Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood Conservation AreaÌý

On Saturday, January 21, ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ (UTRCA) hosted a winter Celebrating Natural Connections (CNC) event at Wildwood Conservation Area. There was an overwhelming turnout to the event with close to 700 people in attendance.ÌýÌý

The park was bustling as participants moved through the variety of activity stations, which included:Ìý

  • Aspens Ojibwe Horse SanctuaryÌý
  • Bird Brains – Stratford Field NaturalistsÌý
  • Campfire – UTRCAÌý
  • Community Science (measuring water in the snow pack) – UTRCAÌý
  • Creative Corner – Klomp’s ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ and GardenÌý
  • Gear Demo – Mountain Equipment CompanyÌý
  • Guided Hike – UTRCAÌý
  • Magnificent Mammals – UTRCAÌý
  • Nature Play – Perth EarlyONÌý
  • Self-guided Scavenger HuntÌý
  • Song for the Snow authored by Jon-Erik LappanoÌý
  • Sunset Shack Food TruckÌý

A huge thank you to everyone who helped out during the event as they were kept on their toes all day!ÌýÌý

The event was filled with some pleasant surprises including having Loreena McKennitt, a Canadian musician and composer, volunteer to read a story by the fire when the author was unexpectedly unable to attend. Thank you for jumping in and providing a wonderful experience, Loreena!Ìý

We received many comments throughout the day, in person and online, about how much people enjoy and appreciate CNC events. We are glad to know they are enjoyed by the community while also helping to forge several amazing community partnerships.ÌýÌý

Thank you to the Government of Canada for providing funding for these events. MoreÌý

Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!