Make a Turtle Nest Protector

While snapping turtles brumate deep in the muck of the marsh – get your fingers busy fashioning “Turtle Nest Protectors” to increase hatchling survival rates this spring.

Designs, tools, materials and guidance provided by Wye Marsh Staff. $35 per kit to be assembled on site by one or more people. (Families welcome.) Space is limited.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm

How much: $35 HST per kit Family Activity 

Registration Required: Using Eventbrite

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