Tour the marsh with our guides by foot or canoe, watch our Birds of Prey show and so much more!
• Invasive Species Removal Events
  Help restore native wildlife habitat by removing invasive alien species at the Wye Marsh this summer. From Garlic Mustard to Periwinkle, Spotted Knapweed to Phragmites, our Stewardship Team will be grateful to see you in action.
• 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.
• Cultural Songs & Storytelling Workshop - February 24
  Join Troy and Calley as they share Anishinaabe cultural songs and more at Wye Marsh.
• Spring Break Camp - March 11-15, 2024
  Unplug the kids and re-connect them to nature with our March Spring Break Camp!
• Sweetwater Harvest Festival - March 23 & 24, 2024
  Celebrate an uniquely Canadian tradition in a distinctively Canadian landscape. Escape to a time when maple syrup was made over an open fire, Experience our history and explore nature at its best.
• Art in the Marsh: Spring Inspired Stone Carving - April 7, 2024
  Take in a Wye Marsh Birds of Prey Show at 1 pm. Find your inspiration. Let your imagination soar like an eagle. Hold ancient stone in your hands, and carve away the excess, to reveal the beauty within, under the tutelage of Lisa Harpell, owner/founder of Creative Madness Art Studios.
• Wye Marsh Annual General Meeting - April 13, 2024
  The Friends of the Wye Marsh Inc. (FWM) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday April 13th 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. The Wye Marsh is located at 16160 Highway 12 Midland Ontario
• Earth Day Celebrations - April 20, 2024
  Wye Marsh celebrates Earth Day! Unearth your learning with activities designed for families to learn about stewardship in a hands-on way. Enjoy a day in support of responsible living on our beautiful Earth.
• Sustainability: Environmentally Responsible Investments with Meridian - April 20, 2024
  Align your investments with your belief in positive change in this FREE workshop at Wye Marsh.
• Art in the Marsh: Watercolour Painting - May 4, 2024
  This is an introductory watercolour painting class. Participants can be inspired by the blossoms and new life all around us at Wye Marsh. Learn basic techniques, and a few tips and tricks, that spark your creativity. No matter your level of skill, you are welcome to share an afternoon of discovery with Lisa.
• Global Big Day - May 11, 2024
  Take our Global Big Day Bird Count Challenge! See if you can spot 100 different species of birds at Wye Marsh!
• Turtle Nesting Site Party - May 18, 2024
  It's turtle nesting season - and we are celebrating the restoration of a popular nesting site at Wye Marsh. Join us for live entertainment and more on May 18!
• Marsh by Moonlight - Spring Paddle - May 24 & 25, 2024
  Experience a guided canoe tour through the sparkling moonlit waters of the Wye Marsh. Twinkling canoes and boardwalk, night noises, some yummy bannock and lots of laughs will make for spectacular photo-ops and an unforgettable night! Connect with nature and enjoy this unique and different perspective of the marsh.
• Fascinating Fungi Workshop - June 30
  Dead Man’s Fingers? Jelly Club Coral? Turkey Tails? Some decomposers have such dramatic names!
• Moth Embroidery Beginner Workshop - June 30
  Welcome transformation. Adopt a new pastime to create beautiful, nature-inspired, functional art.