{"id":84426,"date":"2026-07-11T08:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T12:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=84426"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:25:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:25:58","slug":"this-weekend-at-lspp-saturday-sunday-july-11-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/this-weekend-at-lspp-saturday-sunday-july-11-12\/","title":{"rendered":"This Weekend at LSPP – Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop-in: 10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
\nMEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE<\/strong> \u2013 Though they lie quietly, the
\nrocks beneath our feet tell the story of the powerful natural forces that created Lake Superior and the
\ndramatic landscape of the park we know today. Join Anna to explore Lake Superior\u2019s exciting geologic
\npast. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the
\npresent.<\/p>\n

Drop-in: 10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM Gatehouse, Rabbit Blanket Lake
\nNATURE CONNECTION: NATURE OBSERVATION<\/strong> – Attention is one of the most generous gifts we
\ncan give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the “I
\nnotice, I wonder, it reminds me of” observation routine to explore a single leaf \u2013 you\u2019ll be amazed by
\nwhat you discover. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages
\nare welcome.<\/p>\n

1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
\nART WORKSHOP: A SPLASH OF COLOUR<\/strong> \u2013 Hidden below the surface of Lake Superior\u2019s cool waters
\nis a shimmering world of colour and clever camouflage. Join Tessa and Mary to get inspired by the
\nbeautiful fish that call the park home and learn fun techniques for painting patterned scales and
\nfins. Painting supplies will be provided. All ages welcome.<\/p>\n

Drop-in: 2:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM South Old Woman River Trail
\nNATURE CONNECTION: WILDFLOWER APPRECIATION<\/strong> – Beauty may be in the eye of the
\nbeholder, but it’s hard to deny the beauty of wildflowers. Get up close and personal with these tiny
\nwonders – examine their colours, count their petals, and admire their shapes. Take your time, breathe
\nin the fresh air, and let their beauty spark your creativity. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the
\nnature journal provided. All ages are welcome.<\/p>\n

7:30 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
\nEVENING PRESENTATION: SECRETS OF THE PACK<\/strong> \u2013 The life of the wolf is mysterious and often
\nmisunderstood; but these family-oriented animals are intelligent and compassionate protectors of our
\necosystems. Join Tessa and Aidan for a chance to join a wolf pack living in Lake Superior Provincial
\nPark and learn the secrets lurking within these majestic animals’ yearly life.<\/p>\n

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Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
\nGUIDED WALK: BIRDING BASICS<\/strong> \u2013 Calling all budding birdwatchers! Are you interested
\nin birding but don\u2019t know where to begin or are a novice looking to enhance your skills? Join Kelly for a
\nshort walk along the Coastal Trail where you\u2019ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore the
\nexciting world of birds at LSPP and beyond! This easy hike will begin at the Visitor Centre at
\nAgawa Bay. Please sport sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Binoculars will be
\navailable to borrow but if you have your own pair, bring them along!<\/p>\n

Drop-in: 1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
\nMEET THE NATURALIST: COASTAL MEAT-EATING WILDFLOWERS<\/strong> \u2013 Life on Lake Superior\u2019s
\ncoastline is no walk in the park! Despite their seemingly delicate nature, many carnivorous plants have
\nadapted to survive on the harsh, exposed rocks of the shoreline. Join Mary and explore how these
\nflowers have developed the ability to trap and feed on insect prey.<\/p>\n

7:30 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
\nEVENING PRESENTATION: CALL OF THE CANOE<\/strong> \u2013 Paddling is a quintessential Lake Superior
\nexperience. Join Tessa for a screening of \u201cThe Canoe\u201d, an inspiring short film about the spirit
\nof Canadian canoe culture. The screening will be followed by a presentation and Q&A session about
\nLSPP\u2019s diverse paddling opportunities to prepare you for your own adventure!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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