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Upcoming Events and Programs in May

Garfield Dunlop, MPP of Simcoe North
Petition to Lobby for Core Funding for Wye Marsh
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Celebrate International Migration Bird Day

Frustrated because you can’t identify some of the birds you find at your feeder, in the woods, or along the roadside? Come to Wye Marsh and witness the spring bird migration and learn some simple tips and techniques involved in bird identification during our Migratory Birding Workshop in the morning!  Pack a lunch go for a stroll and in the afternoon make a recycled bird feeder from materials supplies by Wye Marsh.  This fun craft is for all ages who share our love for nature and sustainable lifestyles.  What a great gift for Mom!
Date:  Saturday May 10
Times: 10:00 – 12:00 Migratory Birding Workshop
12:30 – 2:00 Make a Recycled Bird Feeder
Cost:  Included with general admission

Complimentary Admission for Mom at Wye Marsh

Mom’s are invited to experience all that springtime in Wye Marsh has to offer for FREE on Mother’s Day.  Access to our trail system and a spectacular Birds of Prey Show at 11:30 am or 2:30 pm are included.  All Moms’ will receive a free ballot for our Mother’s Day gift basket, drawn at 4:00 pm that day.  
Date:  Sunday, May 11th
Time: Open all day, last trail admission is 3:00 pm
Cost: Free admission for mom only

Monthly Environmental Series

presented by Twisted Pines Music and Arts continues with the presentation of the film "Grizzly Man ". This movie has graphic content and viewer discretion is advised.

Date: Saturday, June 14th
Cost: General Admission to Wye Marsh

Active Family Challenge Walks at Wye Marsh

Are you and your family participating in the Simcoe County Active Family Challenge?   If so, join us at Wye Marsh any Sunday morning in May for a free stroll on our trails.  Present your May Action Tracker to the front desk upon arrival for your free pass to the trails and upon returning we will stamp your booklet.  This exciting event for May is sponsored by Good for Life and many other local area sponsors.  So come on out and enjoy all the sights and wildlife that Wye Marsh has to offer.
Date: Every Sunday in May
Time: 9:00am to Noon
Admission: Free admission upon presentation of your May Action Tracker booklet READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD YOUR VERY OWN BOOKLET

Full Moon Spring Peepers Walk

Come out and enjoy one of the first signs of spring, the Spring Peeper.  These small frogs create one of the loudest natural sounds in spring and summer.  A Wye Marsh naturalist will teach you the tricks to tracking down these tiny creatures and how to listen to the frogs of the wild.  We will even work on a little choir of our own as we sing out the choruses of the different frogs of Ontario .  No “froggin” adventure would be complete without one of our famous Wet N Scaly reptile shows.  Come out, have some fun, and make some friends with nature noisiest animals!
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $5 for members and $8 for non-member

Meet the Creatures at 11:30am and 2:30pm!
If you love Wye Marsh Live Animal Shows, you are going to love this!  Wye Marsh is bringing you an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals from our live shows.  The keepers from the Reptile and Birds of Prey departments are teaming up to give you a chance to “Meet the Creatures”.

Saturday’s – Meet the Creatures "Reptiles and Amphibians "
Sunday’s – Meet the Creatures "Birds of Prey"
Time:  11:30 & 2:30
Cost:  Included with general admission and free to Wye Marsh members
Photo by Cinematix Video Productions

PLEASE NOTE AS OF THE BEGINNING OF JUNE THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE FLYING BIRDS OF PREY SHOW ON
SUNDAYS AT 1:00 PM

EARLY MORNING AND TWILIGHT CANOE ECOTOURS

Our exciting and unique early morning and twilight ECOTOURS also begin the May long weekend.  This is your chance to go behind the scenes into the world of wetland research by getting into the thick of things.

ECOTOURS are $50.00 per person and pre-registration is required by calling (705) 526-7809 READ MORE

VIEW CALENDAR FOR SCHEDULED TIMES IN MAY

Birds of Prey Schools - Read Poster
Spend 40 hours with our Master Falconer and learn the basic of the amazing sport of Falconry.
Call reservations at (705) 526-7809 ext. 207 for upcoming dates READ MORE>> Special full week school running June 16th to 20th

"Introduction to Falconry" Workshop
To book a workshop call us today (705) 526-7809 and ask for extension 207
Observe spectacular aerial displays and enjoy the opportunity to have a bird on your fist and fly one yourself.
Dates: Saturday, April 12th
Time: Starts at 10:00am
Pre-registration and payment required, 24 hour cancellation policy. READ MORE

Wye Marsh is currently developing a Land Use Management Plan. Wye Marsh would like to extend a thank you to all the members of the public that attended the Management Plan Open House on November the 12th, 2007 and provided input into the planning process.  Comments collected from the Open House will help direct the management goals of land use and land protection. A draft review will take place spring 2008. 
Date to be determined
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Wye Marsh Mission Statement:
“To spark a commitment to conserving wetlands, woodlands and wildlife by creating exciting learning opportunities in a natural setting”

The Wye Marsh is a non-profit organization, with funding raised through donations, grants, sponsorship, membership and admissions.