Special Events & Programs
for 2010 at
Backus Heritage Conservation Area
Have you ever hooted with
the owls; unraveled a murder mystery; imagined the life of pioneer settler;
experienced the War of 1812; planted trees; hiked through a Carolinian forest or
had a blast at summer day camp? These
experiences and more are waiting for you and your family at Backus Heritage
Conservation Area. Visit Backus Heritage
Conservation Area and create some great family memories.
Call the conservation area
at 519-586-2201 for more information on the line-up of special events.
2010 Special Events
·
Winter Trees:
February 20, 1:00 pm
You might know how to identify trees by
their leaves, but what do you do in the winter when the leaves are gone? Learn tips to identify a variety of trees
using buds, twigs and bark. Then
it’s outside for a guided walk in Backus Woods. This popular program is presented in
partnership with the Norfolk Field Naturalists.
Admission by donation. Meet at the Conservation Education
Centre.
· Amazing Amphibians: April 14, 6:00 pm
Join the Norfolk Field Naturalists and LPRCA’s Outdoor Educator for a fun and informative
evening. Our outdoor adventure starts
inside the Conservation Education Centre, with tips to help you identify local
amphibians. Then we head outside to
explore the trails and wetlands in search of frogs, salamanders and other
elusive spring songsters. Bring rubber
boots and a flashlight. Admission $2.00/person.
· Celebrating Earth Day: April 17, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
This afternoon is all about
conservation fun! Wish the planet a
happy Earth Day - plant a tree, enjoy guided nature walks, create an awesome
craft, and other nature activities. This
family-friendly event is presented in partnership with Earth Day Canada,
Norfolk County Community Services Department and Kids for Turtles.
·
Pancakes served 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, $3.00 per child & $5.00 per adult
·
Hike starts at 2:00 pm, Admission $2.00/person
The Backus Advisory Board
will be your host in the
In the afternoon
there’s a walk through Backus Woods to view the variety of spring
wildflowers blooming. Learn some
fascinating nature lore and tips to identify these beautiful spring
ephemerals. This popular woodland walk
leaves from the Conservation Education Centre at 2 pm.
·
Backus Yard
You’re sure to find some “treasures” of old and new
at this annual fundraising event. The
sale is hosted by the Backus Advisory Board.
It’s time to tee one
up at Stark’s Golf Course, Port Rowan in support of conservation and
heritage projects at Backus Heritage Conservation Area. Tickets are only $70.00 per person and
include 18 holes of golf, a great steak dinner and fabulous prizes. Call Stark’s Golf Course at 586-2802
for further information or to reserve your tickets or to sponsor a hole.
Throw out a line and see if
you can hook “the big one”.
Fun, fish and prizes in a great setting add up to a terrific family
outing. Regular park admission plus
derby entry fee required. You many want
to make it a camping weekend at Backus.
Step back in time…. Experience rural
life as it might have been in the 1880’s through demonstrations and
hands-on activities.
Enjoy a toe tapping, hand
clapping evening of music and fun at the historic Forbes Barn. This barn dance is a special ticketed event.
·
Murder Mystery: August 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Calling all
detectives! Enjoy this interactive “whodunit” set
within the
·
Join us for a good old
fashioned jamboree. Each day musicians
will gather in various locations throughout the park to share their music. On Sunday morning, enjoy gospel music performed
in the
● War of 1812 Re-enactment: September 11 &12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hundreds of British and American
re-enactors and settlers are expected to converge in the
Whooo goes there?
Find out more about
·
Annual dedication of trees planted in memory
of loved ones and friends. The
2010 Camps for Kids: New for 2010 Pre-registration and pre-payment
required. No daily walk-ins will be
accepted.
No refunds
except with a medical certificate or if program cancelled by LPRCA
Registration deadline June
25th for July camps & July 16th for August camps
1.
Summer Nature Day Camp: July 5
– 9, August 2 - 6 & August
23-27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Children ages 6 to 12 can have a nature adventure this summer. Go on an adventure hike, create cool crafts, swim, explore nature and play games. Cost: $32.50/child/day plus taxes. Pre-registration is required by calling 519-586-2201.
2. Heritage Day Camp: August 9 - 13, August 16 - 20, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Discover for yourself
what it might have been like to be a child in early