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July 18
Moonlight Tour of the Wildlife Park
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Celebrate Parks Day by listening to the wolves howl! Join us in an easy, guided moonlight walk of the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park. Bring a flashlight and get a nocturnal view of the park and its inhabitants. The fee for adults is $7.00, children $3.00. Cash only. Pre registration required. All ages welcome. Please bring flashlights, insect repellant, and dress for the weather. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information or to pre register, please contact Sue at 902 758 5316 or penneysl@gov.ns.ca . You must receive a confirmation to be eligible for this event.
July 17, 2009
Mira
6:00 PM
Parks Day
Friday, July 17th to Saturday, July 18th -- Come celebrate Canada's beautiful parks with a fun-filled weekend at Mira River Provincial Park. Staff from Louisbourg Historic Park will be in period costumes and there will be face painting, demonstrations by the Cape Breton Militia, games, prizes, an ice cream social, fireworks, a bon fire, entertainment, scavenger hunt, and a canteen with all proceeds going to the Children's Wish Foundation. Visit the Mira River Provincial Park observatory and gaze at the stars and planets. Bring the whole family for some great entertainment and education (bring your binoculars and telescopes), miniature horse rides, a demonstration by the Royal Canadian Modelers Club and the Cape Breton Antique and Custom Car Club, a visit from the Mira Park Pirate and the Department of Natural Resources helicopter. Regular camping fees apply. Sponsored by the Friends of Mira Park and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please call the Park at 902-563-3373.
July 18, 2009
Graves Island
1:00 PM
Family Fun Day
Spend the afternoon at Graves Island Provincial Park and join us for a scavenger hunt and free barbeque. Activities for the whole family! Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Alan at 902-634-7514 or at whitear@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Sunday, July 19, 1:00 pm.
July 18, 2009
Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Exploring Nature
Get in touch with nature by making crafts using materials around the park. There will be a scavenger hunt, a nature walk along the boardwalk. Healthy snacks and drinks provided. This is and easy and fun event for children age 5 to 12. Free program. Advanced registration is required. Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Barrington, Recreation Department. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Anna at 902-637-2903 or barringtonrec@eastlink.ca.
July 18, 2009
Taylor Head Provincial Park
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Art in the Park
Make art on the beach from found objects mostly from nature or what has come in with the tides. This year, in keeping with the theme of astronomy, we will use constellations to inspire our creations. The art is left for others to enjoy and to disappear back into the landscape. This is an easy and fun event for the whole family. For more information, please contact Julie at 902-772-2067. Rain date: Sunday, July 19, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
July 18, 2009
Whycocomagh
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
50th Anniversary of Whycocomagh Park and Summer Festival Family Fun
It's a large outdoor birthday party! The park celebrates its 50th year in operation and joins with the Whycocomagh Summer Festival in their Family Fun Afternoon. Kids and family games, bouncers, mazes, tug-of-war, sack races and much more. Beverages and barbeque on site. Also some birthday cake and some special 50th anniversary festivities featuring the park and honouring all who have worked at the park over the past 50 years. Guided hikes along the park trails, bird watching, and nature appreciation will be offered. Sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources and the Whycocomagh Summer Festival. For more information, please contact Roz at 902-756-2617 or rozmackinnon@ns.sympatico.ca.
July 18, 2009
Rissers Beach
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Surf League, Round #2
Lifeguards from across Nova Scotia will compete in a variety of swimming, running, paddling, and rescue events. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service. For more information, please contact Paul at 902-477-6155 or paul.deon@nsls.ns.ca or visit the website at www.nsls.ns.ca.
July 18, 2009
Rissers Beach
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
9th Annual Sand Castle Competition
Bring the whole family, a group of friends, or the office gang for some fun building in the sand. Open to all ages. There will be prizes awarded. Please register on site and don't forget your building/digging tools! Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Recreation Department. For more information, please contact Janice at 902-527-6717.
July 18, 2009
Blomidon
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Make a Kite on Parks Day
A kite making workshop for children of all ages. Materials are supplied free, and prizes will be awarded. This is an event suitable for the entire family. For more information, please contact the park at 902-582-7319. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources.
