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Family Day: Earth Explorers
This Family Day, bring your whole crew for an unforgettable day of nature-themed fun that’s perfect for all ages! Explore the wonders of the local environment with Storm Chaser and Photographer David T. Chapman with three fascinating shows that will take you on a journey from wild weather, to starry nights, and birdwatching in your own backyard.
Family Day will also include:
- Indigenous Elder teachings
- Story readings by author Dorothy Ladd
- Eco bird feeder crafts
- Heritage demonstrations
- BBQ lunch with Saugeen Shores Rotary Club (cash and debit/credit accepted)
Members FREE; General Admission Applies.
Proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation.
No registration required for general on-floor programming only. Walk-ins welcome!
FOR SHOWS – Seating is limited. please be sure to register! All show registration includes entry to all on-floor programming for the day.
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Earth Explorers Show #1: The Adventures of Winter Birding
(also incl. all on-floor programming) – 10:30 AM
This exciting program will provide insight for viewing beautiful birds in the cold season whether you enjoy bird watching along hiking trails or in your own backyard. It will focus on many of the songbirds that visit your feeders, but also some of the rarities that can sometimes stay around after the warm season. This eye-popping presentation on backyard songbirds, hawks and owls will set you off on a lifelong journey of looking for all your favourite species.
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Earth Explorers Show #2: Wild, Weird and Wacky Weather
(also incl. all on-floor programming) – 12:00 PM
In a province that is so vast and surrounded by the Great Lakes, it is no wonder we have some of the most fascinating weather in the world. Ontario offers such a variety all year round because of its terrain, temperature variations and location. This includes the ever so captivating Lenticular Clouds, which are also nicknamed U.F.O. clouds. Learn about Fallstreak Holes, Superior Mirages, Fogbows, Tornadoes, Roll Clouds, Lightning and discover how far south Noctilucent Clouds can actually be experienced in North America. This presentation combines Ontario’s weather uniqueness, power and beauty all wrapped into one.
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Earth Explorers Show #3: Magic of the Night Sky
(also incl. all on-floor programming) – 1:30 PM
Ever wonder what the sky is doing above while you are sleeping? This program offers an in depth look at the night sky. Everything from beautiful northern lights, comets and shooting stars, to the intense activity of thunderstorms –see not only incredible displays of lightning but also the developing structure and movement of the clouds above. Have you ever looked up at the moon and seen a ring around it and wondered what caused this to happen?
This program will answer that question and more. Enjoy time lapses of shooting stars — watch dust and smoke from their impact as they move across the sky, well after the meteor has burned up in our atmosphere. See a rare waterspout caught over Lake Erie at night. All this and more in one exciting presentation demonstrating the beauty and the Magic of the Night Sky.
