Ever walk through the forest and wonder which plants are tasty, which ones have healing powers, and which ones are toxic?
Find out the answers when you join us at the Wye Marsh to learn about some of the edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants living...
Ever walk through the forest and wonder which plants are tasty, which ones have healing powers, and which ones are toxic?
Find out the answers when you join us at the Wye Marsh to learn about some of the edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants living here. Gain an understanding of how to properly identify these plants, how some can be used beneficially, and the properties that make others harmful. Investigate these plants on a guided hike and create your own mini field guide to take home!
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Sunday, August 16 from 10am-12pm
Members: $17 per person + HST
Non-Members: $27 per person + HST
Who: Ages 10 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
What to bring: Sturdy footwear and/ or water shoes, layered clothing, This experience will be entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Pre-registration is required.
Explore and learn about the unique diversity of plants at Wye Marsh.
About Wye Marsh:
Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans
Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!
For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com
Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. Thank you!
