August 29th is The Dragonfly Festival at Tudhope Memorial Park in Orillia
(TORONTO, August 24, 2009) - Kids and their families can get outside, have fun and learn from the dragonflies and damselflies about healthy wetlands at The Dragonfly Festival in Orillia, a hands-on, interactive family conservation event sponsored by Ontario Nature, Ontario Power Generation and “Kids for Turtles” Environmental Education.
WHERE: Barnfield Point Recreation Centre at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park in Orillia – Atherley Road and Highway 12 on the south shore of Lake Couchiching
WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:00 am – 3:00 p.m.
- 10 a.m. – Keynote/book signing by Colin Jones, biologist and author of “Dragonflies of Algonquin Park and Ontario”
- 12 p.m. – Brenda Van Ryswyck, Natural Heritage Ecologist for Conservation Halton and accomplished dragonfly photographer
- 2 p.m. – Nature Walk with Chris Evans, leading dragonfly expert
WHAT: Activities, crafts, environmental vendors and more:
- Renowned naturalist Bob Bowles of “Kids for Turtles” Environmental Education will present “Dragonfly 101”
- Collect and identify Dragonflies and Damselflies
- Explore a turtle pond to learn about wetland species like turtles, frogs, birds, dragonflies, damselflies
- Face painting, story-telling, Nature Crafts for Children, Dragonfly luncheon special!
WHO:
- Bob Bowles of Kids for Turtles Environmental Education
- Colin Jones, biologist and author of “Dragonflies of Algonquin Park and Ontario”
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:
Jim McInnis, Communications Coordinator, Ontario Nature
416.444.8419 ext. 269; jimm@ontarionature.org
www.ontarionature.org
For media inquiries, please contact:
OPG Media Desk: 416.592.4008 or 1.877.592.4008
