August 23rd is “Nature Discovery Family Day” at Springbank Park
(TORONTO, August 5, 2009) – Kids and their families can get outside, have fun and learn about nature at Springbank Park at “Nature Discovery Family Day”, a hands-on, interactive family conservation event sponsored by Ontario Nature, Ontario Power Generation, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and the City of London.
WHERE: Springbank Park – 1148-1260 Commissioners Rd West between Boler Road and Springbank Drive, London (watch for signs)
WHEN: Sunday, August 23, 2009 11:00 am – 3:00 p.m.
WHAT: Themed tents with activities for all ages, including:
- “Forest Buddies” – preschool nature activities for little ones to learn about nature through crafts, story-telling and hands-on activities
- Water festival activities with enviroscapes, interactive displays
- Tweet This! – bird feeder and bird house building
- Dig This! – learn about species at risk, check out touchable turtle and mussel shells
WHO:
- Steve Sauder, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
- Steve Hounsell, Environmental Advisor, OPG
OPG Biodiversity 2009 is a series of province-wide conservation-focused, family-friendly action and education events sponsored by Ontario Power Generation in partnership with Ontario Nature, LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Its goal is to spread the word about protecting and conserving biodiversity in our urban parklands and forest ecosystems, making it easy for people to get involved with protecting the environment and fighting climate change. Biodiversity 2009 builds on OPG’s commitment to conserving, sustaining and protecting nature.
For further information on these and other upcoming events visit www.opgbiodiversity.ca.
OPG and Ontario Nature Are For the Birds – And All the Flora and Fauna of Ontario
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For event inquiries, please contact:
Caroline Schultz, Executive Director, Ontario Nature
416.444.8419 ext. 237; carolines@ontarionature.org
For media inquiries, please contact:
OPG Media Desk: 416.592.4008 or 1.877.592.4008
