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2007 Children's Nature
Programs
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 - Wasaga Nordic Centre,
Blueberry Trail
FUN and FREE! Junior
Naturalist programs are offered every Tuesday during
July and August for children between the ages of 6 and
12. Guardians must attend programs with children. A map
with the location of the Wasaga Nordic Centre can be
found in the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park tabloid. For
more information on programming, please call (705)
429-2516. |
July 3
Wet and Wild: Wasaga's Aquatic Ecosystems. A wetland is a
busy place. Turtles, frogs, fish, insects, and amazing aquatic
plants share this unique home. Join us to learn about
carnivorous plants, dancing salamanders, and how wetlands help
you every day!
July 10
Fabulous Feathers and Flight. Birds are colourful, loud,
and all around us. So why don't we know more about them? Find
out how you can tell what a bird eats just by looking at it, why
birds can fly, and what a T-Rex and a Robin have in common.
We'll introduce you to the wild world of birds and prove to you
just how cool they really are!
July 17
Things that go "Hoot" in the Night. Think the creatures
of Wasaga Beach go to sleep after dark? Think again! But how do
they do it? Get to know your night time neighbours in Wasaga:
owls, skunks, bats, porcupines, and more!
July 24
Armed and Dangerous: Amazing Natural Defences. Quills,
stingers, poison, and threatening displays are just some of the
ways Wasaga's animals tell each other to back off. Join us as we
introduce you to the most dramatic form of communication in the
animal world. We'll also show you how certain impostors survive
by mimicking others, and some clever ways predators have learned
to get past these defences!
July 31
Water, Wind and Fire. There are a lot of forces at work
shaping Wasaga Beach. Do you know how a storm is made? Do you
know where Wasaga's water comes from? Learn about Georgian Bay's
wacky weather and why lightning can be the forest's best friend!
August 7
Nature's Workaholics. Just another lazy summer day with
nothing to do? Think again! There's soil to be tilled, plants to
be pollinated, air and water to be cleaned…. Whew! There's more
going on than meets the eye in Wasaga's ecosystems. Take a look
behind the scenes and meet some of Wasaga's over looked but
essential superstar species!
August 14
"Who Goes There?!": Nature Investigation. Don't see any
wildlife? Look closer! Who left that burrow? What makes that
noise? Who ate what for breakfast? Join us to earn your badge as
a nature sleuth!
August 21
Beetles, Mosquitoes and Moths, Oh My! They might creep and
crawl, but insects are an important part of our ecosystem. Come
out to discover that good things come in small packages!
August 28
Sun and Sand: Life in a Dunes Desert. Life is hard in the
dunes, but Wasaga's unique plants and animals are doing just
fine! Join us to learn about natural air conditioning, a
Canadian cactus, and what it takes to survive in the sand!
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Special Events 2007
Wondering about Wasaga?
Join park staff any time between
1:30pm and 2:30pm in Beach Area 5 on Saturdays and Sundays
during July and August (except for July 28 and 29). Each week
we'll have different props and activities relating to Wasaga's
nature and history! Learn about mammals, birds, insects,
cannonballs, logging, the War of 1812 and voyageurs. Stop by to
ask those burning questions on natural and historical Wasaga! |
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Picnics and Performances Thursdays:
July 5 - August 9
6-7 pm
- Join park staff at Nancy Island Historic Site for scavenger
hunts, games from the 1800s and more.
7-8:30 pm - Stay after the games for live folk music.
Performers include Chuck Baker, Scotty Thomas, Ariana and David
Gillis, Caber Toss, The Good Times Blues Band and Roman Riccio.
Concerts are free. Bring a picnic or purchase barbeque items
from the Friends of Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Park.
Sunday, July 1
Canada Day
All Day Scavenger Hunt across Nancy Island Historic Site.
Uncover facts about the HMS Nancy.
Saturday, July 7
Rally for Reptiles
1-3 pm Join park naturalists in Beach Area 5 to learn about
local reptiles and amphibians.
Sunday, July 8
Family Fishing Day
10am-2pm Join the Wasaga Fish and Game Club and park naturalists
to experience fishing at Nancy Island. License-free fishing.
Conservation License limits apply.
Friday, July 20
Sunset Walk
7:30-9pm- What makes a beach a beach? Join park naturalists on a
relaxing walk along the beach and learn how Wasaga's plants and
animals can survive in the hot sand, why cannon balls flew
across the beach in 1814, and where the heck all this sand comes
from! We'll conclude by watching the sun sink over Georgian Bay.
Meet in Beach Area 1 at the end of the parking lot closest to
the boat ramp.
July 27, 28 & 29
Wasaga Under Siege - A War of 1812 Experience
1812 battle re-enactment and Grand Encampment at Nancy Island
Historic Site. Live period music and sutlers. Battles in Beach
Areas 1 and 2 are free. Small entrance fee to visit the Island
will apply. Call (705) 429-2516 for more information or
www.wasagaunderseige1812.com or see brochures.
Monday, August 6 through
Sunday, August 12
Raising the Nancy
All Day Come out and 'unearth' Wasaga Beach and the people and
events surrounding the excavation of the HMS Nancy 80 years ago.
Display and activities available all week.
Thursday, August 16
Ghost Hunt
7:30 pm- Are you curious about the sinking of the HMS Nancy and
some of her ghosts? Join park staff to learn about local history
during Spooks and Sparks at Nancy Island Historic Site.
Thursday, August 23
Owl Prowl
8:30pm- Open your senses to the smells and sounds of the night
and we'll show you what's out there! Learn about how to use your
night vision, how nocturnal animals are specially adapted, and
who's making noise at night-you may be surprised! Join us on a
short walk and explore Wasaga's other nightlife! Please wear
closed-toe footwear and prepare to be outside!
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Nancy Island Historic Site
Did you know that Wasaga Beach was
the scene of a battle during the War of 1812? Learn about
surprise attacks, the sinking of a British schooner, the brave
actions of HMS Nancy's crew and more. An award-winning movie,
costumed interpreters with activities and demonstrations and a
museum will help you to imagine the struggles of the Nancy.
Additionally, a replica lighthouse offers an interesting view of
the historic site and Wasaga Beach. Parking fees apply (Wasaga
Beach Provincial Park daily vehicle permit is usable at the
historic site). Donations accepted at site. Open daily,
10:00am-6:00pm. |
