Pinery Provincial Park

Start: July 1, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 1, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the park store rentals building.

Start: July 1, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 1, 2025 - 14:00 PM

It's not easy being a turtle! Join a Park Naturalist at the Children's Program Area/Chalet and learn all about these reptilian creatures that call Pinery home, and how they navigate a world full of turtle hurdles!

Start: July 1, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 1, 2025 - 15:00 PM

Salamanders live very sneaky and hidden lives, full of cool adaptations and useful benefits. Chat with a naturalist to learn some of their secrets and how to help protect them from going extinct. Please meet at the park store.

Start: July 2, 2025 - 11:00 AM End: July 2, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Hats off to our favorite rooted friends! All are welcome at the Pinery Tree Party, hip and happening at the Park Store. Join a Park Naturalist to learn how different trees survive and thrive throughout the park.

Start: July 2, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: July 2, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: July 2, 2025 - 21:45 PM End: July 2, 2025 - 23:00 PM

In 2022, Pinery Park welcomed back some special species after a long goodbye due to ecosystem imbalance. Learn about how the Mottled Duskywing was successfully re-introduced to Pinery, possibly paving the way for other Species-at-Risk butterflies to come back home to Ontario. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: July 3, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 3, 2025 - 11:00 AM

A beachcombing adventure is the perfect way to discover some of the fossils and rocks that end up on Pinery’s shorelines. Learn about the history of the Great Lakes region, make some cool discoveries of your own, and experience yet another reason why these magnificent lakes need to be protected. Location: Dunes Beach

Start: July 3, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 3, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Microbes may be invisible to the human eye, but they are working hard behind the scenes to keep Pinery’s ecosystems alive and thriving. Join a Park Naturalist to chat about the secret world of these mighty microbes all around you! Located at the Park Store.

Start: July 3, 2025 - 21:45 PM End: July 3, 2025 - 22:45 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: July 4, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: July 4, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: July 4, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 4, 2025 - 14:00 PM

Uncover the vital role of soil in sustaining life – from feeding us, filtering water, and supporting plants, animals, and ecosystems. Join a Park Naturalist on the Carolinian Trail to dig into the living ecosystems that are healthy soils. This is not a designated accessible trail, please be prepared for uneven terrain.

Start: July 4, 2025 - 15:00 PM End: July 4, 2025 - 16:00 PM

What do you see when you look up? Explore the clouds above while chatting with a Park Naturalist about Pinery’s weather, water, and cloud formations. Don’t forget to spin the Wheel of Clouds in an interactive activity. Located at the Park Store.

Start: July 4, 2025 - 21:45 PM End: July 4, 2025 - 22:45 PM

Despite their potentially unsettling appearances, off-putting smells, and alarm-like songs, these animals have fascinating life adaptations and can even be beneficial to humans! Come to the Outdoor Theatre to find out which under-appreciated animals we’re talking about.

Start: July 5, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 5, 2025 - 11:00 AM

“What is it about Pinery that makes it so fun and special anyway??” the stranger asks. “I’ll tell you why!” you say. Work together with a Park Naturalist to figure out how to tackle this scenario and explore why Pinery has become a favorite park to so many. Located at the Chalet.

Start: July 5, 2025 - 15:00 PM End: July 5, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Ladybugs and other small “pests” are often overlooked in our big world, yet they are incredibly important for our ecosystems. Come and learn about insects that exist in Pinery (and your backyard!) through a story time and activity. This program is intended for younger audiences, although all are welcome. Located at the Visitor Centre Indoor Theatre.

Start: July 5, 2025 - 20:30 PM End: July 5, 2025 - 21:30 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: July 6, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 6, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Calling all Future Naturalists! Join a Park Naturalist at the Chalet to learn about some of Pinery’s amazing Species-at-Risk and what you can do to help. Limited craft kits are available to create an at-risk creature to take home.

Start: July 6, 2025 - 11:00 AM End: July 6, 2025 - 12:00 PM

The Oak Savanna is a fascinating and unique environment with amazing biodiversity. Come join Park Naturalists at Heritage Trail to learn what makes this ecosystem special, some of the animals that call it home, and how we can continue to protect it for future generations.

Start: July 6, 2025 - 13:00 PM End: July 6, 2025 - 14:00 PM

This isn’t TikTok, and it’s not even a TikTok about Ticks, it’s a Talk about Ticks! Join a Park Naturalist at the Park Store to learn about why these creatures (and their associated illnesses) are proliferating in the park, and how to stay safe on the trails.

