FortWhyte Alive

Sunday, April 25, 2010

We cheered on the EcoAdventure Racers and had a fun filled day of activities, learning and entertainment!

Thank you to our Earth Day sponsors

Family Activities & Entertainment:

Earth People Kid’s Craft: 10am–12pm

Located behind the Interpretive Centre, join us in making “Earth People”

Family Adventure Race: 11am–12:30pm

A great way to involve the whole family! Play games, find clues, and challenge yourself to this fun and challenging adventure. Prizes awarded.

Guided Bison Hikes: 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30 & 3pm

Join volunteer Interpreters for a guided visit through the Sod House, the Tipi Encampment, and the bison viewing mound. Hikes take approximately
45 minutes.

Voyageur Canoe Rides: (Weather Permitting) 1–3pm

Join the Voyageurs in their 15 passenger canoe as they paddle back to the days of fur trading and adventure.

Sod House Pioneer: 1–4pm

Join our pioneer at the Sod House and step back in time to the era of the first European settlers of the prairies.

Dip-netting on the Boardwalks: 1–2pm

What kinds of critters are lurking below the boardwalks? Get out your net, scoop them up and FWA Interpreters will help you identify your catch.

Sweep Netting in the Meadow: 1:30–2:30pm

Our tipi encampment will come to life as the Manitoba Living Historical Society re-enact early how the Aboriginals lived and how they contributed to the early settlers’ arrival.

 
Tipi Encampment 1–4pm

Join the Manitoba Living Historical Society as they re-enact the lives of the prairie’s original inhabitants and the Selkirk settlers. There may even be a little bannock roasting on an open fire.

Quiet Time Fun Tent 1:30–3pm

Need a little quiet time? The tent in the Interpretive Centre parking lot gets turned over to the kids for coloring and story books.

Interpretive Centre Booths & Displays: 11am–3pm

Naturescape ... Bringing Biodiversity Home

Learn and discover how a diverse landscape keeps our planet healthy and provides your family with delightful ecological entertainment.

Prairie Originals

Shirley Froehlich, owner, will help you work with Mother Nature to create an environmentally-friendly wildflower garden that is beautiful, rewarding and easy to take care of. She will be selling indigenous Manitoba prairie wildflower seeds and native prairie plants from her own nursery.

PrairieFlora

PrairieFlora produces a large selection of healthy, vibrant, affordable native prairie wildflowers and grasses that were once abundant on our Manitoba landscape. All of their plants are grown from local seed using all natural fertilizers and pest management.

Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc.

Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. (PWRC) is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to treat injured and orphaned wildlife and to successfully release them back into their natural habitat. They will also bring along with them two educational ambassadors!
 

Invasive Species Council of Manitoba

Manitoba has a tremendous biological diversity but is vulnerable to invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals or other organisms that are growing outside of their country or region of origin and are out-competing or even replacing native organisms. Visit their booth to find out how you can help.

Manitoba Green Retrofit

Manitoba Green Retrofit is a not for profit social enterprise that provides power smart energy efficiency and water retrofits. Learn about simple changes you can make to reduce your energy and water footprint.

Manitoba Public Insurance

MPI Road Safety staff will be on hand to discuss the various helmets available for adults and children when biking safely. Browse cycling maps to see various bike routes offered throughout the city and start plotting out your routes.

Siloam Mission

MPI Road Safety staff will be on hand to discuss the various helmets available for adults and children when biking safely. Browse cycling maps to see various bike routes offered throughout the city and start plotting out your routes.
 

Continental Breakfast: 8am–10:30am

Buffalo Stone Café at the Alloway Reception Centre.
 

BBQ and Beverages: 11am–3pm

Cash Only. South deck at the Alloway Reception Centre.
  

Thank You to our Earth Day & EcoAdventure Sponsors