Upload
others
View
0
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Volume 31, Issue 2 ISSN 0824-5126
Summer 2013 Newsletter
FortWhyte NeWS 3
Nature NoteS 6
VoluNteerS 8
DeVelopmeNt 9
public programmiNg 12www.fortwhyte.org
buFFalo StoNe caFÉ & Nature Shop 10
ph
oto
by G
eral
d Ko
rnel
sen
2 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter
1961McCrearyRd.Winnipeg,MBR3P2K9
E-mail:[email protected]
www.fortwhyte.org
RecordedInfo:(204)989-8350PH:(204)989-8355
DaILy aDmISSIoN
Adults:$7
Seniors(55+):$6
Students&Children:$5
Members&ChildrenUnder3:FREE
Summer hourS oF operatIoN
Monday–Thursday:
9am–8pm
Friday,Saturday,Sunday&Holidays:
9am–5pm
BuFFaLo StoNe CaFÉ
PH:(204)989-8370www.fortwhyte.org/buffalostonecafe
Hourssubjecttochange.Caféwillcloseearlyforspecialevents.
Pleasecontactthecaféforseasonalhours.
Nature Shop
PH:(204)989-8355www.fortwhyte.org/natureshop
FortheNatureLover!Featuringbirdingproducts,localart,naturebooks,clothing,toys,andmore.
sUstaInInG partners $20,000+
City of Winnipeg, Water and Waste Department
Domtar Inc.LafargeManitoba Aboriginal & Northern
AffairsManitoba Culture, Heritage
& TourismManitoba Climate Change
Action FundManitoba Conservation FundManitoba Education, Citizenship
& YouthManitoba HydroRBC FoundationTD Friends of the Environment
$10,000+
Cambrian Credit UnionHSBC Bank CanadaManitoba Community Services
CouncilThe Running Room
$5,000+
BFI CanadaHonda Canada FoundationManitoba Liquor Control
CommissionMTS AllstreamNational LeasingStantec Consulting Ltd.Wawanesa Insurance
$1,000+
Administrative Facilities Limited Partnership
Aon Reed StenhouseBDO Dunwoody LLP
Bison Transport Inc.Blind AmbitionsBoston PizzaCAA Manitoba Auto ClubConfidence Management Ltd.Dufresne GroupErnst & Young LLPFarm Credit CanadaFriesens CorporationFountain TireGardewine NorthGroundstar Systems (1987)
Ltd.Kleysen Group LPManitoba Blue CrossManitoba Community
Services CouncilManitoba Public InsuranceMann Financial Assurance
LimitedManulife FinancialMaple Leaf ConstructionMcKim Cringan GeorgeMountain Equipment Co-opOakley Optical Ltd.The Prairie Summit ShopPrendiville IndustriesRS Distribution ServicesScatliff Miller MurrayShaftesbury High SchoolSheilah Sweatman Memorial
FundStuart Olson Dominion
Construction LtdSturgeon TireSuperior Management Inc.Swancoat Investments Ltd.TD Canada TrustTundra Oil & Gas Ltd.The Winnipeg FoundationXpotential Products
FortWhyte aliVe recogNizeS major coNtributorS ($1,000+) siNce March 2012
In KInd
Blight Native Seeds Ltd.MTS Allstream Inc.Nunavut Art Gallery Redd Line Jewellery
FortWhyte FarMs MaJor proGraM sUpporters
Boeing CanadaCentre for Aboriginal Human
Resource DevelopmentGraham C. Lount Family
FoundationIntact FoundationInvestors GroupThe Great-West Life
Assurance CompanyManitoba Healthy Living,
Youth & SeniorsManitoba Metis FederationThe Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.Winnipeg Jets True North
Foundation
endoWMent FUnd
Jamie BenidicksonEvelyn & David FriesenRandy Moffat & Laurie StovelAlan W. Scarth, C.M., Q.C.Estate of Perry RossIn Memory of Arthur TooleyEstate of Arthur TooleyWynn Sweatman Inc.
sUstaInInG partners IndIVIdUals $20,000+
Estate of William (Tom) KirkJean Britton & Ransom SlackDouglas Pollard & Kristie
PearsonEstate of David Skinner
$10,000+
Hugh J. AndersonKris & Shirley Benidickson
$5,000+
The Cipryk FamilyBrian & Ruth HastingsJack & Zina LazareckKen & Lesley Powell
$1,000+
Bob Chipman Marion CorbettJohn Corp & Mary Elizabeth
McKenzieDouglas Craig
(Carole C. Craig Fund)Bill ElliottR. A. (Sam) FabroKen & Marjorie GrowerDoug Harvey & Jan ShuteShannon Johnson & Paul WiebeAnn LoewenJames & Roberta MacDonaldMarty & Shandis MaykutWilliam McGowanEstate of William NorrieRuth Palmour John & Liz PrallJoan RichardsonShirley RichardsonJackie StephenBob & Judy StewartTeddi & Wynn SweatmanValerie WowrykBruce & Wendy ZimmerAnonymous
In KInd
George RichardsonPeter Sawatzky
Connect with FortWhyte online!www.facebook.com/FortWhyteAlive
www.twitter.com/FortWhyteAlive
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bob BrennanNancy Cipryk
Junior DamianidisBill Elliott
Richard EnrightShannon Johnson
Jeff LamotheJack Lazareck
Peter MuirDoug Pollard
boarD oF truSteeS
www.fortwhyte.org 3
FORTWHYTE NEWS
by liSa turNer tourisM aNd corporate prograMs coordiNator
FortWhyteAliveisaspecialplace;mygrandmother,aFortWhytevolunteer,introducedmetoitatayoungage.
Sheinstilledinmeanunderstandingofthenaturalenvironment,andhowtohavefunexploringandco-existingwithMotherNature.FortWhytehasleftanindeliblemarkonmylife,asithasleftonthelivesofeveryonewhohasspenttimehere.Takeawalkthroughtheaspenforest,wanderalongthefloatingmarshboardwalk,orwatchthebisonherdgrazetheopenprairie,andyouwillunderstandwhy.