Start: July 6, 2025 - 15:00 PM End: July 6, 2025 - 16:00 PM

Amazing adventures can be found anywhere when you look close enough. Join a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Centre Indoor Theatre to explore the wonderful world hidden in the grass. This program is intended for younger audiences, but all are welcome.

Start: July 7, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 7, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Fearsome fangs, a haunting call in the night, a nightmare slithering through the grass… some animals have a bad reputation, but do they really deserve it? This begs the question; why can’t we be friends? This is not a designated accessible trail, please be prepared for uneven terrain. Located at Wilderness Trail.

Start: July 7, 2025 - 14:00 PM End: July 7, 2025 - 15:00 PM

- Did

you know that there’s life after death in the

forest? Many creatures, big and small, depend on

dead trees for habitat and food. Join a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Centre Indoor Theatre to find out which of Pinery’s creatures rely on dead wood, how they use it, and the evidence they leave behind. A game and outdoor activity following story time will show you how to be a forest detective! This program is intended for younger audiences, although all are welcome.

Start: July 7, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: July 7, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: July 8, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 8, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rental part of the park store.

Start: July 9, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: July 9, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: July 9, 2025 - 21:45 PM End: July 9, 2025 - 23:00 PM

Join Pinery’s Turtle Technicians to learn about the efforts and research happening in the park to help protect these Species-at-Risk. We need everyone’s help to ensure Pinery stays a safe haven for these 5 special reptiles. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: July 10, 2025 - 21:45 PM End: July 10, 2025 - 22:45 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: July 11, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: July 11, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: July 12, 2025 - 20:30 PM End: July 12, 2025 - 21:30 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: July 14, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: July 14, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: July 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 15, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rental spot at the park store.

Start: July 16, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: July 16, 2025 - 14:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: July 16, 2025 - 21:30 PM End: July 16, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Pinery’s popular beaches are part of a rare freshwater dune ecosystem, home to unique landscapes and Species-at-Risk. They are also some of the most sough-after recreational spaces in Southern Ontario. Join Park Technicians to learn more about Pinery’s beaches, what threatens their integrity, and help become a part of the solution, instead of a part of the problem. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: July 17, 2025 - 21:30 PM End: July 17, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: July 18, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: July 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: July 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM End: July 19, 2025 - 15:00 PM

Join Park staff, Conservation Officers, the Friends of Pinery Park, and nature artists to celebrate the Oak Savanna ecosystem that makes up most of Pinery Provincial Park. The event hub will be outside of the Park Store, where you can explore nature-themed booths and activities, see the creation of Pinery-inspired art, and much more! Grab your friends and family, and ice cream cone, and join us for this special annual event.

Start: July 19, 2025 - 20:15 PM End: July 19, 2025 - 21:15 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: July 21, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: July 21, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: July 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 22, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rentals part of the park store.

Start: July 23, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: July 23, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: July 23, 2025 - 21:30 PM End: July 23, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Join Pinery’s Bat Technician to venture into the wild world of bat conversation. Learn about amazing abilities of the bats that call Pinery home, how they help our environment, and the ways that the park and academics are working to help our flying friends. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: July 25, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: July 25, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: July 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Join the mission to keep Pinery’s beaches healthy, clean, and beautiful. Connect with Park Naturalists to learn more about Pinery’s beaches, what threatens their integrity, and help become a part of the solution by actively cleaning up our beaches and making artwork with what we find. Express your creativity and care for the Park all in one place! Location: P9 Pavillion

Start: July 26, 2025 - 20:15 PM End: July 26, 2025 - 21:15 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: July 28, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: July 28, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: July 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: July 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rentals part of the park store.

Start: July 30, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: July 30, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: July 30, 2025 - 21:30 PM End: July 30, 2025 - 22:30 PM

In 2022, Pinery Park welcomed back some special species after a long goodbye due to ecosystem imbalance. Learn about how the Mottled Duskywing was successfully re-introduced to Pinery, possibly paving the way for other Species-at-Risk butterflies to come back home to Ontario. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: July 31, 2025 - 21:30 PM End: July 31, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: August 1, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: August 1, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: August 2, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 2, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Join local wildlife experts on a 2.5 hours guided walk along the Riverside Trail. Explore butterflies, beetles, and other hidden wildlife. Engage in citizen science with iNaturalist and experience the untamed hidden beauty at the park

Start: August 2, 2025 - 20:00 PM End: August 2, 2025 - 21:00 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: August 5, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 5, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rentals part of the park store.

