nature walk

Explore the History of Altona Forest

Location

Altona Road Parking Lot
1884 Altona Road
Pickering, ON L1V 1M8
Date: 
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 10:00am

Enjoy an interpretive hike guided by experts from the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee. Learn about the wonders of nature using the history of Altona Forest as a starting point. This is a rain or shine event, so make sure you dress appropriately and wear proper footwear!

For more information and to register, contact Mary Williams at 416-661-6600, ext. 5753

Star Gazing with Nova Scotia Young Naturalists

Location

M.A.R.C Building Bridgewater, NS
Date: 
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 6:30pm

Join Nova Scotia Young Naturalists for an evening of star watching!  Jerry Deveau, an amateur astronomer, will be your guide us as we explore the night sky looking for stars, planets and constellations! We will be meeting at the M.A.R.C building in Bridgewater and after stargazing we will have an outdoor fire at the fire pit.

Connect with Nature: Go Star Gazing

There are few things that can compare to be beauty of a starry night. Star gazing is a great way to soak up Mother Nature and unwind from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Here are a few tips to help make the most of your star gazing experience.

Snowshoe Under the Stars

Location

Gatineau Park Visitors Centre
33 Scott Rd
Chelsea, QC
Date: 
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 7:00pm

Join the Friends of Gatineau Park volunteers for this great evening activity. As you snowshoe under the crisp night sky, you’ll discover how animals and plants face the many challenges of winter survival. Bilingual activity. Adults $15 (Friends of Gatineau Park members: $12), seniors and students $12 (members $10), children $5. Snowshoes included.

Snowshoe Under the Stars

Location

Gatineau Park Visitors Centre
33 Scott Rd
Chelsea, QC
Date: 
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 7:00pm

Join the Friends of Gatineau Park volunteers for this great evening activity. As you snowshoe under the crisp night sky, you’ll discover how animals and plants face the many challenges of winter survival.  Bilingual activity. Adults $15 (Friends of Gatineau Park members: $12), seniors and students $12 (members $10), children $5. Snowshoes included.