Tiffin Nature Program (Session 5: Mar-May) - Half Day
Date: Occurs Tuesday every 1 week(s), from Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:30:00 AM - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
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Geared towards pre-K and children in kindergarten, our nature program will help your children gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Children can attend Tiffin Nature Programming once a week, on a half day/whole day basis.
Click here to register or for more information
Tiffin Nature Program (Session 5: Mar-May) - Full Day
Date: Occurs Thursday every 1 week(s), from Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:30:00 AM - Thursday, May 4, 2023 3:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Geared towards pre-K and children in kindergarten, our nature program will help your children gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Children can attend Tiffin Nature Programming once a week, on a half day/whole day basis.
Click here to register or for more information
Tiffin Nature Program (Session 5: Mar-May) - Half Day
Date: Occurs Thursday every 1 week(s), from Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:30:00 AM - Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Geared towards pre-K and children in kindergarten, our nature program will help your children gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Children can attend Tiffin Nature Programming once a week, on a half day/whole day basis.
Click here to register or for more information
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Date: Occurs every 1 day(s), from Saturday, April 1, 2023 9:00:00 AM - Sunday, April 2, 2023 3:00:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line, Utopia ON L0M 1T0
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Barrie, the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at the Tiffin Conservation Area is a tradition spanning more than three decades.
The Tiffin Conservation Area is 10 minutes from Barrie, Angus, and Innisfil, and one hour north of the GTA.
Visitors will take a trip back in time to explore how Indigenous people and Pioneers made maple syrup. After that, they will return to current times and see how maple syrup is made today! End your tour with pancake and sausage breakfast with fresh maple syrup. Prices for most activities are included in admission fees. Tiffin’s own maple syrup will be available for sale on site. All proceeds go towards our community and the maintenance of NVCA's conservation areas.
With a full belly, join in our other activities:
Learn about exotic animals at the Zoo to You animal show. You can pet them too!
Hop on a horse drawn wagon ride ($3 per person, cash only)
Dance to music performed by local musicians
Polish your outdoor skills with cadets
Build your own bird box to take home ($10, cash only)
Say hello to local firefighters
Walk through our sugar shack to learn how maple syrup is made
Learn how to tap a tree with Tiffin's Environmental Educators
Hike through Tiffin Conservation Area's scenic trails
Stock up on maple syrup products (maple syrup made at Tiffin is available in limited quantities).
Watch a dog show performed by Red Barn
Meet some native animals from Scales Nature Park
And more!!
Volunteer to plant trees along the Mad River
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 3391 Concession 3 Nottawasaga Road S, Creemore, ON
Come out to help improve the Mad River! We will be planting native trees and shrubs to shade the river and improve wildlife habitat.
Individuals, families and community groups are welcome!
This tree planting event is in partnership with the Friends of the Mad River.
Volunteer to plant trees along the Upper Nottawasaga River
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 308579 DUFFERIN COUNTY ROAD 7 (aka Hockley road). Coordinates go to 308579 Hockley Rd Mono, ON L9W 2Z2
Come out to help improve the Upper Nottawasaga River! We will be planting native trees and shrubs to shade the river and improve wildlife habitat.
Individuals, families and community groups are welcome!
Thank you to the Headwater Streams Committee and South Simcoe Streams Network Committee for collaborating on this tree plant.
To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-to-plant-trees-along-the-upper-nottawasaga-river-tickets-601634804897
What to expect
- An orientation and tree planting tutorial
- This event will take place rain or shine but will be rescheduled if there is extreme weather.
- PLEASE bring rubber boots. We will be crossing the river to plant trees.
Remember to Bring
- Closed toed shoes/rubber boots (SPRING IS MUDDY!)
- Dress for the weather (jacket, rain coat, hat, etc)
- Sunscreen/bug spray
- Water, Lunch, Snack
- Gardening gloves if you have them (extras are available)
Be Tick Aware
- Wear light-coloured clothing to make ticks easier to spot.
- Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, and closed-toe footwear. Tuck your shirt into your pants and tuck your pants into your socks. This can help prevent ticks from crawling onto your skin where they can feed.
- Permethrin-treated clothing may provide protection against ticks and mosquitoes.
- Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website for more information
Students:
- Remember to bring your community service volunteer form!
Where to Meet:
3391 Concession 3 Nottawasaga road S, Clearview Township. Please note Google Maps does not recognize this address.
Directions from Avening: Drive south down County Rd 42/ Airport road. Turn right onto Nottawasaga Sideroad 3/4. Take your next right on Concession 3 South and drive to the end of the road. Please park along the right hand side of the road and meet in the driveway of 3391 Concession 3 south.
Portopotty will be available.
Important information:
- Pre-Registration is required! Space is limited
Questions? Please contact:
Laura Wensink 705-424-1479 x 275 or lwensink@nvca.on.ca
Tiffin Nature Program (Session 6: May-Jun) - Half Day
Date: Occurs Tuesday every 1 week(s), from Tuesday, May 9, 2023 9:30:00 AM - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
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Geared towards pre-K and children in kindergarten, our nature program will help your children gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Children can attend Tiffin Nature Programming once a week, on a half day/whole day basis.
Click here to register or for more information
Tiffin Nature Program (Session 6: May-Jun) - Full Day
Date: Occurs Thursday every 1 week(s), from Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:30:00 AM - Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Geared towards pre-K and children in kindergarten, our nature program will help your children gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Children can attend Tiffin Nature Programming once a week, on a half day/whole day basis.
Click here to register or for more information
Tiffin Nature Program (Session 6: May-Jun) - Half Day
Date: Occurs Thursday every 1 week(s), from Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:30:00 AM - Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:30:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Geared towards pre-K and children in kindergarten, our nature program will help your children gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our amazing planet.
Children can attend Tiffin Nature Programming once a week, on a half day/whole day basis.
Click here to register or for more information