Whenaskedtocreatesustainabletourismexperiences,Iwasmorethaneagertodiverightin.FortWhyte Alive EcoToursisanewprogramstreamthatallowsourvisitorsfromnearandfartohavefun,learnaboutourhistory,andenjoyoutdoorrecreation.Havingbeengivenfreereigntocreateprogrammingwasatreat.FortWhyteofferssuchabeautifulcanvastoworkwith,soitmadeforaneasytask.Wearenowproudtoofferprogramsthatrangefromculturalhistorytourbanfarming,tothemoreadventurousgeo-cachingandkayaking.
ThehighlightofourEcoToursexperiencesisA Prairie Legacy: The Bison and Its People,aprogramwelaunchedin2012.Thistourhasbeensuchasuccessthatlastspring,itwasdesignatedasaCanadianTourismSignatureExperience!Wearehonoredby
Plan a Family Staycation: Visit FortWhyte Alive!
FortWhyte Alive’s 640 acres encompass a wide diversity of wilderness and wildlife – making for incredible sights, sounds, and discoveries, and ensuring that every visit is truly a unique experience. With this in mind, in the fall of 2010, FortWhyte decided to embark on a challenge to bring the wonders of our facility to visitors from near and far, via a new public offering – FortWhyte alive ecotours.
“ We learned so many interesting facts about bison and their impact on us/ the development of Canada that I couldn’t even keep it all in my brain...
It was an absolutely amazing experience to be so close to such beautiful animals. I one million percent recommend this experience!”
DanaSeidel,blogger,Prairie Legacy tourparticipant(itfeelslikethefirsttime.blogspot.ca)
thedesignation,andproudthattheCanadianTourismCommissiondeemedthisadventure“aonceinalifetimeexperience.”StartingthisJune,APrairie Legacywillbeofferedeveryweekthissummer,allowingvisitorsfromManitobaandbeyondtheopportunitytotakepartinthisuniquejourneythroughhistory.
Whenplanningyoursummervacation,orSTAYcation,weencourageyoutomakeFortWhyteAlivepartofyourtravelplans.Whetheryouareavisitorfromabroad,oratouristinyourowncity,FortWhyte’sEcoTourshavesomethingforeveryonetoenjoy.
Check out 10 activities you can do at FWA this summer!
phot
o by
Ian
Cart
er
PAGE TITLEFORTWHYTE NEWS
EcotoursA Prairie Legacy – The Bison and Its People
DiscoverhowbisoninfluencedthehistoryofManitobaandthelivesofAboriginals,MétisandPioneers.Youradventurebeginsasyouexperienceourherdofsnorting,gruntingbison,up-closeandpersonal.Next,paddleamightyVoyageurcanoe,andexploreaPlainsCreeTipi.Thenstepinsideaone-roompioneersodhousetosavourwildbushtea,andcookbannockoveranopencampfire.
Bison Safaris
Seetheworld’sninthlargestlandanimal,thebison,andlearnhowthismagnificentbeasthasshapedManitoba’shistory.Hopaboardourbuswhereaknowledgeableguidewilltakeyouinsidethebisonprairieforanintimateencounter.
Manitoba from the Beginning
EnjoyaninteractiveintroductiontoInuit,MétisandFirstNationscultures!Throughtraditionalteachingsandgames,youwillgainanenrichedappreciationandunderstandingoftheirintricateconnectiontothenaturalworld.
Self-Guided Options
Farming in the City: Growing Local
Participateinourinteractiveurbanfarmtourtoseethechickens&pigs,andsamplefreshproducefromFortWhyteFarms!Exploreourfour-seasongreenhouse,organicgardenandapiary.Walkawaywithanewrespectforfarming,soil,andtheimportanceofmakingsustainablechoices.
GeoCaching
Challengeyourselftoahigh-tech,geocachingtreasurehunt.YouwillbeequippedwithGPSunitsthatareprogrammedwithtargetcoordinates,calledcaches.
Dipnetting
Everwonderwhat’slivingunderthewater?BorrowanetandbucketfromtheInterpretiveCentreandgoexploringalongthefloatingboardwalkstoseetheexcitingcreaturesthatlivebelowthewater’ssurface.
Family Adventure Kits
ExploreFortWhyteAliveatyourownspeedbyrentingoneofsixdifferently-themedFamilyAdventureKits!Fromwetlandstoorienteering,thereissomethingforeveryone.
Discover these 10 fun activities you can do at FortWhyte Alivethis summer!
4 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter
phot
o by
Jan
Keto
nen
www.fortwhyte.org 5
RentalsCanoe and Row Boat Rentals
Wanttogoforapaddle,butdon’thaveacanoe?Rentoneofours!Lifejackets,paddlesandsafetykitsprovidedwitheveryrental.Weatherconditionspermitting.
Fishing Rentals
Soakupthesunandtrytocatch“thebigone”!Rentacanoeorrowboatandexploreourlakes.Don’thaveanyfishinggear?RentpolesandtacklefromFortWhyteAlive.
Fire Pit Rental
Summerjustwouldn’tbethesamewithoutthesmokyjoyacampfirecanbring!Packyourhotdogs&marshmallowsandrentafirepitthenexttimeyouvisitFWA.Pre-bookingisnecessary;pleasecontactFortWhytebyphoneoremail(seebelow).
To reserve one of these experiences, or to book a private tour, call (204) 989-8353or email [email protected]. Visit www.fortwhyte.org/ecotours for more info!
phot
o by
Jan
Keto
nen
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fall 2013 Special eVeNtS
25thAnniversary
SunsetBBQwedNesday, JuNe 5 JoinusforadeliciouslakesidedinnercateredbytheBuffaloStoneCafe,alongwithSilent,RainbowandLiveAuctions.
Paddlefest!suNday, JuNe 9 Joinusforadayonthelakes!MountainEquipmentCo-opwillbeofferingpaddlingcoursesandworkshops.Wewillalsohaveavarietyofotherfunoutdooractivities;dip-netting,bannockbake,voyageurcanoeexperience,andmuchmore!
19thEditionSamFabroGolfClassicwedNesday, July 24 TeeupforagreatroundofgolfandcamaraderieatthePineRidgeGolfClub.
TwilightRunthursday, august 29 UseyourheadlamptoleadthewaythroughtheforestsofFortWhyteduringthislatenight5kand10krun!Medalsandprizestothetopfinishers.Afteryourrun,enjoysmokies,s’mores,anddrinksbythefire.Don’tmissout,registeratthewww.events.runningroom.com.
