WYE MARSH LEADS ONTARIO IN ENVIRONMENTAL TOURISM
Tay
Township, Midland Ontario………August , 2007. Ontario’s
Wye Marsh is leading the way in developing interactive environmental
activities appealing to the increased tourist demand for ecological
friendly experiences. “Behind
The Scenes” programs range from a behind the scenes look at
the Trumpeter Swans, Birds of Prey to a canoe eco-tour deep into the
Wye Valley wetlands. Programs are suitable for anyone six years of age
or older with costs starting at $40. per person for a two hour program
which includes a day pass to the facilities at Wye Marsh. Custom designed
programs for groups are priced separately. Programs run throughout the
year. Prepayment and advanced reservations are required.
Laurie Schutt, Executive Director at the Wye Marsh says, “Our
Behind The Scenes programs bring our natural world into perspective
in a friendly and informative way. Many of our first time visitors often
become nature enthusiasts and rave about their experience.”
The Outings Group of the Canadian Federation of University
Women recently experienced a behind the scenes canoe eco-tour and made
the following comments in a letter after their visit.
“The Wye Marsh is a wonderful … resource staffed with
knowledgeable and impassioned staff, which we encourage everyone to
experience. Its simple, unspoiled beauty reminds us our entire true
place in the world and the importance of harmony with nature. Our compliments
to a well-presented nature facility with excellent and diverse programming.”
Schutt
adds, “We feel our programs create a sense of ‘awe’
with participants and they leave with the understanding that they too
can make a difference with their newly acquired information on how environment
plays into so many aspects of their lives.”
Wye Marsh naturalists have developed three significant
areas of interest for behind the scenes tours in addition to the Canoe
Eco Tour. They include Trumpeter Swans, Birds of Prey, and Amphibians
& Reptiles of Georgian Bay. Each of the programs is limited in size
to optimize dialogue and participation with each of the participants.
Groups are limited to 10.
As an example participants in the Amphibians &
Reptiles program will learn about the handling, safety, and animal keeping;
find out what is involved in a day in the life of a reptile keeper;
get up close and personal with some of Ontario’s snakes, turtles,
and amphibians; complete a canoe turtle survey through the channels
of the Wye Marsh.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is located 35 minutes northwest
of Barrie in Tay Township in the heart of Southern Georgian Bay’s
Historic Resort Destination near Midland Ontario.
For additional information contact Wye Marsh at 705 526-7809.
Go to the website Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre http://www.wyemarsh.com/
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Media working on environmental education or travel related
stories wishing to participate (as our guest) in a Behind the Scenes
Program should contact Denise Brophey at 705-526-7809 to arrange for
dates and times. Or by e-mail info@wyemarsh.com
