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Meet the Naturalist: Anishinaabe Moon Cycle Teachings July 12th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre The moon phases coincide     with the cycle of Mother Earth has traditionally taught the Anishinaabeg how to live with the seasons.   From animal migration patterns to the ripening of edible plants, visit Zane to learn about what the      ...

The Restricted Fire Zone previously in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario has been lifted, effective Tuesday, July 11, at 16:00 hrs. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry would like to thank Ontarians and visitors for doing their part to help prevent forest fires and keep communities safe. Please continue to use extreme caution and follow Ontario’s ...

An individual has been rescued by members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment after being partially submerged in water on Lake Superior for nearly 3 hours.   On July 10, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and The OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a report ...

Meet the Naturalist: Gone Batty with Bats July 11th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 – 3:00 Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kaitlyn to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nation-wide.  

Meet the Naturalist: Backcountry 101 July 10th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Calling all paddlers, hikers, and everyone in between! Meet Celeste to get inspired for your next camping trip in the backcountry of Lake Superior Provincial Park.

Meet the Naturalist: Lake Superior – a tale of fire and ice July 7th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geological past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present landscape.   Exploration Station: Incredible Insects Drop-in: 1:00 – ...

Members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are conducting a sudden death investigation that occurred at Silver Falls Provincial Park.   On July 3, 2023, at approximately 3:46 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, Thunder Bay Fire Services, and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to Silver Falls Provincial Park for a report ...

On July 4, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers observed a pick-up truck known to them at a local gas station on Highway 108. An individual that was wanted by OPP was fuelling up the pick-up truck. Once the suspect ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), are ramping up enforcement and education around commercial motor vehicle safety, as part of a joint effort to address an upward trend in transport truck-involved collisions. In 2022, the OPP responded to 9,110 collisions that involved a transport truck, marking the highest number of transport truck-related crashes ...

On July 4, 2023, the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advised the public of increased police presence on Hiltz Road in the town of Heyden and one person was arrested. On July 3, 2023, shortly after 8:45 p.m., police responded to a neighbour dispute on Hiltz Road in Heyden where the accused was making hand ...

The Ford autism program’s slow rollout, unstable funding, and unscientific funding caps has led a major GTA service provider to stop providing crucial autism services. Parents are once again left scrambling to find therapy for their kids. In this case the closure is at ErinoakKids, the largest core services provider in Ontario.   Core services in the Ontario Autism Program ...

Meet the Naturalist: The Flight of the Peregrine July 6th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre How many times have you come across a feathered friend in the park that you could not identify? Join Stuart to learn how to become a citizen scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important!

Meet the Naturalist: The Flight of the Peregrine July 5th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Agawa Bay Visitor Centre A now abundant resident in both natural and urban settings, the Peregrine falcon once faced many adversities that almost led to extinction. Join Kelly to follow the story of the Peregrine falcon and discover how these once-endangered species have become ...

Meet the Naturalist: The Magic of Mosses July 4th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Agawa Bay Visitor Centre At first glance, mosses appear to be no more than lush forest carpet, but a closer look reveals a microscopic world that is surprisingly complex. Drop by and meet Anna to discover the miniature rainforest that lies beneath our feet.

EXPLORATION STATION: ROCK ON! Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay Did you know that Ontario is home to some of the oldest rocks on Earth? Drop by and meet Celeste to learn where the best rock-hunting spots are in the park. MEET THE NATURALIST: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...