Earth Day & EcoAdventure 2013April21stwasacold,windyday,butthatdidn’tstopover1200visitorsfromcoming
outtoFortWhyteAlivetocelebratetheplanet!
The160EcoAdventureracersbravedthecoldweathertofinisha35kmurbanadventureracearoundFortWhyteandAssiniboinePark,whichincludedasnowshoeonthelake–afirstinEcoAdventurehistory!FamiliesattendingtheEarthDaycelebrationenjoyedvariousactivitiesthroughouttheday,includingcrafts,storytellingandanindoorconcert.FWAservedasadropoffpointforcarwaste(usedtires,oilandcarbatteries)aswellasoldelectronics,cellphones,andhouseholdbatteries.SpecialthankstoCAA,Urbanmine,andCall2Recycleforhelpingkeepthoseharmfulitemsoutofthelandfill.
FortWhyteAlivewouldliketoextendaHUGEthankyouallofournewmemberswhojoinedonEarthDay,aswellasourcountlessvolunteerswhobravedthecoldandhelpedmakethedayasuccess!Thankyoualsotooursponsorsformakingthiseventpossible.
Fall Family Festival - september 22
FreeaDmiSSioN all Day!
Visit www.fortwhyte.org/specialevents for details
sunset Goose Flights - sept. 18 to oct. 20
phot
os b
y Chr
Is G
ray
6 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter6 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter
Barret Millerspecial proJects iNterpreter,
Fortwhyte alive
Q. What is your favourite thing about working at FWA?
A.Hmm…youmeanbesidestheawesomestaffteam,inspiringvolunteers,regularoutdoorfun,andfeelingmyworkmakesapositivedifferencetovisitors?Iguessitwouldbetheburrowingowls.
Q. When did you know you wanted to be an interpreter?
A.WhenIwas12,myfamilyandIwereonaguidedhikeinRidingMountain.Thegroupleadermadeajokeaboutanoldtree“piningaway”…Iwantedtobetheguyleadingthegroup,makingthejokethatgotpeoplethinking!Afewyearslater,IwasonaschoolprogramhereatFortWhyte,andhadanincrediblegroupleader.That’swhenIknewthatIdidn’tjustwanttobeaninterpreter,IwantedtobeaFortWhyteinterpreter!
FACES OF FORTWHYTE
NATURE NOTES
Starting out as a Fox Bay Camp Co-ordinator in 2003, Barret worked seasonally with FortWhyte until 2007,
when he joined the Education Team full time. Our Special Projects Interpreter wakes up each morning and smiles,
because he’s found a career that combines his love of people, nature (especially
forests), and adventure at FortWhyte!
Q. What’s the strangest thing you’ve done as part of your job at FortWhyte Alive?
A.“TheNightoftheMink”–inwhichIhelpedtrapandrelocateaminkthathadfounditswayintotheInterpretiveCentre–standsoutasparticularlyout-of-the-ordinary,evenbyFortWhytestandards.Re-enactinghowmaledeerdefendterritoryusingapairofantlersandaco-workerwasalsoabitstrange,Isuppose.
Q. What’s your most embarrassing FortWhyte moment?
A.Nomore Soup.Imisreadasigninthecafé,andthoughtIwasgoingtohaveabowlofsomethingcompletelynew–NomoreSoup,whichseemedlikeavaguelyAsian-soundingrecipe.Itturnsouttherewas“NoMoreSoup”...Istillgetteasedaboutthatone!
Asbirdingbecomesmorepopular,thosehookedonthethrillofthehuntfornew
birdspeciesoftenbeginlookingtobranchoutintodifferentgroupsofwildlifetoidentify.Looknofurther–insectsareupforthechallenge!InsectsarethemostdiversegroupoflivingthingsonEarth.Morethan1millionspecieshavebeendiscovered,andsomescientistsbelievetherecouldbeasmanyas30millionyettobeidentifiedandnamed.
Butterflyanddragonflywatchinggroupsarepoppingupallovertheworld.It’snotsurprisingthattheseinsectsaresopopular.Theyarelargeandbeautiful,landingthembothonthetop5listofinsectspeoplewillgettattooed!
Butterfliesanddragonfliesarerelativelyeasytogroupintobroadcategories.Becauseoftheirsize,manycanbeeasilyidentifiedusingbinoculars,eliminatingtheneedtocatchthemwithanet.
Needmorereasonstobeinterestedintheseinsects?Here’ssome:
Dragonflies:
Thereare95differentspeciesofdragonfliesandclosely-relateddamselfliesrecordedinManitoba.Thatnumberisrisingasclimatechangebringsspeciesfromwarmerplaces.
Name That Insect!by KatriNa FroeSe educatioN prograM coordiNator
Dragonflieseatwhateverisavailabletothem–includingotherdragonfliesandhoneybees,aswellasfliesandmosquitoes.
Dragonfliesareoneofthemostdeadlypredatorsintheanimalkingdom,witha95%killsuccessrate-comparethatto25%foralion,and50%foragreatwhiteshark1.
Dragonflylarvaeareunderwaterpredators.Changesinthewatercausedbyerosion,pollutionorintroducedspecieswillaffectdragonflydiversity–andsowecanusedragonfliesasindicatorsofthehealthofamarsh,streamorlake.
Butterflies:
Thereare155differentspeciesofbutterfliesrecordedinManitoba.
Somebutterfliesarebad-tastingorevenpoisonoustopredators.Ascaterpillars,theystoreuptoxiccompoundsfromtheplantstheyfeaston.Monarchscarrypoisonsfrommilkweed,andtheirbrightcolourswarnpredatorstostayaway.
Butterfliesfeedonnectarasadultsandpickuppollenontheirfeetwhilemakingflowervisits,makingthempollinatorsofwildflowersandgardenplants.
Lake Country, in the City!
PAGE TITLE
on the CoVer: Bees!photo by geralD KorNelSeN
Buzzz!Thebumblebeevisitsaflowertodrinkupthenectarandcollectpollenon
itshairybody,brushingittowardsthecarryingpouchesonitslegs.Onitsvisittothenextflower,thebeeinadvertentlytransferssomepollen,enablingthatflowertosetseed.Then,itreturnstothenestcolony,wherethepollenandnectararemixedintofoodfornewly-developingbeelarvae.Bumblebeesareamongthe800speciesofwildbeesthatcanbefoundinCanada.Domesticatedhoneybees,originallyfromEurasia,aretheonlytypeofbeeinCanadathatproduceshoney.Beepollinationisextremelyimportantforecosystemsandhumans.Mostwildflowerswouldnotsetseedwithoutbees,andone-thirdofourdietcanbetracedbacktobeepollination.
