{"id":68644,"date":"2024-08-23T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=68644"},"modified":"2024-08-19T08:49:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:49:30","slug":"discover-lake-superior-provincial-park-friday-saturday-sunday-events-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/23\/discover-lake-superior-provincial-park-friday-saturday-sunday-events-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Friday, Saturday &#038; Sunday Events)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LSPP-Header.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LSPP-Header.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LSPP-Header.png 600w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LSPP-Header-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario&#8217;s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, August 23<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Drop-in: 10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nMEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE \u2013 It\u2019s an eat or get eaten world out there! Join Emily to learn about the fascinating predator-prey dynamic of the Canada lynx and the snowshoe hare. Both are experts in surviving the harsh environment along Lake Superior\u2019s shores.<\/li>\n<li>2:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nEXPLORATION STATION: NATURE IN WATERCOLOUR \u2013 Put your &#8220;art eyes&#8221; on and join us as we seek out and celebrate the beauty of nature. Focus your attention using the frames provided &#8211; zoom in on a leaf or zoom out on a landscape. Then paint what you see. There is no limit to nature&#8217;s beauty. All ages welcome. No watercolour experience necessary.<\/li>\n<li>8:30 PM Amphitheatre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nEVENING PROGRAM: LIFE ON THE EDGE \u2013 Often overlooked and sometimes even inadvertently trampled, the plants growing at the edge of Lake Superior are extreme survivors, facing powerful waves, scorching heat, and bitter cold. Join Anna for an exploration of the diverse and resilient coastal flora that grows along the park\u2019s rugged coastline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, August 24th\n<ul>\n<li>10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nGUIDED HIKE: PLANT RAMBLE \u2013 Join Sr. Park Naturalist Anna for a casual walk along an easy section of the Coastal Trail while paying mindful attention to plants. You&#8217;ll discover what&#8217;s in bloom, explore interesting plant adaptations, and learn some tips for identifying and photographing plants. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.<\/li>\n<li>Drop-in: 1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nMEET THE NATURALIST: COMMUNITY SCIENCE \u2013 How many times have you come across a plant, bird, or animal that you couldn\u2019t identify? Join Emma to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important!<\/li>\n<li>Drop-in: 1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM Gatehouse, Rabbit Blanket Lake<br \/>\nEXPLORATION STATION: AQUATIC WILDLIFE \u2013 Freshwater lakes are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Grab a net and join Surakchya and Heidi in search of animals, both big and small, that live in and around the water, there are endless wonders to observe. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages welcome.<\/li>\n<li>8:30 PM Amphitheatre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nSPECIAL EVENT: LAKE SUPERIOR\u2019S 80TH ANNIVERSARY JEOPARDY \u2013 Join us in celebrating the 80th Anniversary of LSPP with a game of trivia! Put your park knowledge to the test with questions about cultural history, places in the park, memorable events, and more! Not very familiar with LSPP history or facts? That&#8217;s ok! We&#8217;d still love for you to join us and learn something new! All ages are welcome to join<br \/>\nin on the fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, August 25<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Drop-in: 10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nMEET THE NATURALIST: A HOWLING GOOD TIME \u2013 Often heard howling at the moon, wolves are mysterious creatures of the night. Join Wylan to discover the world of wolves, how they interact with other creatures of the forest, and how they shape the ecosystem of Lake Superior Provincial Park.<\/li>\n<li>1:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nART PROGRAM: PEBBLE POSTCARD PAINTING \u2013 Join Kelly and Tiffany to discover the fascinating story of how Lake Superior\u2019s pebble beaches formed while learning a fun technique for capturing the diverse colours and textures of the park\u2019s beautiful rocks using watercolour paints. Painting supplies will be provided. All ages welcome.<\/li>\n<li>Drop-in: 2:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay<br \/>\nMEET THE NATURALIST: FLASHY FIREFLIES \u2013 Fireflies don\u2019t just glow for show! 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