Paddling the Lower Oxtongue at the Silent Boat Rally
Explore, Paddle, Discover
Three July Adventures in Nature
Butterfly Count
40th Anniversary Family Party
Silent Boat Rally on the Lower Oxtongue
🌿 You're Invited to a Butterfly Count! 🦋
Join local naturalists Rick and Kelly Stronks for a morning of nature, discovery, and conservation at the Marsh’s Falls Nature Reserve.
Help us count and identify butterflies as part of a nationwide effort to monitor and protect these beautiful pollinators. Whether you're a seasoned spotter or a curious beginner, everyone is welcome!
📅 Date:Sunday July 6 🕒 Time:9:00am to around noon 📍 Location:Marsh’s Falls Nature Reserve, 25613 Hwy 35, Dwight ON 🎒 What to Bring: Binoculars, an insect net if available, clear jars (baby food size is great), a camera, insect repellent, sun protection — and your love for nature!
This is a great activity for all ages. You’ll learn how to spot different butterfly species and contribute to vital conservation data.
Let’s count butterflies and make a difference — one wingbeat at a time!
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the
Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation
Two family parties at Marsh’s Falls Nature Reserve
Saturday July 12th noon-4pm
Sunday August 10th noon-4pm
Come for one or both, rain or shine. Bring your children and grandchildren. Explore the trails, meet with naturalists, sit by the falls, enjoy refreshments. Explore our summer StoryWalk, draw, paint or other activities. Please leave your pets at home.
🛶Silent Boat Rally – Saturday July 26, 9:00am – Dwight Beach This is an ecological tour of the Lower Oxtongue River in your canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Partake in a leisurely paddle along the meandering, nearly motionless, breathtaking beautiful river. A wildlife sighting contest includes prizes over lunch beside Marsh’s Falls. $25 per person. Ideal for novice paddlers.