Email your wildlife shots to [email protected],
and your FortWhyte Alive photo could be chosen for the cover of the next Life!
Caterpillarscanbepickyaboutwhichleavestheyeat:somespeciesonlymunchonetypeofplant,whileotherscanhavemuchbroadertastes.Forexample,Monarchcaterpillarsonlyeatmilkweed,butMourningCloakscaneatwillow,elm,poplarandbirchleaves.
It’shumannaturetowanttoputanameonsomethingunknown.SowhynotembracethaturgeandlearntoidentifysomebutterfliesanddragonfliesthissummeratFortWhyteAlive?GuidedbutterflyanddragonflywalkswillbehappeningthroughoutJulyandAugust.Wewillstartataverybasiclevel,sodon’tbenervousifyoudon’tknowanythingyet.Childrenarewelcometoo,ifaccompaniedbyanadult.
Aswebegintoidentifyinsects,questionsnaturallyarise–howdotheseinsectslivetheirlives?Howdotheyfindfoodandmates?Wheredotheygointhewinter?Howdoeseachdifferentspeciesfitintotheecosystem?
Manitoba is known for being the ‘land of 100,000 lakes’, five of which can be found at Fortwhyte alive! this summer we are offering many opportunities for winnipegers to get out on the water.Canoe or Kayak Courses: WAVpaddling’scertifiedprofessionalinstructorswillprovideyouwiththeknowledgeandexperiencetoconfidentlyenjoyyourownpaddlingexcursions.ClassestakeplacefromJunetoAugust.Visitourwebsitefortimesanddates.CoursesareheldatFortWhyte’sAdventuresiteat2505McGillivrayBvld.unlessotherwiseposted.
Paddling Open Houses:Winnipeg’sbestselectionofkayakswillbeavailableforyoutoenjoythankstoourpartnershipwithMountainEquipmentCo-opandTheWildernessSupplyCompany.Theseeveningsaresupervisedbythepaddlingpros,andoffertheperfectchancetosamplekayakingorcanoeinginasafeenvironment.Bringyourownboatortryoutoneofours!TuesdayandThursdaynights,fromJune4toAugust27,6:30-dusk.Admissionis$6or$15forthefamily.OpenHouseisalsoheldat2505McGillivrayBvld.
Canoe and Rowboat Rentals:HeadoutonyourownforarelaxingdaytimepaddleonFWA’sshelteredlakesthisJune,JulyandAugust.Feeis$7forahalfhour,$10forafullhour.
*Paddlingprogramsareallweatherdependent.
Questionssuchastheseleadtoabetterunderstandingofthenaturalworld,andcultivateanappreciationofthediversityoflivingthings.
Biodiversityisundersiegeintoday’smodernworld–humanshavecausedthedestructionoftheplanet’secosystems,andasaresult,specieshavebegundisappearingfasterthanatanyothertimesincethelastmassextinctionthatkilledthedinosaurs.Diversityneedstobevalued;itisourlifesupportsystem,providinguswithfood,medicine,materials,cleanairandwater,andeventhewonderfulmagicalexperienceofhavingabutterflylandonyournose.
1Dragonflies,Nature’sDeadlyDrone,butPrettier–NYTimes.com.ByNatalieAngier.April1,2013.
For more information on paddling at FortWhyte Alive, please visit www.fortwhyte.org/paddling
Lake Country, in the City!
www.fortwhyte.org 7
VoluNteer spotlight: Annette Bell
annette has volunteered at Fortwhyte alive since retiring from Northern Nursing in the late 80s. her initial phone call to help sell raffle tickets has led to a long-term volunteer commitment with Fwa.
Overtheyears,Annettehasparticipatedinavarietyofvolunteerroles.Annette’sattention
todetailmadeheragreatfitforprocessingmembershipapplications.Herexperienceinthispositionhasmadeherinvaluableintrainingnewvolunteersandstaff.Whenthegardensonthe
southdeskweredevelopedintheearly1990s,Annetteassistedwiththeplantingandthecareofthewildflowerandrosegardenswhichnowbringmuchpleasuretovisitors,volunteers,andstaff.In2000whentheBiodiversityGardenwasdesigned,Annettetookontheroleofleadingthegardeningteam,andhaskepttheFridaymorninggrouporganizedforthelast10years.AnnetteisalwaysavailabletoanswerquestionsongardeningorassistinNaturescapepresentations.InthesummersheenjoyssupportingNaturescape’sTeaintheBiodiversityGarden.InthewintershedelightsinmanagingtheInterpretiveCentregreenhouse,ensuringtheplantsandflowersflourishduringthelongdarkmonths.
Nomatterwhattheseason,AnnettebrightensupFWAwithawarmsmileandcutflowergifts.
VOLUNTEERS
Interested in volunteering at FortWhyte Alive? We have a variety of unique volunteer opportunities available – from School Program Leaders to Storytellers, there is a position here for you! Please visit www.fortwhyte.org/volunteering for more information.
The2010CanadaSurveyofGiving,VolunteeringandParticipatingfound
thatoverthelastdecade,youthhavevolunteeredmorethananyotheragegroup.Infact,58percentofCanadiansaged15–24areinvolvedinvolunteering.Thisputsyoungpeoplewellabovethenationalaverageof47percent.
TheFortWhyteAliveYouthCampLeadershipProgramisfocusedonguidingandsupportingyouthastheygrowanddevelop.Potentialleadersaregiven
by Sharyl eagleSham voluNteer resources MaNager
Youth Camp Leadership Program
opportunitiestotesttheirskillsandlearninasupportive,safeenvironment.Adventure,friends,andnatureexperienceshelpyouthdiscovertheirstrengthsandinterests,andbuildtheirresumes.Volunteeringdevelopsnetworkstofutureopportunitiesandprofessionalreferences.
