What's Happening in Spring at the Wye Marsh

 

• Invasive Species Removal Events
  Help restore native wildlife habitat by removing invasive alien species at the Wye Marsh this summer. From Garlic Mustard to Dames Rocket, Spotted Knapweed to Phragmites, our Stewardship Team will be grateful to see you in action.
• Embracing Risk: The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids ~ March 8, 2025
  Learn how to support safe, effective, outdoor adventures that let children explore and experience the glory of the natural world around us.
• Spring Break Camp - March 10-14, 2025
  Unplug the kids and re-connect them to nature with our March Spring Break Camp!
• Sweetwater Harvest Festival - March 22 & 23, 2025
  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.
• Make a Turtle Nest Protector ~ March 29, 2025
  While snapping turtles brumate deep in the muck of the marsh - get your fingers busy fashioning “Turtle Nest Protectors” to increase hatchling survival rates this spring.
• Water Teaching ~ March 30th, 2025
  This immersive experience will guide participants through spiritual, cultural, and ecological significance of water in Indigenous cultures. Participants will learn about the practices that honor water as a life-giving force and a sacred element.
• Wye Marsh Annual General Meeting - April 12, 2025
  The Friends of the Wye Marsh Inc. (FWM) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday April 12th 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. The Wye Marsh is located at 16160 Highway 12 Midland Ontario
• Stained Glass Dragonfly Workshop ~ April 13, 2025
  Discover the world of “Bending Light” in this unique opportunity to create your own Dragonfly suncatcher.
• Earth Day Celebrations - April 19, 2025
  Celebrate Earth Day at Wye Marsh! Get your hands dirty. Have fun. Learn something new. Make a difference.
• 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.
• Design Your Own Pollinator Friendly Garden ~ May 4th, 2025
  Find out how easy it is to add more native species, and strategic features, to your green space to support the life-cycle needs of pollinators and other beneficial insects.
• Stained Glass Dragonfly Workshop ~ May 9, 2025
  Discover the world of “Bending Light” in this unique opportunity to create your own Dragonfly suncatcher.
• Global Big Day - May 10, 2025
  Take our Global Big Day Bird Count Challenge! See if you can spot 100 different species of birds at 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!
• ABCs of Nature Journaling ~ May 25, 2025
  Join this beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to use words, pictures, numbers, and simple observations to connect with the natural world. Nature journaling is a creative and playful way to sharpen your focus, nurture curiosity, and deepen your experiences outdoors.