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Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Come meet Spike, the resident Snapping turtle at Emily Provincial Park! Through observation, you will learn how to identify turtle species, learn about their adaptations, as well as explore the role that turtles play in Ontario Wetland ecosystems! All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Date: August 27, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Nature is bursting with incredible colours! Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and explore the vibrant palette around you. Use the watercolours provided to complete your own colour study. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. No watercolour experience necessary!

Date: August 28, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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All living things leave signs of their presence on the land, and it takes a keen observer to notice and interpret them. Join us in discovering and interpreting the signs left behind by some of our smallest kin: insects and their relatives. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.

Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Insects come in an amazing variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, and they outnumber all other animals on Earth! Join us in searching for, observing, and appreciating our insect kin with the equipment provided. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.
For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Date: August 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!