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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160123
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SUMMARY:Reptile Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Reptile Rendezvous features many of the world’s most recognized reptiles—vipers\, cobras\, pythons\, alligators\, turtles–as well as many species native to Ontario. What is a Reptile? a Turtle? a Crocodilian? a Lizard? This interactive exhibit brings you face to face with these fascinating animals while debunking common myths and fostering a basic understanding of how reptiles fit into the history of life and the fabric of their native environments. \nOn exhibit between January 23 to April 17th\, 2016. \n \n
URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/reptile-rendezvous/
LOCATION:680 Plains Rd W\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7T 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160401
DTSTAMP:20260507T153000
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SUMMARY:Focus on Nature: Emerging Nature Student Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Focus on Nature is proud to announce the opening\, on March 1st\, 2016 of Emerging Nature\, a photography exhibit by sixty young photographers who have participated in Focus on Nature camps and school workshops. \n \nSelected from tens of thousands of photos taken by students over the past 18 months\, these final sixty were chosen by our volunteer judges as having special merit. Young people see the world differently than adults and these remarkable images capture their fascination with the natural world in interesting and delightful ways. \n“This exhibit reveals the importance of a healthy child-nature connection. I hope that these photos will inspire people of all ages to spend more time outdoors discovering the wonders of the natural world around them”\, said Simon Bell\, Executive Director of Focus on Nature. \nSee the full details of the event on the event page here.  \nLocation: eMERGE Guelph\, N1H 7T8\, in Old Quebec Street Mall\, across from PharmaPlus\nDates: March 1st to 31st\, 2016\nHours: Mondays – Thursdays\,  9:30am – 5pm\nSaturday\, March 19th\,  10am – 3pm\nWednesday\, March 23rd\,  9:30am – 8pm \n
URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/focus-on-nature-emerging-nature-student-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:55 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 7T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Focus%20on%20Nature":MAILTO:simon@focusonnature.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160321
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory: March Break BugFeast
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory during March Break and put your taste buds to the test with 3 bugtastic food samples: \n\n“Chripin’ Chimis Mexican Food Truck” serving Crunchy Cricket Tacos\n“Ento-Melt” serving Open-Faced Grilled Cheese with Superworms\n“Jiminy’s Juice and Smoothie Bar”serving a tropical fruit beverage with insect protein powder\n\nSamples are FREE with paid admission. Are you brave enough to eat a bug? Visit the event webpage here for more details and to register. \n \n
URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/cambridge-butterfly-conservatory-march-break-bugfeast/
LOCATION:2500 Kossuth Road\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, N2P 1S2
CATEGORIES:Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Butterfly%20Conservatory":MAILTO:info@cambridgebutterfly.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160319
DTSTAMP:20260507T153000
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SUMMARY:Ruthven Park: March Break Special
DESCRIPTION:For full event details\, please visit the Ruthven Park National Historic Site website here. \n \nThroughout the week of March Break (Monday – Friday)\, the mansion will be open for themed tours on the hour from 1pm-4pm (last tour at 3)\, each tour concludes with a family activity following the theme of the day. The tours will be offered at a reduced rate for March Break ($15 per family\, $5 per person). \nMonday\, March 14 – All about the Mansion Monday – build your own mini Greek Revival Mansion to take home. \nTuesday\, March 15 – Turn of the Century Tuesday – play some turn of the century games and make one to take home! \nWednesday\, March 16 – The Women of Ruthven Wednesday – Learn about the women of Ruthven’s past and make some postcards to add to Margaret’s collection! \nThursday\, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) – Indiana! Ruthven’s Irish Past – Find some good luck charms and learn about Irish superstitions. \nFriday\, March 18 – 1960’s Modern Futuristic Friday – Invent a new kitchen gadget and create a model of it to take home. \nFor more information please contact our Education Coordinator education [at] ruthvenpark.ca or call 905-772-0560. \n
URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/ruthven-park-march-break-special/
LOCATION:243 Haldimand Hwy. #54\, Box 610\, Cayuga\, Ontario\, Ontario\, N0A 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160319
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SUMMARY:St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences: March Break Camp
DESCRIPTION:River Institute Tackles March Break Boredom by Mixing Science into the Great Outdoors  \nCORNWALL\, ON.  – The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences is tackling March Break boredom with a week full of natural fun and learning at Cooper Marsh Visitor and Education Centre in South Lancaster.  From March 14th to the 18th\, this unique day camp will provide children\, aged 6 to 11\, with hands on opportunities to experience science and nature up close and personal.  Campers have the option of choosing to sign up for individual daily themed sessions or they can register for an entire week of non-stop fun and discovery. \nCristina Charette\, Education Programmer at the River Institute says\, “It is all about combining nature\, science\, and discovery in the great outdoors.  Each day is a brand new adventure with activities led by local scientists and naturalists”.  She adds\, “Cooper Marsh with its wonderful Visitor Centre is just the perfect venue for this Camp.” \n\nMarch 14th –  Mad Scientist \n\nFuture biologists\, chemists\, and ecologists are invited to become mad scientists for a day by conducting experiments that are non-stop fun as well as educational. \n\nMarch 15th –  Planet Protectors \n\nPlanet earth needs protecting. Campers find out all about reducing\, re-using\, recycling\, and composting as well as learn all about the plants and animals in Ontario that need our protection. \n\nMarch 16th – Nature Nut\n\nCampers are encouraged to explore the great outdoors by starting their own nature collection.  Young naturalists are encouraged to create a journal of their finds.  Opportunities are also provided to examine natural treasures under the microscope. \n\nMarch 17th – Wild for Wildlife\n\nHow do animals survive through different seasons?  What do their tracks and scat look like?  Wildlife detectives learn how to track some of our local fascinating furry friends.  Find out how they live and where they call home. \n\nMarch 18th – Arts Across the Marsh\n\nCooper Marsh is a natural work of art so campers are invited to become inspired by the great outdoors.  Imagination and nature are mixed with a little paint\, pencils\, wood\, photography\, and inspiration in a day that celebrates arts and nature. \nFor more information and registration details visit the River Institute website here\, or call 613-936-6620. \n \n
URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/st-lawrence-river-institute-of-environmental-sciences-march-break-camp/
LOCATION:20020 Stormont\, South Lancaster\, Ontario\, K0C 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="St.%20Lawrence%20River%20Institute":MAILTO:kcooper@riverinstitute.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20160317T120000
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SUMMARY:rare: kid's St. Patrick's Day party at North House
DESCRIPTION:March Break family fun – kid’s St. Patrick’s Day party at North House \nIt is easy being green when you’re in a green home on St. Patrick’s Day! North House is a solar-powered\, green housing prototype that is used as a living lab by researchers and provides a science and technology site for rare’s school programs. Parents and children will have the opportunity learn about sustainable\, compact living at North House and make an environmentally friendly St. Patrick’s Day craft. On this tour\, explore many of the emerging technological advances and concepts of modern living showcased at North House and perhaps find a leprechaun’s pot of gold! Dress in green for extra fun! For children ages 6-12 and their chaperons. \nDue to popular demand spots are not guaranteed until payment has been received. Please visit the rare website to register here.  \nCost: $10 per child \n
URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/rare-kids-st-patricks-day-party-at-north-house/
LOCATION:681 Blair Road\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, N3H 4R8\, Canada
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