Enjoy a unique guided canoe tour through the sparkling moonlit waters of the Wye Marsh.
The Marsh by Moonlight Paddle Series features a guided voyageur style canoe tour through the sparkling moonlight waters of the Wye Marsh. Twinkling voyageur canoes and boardwalk, night noises, and Bannock roasted over the open fire accompanied with a hot drink will make for an unforgettable night!
Connect with nature and experience the Wye Marsh in a way that not many people have the opportunity to!
- Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
- When: 6:30 -8:30 pm on September 29 & 30 and October 6 & 7, 2023
- How Much: $75.00 per participant. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
- Who: Ages 13+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress for the weather – this program will run rain or shine!
Pre-registration is required.
Please register using the link below which will take you to Eventbrite to complete your purchase. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com.
Please ensure you are selecting the correct date you wish to attend, based on availability, we may not be able to switch dates after purchase for you.
Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o With MORE than 3 business days notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or reschedule your experience. Thank you!
Please note:
- We will depart at sharply at 6:30 pm! Please ensure that you are here with plenty of time to check in & to have a look around (our Visitor Centre interpretive Display Hall). We recommend arriving between 20-15 minutes prior to departure time.
- All paddling equipment is provided.
- Flashlights kill nightvision! We encourage you to allow your night vision to lead the way!
- Layer, layer, layer. We recommend dressing in lots of loose fitting layers to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the evening.
- Dress for the weather – this program will run rain or shine! In the case of thunderstorms, the program has a rain date.
Please contact us at 705-526-7809 or info@wyemarsh.com with any questions.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Tourism Simcoe County & ToDoOntario.com
Enjoy a unique guided canoe tour through the sparkling moonlit waters of the Wye Marsh.
The Marsh by Moonlight Paddle Series features a guided voyageur style canoe tour through the sparkling moonlight waters of the Wye Marsh. Twinkling voyageur canoes and boardwalk, night noises, and Bannock roasted over the open fire accompanied with a hot drink will make for an unforgettable night!
Connect with nature and experience the Wye Marsh in a way that not many people have the opportunity to!
- Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
- When: 6:30 -8:30 pm on September 29 & 30 and October 6 & 7, 2023
- How Much: $75.00 per participant. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
- Who: Ages 13+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress for the weather – this program will run rain or shine!
Pre-registration is required.
Please register using the link below which will take you to Eventbrite to complete your purchase. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com.
Please ensure you are selecting the correct date you wish to attend, based on availability, we may not be able to switch dates after purchase for you.
Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o With MORE than 3 business days notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee
o Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or reschedule your experience. Thank you!
Please note:
- We will depart at sharply at 6:30 pm! Please ensure that you are here with plenty of time to check in & to have a look around (our Visitor Centre interpretive Display Hall). We recommend arriving between 20-15 minutes prior to departure time.
- All paddling equipment is provided.
- Flashlights kill nightvision! We encourage you to allow your night vision to lead the way!
- Layer, layer, layer. We recommend dressing in lots of loose fitting layers to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the evening.
- Dress for the weather – this program will run rain or shine! In the case of thunderstorms, the program has a rain date.
Please contact us at 705-526-7809 or info@wyemarsh.com with any questions.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Tourism Simcoe County & ToDoOntario.com
Feed your child’s creative spirit and their love of nature. This afternoon workshop will introduce everyone to basic crochet stitches, and end with a cuddly owl – plus TWO FREE patterns for a cute frog and sweet bumble bee to take home and try!
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm
How much: $30.00 per person + HST. All needed yarn and crochet hooks will be provided for use during the workshop.
Who: Ages 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite.
Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o With MORE than 3 business days’ notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee
About the Instructor:
Emmet Bridges graduated from McMaster University after 5 years studying Earth and Environmental Science and has volunteered at our Sweetwater Harvest Festival and worked over the summer of 2023 as part of our Conservation Stewardship Department.
Now working as a Water Technician, Emmett returns to Wye Marsh to show you how to create functional art inspired by nature.
It is amazing what beautiful designs can be created using moose hair tufting. Join Noopimiing Creations at Wye Marsh and learn how to make a pom pom, by securing a bundle of hair with a loop stitch, and then sculpting it into a shape or pattern inspired by nature.
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Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
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When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
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How much: $145.00 per participant. All materials provided
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Who: Ages 16+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Pre-registration is required
About the Instructors:
In 2020 Hunter Corbiere and Jennifer Brunelle started Noopimiing Creations, and have been active members of the local artisan community for over 15 years at powwows and craft shows. Now they own and operate a storefront in the Midland Cultural Centre. The word Noopimiing means ‘in the bush’ where a lot of our materials, mediums and influences come from. The land has so much to offer, whether it’s the leather that comes from the moose, the colours of the waters or the sky, or the changing of the seasons. Hunter and Jen are both proud Anishinaabekwes’ and put love and creativity in everything they make, and have a passion in teaching others traditional crafting skills and leather work. Chi-Miigwetch!
Halloween at Wye Marsh
Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, Fairies, and creatures of the night! Put on your Halloween finery and explore the Wye Marsh trails!
Put on your Halloween finery, pick up a “passport” then explore our trails at Wye Marsh. Meet a variety of well-dressed woodland “spirits”. Collect five or more stamps, and how your passport for a sweet treat in the Visitors’ Centre.
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre When: October 29, 2023 from 10 am – 2 pm How Much: Activities are included in regular admission. Who: All ages who enjoy the Halloween spirit! What to bring: Dress for the weather – costumes are encouraged! Donations of items for the Midland OSPCA are encouraged. Suggested items from their wish list can be found here: ontariospca.ca/how-to-help/wish-list/
Moccasins are created all over North America by many different nations, in many different styles, and are called “Makizin” in Anishinaabemowin. Spend the day with our Instructors from Noopimiing Creations and they will teach you an Ojibwe “puckering” technique as you create your own “Makizin” to take home.
- Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
- When: Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- How much: $145.00 per participant. All materials provided
- Who: Ages 12+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Pre-registration is required
About the Instructors:
In 2020 Hunter Corbiere and Jennifer Brunelle started Noopimiing Creations, and have been active members of the local artisan community for over 15 years at powwows and craft shows. Now they own and operate a storefront in the Midland Cultural Centre. The word Noopimiing means ‘in the bush’ where a lot of our materials, mediums and influences come from. The land has so much to offer, whether it’s the leather that comes from the moose, the colours of the waters or the sky, or the changing of the seasons. Hunter and Jen are both proud Anishinaabekwes’ and put love and creativity in everything they make, and have a passion in teaching others traditional crafting skills and leather work. Chi-Miigwetch!
Learn to make a “Granny Square” and you will be able to crochet everything from baby blankets to purses, vests, hats, ponchos, and much more. In this session, you will make and take home a beautiful 6 x7.5” snowflake gift bag, just in time for winter.
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: November 19, 2023 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm
How much: $30.00 per person + HST (Materials included)
Who: Best suited to people ages 16+.
Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite.
Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o With MORE than 3 business days’ notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee
About the Instructor
Emmet Bridges graduated from McMaster University after 5 years studying Earth and Environmental Science, and has volunteered at our Sweetwater Harvest Festival and worked over the summer of 2023 as part of our Conservation Stewardship Department.
Now working as a Water Technician with Saugeen Conservation Authority, Emmett is happy to return to Wye Marsh to show you how to create functional art inspired by nature.