Join us for a two-hour guided hike to see which spectacular (and sometimes deadly) seasonal fungi are flourishing at Wye Marsh this Spring. Their colours and shapes will amaze you!
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Sunday, June 30, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
How much: $25.00 per person + HST
Who: Ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult
What to bring: Sturdy footwear, layered clothing, camera, binoculars & field guides can be helpful. This experience will be entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Please feel free to takes lots of photos, but leave the mushrooms where they are. This is not a foraging hike. Thanks!
Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite.
About the Instructor:
Emmett Bridges is a McMaster University graduate who studied Earth & Environmental Science for five years, and became a valuable member of our Wye Marsh Team as a Summer Student in 2023. Now, Emmett works as a Water Technician with a Conservation Authority!
We are thrilled that Emmett’s come back to visit us, and introduce you to the fascinating fungi at Wye Marsh!
About Wye Marsh:
Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans
Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!
For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com
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
https://www.wyemarsh.com/
