Outdoor Activities:
Event Date:
Contact / Registration:
Yvette Berube -- register at yvettel3208@gmail.com . There is a limit of 30 participants.
Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park, Nimowin Interpretive Workshop (heated building, parking lot, trailhead) at the end of Nimowin Road. A Manitoba Parks vehicle permit is required.
Time: Meet at 9:45 AM. The guided snowshoe expedition is from 10:00 to 11:30.
Description: A Birds Hill Park staff interpreter will lead a guided snowshoe expedition on the Nimowin Trail, over a marsh, and into the old gravel quarry. 3.5 km distance.
We will examine tracks, scat, and other signs of winter wildlife. Discover how animal adaptations have inspired us to innovative ways to keep warm and survive the winter season.
Snowshoes are available or bring your own.
Afterwards, enjoy hot chocolate around the bonfire.
Lunch: Around the bonfire or in the building. We need to leave by 12:30 because a school group starts at 1:00.
Cost: Free.
Bring: A mug for hot chocolate, lunch, weather appropriate clothing, poles (if desired), and your name tag.