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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T100000
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SUMMARY:Benthic Basic\, Water Quality and You
DESCRIPTION:What do fortune-tellers and benthic scientists have in common? They can look into murky waters and see the past-present-and future! \nGet your hands mucky and have some fun unravelling the mysteries of benthic invertebrates at Wye Marsh. Learn what the little critters living in the deep dark sediments can tell us about the ecosystem’s health\, water quality\, and our place in the Web of Life. \nDuring this dynamic two-hour workshop you will:\nCapture specimens\nIdentify benthic invertebrates\nInterpret water quality and more! \nWhere: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre\nWhen: Sunday\, August 10 from 10am-12pm\nMembers: $17 per person + HST\nNon-Members: $27 per person + HST\nWho: Ages 10 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult \nWhat to bring: Sturdy footwear and/ or water shoes\, layered clothing\, This experience will be entirely outdoors\, so please dress for the weather! \nPlease note: All canoeing equipment will be provided. \nPre-registration is required. \nAbout Wye Marsh:\nFriends 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 \nWye 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! \nFor more information on the Wye Marsh\, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives\, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com \nRefunds:\no With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund\no Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or re-schedule your experience. Thank you! ShareTweet\n            \n                \n            
URL:https://www.orillialakecountry.ca/event/benthic-basic-water-quality-and-you/
LOCATION:16160 Highway 12 East\, Midland\, Ontario\, L4R 4K6\, Canada
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