WALK
Kagawong River—Kids Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 3, 9:30am-12noon
Ecosystem/Topic: River Ecology-Salmon Lifecycles
Eco-Expert: Sue Meert, Manitoulin Streams
Art/Artist: Nature Journals, Heather Thoma
Age Group: Kids
Meet: Kagawong Market Pavillion
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Misery Bay Provincial Park
Date: Saturday, February 20, 1-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Winter Ecology & Tree ID
Eco-Expert: Blaire Flynn
Trail Guide: Veronika Bingaman, Nordik Ski Club
Art/Artist: Land Art, Heather Thoma
Age Group: older adults
Meet: 12 noon @ 4e, or 1pm @ Misery Bay parking lot
Ice Lake Trail
SNOWSHOE
Date: Thursday, October 15, 1pm-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Mixed woodland/Fall color in forests
Trail Guide: Veronika Bingaman, Nordik Ski Club
Art/Artist: Watercolor techniques, Jenna Carter
Age Group: Older adults
Meet: Corner of Emery Rd & Hwy 540, Ice Lake
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SNOWSHOE
Oak Savannah
Nature Conservancy Canada
Sheshegwaning Maple Bush
Date: Late March or Early April, contact 4e; 11am-2pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Maple Sugar Traditional Teachings
Trail Guide: Sheshegwaning staff
Art/Artist: Storytelling, Sheshegwaning Elder
Age Group: All ages welcome
Meet: 9:45am @ 4e; or 11am @ Sheshegwaning Band Office
WALK
Queen Mum Provincial Park (QETQMMM)
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M’Chigeeng Trails
Date: Thursday May 12, 10am-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Teachings with Trees
Teachings: Debra Tate & Leo Bebonang
Art/Artist: Wooden spoon carving, Leo Bebonang
Age Group: Older Adults
NOTE: Pre-registration required, space limited, contact
4e for meeting point.
WALK
Kagawong River Plant Quest
Date: Saturday May 7 or May 14 , 1-3pm @ Green Expo
Ecosystem/Topic: Riparian Plant ID
Eco-Experta: Jenna Carter & Heather Thoma
Art/Artist: Drawing & Nature Journals, Jenna & Heather
Age Group: Families
Meet: In front of Kagawong Park Centre
CYCLE
White Deer Trail, Barrie Island
Date: Monday, November 7, 1pm-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Orienteering/compass navigation
Topic Expert: Roy Jeffery, Nordic Ski Club
Trail Guide: Veronika Bingaman, Nordic Ski Club
Art/Artist: Creative personal mapping, Heather Thoma
Age Group: Older adults
Meet: 12:45 @ 4e; or Gore Bay H&M Gas Bar (across from
OPP) @ 1pm
Date: Thurs. April 28, 10am-1pm or 10am-4pm (2 options)
Ecosystem/Topic: Spring Alvar Flowers
Eco-Expert: Will Kershaw, MNR
Trail Guide: Veronika Bingaman, Nordik Ski Club
Art/Artist: Photography, Sarah Warburton
Age Group: Older adults
Meet: 8:30@4e; or 9:30 at Silverwater United Church
NOTE: There will be shorter and longer options for
this session
Date: Thursday, May 26, 1pm-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Ag. History, Meadow Ecology
Trail Guide: Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates
Eco-Expert: Heather Thoma
Art/Artist: Photography, John Knox
Age Group: Older Adults
Meet: 12:30pm @ 4e; or 1pm @ Julia Bay picnic area,
Barrie Island
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Kagawong Area
Date & Meet: Still planning: contact 4e if interested!
Ecosystem/Topic: Local medicinal plants & medicine making
Eco-expert: Joe Pitawanakwat, Creator’s Garden
Trail Guide: Veronika Bingaman, Nordik Ski Club
Art/Artist: Drawing, Heather Thoma
Age Group: Older adults
Wolsey Lake
Date: Tuesday May 3, 9am-12noon
Ecosystem/Topic: Lakeshore Bird Migration
Eco-Expert: Chris Bell
Art/Artist: Exploring poetry, Kate Thompson
Age Group: Older adults
Meet: 8:15am @ 4e; or 9am @ Wolsey Lake Causeway
Picnic Area
Kagawong River Trail
Date: Saturday, May 28, 11am-1pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Investigating Insects
Eco-Expert: Blaire Flynn
Art/Artist: Painting, Sophie Edwards
Age Group: Families
Meet: Billings Public Library
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Misery Bay Provincial Park
Date: Tuesday, May 31, 1pm-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Endangered Species
Eco-Expert: Gaynor Orford, Misery Bay
Art/Artist: Creative Prose Writing, Kate Thompson
Age Group: Older Adults
Meet: 4e @ noon, or Misery Bay parking lot @ 1pm
CYCLE
M’Chigeeng Community Routes
Date: Saturday. June 4, 1pm-4pm
Ecosystem/Topic: Sustainable Transportation
Eco-expert: Justin Tilson
Trail Guide: Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates
Art/Artist: Land Art/Sculpture, Sophie Edwards
Age Group: Families & all ages
Meet: Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute
NOTE: This session is linked to Manitoulin Passage Ride
A LEADER IN LAND-BASED LEARNING & ART
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gently active outings
on manitoulin island
2015-2016
ALL EXCURSIONS are for easy-to-moderate
fitness level, most are “easy.”
HIKES & SNOWSHOE ROUTES are generally
1-5 km, cycling 10 km or less.
4elements provides art materials and folding
stools, participants provide water, snack, and
dress for the weather!
An agency of the Government of Ontario
Un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario
DONATIONS WELCOME : )
Please contact us about meeting points,
carpooling, or for more information.
MANITOULIN ISLAND
NORDIK SKI CLUB