Start: August 6, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: August 6, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: August 6, 2025 - 21:15 PM End: August 6, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Pinery’s popular beaches are part of a rare freshwater dune ecosystem, home to unique landscapes and Species-at-Risk. They are also some of the most sough-after recreational spaces in Southern Ontario. Join Park Technicians to learn more about Pinery’s beaches, what threatens their integrity, and help become a part of the solution, instead of a part of the problem. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: August 7, 2025 - 21:15 PM End: August 7, 2025 - 22:15 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: August 8, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: August 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store.

Start: August 9, 2025 - 20:00 PM End: August 9, 2025 - 21:00 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: August 11, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: August 11, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: August 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 12, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rentals building at the park store.

Start: August 13, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: August 13, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet a the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: August 13, 2025 - 21:15 PM End: August 13, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Join Pinery’s Turtle Technicians to learn about the efforts and research happening in the park to help protect these Species-at-Risk. We need everyone’s help to ensure Pinery stays a safe haven for these 5 special reptiles. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: August 14, 2025 - 21:15 PM End: August 14, 2025 - 22:15 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: August 15, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: August 15, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: August 16, 2025 - 19:45 PM End: August 16, 2025 - 19:45 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: August 18, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: August 18, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: August 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rentals building at the park store.

Start: August 20, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: August 20, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: August 20, 2025 - 21:15 PM End: August 20, 2025 - 22:30 PM

Join Pinery’s Bat Technician to venture into the wild world of bat conversation. Learn about amazing abilities of the bats that call Pinery home, how they help our environment, and the ways that the park and academics are working to help our flying friends. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: August 21, 2025 - 21:00 PM End: August 21, 2025 - 22:00 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: August 22, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: August 22, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: August 23, 2025 - 19:30 PM End: August 23, 2025 - 20:30 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: August 25, 2025 - 18:00 PM End: August 25, 2025 - 20:00 PM

Pinery isn’t a place, it is a community. Come and gather with fellow Pinery visitors at the Chalet area. There will be puzzles and board games, space to run around, and a cozy campfire. Limited picnic table seating is available. Feel free to bring your own camp chairs or blankets for extra comfort.

Start: August 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 26, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Pedal the Savanna Bike Trail with Park Naturalists and learn about Pinery's Oak Savanna and some of its inhabitants. Rent one of our bikes or bring your own. The bike hike will be leaving at 10:00 AM. If you are renting a bike, please allow time to stand in line. Please meet at the bike rentals building at the park store area.

Start: August 27, 2025 - 14:30 PM End: August 27, 2025 - 15:30 PM

Come meet park naturalists, get ‘oozy and goozy,’ and explore the aquatic life and history of the Old Ausable Channel! Fishing hooks are often found at this dock, so please wear close-toed shoes. Please meet at the dock on the park store bridge.

Start: August 27, 2025 - 21:00 PM End: August 27, 2025 - 22:00 PM

In 2022, Pinery Park welcomed back some special species after a long goodbye due to ecosystem imbalance. Learn about how the Mottled Duskywing was successfully re-introduced to Pinery, possibly paving the way for other Species-at-Risk butterflies to come back home to Ontario. Located at the Outdoor Theatre

Start: August 28, 2025 - 21:00 PM End: August 28, 2025 - 22:00 PM

Join Park Naturalists at Riverside Trail to stroll into the kingdom of some of Pinery’s nocturnal creatures. No pets and no flashlights please. Please wear sturdy footwear.

Start: August 29, 2025 - 09:30 AM End: August 29, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Start: August 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM End: August 30, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Join the mission to keep Pinery’s beaches healthy, clean, and beautiful. Connect with Park Naturalists to learn more about Pinery’s beaches, what threatens their integrity, and help become a part of the solution by actively cleaning up our beaches and making artwork with what we find. Express your creativity and care for the Park all in one place! Location: P9 Pavillion.

Start: August 30, 2025 - 19:30 PM End: August 30, 2025 - 20:30 PM

Join Park Naturalists to learn how rolling waves and grains of sand created Pinery. Stroll along the shoreline as day turns to dusk and marvel at the world-renowned Lake Huron sunset. Please meet at Dunes Beach Lookout.

Start: October 24, 2025 - 17:00 PM End: October 26, 2025 - 17:00 PM

Pinery may be sunny in the summer, but it can quickly turn spooky with the darker days, colder nights, and silent forests. Events and activities will be available from Friday to Sunday for those brave enough to join us for ghastly and ghostly fun.