SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Wylan to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests ...
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Today at LSPP – Friday, August 22nd
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: NATURE OBSERVATION – Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of” observation routine to explore a single leaf – ...
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COMMUNITY SCIENCE – How many times have you come across a plant, bird, or animal that you couldn’t identify? Join Anna to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Wednesday, August 20th
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: HUMANS AND THE DARK – Did you know that dark skies are not only beneficial for nocturnal critters, but also for us humans? Join Tessa to learn what it means for the park to be a Dark Sky Preserve and why the darkness is important ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 14th
Aug 14/25 Week #14 148 Golfers Sunny 20*C Thursday Men’s Night on August 21st Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 5:15 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Cain Miller 31 2nd Lee Bryar Derek Hardy Kyle Wood 32 3rd Max Simon Brett Robinson ...
Read More »Animal Welfare Fundraising Campaign
We are looking for “All Stars” to help us reach our goal of $5,000 for this year to help with vet costs for those who just can’t afford them but are in need of a vet visit. With every $10 donation you get a star on our wall and your name goes in for one of 2 thank you draws ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Tuesday, August 19th
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – It’s a bee! It’s a leaf! Wait, it’s a… moth? Moths have an impressive closet of disguises, filled with patterns and colours. Join Lauren and Mary to learn how the mind-boggling diversity of moths has been shaped by their friends and ...
Read More »Fred Eaglesmith
Fred Eaglesmith is coming to play three new concerts in small halls in Northeastern Ontario at the far end of September 2025. Fred will be playing live original music alongside the talented Tif Ginn. From the many Fred Eaglesmith shows planned for this fall, as far away Texas, these new northern Ontario shows are the most tightly grouped together. They ...
Read More »You and a New Pet
So, you have decided to get a new pet, wonderful! But here are a few things to think about when deciding on a new pet: Training: Kittens a kitten needs to be taught to use a litter box. Usually the mom cat will train the kittens to use it if the breeder keeps the litter clean and the mom is ...
Read More »Cochrane – Solemn Statement regarding the Tragic Accident on Hwy 11 in Moonbeam
In this deeply sorrowful moment, we come together as a united regional community to express our heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of Moonbeam and Kapuskasing’s beloved youth in the recent ATV accident. The pain of losing young lives is a wound that cuts deep, not only within your families but across all of us here in Cochrane and beyond. ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Monday, August 18th
MONDAY, AUGUST 18 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE SECRET LIFE OF FLYING SQUIRRELS – It’s a bird? It’s a plane? Wait… It’s a Northern Flying Squirrel! Join Rose to discover more about these nocturnal critters and the secrets behind their gift of “flight”. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...
Read More »Moonbeam – Public Statement of Sympathy
The Council and Staff of the Township of Moonbeam extend their deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of Audric, Audrie, Carley, and Loïc. Our community is heartbroken by this tragic loss. On behalf of the Council and Staff of the Township of Moonbeam, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of Audric, Audrie, ...
Read More »Blue-Green Algae at Hattie Cove
Park Staff at Hattie Cove (Pukaskwa National Park) have received test results for the suspected blue-green algae detected at the canoe launch beach in Hattie Cove. What we know now: It has been confirmed that is indeed Blue-Green Algae The algae is confirmed to contain the toxin Microsystin-LA. The bloom is localized—it has only been detected at the canoe launch ...
Read More »Ladies Night – August 13th
99 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 1st Flight: 1st – Laura Mitchell, Jen Lamontagne, Spare 39 2nd – Guylaine Domich, Jenny Hughes, Lanie Rutland-Kelly 39 3rd – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 39 2nd Flight: 1st – Chanelle Martelli, Ashley Coombs, Sarah Perreria 42 2nd – Delmarr Lowe, Kassandra Kenny, Spare 45 3rd ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – August 16th
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Drop-in: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: ASK AN ASTRONOMER – Have you ever wondered how to use a telescope? Have you wished to know the names of the stars? Ask special guest astronomer Jeffery Deans to discover the wonders of space and get answers to your burning questions! Drop in: 7:30 PM ...
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