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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 1, 2023
‘GET WILD’ WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION DURING ALL-AGES EVENT AT VANDERWATER CA
Quinte Conservation will have something for everyone during its Discovery Day event at the Vanderwater Conservation Area on Thursday, August 17 from 10 am to 2 pm.
“We are excited to host an event for the entire family to enjoy. Through fascinating interactive activities and workshops, participants will learn a variety of important messages about species conservation, habitat restoration, and landowner stewardship. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this free and fun educational day,” says Maya Navrot, Quinte Conservation outreach and stewardship coordinator.
Activities include:
- Meadow Restoration Workshop
- Indigenous Knowledge Sharing
- Live Birds of Prey Demonstration with FalconEd
- Live Native Reptile Display with Sciensational Sssnakes!!!
- Musical Puppet Show with the Paddling Puppeteer
- Soap Stone Carving, and other nature crafts and activities
- Discover the Bugs insect netting
- Roast hotdogs and marshmallows around the campfire
- And more!
Discovery Day at Vanderwater is free to attend, including parking. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. For more information and a detailed schedule of activities, click here.
Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers, and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at quinteconservation.ca.
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For more information contact:
Maya Navrot
Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator
(613) 968-3434 ext. 131
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