Earth Day Celebration at Wye Marsh

Celebrate Earth Day with a fun, action-packed day at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre! Hosted by Friends of Wye Marsh, this free event features hands-on workshops, wildlife encounters, and outdoor activities designed for families to connect with nature and conservation. --------- WHAT TO EXPECT --------- - Guided iNaturalist nature hike - Up-close wildlife demo (snapping turtle) - Hands-on native plant planting for wildlife - Kids crafts (make & take) - Free draw + giveaways - Explore a National Wildlife Area ------- SCHEDULE ------- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Make’N Take Kids Crafts (Display Hall) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - iNaturalist Hike (Back Patio) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Wet’N Scaly Demo (Display Hall) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Putting Down Roots Wildlife Activity (Back Patio) 4:00 PM- Free Draw ------ OTHER INFO ------ Location: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Date: April 25, 2026 Timings: 09:00 to 17:00 Cost: Free admission (donations appreciated) Best for: Families, nature lovers, kids Head outdoors, meet wildlife, and celebrate Earth Day where nature comes to life! Can’t make it to the event? You can still celebrate Earth Day from home with these fun, educational activities from Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - perfect for curious kids and nature-loving families. ----- WHAT TO TRY (Best for ages 4+, but adaptable for all ages) ------ ** Backyard BioBlitz (iNaturalist / Seek) Explore your backyard and identify plants, insects, and wildlife Use apps like iNaturalist or Seek Turn your outdoor time into a mini science adventure **Totally Turtles Colouring Page Fun, printable activity for kids Learn the difference between native vs invasive turtle species in Ontario ** Build a DIY Biosphere Create your own self-sustaining mini ecosystem Great hands-on activity to understand how nature works Perfect mix of science + creativity ** Wonder Wye Wednesdays - Why We Celebrate Earth Day Learn the story behind Earth Day Understand its impact and why it matters today