2019 Discovery Days Schedule
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2019 Discovery Days Schedule
Date Time Event Location and Description
Sunday, June 2 10:00 a.m. – Harold Town Conservation Area
3:00 p.m. Celebration of Trails
Join Otonabee Conservation and trail partners for a
day of mountain biking – try a demo mountain
bike, get tips on safe riding and safety equipment
and information about programs and services.
Location: 2611 Old Norwood Road in the Township
of Otonabee-South Monaghan, just east of the city
of Peterborough
Wednesday, June 5 6:00 p.m. - Beavermead Campground
7:30 p.m. Guided Photography Hike
Celebrate World Environment day by joining
Otonabee Conservation Staff for guided
photography walk at Beavermead
Campground. Learn the principles of photography,
how to take better photos, and then practice
outdoors. Bring your own camera or phone, hiking
shoes, insect repellant and water. The hike will
take approximately 1.5 hours and is suitable for all
ages and abilities.
Beavermead Campground is located at 2011
Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough. Meet at the
Gatehouse.
Sunday, June 16 10:00 a.m. - Machinery Day at Hope Mill
4:00 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day with a visit to the Hope Mill,
a circa 1835 operating water=powered sawmill on
the banks of the Indian River. Take a tour and
watch the sawmill in action. View the display
rooms and visit the children’s workshop where
children can build a bird box.
The Hope Mill is located at 3414 Hope Mill Road, in
the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.Date Time Event Location and Description
Saturday, July 13 1:00 p.m. - Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
2:00 p.m. Birds of Prey
Join staff from Wild Ontario and meet live birds of
prey, learn about biodiversity, climate change, and
species at risk.
Snakes of Ontario
3:00 p.m. - Join staff from Sciensational Snakes for an
4:00 p.m. opportunity to get up close to local species of
snakes during this interactive program.
The Warsaw Caves Conservation Area is located at
289 Caves Road, Warsaw, ON
Sunday, July 21 10:00 a.m. - Beavermead Campground
12:00 a.m. Learn to Fish
Learn to fish is a free, two-hour program that
teaches kids, teens and adults how to fish.
Participants will learn how to rig a rod, read the
regulations, cast, and do some hands-on fishing.
1:00 p.m. - Snakes of Ontario
2:00 p.m. Join staff from Sciensational Snakes for an
opportunity to get up close to local species of
snakes during this interactive program.
2:30 p.m. - Live Music and Puppet Show
3:30 p.m. Join Glen from the Paddling Puppeteers for an
Interactive, nature-themed puppet show including
songs of the Kawartha Lakes and forests.
4:00 p.m. – Guided Paddling Tour of Little Lake
5:00 p.m. Bring your canoe or kayak (or rent one of ours) and
join ORCA staff for a guided tour by water of
Meade Creek and learn about local species, natural
and cultural history.
Beavermead Campground is located at 2011
Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough. Meet at the
Gatehouse.Date Time Event Location and Description
Sunday, July 21 10:00 a.m. - Crafts Day at Hope Mill
4:00 p.m. Enjoy a visit to the Hope Mill, a circa 1835
operating water-powered sawmill on the banks of
the Indian River. Take a tour and watch the sawmill
in action. View the display rooms and visit the
children’s workshop where children can build a
bird box.
The Hope Mill is located at 3414 Hope Mill Road, in
the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.
Saturday, July 27 8:00 p.m. - Harold Town Conservation Area
11:00 p.m. Night Sky Viewing
Join the Peterborough Astronomical Association
(PAA) for some night sky viewing from 8-11pm at
Harold Town Conservation Area. Participants will
have the opportunity to view the night sky using
equipment provided by the PAA members away
from the city lights. Suitable for all ages, all
equipment provided. Weather dependent – clear
skies required.
Location: 2611 Old Norwood Road in the Township
of Otonabee-South Monaghan, just east of the city
of PeterboroughDate Time Event Location and Description
Saturday, August 10 1:00 p.m. - Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
2:00 p.m. Turtles of Ontario
Learn about local turtle species and meet live
turtles during this interactive presentation from
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Center.
Saturday, August 10 2:30 p.m. - Photography Hike
4:00 p.m. Join Otonabee Conservation Staff for a guided
Photography Hike from the beach to the Lookout
and back. Learn the principles of photography, how
to take better photos, and then practice outdoors.
Bring your own camera or phone, hiking shoes,
insect repellant and water. The hike will take
approximately 1.5 hours and is moderately difficult
with uneven terrain and some slopes.
The Warsaw Caves Conservation Area is located at
289 Caves Road, Warsaw, ON
Saturday, August 17 1:00 p.m. - Beavermead Campground
2:00 p.m. Turtles of Ontario
Learn about local turtle species and meet live
turtles during this interactive presentation from
the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center
Saturday, August 17 1:30 p.m. - Birds of Prey
2:30 p.m. Join staff from Wild Ontario and meet live birds
of prey, learn about biodiversity, climate change,
and species at risk.
Saturday, August 17 12:00 p.m. - Wildlife Display
4:00 p.m. Visit the interactive display hosted by the
Kawartha Wildlife Center. The KWC is a new,
wildlife rehabilitation center established to rescue,
rehabilitate and release wildlife.Sunday, August 18 10:00 a.m. - Fishing Workshop
12:00 p.m. Join us for an interactive workshop about fishing –
learn about local fish species, fishing tackle,
regulations and then try your technique. License
required for those between 18 – 64 years of age.
1:00 p.m. - Guided Paddling Tour of Little Lake
2:00 p.m. Bring your canoe or kayak and join ORCA
staff for a guided tour by water of Meade
Creek and learn about local species, natural and
cultural history.
Beavermead Campground is located at 2011
Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough. Meet at the
Gatehouse.
Sunday, August 25 10:00 a.m. - Family Day at Hope Mill
4:00 p.m. Enjoy a visit to the Hope Mill, a circa 1835
operating water-powered sawmill on the banks of
the Indian River. Take a tour and watch the sawmill
in action. View the display rooms and visit the
children’s workshop where children can build a
bird box.
The Hope Mill is located at 3414 Hope Mill Road, in
the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.
For further inquiries about any of the events listed please contact:
Otonabee Conservation
Tel: 705-745-5791
Email: otonabeeca@otonabeeconservation.com and put “Discovery Days Question” in the
subject line
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