TheFortWhyteSummerVolunteerProgramdrawsover100teensaged14–19asCampCounsellors.ManyofourCounsellorshavegraduatedfromcampertoVolunteerCampCounsellor,HeadCounsellor-in-Training
andthenHeadCounsellor.Withadditionalleadershipandmaturity,counsellorscanapplyforsummeremploymentasSectionCoordinatorsorCampDirector.
Aparent,guardianoradult’sexampleandencouragementcanbedecisiveinayouth’sinitialinvolvementinvolunteering.Encourageyourchildren,grandchildren,studentsandneighbourstobecomeaFortWhyteAliveVolunteerSummerCampCounsellorforpersonalgrowthandenjoyment.
For more information on becoming a FWA Camp Counsellor, please visit www.fortwhyte.org/volunteering, email [email protected] or call (204) 989-8368.
FORTWHYTE FARMS
8 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter
by Sharyl eagleSham voluNteer resources MaNager
Recently,JeanBrittonandRansomSlackmadeagenerousdonationtoFortWhyte
Alivethroughthein-kindtransferofpubliclylistedsecurities.IndividualdonationsareessentialtoFortWhyte’soperatingbudget,soJeanandRansom’ssizablecontributionisespeciallyheartfelt,andhelpskeeptheFortWhytefireburningbright.Notonlywasthegiftagenerousone,butthemannerbywhichitwasmadewasquiteprogressive.
In2007,theFederalGovernmentannounceditwouldeliminatetaxablecapitalgainsonpubliclylistedsecuritiesthataredonatedtoprivatefoundations.Throughthein-kindtransferofpublicly-tradedsecurities,JeanandRansomwerethereforeabletomakeaconsiderabledonationtoFortWhyte,collectatax-receiptforthefullamountofthatdonation,andreceiveataxbreakonanycapitalgainsthatwouldhavebeenrealized.Thisprovidesawin-winforeveryone!WeencourageourFortWhytemembersandsupporterstoconsidermakingdonationsinthismannerasitallowsthecommunitygivertocontributemoreforless.Butenoughabout‘tax-breaks’,let’shearabitaboutwhyJeanandRansomarecommittedtosupportingFortWhyte!
“WealwaysenjoyourvisitstoFortWhyte,nomatterwhattheseason.Ofcourse,it’sparticularlyfuninthespringandfallwhensomanyducksandgeesearestoppingbyduringmigration,butthereismuchtoenjoyatanytime.Wealwayspayavisittotheprairiedogs,andlookfornewarrivalsamongstthebison.Thefeedingstationsforthelocalsongbirdsareaspecialdelight.Onanyday,justwalkingthepathscalmsthesoul.
Inrecentyears,timespentatFortWhytehasbeenenrichedwiththearrivalofgrandchildren.Walkingthetrailswiththemisaspecialexperienceastheylearnthejoysofnature...fromthegreensproutsofspring,thefuriousactivityofwaterbugsinsummerponds,thecolourfulfallingleavesinthefall,tothedormanttreesandhibernatinganimalsinwinter.
WearegivingtoFortWhytetoensurethatthiswonderfulpieceofnaturewithinthecitylimitswillcontinuetothrive.Wedothisnotonlyforourselvesandourgrandchildren,butforthemanypeoplewhocurrentlyfindpleasurethere,andforthosewhowillfindpleasureinthefuture.FortWhyte’seducationalprogramsare
Thank you, Jean and Ransom!DEVELOPMENT
particularlyimportantinhelpingdevelopanunderstandingandloveofnatureamongthechildrenofWinnipeg.Butaboveall,wewanttohelppreservethissmallrefugeforwildlife--thosewhoresidethereaswellasthosewhopassthrough.”
Thanksagaintotwobright-mindedandbig-heartedmembersoftheFortWhytecommunity!
FORTWHYTE FARMS
by richarD boltoN, director oF developMeNt
Jean Britton and ransom slack, enjoying a visit to Fortwhyte alive with their grand kids this past winter
share the harvest!
Purchasea‘share’ofourfarm’sproducethroughourCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program,andbecomeapartnerinlocal,sustainableagriculture.
Yourreturnoninvestmentisaweeklybasketoffreshvegetables,grownwithouttheuseofchemicals,directlyfromourfieldstoyourtable.Asamixedfarm,youcanalsopurchaseashareofourmeatandhoney,whichincludes¼pork(approx.50lbsofpasturedBerkshirePorkofvariouscuts,4pasture-raisedchickensand3kgofhoney).
Becauseourfarmisasocialenterprise,yourinvestmentinfoodforyourfamilyisalsoaninvestmentinyourcommunity.
FormoredetailsontheCSAprogram,pleasevisitwww.fortwhyte.org/fortwhytefarms
Become an active participant in FortWhyte Farms.
www.fortwhyte.org 9
PAGE TITLEBUFFALO STONE CAFé
summer is here – and so is barbeque season. with all of your favourite vegetables in season, there is no better time to fire up the barbecue and
follow chef peter’s tips for delicious grilled veggies!
First,createamarinade.Vegetableswillcookbetter(andarelesslikelytostickonthegrill)iftheyarefirstsoakedinamixtureofoils,vinegarsandfreshherbs.
Chef Peter’s Vegetable Marinade:EqualpartsBalsamicVinegar(oryourfavouriteVinegar)andOliveOilorCanolaOilChoppedRosemary(oryourfavouriteFreshHerbs)FreshLemonZestFreshLemonJuice
Whiskmixturetogetherinalargebowl.Marinatevegetables,anddrainincolanderwhenyouarereadybebegingrilling.Ifusingwoodenskewers,besuretosoaktheminwaterfirstsotheydon’tburn.Then,grillveggiesaccordingtothetimeslistedbelow–andalwaysbeattentivewhilebarbecuing!
Grilling Times: Asparagus 2to3minutesRed,YelloworGreenPepper(cutin6or4) 2to3minutespersidePortabelloMushrooms(leavewhole) 4minutes,thencutYams(peel,pre-boilthencutintoMedallions) 5to7minutesZucchini(sliceonthediagonal) 2to3minutesperside
Father’sDayPicnicsunday, June 1612 - 2 pmReserveaspecialpicniclunchfromtheBuffaloStoneCafétocelebrateDadthisFather’sDay!BYOBB–bringyourownBlanketandBasket!LunchfeaturesBBQChicken,BraisedShortRibs,PotatoSalad,BroccoliSalad,FoccaciaBread,Cookies&Brownies,andassortedSoftDrinksorWater.Reserve your basket with the Café and enter to win a picnic basket from the Nature Shop!Call(204)989-8370.
