WRIG is partnering with the PEI Potato Board and Ecole St. Augustin to plant native trees around the school’s playground and in a hedge across from the school property. The trees and expertise are provided by the Greening Spaces Program.
WHEATLEY RIVER Canada 150 Picnic – Saturday, July 15, 2017 2-4 p.m.
The Wheatley River 4-H Club is hosting a free family Canada 150 picnic at the Wheatley River Hall (Rackhams’s Lane) and invite youth in the area, as well as newcomers, and their families to experience an old-time picnic and fun afternoon with old-fashioned games, a display of 4-H projects and project-related hands-on activities such as learning about rabbits, trying cake decorating, or making a craft. A small display of historical artifacts, especially as they pertain to rural areas, is planned, along with musical entertainment. The hall is a short stroll away from Rackham’s Pond, and the Wheatley River Improvement Group (WRIG) is planning a nature scavenger hunt. All welcome. Rain or Shine. For more information, email wheatleyriver4h@hotmail.com or call 902 -213-0597.
This local 4-H Canada 150 celebration is made possible by 4-H Canada’s Connecting Canadians Fund, and is supported by the Government of Canada and generous partners, TransCanada and McDonald’s Canada.
The Wheatley River Improvement Group’s Celebrate Our River Festival and River Duck Race is coming up and you are invited! Join us on Saturday, August 26th at Rackham’s Community Pond for this fun, family-friendly event. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some time outdoors, to meet fellow community members and WRIG staff and directors, and to learn more about your local watershed group and the work we’ve been doing this summer. There will be a BBQ starting at noon with free hot dogs and drinks—donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a scavenger hunt, kid-friendly activities, and watershed information displayed at the pond as well. The River Duck Race will begin at 1:00pm, so bring your family and friends out to enjoy the fun! The rubber ducks are released into Rackham’s Community Pond and race down to the Wheatley River Bridge. There are cash prizes for those who hold the tickets for the first three ducks to cross the finish line so hopefully your duck will be the fastest! Get your duck tickets now from Gallant’s Clover Farm Food Market in Rustico or from one of WRIG’s staff members or directors. Check out our website, www.wheatleyriver.ca, or contact our Watershed Manager, Kayla, by calling 902-963-3198 for more information!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2018 DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS
WINTER FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The Hunter-Clyde Watershed Group, the Wheatley River Improvement Group, Central Queens Wildlife Federation, and PEI Forests, Fish & Wildlife, present the 2018 Winter Woodlot Tour!
Ø Free Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
Ø Forest Management – Programs and funding to help you manage your forest better
Ø Watershed Management – Restoring streams to encourage fish and wildlife
Ø Snowshoeing – Come try it out, with snowshoes available
Ø Chainsaw Clinic – Chainsaw safety and maintenance
Ø Guided Trail Walks – Forest enhancement and winter wildlife walks, and a scavenger hunt
Ø Birds of Prey – Identifying raptors on Island woodlots
Ø Tapping Maple Trees – The making of Maple Syrup Products
Ø Hot Cider – Cider will be available for guests at no charge
Ø Woodworking – Wood turners, bird box instructions, and much more
What are the issues facing today’s woodlots and watersheds? How can we use our woodlots while also improving them for wildlife? At our seventh Winter Woodlot Tour, bring the whole family and take part in snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and many interactive interpretive events. This year’s event promises the usual attractions as well as a host of new exhibits, with staff from PEI Forests, Fish & Wildlife on hand to help answer your questions regarding forest management and winter wildlife.
This will be an opportunity to learn how to make the most of your woodlot, as well as a chance for the whole family to learn more about Island forests and watersheds and the importance of our natural environment to the Island’s economy and rural communities. There is no charge to attend this special event and free hot cider will be served.
The grade 6 Environmental Fun Day will take place on Friday, June 8th at Rackham’s Community Pond in Wheatley River. We are looking forward to another great educational day with our local schools!
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative will be giving a presentation about How to Manage Bats in Buildings on Prince Edward Island. Please join us for this informative session. This event is free and open to the public.
“The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is a collection of highly qualified people within a cross-Canada network of partners and collaborators dedicated to wildlife health. Our Cooperative includes internationally renowned wildlife disease diagnosticians and researchers, experts in population health, skilled educators and experienced policy advisors. The CWHC is dedicated to generating knowledge needed to assess and manage wildlife health and working with others to ensure that knowledge gets put to use in a timely fashion.”
Light refreshments will be served.
The annual volunteer clean up date at the pond.
All are invited out to help out!