January 2020
Canvasback Decoy Carving Workshop Part 3
Date: January 19, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 am This is day 3 of the Canvasback Decoy Carving Workshop Learn to carve your very own Canvasback drake decoy from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This three day course will teach you the classic North American art of decoy carving. The head and tail will be carved from white pine while the body, from a special watertight bonded cork. The decoy will be fitted with glass eyes, ballasted keel…
Find out more »First Goose Contest Launch
Date: January 26, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Join us to celebrate the anticipation of arrival of the first goose of the year. Enter your guess to win a one-year family membership. Activities include crafts, migration presentation, shuffle duck and face painting. Here are the previous dates the geese arrived at the Marsh.
Find out more »Winter Spark
Date: January 31, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Looking for something to do with the kids? Lots of great outdoor activities planned for this day including animal tracking on snowshoes and energetic games. Warm up by the fire and roast some tasty marshmallows.
Find out more »February 2020
Ring-Necked duck Decoy Carving Workshop
Date: February 2, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Learn to carve a Ring-necked duck decoy. Learn to carve your very own Ring-necked duck drake decoy from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This three day course will teach you the classic North American art of decoy carving. The head and tail will be carved from white pine while the body, from a special watertight bonded cork. The decoy will be fitted with glass eyes, ballasted keel and painted…
Find out more »World Wetlands Day
Date: February 2, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm World Wetlands Day 2020 World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on February 2. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Celebrate this very important day for Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. Learn to play “Shuffle-Duck” Tour the marsh on a guided snowshoe walk to learn about the importance of wetlands…
Find out more »Twilight Snowshoe Hike
Date: February 8, 2020 Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Experience the marsh on snowshoes at twilight. Embrace winter by raising your heart rate with an invigorating 1-2 kilometer snowshoe hike on mostly flat terrain with minor hills along the way. Learn basic snowshoeing terminology, turning, going up and down small hills, how to easily go over obstacles, and why going backwards usually isn’t a good idea. No special boots are required. Layering warm clothing and bringing a headlamp is suggested. Pre-registration…
Find out more »Ring-Necked Duck Decoy Carving Workshop Part 2
Date: February 9, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm This is day 2 of the Ring-necked duck Carving Workshop! Learn to carve your very own Ring-necked duck drake decoy from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This three day course will teach you the classic North American art of decoy carving. The head and tail will be carved from white pine while the body, from a special watertight bonded cork. The decoy will be fitted with glass eyes, ballasted…
Find out more »Birding Hour | Owls of Manitoba
Date: February 15, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Did you know that we have 12 species of owls in Manitoba? Learn to recognize all 12 species that call Manitoba home with our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef. Pre-registration is required. WORKSHOP FEE: MEMBERS $6 / NON-MEMBERS $15 Register today
Find out more »Ring-Necked Duck Decoy Carving Workshop Part 3
Date: February 16, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm This is day 3 of the Ring-necked duck Decoy Carving Workshop. Cancelled Learn to carve your very own Ring-necked duck drake decoy from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This three day course will teach you the classic North American art of decoy carving. The head and tail will be carved from white pine while the body, from a special watertight bonded cork. The decoy will be fitted with glass…
Find out more »Voyageur Day
Date: February 17, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Live the life of a Voyageur! Experience the challenging life of Voyageurs through contests, competitions and games. Learn to make bannock and participate in our “Concours des meilleurs”. Concours des meilleurs – Get ready for some friendly competitions. Practice your skills using slingshots, snowshoes, and others in a fun and friendly way. Bannock Bake – (11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) – Make your very own bannock and cook it by the fire!…
Find out more »Astronomy Night | Sketching the Night Sky
Date: February 20, 2020 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Astronomy version to Paint Night! Learn the skills and techniques of sketching the night sky. All supplies will be included. An indoor presentation in our theatre will be followed by an outdoor observation session with telescopes from the rooftop. $5 FOR MEMBERS AND $10 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Find out more »March 2020
Feather Carving Workshop
Date: March 1, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Feather Carving Workshop! Learn to carve your very own bird feather from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This workshop will feature 3 different feathers carved from wood. Participants will also learn the intricate skill of wood burning. Participants should bring their own burner. WORKSHOP FEE IS $80 FOR MEMBERS AND $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS. Register today
Find out more »Snowshoe Hike
Date: March 7, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Experience the best way to enjoy winter. Embrace winter with an invigorating snowshoe hike on mostly flat terrain with minor hills along the way. No special boots are required. Layering warm clothing is suggested. The snowshoe walk through the marsh will be followed by hot chocolate by the fire. WORKSHOP FEE: $12 FOR MEMBERS, $21 FOR NON-MEMBERS Register today
Find out more »Feather Carving Workshop Part 2
Date: March 8, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm This is day 2 of the Feather Carving Workshop! Learn to carve your very own bird feather from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This workshop will feature 3 different feathers carved from wood. Participants will also learn the intricate skill of wood burning. Participants should bring their own burner. WORKSHOP FEE IS $80 FOR MEMBERS AND $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS. Register today
Find out more »Spring has Sprung
Date: March 13, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Learn how the marsh becomes alive in the Spring. Games, presentations and crafts will be part of the fun.