COSTPERPERSON:$16.99,MEMBERS:$14.99(Taxesnotincluded)
Grilled Veggieschef peter’s
SummerNightsonthePatiowednesday evening Buffet in July & august 5 - 8 pm (weather permitting)TheBuffaloStoneCaféwillbegrillingupallofyoursummerfavouritesonWednesdayeveningsthisJulyandAugust.JoinusforSalads,Burgers,Smokies,PulledPork,andevenaFishFryortwo!Wewillhaveavegetarianoptionaswell.
ADULTS:$12.99,CHILDUNDER10:$7.99(Taxesnotincluded)
10
PAGE TITLENATURE SHOP
Father’sDaySaleFriday - sunday, June 14, 15, 16 SaveonBirdFeeders,BooksandBatHousesforDad!
MEMBERSSAVE20%NON-MEMBERSSAVE10%
Excludessaleandconsignmentitems.
CanadaDayattheNatureShopMonday, July 1 10 - 5 pmMakeanypurchaseattheNatureShopandentertowinafree1-YearFamilyMembership!
HomeCookedHarvestaugust 1 - 31 PurchaseanycookbookfromtheNatureShopinAugustandreceiveaspecialdiscount.Choosefromtitlessuchas:Berries,Bannock,BisonandMore,BlackCurrantsandCaribouorthePrairieFruitCookbook.
MEMBERSSAVE20%NON-MEMBERSSAVE10%
Farm-FreshVeggies!TheNatureShopwillbesellingfreshveggiesfromFortWhyteFarms,startinginJuly.Selectionwillvaryweek-to-week,sodropbyoften!
NATURESCAPE PROGRAMS
Fee: $10, Members: $7.50, Family Rate: $15, Naturescape Members: FREE pre-registration required for all naturescape programs; call (204) 989-8355
www.fortwhyte.org 11
Get Garden-ready at the Nature Shop!The FortWhyte Nature Shop has composters, rain barrels, and a wide variety of garden accessories to make your yard amazing this summer! Visit us today. Nature Shop Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 9 am – 5 pm
BirdingFunfortheWholeFamilyIsyourfamilyinterestedinbackyardbirds?JoinabirdingguideforawalkthroughFWA’strailsinsearchofourfeatheredfriends.Bringyourbinoculars!ParticipantswilltakehometheirownFortWhytebirdingguidebook.
Saturday, June 81pm
GrowingaGardenfromtheGroundUpKelleyLeibzeit,certifiedNaturescaper,willshowyouhowhergardenwentfromdirtandgraveltoanoasisforpeople,plantsandwildlife.With20yearsofgardeningexperience,she’llsharetipsandphotosonhowtomaintaintheperfectgarden.
Saturday, June 151pm
BeneficialLadyBugsDaveHansonfromSageGardenHerbswilltalkaboutthebenefitsofladybugsinyouryard.He’llhavebugsforsaleandwillsharehowtoreleasethem.
Saturday, June 22 1pmLadybugs:$21.95for1000.Pleasebringcash.
TeaintheBiodiversityGardenEnjoyanafternoonintheBiodiversityGarden–completespecialtyteas,fairtradecoffee,plusalightsnackoffancysandwichesanddainties.Surroundedbyflowersandbutterflies,thisistheperfectplacetodiscussgardeningwithFortWhyte’sinterpreters!
Thursdays, June 27, July 18, August 152-4pm
Fee:$10,Memberssave25%,NaturescapeMembers:$5
Grandparents&MeLearnabouttheimportanceofManitoba’snaturalhabitatswhileenjoyinganafternoonofactivities,gamesandcrafts.Weencouragethisspecialopportunityforgrandchildrenandgrandparentsbutallfamiliesarewelcome.Eachweekwillhaveadifferenttheme-pleaserefertoourPublic Programs Calendarformoreinformation.
Wednesdays in July & August 2:30-4pm
Fee:$10/family,Memberssave25%,NaturescapeMembers:FREE
Tea Cup Feeder, available at the Nature Shop, $25.95 plus tax
PAGE TITLE PUBLIC PROGRAMS
juNe / July / august
Activities & WorkshopsSummer
hourS oF operatIoNMonday–Thursday:
9am–8pm
Friday,Saturday,Sunday&Holidays:9am–5pm
DaILy aDmISSIoNAdults:$7
Seniors(55+):$6Students&Children:$5
Members&ChildrenUnder3:FREE
regIStratIoN Registration is required for all FortWhyte Alive
public programs.Pleasecall(204)989-8355or
JUNE 2013 View FortWhyte’s online events calendar at www.fortwhyte.org/calendar
DoN’t Forget!
12 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23
30 24 25 26 27 28 29
AllTrailsDay-ScavengerHunt!TaketimeoutofyourdaytoenjoyFWA’s7kmofforesttrails.Locateallofourstations,fillyourpassport,andwinaprize!
Saturday, June 1 11am-3pmFREEwithregularadmission
PhotographicArtShow&SaleCheckoutphotostakenbyManitobaFotoFriends.15%ofsaleswillbedonatedtoFortWhyteAlive.Purchasesarecashonly.
Saturday &Sunday, June 1 - 2 9am-3pmFREEwithregularadmission
PhotographingCrittersManitobaFotoFriendsisprovidingtwosessionsinphotography,forDSLRandpoint-and-shootdigitalcameras.Sharpenyourphotographyskillsjustintimeforsummer!Bringyourowncameraandfullychargedbattery.
DSLR: Saturday, June 1 10am-2pm
Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera: Sunday, June 211am-2pmFREEwithregularadmissionLimitedspace!Pleasepre-register.
All Trails DayPhoto Art Show & SalePhotograph Critters with DSLRNordic Walking
Photo Art Show & SalePhotograph Critters with Point and Shoot Guided 2 O’clock WalkComhaltas Performance commuter challenge
(June 3 - 8)
Paddling Open House 25th anniversary Sunset bbQ clean Air Day
Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Nordic Walking Birding Fun for the Whole Family
paddleFest!Guided 2 O’clock Walk
Paddling Open House Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Father’s Day Sale Father’s Day SaleNordic WalkingGrowing a Garden from the Ground UpStorytime in the Forest
Father’s Day SaleFather’s Day picnicBison Safaris Guided 2 O’clock WalkFather’s Day
Paddling Open House Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Bike to Work Day!“All Things Natural” Outdoor Concert
summer solstice
Nordic WalkingBeneficial Lady Bugs
Summertime Flower CraftClimate Change with Ryan SmithGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Paddling Open House Inside/Out Yoga Tea in Biodiversity GardenPaddling Open House
Nordic WalkingStorytime in the Forest
NordicWalkingBYOpolesorrentours.
