Saturday, July 2
FIRST NATIONS “FAMILY” DAY ON THE HUMBER RIVER
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cold Creek Conservation Area14125 11th Concession (3.5 km north of King Road between Nobleton and Bolton)
Come for any combination of the 4 activities. Two events require registration. Other two – just come. Cash barbecue from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. or bring a picnic lunch.
Aboriginal Art & Culture for 8 to 12 year olds with Alfie J. Fishgap (Salish) & Todd Jamieson (Oneida).
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $15 per child (includes materials)
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Alfie & Todd will tell stories and explain the differences between the Pacific Coast and the Eastern Woodland styles of art and native culture. Each child will create their own framed Spirit Totem animal drawing to take away with them.
Registration Required: Call Jane 905. 939. 9357. Limited Seating!
Raptor Show – Canadian Raptor Conservancy
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No Charge.
Please no dogs for today only. Raptors can’t perform with dogs around.
Reptile & Amphibian Show – Sciensational Sssnakes
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
No Charge.
The most complete collection of Ontario species in the province – safe, friendly and easy to handle
Outdoor Survival Skills
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $10 per family
with Jonathan Thompson (Mi’kmaq)
Shelter, Water, Fire, Food! Geared towards young families, Jonathan will teach the four principles one needs to stay alive in the wilderness or survival situations. Using separate stations Jonathan will describe each display and have the children do some hands on activities i.e. learn to make fire.
Generously sponsored by Toronto & Region Conservation with support from ASK, Cold Creek Stewardship and King Township
Registration Required: Call Jane 905. 939. 9357. Limited Numbers!
