Wye Marsh Rhythms Festival &
Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships
Join us for two great days of Family Fall Fun, Music, and Activities. The Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships will resume this year with a flurry of activity both inside and outdoors. Enjoy guided canoe excursions, musical entertainment, Wet N Scaly & Birds of Prey Shows, Kids Zone, Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Wild Game Taste-Testing, Kings Craft Taxidermy, all day BBQ provided by Simcoe County Smokers, and a beer garden sponsored by Robert Simpson Brewery. The Junior Game Calling Championship hosted by Georgian Bay Get Outdoors Club for Moose & Turkey will be taking place on Sunday from 11am to 1pm. Special guests performing on Sunday afternoon only will be The Desotos on the CHAY stage.
Date: Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost: Admission $8.00 per person, $25 family pass, and children 3 and under are free
Contact info for Georgian Bay Outdoors Club Moose & Turkey Calling Competition is Ruby Young or Julian Pikulik Tel: 705-835-3330 or Email: youngpik@csolve.net
The 2008 Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships
After a 1 year absence, the Wye Marsh Association of Wood Carvers is pleased to announce that once again, we will be hosting the 2008 Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships in Midland, Ontario. The site of the competition, the Wye Marsh, provides a great setting for a major wildlife carving competition.
Photo courtesy of Ron Taylor
Time: Weekend of September 13th & 14th, 2008
Location: Wye Marsh, Midland, Ontario, Canada
Contact Person: Alfred Scott E-mail Address: alfred.carve@sympatico.ca
Phone: (705) 549-2462
Please send entry form along with cheque, money order or Visa/Mastercard number to Wye Marsh
P.O. Box 100
Midland, ON
L4R 4K6
* New for 2008 * - Gunning Rig Category (3 birds), judged in the Marsh, will be added to the categories this year
*** Purchase Award Categories ***
Barn Owl Minature1/3 size with habitat $500
Evening Grosbeak with habitat $500
Red Cardinal - Male & Female with habitat $750
Red Breasted Nuthatch - Male & Female with habitat $750
* Carving workshops to be announced in the near future *
Thank You Sponsors
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Turkey Trot Races at Wye Marsh
Let’s Get Running! The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre invites you to leap into a natural experience you will always remember. Take part in the 5 km Race or Half Marathon through the trails of Wye Marsh and experience the beauty of nature.
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each race and age category. Also each participant will receive a T-shirt and medal to commemorate this event.
Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2008
Time: Hand-out of Kits at 8:00 am, Half Marathon Race Starts at 9:00 am & 5K Race Starts at 9:30am
Cost: $30.00 per person, please pre-register before October 4th
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This event is sponsored by the 
Wye Marsh Annual Fundraising Dinner
The Annual Wye Marsh Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction will be held at Wye Marsh on Thursday, October 16th, 2008. This evening will begin with a guided walking tour of the Marsh, then a Social Hour and Silent Auction. Please call the Wye Marsh to purchase your ticket and reserve your place as space is limited. Business casual attire.
Date: Thursday, October 16th Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $60.00 each (Includes complimentary wine at each table)
For more information call Wye Marsh at (705) 526-7809 or email us at info@wyemarsh.com
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Mink Insurance, Schott-Gemtron, and BFG RGB
Meet the Marsh Monster at Wye Marsh
The Wye Marsh invites everyone to come out and hear the legend of the Marsh Monster and to celebrate Halloween. Take a haunted walk through eerie trails, illuminated by grinning jack-o-lanterns, searching for the Marsh Monster. Come and uncover the mysteries of the Marsh. Wear your most creative costume and please bring a flashlight. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Saturday, October 25th
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm Cost: $5.00 per person
Wreath Making Workshop
Mark your calendars and sign up today for a fun filled afternoon. You will receive Professional instruction and all the materials needed to produce a beautiful festive decoration for your home. The afternoon starts with a guided walk through the Marsh and includes light refreshments. Reserve a spot now as space is limited or buy a gift certificate for someone special. Call (705) 526-7809 or email info@wyemarsh.com
Date: Saturday, November 15th or Sunday, November 16th
For further details or to book your spot call (705) 526-7809
Monthly Calendar
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