Every Saturday this June 10am-11:30am
Fee:$10,Members:$4|Polerental:$2
StorytimeintheForestSaturdays, June 15 & June 29 1pm
FREEwithregularadmission
Guided2O’clockWalksEvery Sunday this Summer 2pm
FREEwithregularadmission
SodHousePioneersEvery Sunday this Summer 12-4pm
FREEwithregularadmission
WEEKENDS AT FORTWHYTE
Fit4TwoStrollerFitnessFit4TwoStrollerFitnessisamobilewayforyoutogetafullbodyworkoutandstillbeabletoattendtoyourbaby.Eachclassincludesintervalsofpowerwalking,functionalstrengthtrainingandcardiodrills,followedbypostnatal-specificcoreworkandflexibility.Idealforbabieswholiketobeonthemove.Comeoutandmeetothermomsinyourcommunity!
2nd Session:Thursdays, July 11 - August 22 10:30-11:30am
Member:$70+GST/7sessionsor$12drop-in,GSTincl.Non-Member:$77+GST/7sessionsor$13drop-in,GSTincl.
ComhaltasWinnipegPerformanceEnjoytraditionalIrishmusicatFortWhyte!ComhaltasWinnipegwilltreatuswithafreeliveperformance.
Sunday, June 22-3pmFREEwithregularadmission
BirdingFunfortheWholeFamilySaturday, June 81pm
View Naturescape event details on Page 11
Paddlefest!Sunday, June 9AllDay
View Special Event details on Page 5
GrowingaGardenfromtheGroundUpSaturday, June 151pm
View Naturescape event details on Page 11
BiketoWorkDay!StopbytheFortWhyteAlivePitStopandbecheeredonwhileyouridetowork.Enjoysnacks,freebikemaintenanceboost,andprizesjustforstoppingin!
Friday, June 216:30-9amRegisterat biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/register
InsideOutYogaFitnessThisexhilaratingclassblendscardiofitness,strength,andendurancetrainingoutside,withachallengingyogaworkoutinside.Allfitnesslevelswelcome.Pleasedressfortheoutdoorsandbringamatwithcarryingcase.
Wednesdays, June 26 - July 316-8pm
Full6sessions:$70,Drop-in:$15/class
BisonSafarisGoinsidethebisonenclosuretoseetheseprairiebeastsupcloseonthis45-mintourfromthesafetyofourbisonbus.Bringyourcamera!Weatherconditionspermitting.
Sunday, June 16 11am Sunday, July 21 11am
Wednesday, August 14 6:30pm Saturday, July 13 11amSaturday, August 3 11am Sunday August 18 11am
Fee:$15,Memberssave25%,Children$5.Pleasepre-register.
GuidedBisonBuggyToursSeethesitesofFortWhyteAlivefromthecomfortofabisonbuggy!Thisinformativeinterpretivetourisgreatforthosewithlimitedmobility.Tourlengthis1hour.
Mondays and Fridays in July and August* 2pmFee:$5*Excludingholidays.Availableonafirst-come,first-servedbasis, spaceislimited.
GetFitintheForestatFortWhyteAlive!
limiteD claSS SizeS! call to register
BeneficialLadyBugsSaturday, June 22 1pm
View Naturescape event details on Page 11
ClimateChangewithRyanSmithClimatologistRyanSmithwilleducateusontheeffectsofclimatechangeonourplanet.
Sunday, June 231pmFREEwithregularadmission
SummertimeFlowerCraftCreateawonderfulbouquetofflowers.
Sunday, June 231-3pmFREEwithregularadmission
TeaintheBiodiversityGardenThursday, June 27 2:30-4pm
View Naturescape event details on Page 11
www.fortwhyte.org13
All Things NaturalOutdoorConcertCelebratethesummersolsticewithmusicinspiredbynature,performedinnature.SeelocalmusiciansincludingmembersofWSO.WineandbeerwillbeavailableattheCafé.
Friday, June 217:30-10pmTickets:$20.Limitedspace!Pleasepre-register.
NeW eVeNt!
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
JuNe / july / august
Activities & WorkshopsCanadaDayatFWA!It’sCanada’sbirthday!CelebrateourbeautifulcountryatFortWhyte.Takepartinfishing,dipnettingwithaninterpreter,bisonbuggytours,andotherfunactivities.
Monday, July 11-3pmFREEwithregularadmission
ButterflyandDragonflyWalkTakeahikewithFortWhyteAliveInterpreterKatrinaFroeseassheeducatesandhelpsidentifyvariousspeciesofbutterflies,dragonfliesanddamselflies.
Butterfly Walks: Fridays, July 5, July 19, August 2 11am
Dragonfly Walks:Wednesdays, July 10, July 24, August 76:30pm
FREEwithregularadmission
Archery&EdiblePlantsExperiencedstaffwillintroduceyoutothefunofarcheryandtakeyouonashortforaginghiketodiscoverediblewilds.Childrenmustbe8yearsorolderandaccompaniedbyanadult.
Wednesdays, July 17, July 31, August 14 6pm-7:30pm
Fee:$5,FamilyRate:$15.Pleasepre-register.
TeaintheBiodiversityGardenThursday, July 18 2:30-4pm
View Naturescape event details on Page 11
CookingbytheFireRoastupsometastybannockasyoulearnhowtoproperlycreateafireforoutdoorcooking,alongwithtipsforcampfiresafety.
Saturday, July 201-2pm
FREEwithregularadmission.Pleasepre-register.
14 FortWhyte LIFe Summer 2013 Newsletter
View FortWhyte’s online events calendar at www.fortwhyte.org/calendar JULY 2013
OpenKayakingHeadovertotheFWAAdventureSiteandtryoutoneofourkayaks(canoesavailableonAugust17).OurvolunteerswillprovideyouwithaPFDandpaddle.Pleasenote,therewillbenopaddlinginstruction.Weatherpermitting.