July 18, 2009
Porters Lake
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
4th Family Fun Day and Barbeque
Fun and games for the whole family at Porters Lake Provincial Park. There will be face painting, wildlife identification, survival course and, of course, a barbeque and cotton candy! Other events to be determined. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Andrew at 902-889-4214 or hoodaw@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Sunday, July 19, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
July 18, 2009
Porters Lake
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wilderness Survival
The number of people using wilderness areas is increasing. Recreational activities such as hiking, backpacking, and rafting have mushroomed into a huge industry. This is a hopeful sign that many people are participating in activities connected with the natural environment. Unfortunately, this enthusiasm is not always tempered with the skills and understanding that is necessary to ensure all adventures end with fun and safety. Most of the mishaps that occur are needless. With some basic survival skills training, we can overcome and competently undertake most survival situations. The goal of the program is to give the participant a better understanding of the risks involved with outdoor activities in the wilderness, and a chance to practice some basic survival skills. Visitors will be shown ways to survive in the woods and what to pack for hiking. Information on food, water, clothes, survival kits, first aid, signaling, and how to build a shelter and a fire will be discussed. This event is useful for the whole family. Please bring hiking boots and a personal survival kit, if you have one. Advanced registration is required. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Kara at 902-384-3420 or nrec@gov.ns.ca.
July 18, 2009
Dollar Lake
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Nature - A Learning Experience
Join us at our booth on the sports field near the boat launch and have your nature questions answered by our members. Come and enjoy the hands-on fly tying and fly casting demonstrations. Map reading, compass, and GPS will be available. A strictly supervised archery range will be set up for the kids. The very popular "I Spy" contest will be conducted again this year for small children. There will be a limited wildlife display at our booth. Sponsored by the Halifax Wildlife Association. For more information, please call Vince at 902-477-5123.
July 18, 2009
Dollar Lake
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Family Fun Day
Potato sack races, egg races, face painting, a family barbeque, nature scavenger hunt, washer toss, and horse shoes are just a few of the family fun events that will take place at Dollar Lake Provincial Park. Prizes will be awarded. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and excitement at the park. Sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Linda at 902-384-2770. Rain date: Saturday, July 25, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
July 18, 2009
Dollar Lake
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Introduction to Paddling
A fun day of canoe paddling with an introduction to paddling instruction. Sponsored by Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia. For more information, please contact Brian at 902-673-2917 or at bmanderson@eastlink.ca.
July 18, 2009
The Islands
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Scavenger Hunt, Washer Toss, and Barbeque
There will be a scavenger hunt for the children followed by a washer tournament for all ages. A barbeque with hot dogs, pop, and ice cream will be held for all participants. Bring the whole family. For more information, please contact Jim at 902-875-2126. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources.
July 18, 2009
Thomas Raddall
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Introduction to Archery
Participants will have the opportunity to learn a new sport. Equipment is provided and this event is open to all ages. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Sarah at 902-679-7936 or at spencesh@gov.ns.ca.
July 18, 2009
Thomas Raddall
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Parks Day
Come join us this Parks Day for lessons in archery. There will be an interpretive talk with Fisheries and Oceans, followed by a free barbeque. Lots of fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Norm at 902-683-2664.
July 18, 2009
Thomas Raddall
TBA
Discovery Day
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED --- Launch of 5th in series of nature brochures. Walks and nature-themed talks by naturalists, biologists, and entomologists (study of insects). Brochures available for further self-directed study/walks. Easy and interesting fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Port Joli Basin Conservation Society. For more information, please contact Dirk at 902-683-2984 or hlc@eastlink.ca.
July 18, 2009
Smileys
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Smileys Family Fun Day
A day of fun for the whole family at Smileys Provincial Park. Includes a soap slide, scavenger hunt, hay rides, piñatas, face painting, races, displays, arts and crafts, a barbeque and much more! This year's theme will be astronomy. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact the park at 902-757-3131 or crowelah@gov.ns.ca.
July 18, 2009
Musquodoboit Valley Provincial Park
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Park Appreciation Day
Lots of fun for the entire family. There will be lots of games for the kids, wilderness appreciation tours, games and prizes, as well as a barbeque. Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. For more information, please contact Cathy at 902-384-2290. Rain date: Saturday, July 25, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
July 18, 2009
Ellenwood Lake
9:00 PM
Canada Parks Day Sky Watch!
Celebrate Canada Parks Day and the International Year of Astronomy with the whole family at Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park. Learn how to identify constellations, use a telescope, and more. Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, Leisure Services. Fore more information, please contact Misty at 902-742-8868 or misty@district.yarmouth.ns.ca or visit the website at www.district.yarmouth.ns.ca/leisure.
Parks Day is a national event. To see what is happening elsewhere across the country, check out the Canadian Parks Council website.
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