Find out more »Feather Carving Workshop Part 3
Date: March 15, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 am This is day 3 of the Feather Carving Workshop! Learn to carve your very own bird feather from award winning carvers John Frye and Harry Williams. This workshop will feature 3 different feathers carved from wood. Participants will also learn the intricate skill of wood burning. Participants should bring their own burner. WORKSHOP FEE IS $80 FOR MEMBERS AND $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS. Register today
Find out more »Birding Hour | Birding by Impression
Date: March 15, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Have you ever wonder how some people can recognize birds so quickly? This workshop by our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, will offer a different approach to looking at birds OAK HAMMOCK MEMBERS $6, NON-MEMBERS $15. Register today
Find out more »Astronomy Night | Auroras
Date: March 19, 2020 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Learn about the beautiful northern lights and more. Auroras have been fascinating people for centuries and scientists are still discovering some of their secrets today! Join Gerry Smerchanski as he takes us through the beautiful world of auroras. An indoor presentation in our theatre will be followed by an outdoor observation session from the rooftop. $5 FOR MEMBERS AND $10 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Find out more »Maple Syrup Workshop
Date: March 28, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Did you know we can make maple syrup with our own maple trees in Manitoba? Learn the rich history of maple syrup as well as how to identify the right trees to tap and harvest their sweet bounty. A hands on approach to the different tapping techniques as well as maple syrup production will be followed by a taste of maple taffy on snow. Pre-registration is required. WORKSHOP FEE: $15 MEMBER / $24…
Find out more »Spring Camp for Kids
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us for Camp this spring! Participate in one of our memorable camps! The Interpretive Centre offers day camps for kids aged 6 to 9. Each day is unique with fun-filled indoor & outdoor dynamic programs, crafts and fun winter activities such as snowshoeing, bannock baking, winter games and more. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Early drop off and later pick ups can be arranged.…
Find out more »Wild Wetland Week
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm LEARN ABOUT THE WILD AND WONDERFUL CREATURES OF THE MARSH. Visit Oak Hammock Marsh this week and explore the fascinating world of its inhabitants. Every day will feature different activities, movies, games and crafts.
Find out more »Spring Camp for Kids
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us for Camp this spring! Participate in one of our memorable camps! The Interpretive Centre offers day camps for kids aged 6 to 9. Each day is unique with fun-filled indoor & outdoor dynamic programs, crafts and fun winter activities such as snowshoeing, bannock baking, winter games and more. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Early drop off and later pick ups can be arranged.…
Find out more »Wild Wetland Week
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm LEARN ABOUT THE WILD AND WONDERFUL CREATURES OF THE MARSH. Visit Oak Hammock Marsh this week and explore the fascinating world of its inhabitants. Every day will feature different activities, movies, games and crafts.
Find out more »April 2020
Spring Camp for Kids
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us for Camp this spring! Participate in one of our memorable camps! The Interpretive Centre offers day camps for kids aged 6 to 9. Each day is unique with fun-filled indoor & outdoor dynamic programs, crafts and fun winter activities such as snowshoeing, bannock baking, winter games and more. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Early drop off and later pick ups can be arranged.…
Find out more »Wild Wetland Week
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm LEARN ABOUT THE WILD AND WONDERFUL CREATURES OF THE MARSH. Visit Oak Hammock Marsh this week and explore the fascinating world of its inhabitants. Every day will feature different activities, movies, games and crafts.
Find out more »Spring Camp for Kids
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us for Camp this spring! Participate in one of our memorable camps! The Interpretive Centre offers day camps for kids aged 6 to 9. Each day is unique with fun-filled indoor & outdoor dynamic programs, crafts and fun winter activities such as snowshoeing, bannock baking, winter games and more. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Early drop off and later pick ups can be arranged.…
Find out more »Wild Wetland Week
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm LEARN ABOUT THE WILD AND WONDERFUL CREATURES OF THE MARSH. Visit Oak Hammock Marsh this week and explore the fascinating world of its inhabitants. Every day will feature different activities, movies, games and crafts.
Find out more »Spring Camp for Kids
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Join us for Camp this spring! Participate in one of our memorable camps! The Interpretive Centre offers day camps for kids aged 6 to 9. Each day is unique with fun-filled indoor & outdoor dynamic programs, crafts and fun winter activities such as snowshoeing, bannock baking, winter games and more. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Early drop off and later pick ups can be arranged.…
Find out more »Wild Wetland Week
Dates: March 30 - April 3, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm LEARN ABOUT THE WILD AND WONDERFUL CREATURES OF THE MARSH. Visit Oak Hammock Marsh this week and explore the fascinating world of its inhabitants. Every day will feature different activities, movies, games and crafts.
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