Saturdays, July 20 & August 17 10am-3pm
FREEwithregularadmission
Dipnets&DragonfliesJoinaninterpreteronfloatingboardwalkstodiscoverthemarsh’sunderworld.
Sundays, July 21 & August 18 1-3pm
FREEwithregularadmission
VoyageurCanoeExperienceStepbackintimeasyoutakepartinthevoyageurexperienceofpaddlinga15-personcanoe.Lifejacksandpaddlesareprovided.Weatherpermitting.
Sundays, July 28 & August 25 1pmFREEwithregularadmission
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
open 10 am - 5 pmcanada Day at the Nature ShopCanada Day at FWA!
canada Day
Paddling Open House Inside/Out YogaSummer evening patio buffet
Paddling Open House Family Fishing FridayButterfly WalkBison Buggy Tours
Carriage RidesGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Grandparents & Me Summer evening patio buffetInside/Out Yoga Dragonfly Walk
Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Family Fishing FridayBison Buggy Tours
Bison Safari
Guided 2 O’clock Walk Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Grandparents & MeSummer evening patio buffet Inside/Out YogaArchery & Edible Plants
Fit 4 TwoTea in Biodiversity GardenPaddling Open House
Family Fishing FridayButterfly WalkBison Buggy Tours
Open Kayaking Cooking by the Fire
Dipnets & DragonfliesBison SafariGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Grandparents & MeSummer evening patio buffet Carriage RidesInside/Out YogaDragonfly Walk
Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Family Fishing FridayBison Buggy Tours
Voyageur Canoe ExperienceGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Grandparents & MeSummer evening patio buffetInside/Out YogaArchery & Edible Plants
AUGUST 2013
Horse-DrawnCarriageRidesExploreFortWhyteAlivefromthecomfortofahorse-drawncarriage!Travelalongourtrailsandexperiencethesightsandsoundsofsummerlikeneverbefore.Sunday, July 7 1-3pm Wednesday, July 24 4:30-6:30pmSunday, August 11 1-3pm Wednesday, August 21 4:30-6:30pm
Adults:$15,Children:$5,Memberssave25%
NATURESCAPE PROGRAMS
TeaintheBiodiversityGardenThursday, August 15 2:30-4pm
View Naturescape event details on Page 11
TwilightRunThursday, August 29
View Special Event details on Page 5
Grandparents&Mewednesdays in July and august 2:30 - 4 pmLearnabouttheimportanceofManitoba’snaturalhabitatswhileenjoyinganafternoonofactivities,gamesandcrafts.
Wednesday, July 10: Fun at the FarmWednesday, July 17: Build a BirdhouseWednesday, July 24: Beautiful ButterfliesWednesday, July 31: Grow Garden GrowWednesday, August 7: Bird BonanzaWednesday, August 14: Fishy FunWednesday, August 21: Water WorksWednesday, August 28: Purple Martin Mania (Purple Martin Gourds: $10 each)
Fee:$10/family,Memberssave25%,NaturescapeMembers:FREE.Registerat(204)989-8355.
View full program descriptions online at www.fortwhyte.org/naturescape
Registration is required for all FWA public programs - call (204) 989-8355 or email [email protected]
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Family Fish Fridaypickerel Fish FryButterfly WalkBison Buggy Tours
Bison Safari
Guided 2 O’clock Walk open 10 am - 5 pm
civic holiday
Paddling Open House Grandparents & Me Summer evening patio buffetDragonfly Walk
Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Family Fish Fridaypickerel Fish FryBison Buggy Tours
Carriage RidesGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Birding and BreakfastGrandparents & MeSummer evening patio buffet Bison Safari Archery & Edible Plants
Fit 4 TwoTea in Biodiversity GardenPaddling Open House
Family Fish Fridaypickerel Fish FryBison Buggy Tours
Open Kayaking & Canoeing
Dipnets & DragonfliesBison SafariGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Birding and BreakfastGrandparents & MeSummer evening patio buffet Carriage RidesDragonfly Walk
Fit 4 TwoPaddling Open House
Family Fish Fridaypickerel Fish FryBison Buggy Tours
Voyageur Canoe ExperienceGuided 2 O’clock Walk
Bison Buggy Tours Paddling Open House Birding and BreakfastGrandparents & MeSummer evening patio buffet
twilight run Family Fish Fridaypickerel Fish FryBison Buggy Tours
JuNe / July / auguSt
Activities & WorkshopsFamilyFishingFridayFishingisFREEeveryFridayinJuly&August!Volunteerassistancewillbeavailable11am-12pm.TheBuffaloStoneCaféwillbeservingupatastyPickerelFishFryLunchSpecialfor$9.99from12-2pm.
Fridays, July & August 9am-4pmFREEwithadmission
BirdingandBreakfastJoinourbirdingleadersonasunrisehike.Afterwards,enjoyadelightfulcontinental-stylebreakfastattheBuffaloStoneCafé.Wehaveback-upplansforbadweather—sobirdinggoesonrainorshine!
Wednesdays, August 14, 21, 287amFee:$15,Memberssave25%,FREEforunderagebirders(withanadult)
1961 mCCreary roaDWINNIpeg, maNItoBa r3p 2K9
FortWhyteFarm’sChickenPre-orderDon’tmissout!Pre-orderyourpasture-raisedchickenstoday.
changing how you see our world. Making a world of difference.
FortWhyte Alive is a privately operated, not-for-profit project of The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. Registered Charitable No: 11929 8123 RR0001FortWhyte Alive is dedicated to providing programming, natural settings and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation and social enterprise. In so doing, FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living.
Ourchickensareraisedoutdoors,onpasture,withouttheuseofantibiotics.Chickensareavailablethroughoutthesummerandaresoldbyweightat$3.30/lb.Minimumpriceis$15.Anon-refundable$5depositperbirdisrequired.Depositwillbedeductedwhenyoupickupyourorder.
Actualsizesandtotalpriceswillbedeterminedwhenchickensarepickedupbycustomer.Weightsrangefrom4-7lbs.
ph
oto
by G
eral
d Ko
rnel
sen
ph
oto
by G
eral
d Ko
rnel
sen
Orderonlineatwww.fortwhyte.org/fortwhytefarms