For more information on any of the events listed below, contact our Coordinator, Colleen Dale, at kidsforturtles@lpwbrf.ca or 519-410-8878.

WILDLIFE IN WINTER
Saturday January 30, 2pm

Join us for a ‘Wildlife in Winter’ walk as we spend the afternoon in the forest looking for signs of animals who keep active all winter long. The hike will take place at 2pm in Backus Woods on the Sugar Bush trail (parking lot entrance is on the 3rd Concession). Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and camera! Please dress appropriately for the weather.

OWL PROWL
Saturday February 27, 7pm

Have you ever been in the woods at night and heard the deep hooting of a Great Horned Owl? Or the horse-like call of the Eastern Screech Owl? If not, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity! Join us at Hay Creek Conservation Area for a walk in the woods as we play the calls of some local owl species and wait for their response. It is sure to be a hootin’ good time! Don’t forget to bring a flashlight.

SIMCOE WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Weekend of March 13-14

This weekend is all about wildlife! Drop by the Kids For Turtles booth and learn about all the events and activities we have planned for 2010. Our theme this year is “Wetlands” and we are excited to have hands-on activities, displays and the very popular ‘Sciensational Ssssnakes’ to keep you entertained!! The Wildlife Festival will take place in the Aud at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe.

CELEBRATING EARTH DAY
Saturday April 17, 12-4pm

Earth day is a day dedicated to inspiring awareness and appreciation of our earth, by participating in local activities and events. Join us at Backus Heritage Conservation Area for an afternoon filled with family fun activities including tree planting, guided nature hike, earth friendly crafts and so much more! This event is a joint partnership between the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, Norfolk County Community Services Department and Earth Day Canada.

SALAMANDER MONITORING
Saturday May 8, 1-4pm

Come out and discover how to identify salamander species and learn how and why volunteers of the Long Point Biosphere have been monitoring salamander populations in Backus Woods for the last decade. Kids and adults alike will love to find the monitoring boards and flip them over to see what’s hiding underneath! Information we collect will be provided to the ‘Conserving Carolinian Reptiles’ project and the Ontario Herptile Atlas. Location: Meet at the Education Centre parking lot at Backus Heritage Conservation Area.

BIO-BLITZ ON BIG CREEK MARSH
Sunday June 6, 10am

Celebrate the ‘International Year of Biodiversity’ by exploring the fascinating and diverse world of a wetland habitat. Equipped with field guides and a camera, your group’s task will be to find and identify as many species of plants and animals as possible. Don’t forget to capture your experiences – winning photographs will be selected to appear in the summer edition of The Snapper! Meet at the Canadian Wildlife Service parking lot on the Causeway.

BUTTERFLY AND DRAGONFLY FESTIVAL
Sunday July 11/10, 10-4pm

This festival is a family-friendly event, providing opportunities to learn more about these beautiful and amazing creatures! There will be numerous scheduled activities and exhibits throughout the day including cookie decorating, crafts, and guided walks around the pond search of dragonflies and in the meadow to identify butterflies. Come on out to Backus Heritage Conservation Area for all the fun!

ECO-KIDS ADVENTURE DAY CAMP
Weekend of August 14 &15, 9-4pm

Are you looking for some outdoor adventure this summer? If so, then look no further! Children ages 8-12 are invited to register for a two day camp from 9am to 4pm daily at Backus Heritage Conservation Area. Participants will be engaged in environmental hands-on activities, presentations, outdoor games plus so much more! Pre-registration is required. Fee: KFT members = $30/day/child and non-members = $45/day/child.

GREAT CANADIAN SHORELINE CLEANUP
Sunday September 19, 10am

Roll up your sleeves and lend a hand cleaning up the beaches of Long Point. The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation initiative that allows all Canadians to have a positive impact on their local environment. More than just a program to pick up trash, valuable data is collected from each cleanup to determine the major (and minor) causes of shoreline litter in each area. We will meet at the parking lot beside the Causeway restaurant on Long Point.

ART IN NATURE
Saturday October 23/10, 1-3pm

Let you creative side shine as you use the natural world to inspire your works of art. Local artist, Sally Gable, will lead this program and help each participant find their inner nature spirit and express themselves in their own unique way! Time will be spent outdoors searching for the perfect items to create your masterpiece. Location: Backus Heritage Conservation Area.

BIRDY DELIGHT
Sunday November 28/10, 1-3pm

Want to become a birdwatcher right from your own home? Attracting birds to your yard easy with these simple steps: come out and make your very own bird feeder, bring it home and find a good spot in your yard, and add some seed. You’ll be sure to have lots of visitors to your feeder in no time! Learn about the Project FeederWatch program managed by Bird Studies Canada and how you can get involved to become a citizen scientist!
Location: Bird Studies Canada Headquarters – 115 Front St, Port Rowan.

About Us

Kids for Turtles is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting wildlife species and their habitats as well as addressing ‘nature deficit disorder’ in youth. We strongly believe that environmental education and direct connections with nature will foster an understanding and appreciation in youth that is vital for healthy children and, ultimately, a healthy world.

Website: longpointbiosphere.com/kids-for-turtles
Email: kidsforturtles@lpwbrf.ca