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DSC7703-6169 © 2011 DICK JONES PHOTOGRAPHY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED<br />
A BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL BALTIMORE ORIOLE MALE SINGS TO STAKE OUT HIS TERRITORY<br />
JUNE/JULY/ AUGUST 2012<br />
PREPARED<br />
BY<br />
FORTWHYTE<br />
ALIVE<br />
VOLUME<br />
30<br />
<strong>Sowing</strong> <strong>Seeds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Change</strong><br />
NUMBER<br />
2<br />
ISSN 0824-5126<br />
at <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong><br />
By Ian Barnett<br />
By Ian Barnett<br />
The <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms program at <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is truly one <strong>of</strong><br />
Winnipeg’s best kept secrets. Our multi-faceted social enterprise<br />
program engages inner-city youth in our sustainable agriculture<br />
operations, with year-round training and employment opportunities<br />
that promote personal growth and development, provide important<br />
life skills and, ultimately, prepare youth for a productive life beyond<br />
the fields <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms.<br />
Since 2005, <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms has gone from being an open field along Sam Fabro Way<br />
to becoming home to a truly remarkable youth development program centered around a<br />
sustainable mixed farm. Our facilities include a 1.5 acre vegetable garden, a 40 hive apiary<br />
and honey extracting facility, a pastured livestock operation that will see 750 chickens and<br />
12 pigs raised this year, a 2,000 square foot passive solar greenhouse, a 250 tree fruit<br />
orchard and a year-round chicken coop with 2 dozen heritage-breed laying hens (and a<br />
couple <strong>of</strong> roosters <strong>of</strong> course!). This summer will see the birth <strong>of</strong> our Farm to Fork<br />
Teaching Kitchen – yet another unique and important opportunity to provide life-skills<br />
training to our youth participants.<br />
Recent growth <strong>of</strong> the local food movement has prompted ever increasing numbers <strong>of</strong> people<br />
to seek more information about where their food comes from, how far it travels and how it is<br />
produced. <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms provides a downright convenient method for you to connect with<br />
people who grow food for you. Our farm is an open operation – you can see exactly how we<br />
do things and ask questions directly to the people who are doing the work.<br />
Through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, you can become an active<br />
participant in <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms. By purchasing a ‘share’ <strong>of</strong> our farm’s produce, you help<br />
us shoulder some <strong>of</strong> the risks inherent in any agricultural operation. In return, your family<br />
receives a weekly basket <strong>of</strong> fresh vegetables, grown without the use <strong>of</strong> chemicals, directly<br />
from our fields to your table. Last year’s CSA members received 14 weeks <strong>of</strong> vegetables<br />
prompting one to remark, “This was the best return on investment I have ever made! My<br />
family never experienced such a bounty.” As a mixed farm, you can also purchase a share<br />
<strong>of</strong> our meat and honey, which includes ¼ pork (approx. 50 lbs <strong>of</strong> pastured Berkshire pork <strong>of</strong><br />
various cuts, 4 pasture raised chickens and 3 kg <strong>of</strong> honey). If a share sounds like too much,<br />
you can still buy our wonderful products through our market, which takes place on Tuesdays<br />
throughout the summer. Because our farm is a social enterprise, your investment in food for<br />
your family, is also an investment in your community. For more details on the CSA program<br />
and market please visit our website – www.fortwhyte.org/fortwhytefarms.<br />
1961 MCCREARY ROAD<br />
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA R3P 2K9<br />
On Sunday, June 3, you are invited to come<br />
and see the operations <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms for<br />
yourself at our Open House and Plant Sale<br />
SEE DETAILS IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The ForTWhyTe<br />
Legacy SocieTy<br />
T he <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Legacy Society was created<br />
to honor a dedicated group <strong>of</strong> supporters,<br />
committed to securing <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>’s future.<br />
Its members want to ensure that generations<br />
to come will have the educational advantage to<br />
address the environmental challenges <strong>of</strong> the future.<br />
The Society is a way for donors to show their<br />
support, enjoy the benefits <strong>of</strong> Society membership<br />
and realize tax savings. Donors also have the<br />
satisfaction <strong>of</strong> knowing their gifts will forever<br />
ensure access to natural settings and facilities for<br />
learning, health and enjoyment for our community.<br />
“The legacy program is a wonderful<br />
way to be able to support the values<br />
associated with <strong>FortWhyte</strong> alive. Our<br />
family feels very positive about leaving<br />
a bequest and is happy to do its part to<br />
ensure that the place we care so much<br />
about will remain the great setting it is,<br />
where children can learn and grow for<br />
many decades to come.”<br />
<br />
Bob&JudyStewart<br />
If you would like to know more about joining the <strong>FortWhyte</strong><br />
Legacy Society please call Agnès Champagne, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Development at (204) 989-8352.<br />
Community Partners –<br />
Manitoba Hydro & <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong><br />
M anitoba Hydro is a Crown Corporation and the<br />
province’s major energy utility. Our vision is<br />
to be the best utility in North America with respect<br />
to safety, rates, reliability, customer satisfaction,<br />
and environmental leadership, and to always be<br />
considerate <strong>of</strong> the needs <strong>of</strong> customers, employees,<br />
and stakeholders. In the course <strong>of</strong> our decisions and<br />
actions to provide electrical services, we endeavor<br />
to incorporate the principles and guidelines <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainability in order to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
present without compromising the ability <strong>of</strong> future<br />
generations to meet their needs.<br />
In keeping with our commitments toward environmental<br />
leadership and sustainability, Manitoba Hydro has<br />
developed and maintained a formal relationship<br />
with <strong>FortWhyte</strong> since 1991. In the ensuing years,<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> has grown from a small organization<br />
with limited scope and programming, to be the<br />
premier environmental education resource centre in<br />
Manitoba with national recognition for the excellence<br />
<strong>of</strong> its innovative programs.<br />
The growth and success <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is a result<br />
<strong>of</strong> the vision and dedication <strong>of</strong> the staff and Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors, along with the financial support <strong>of</strong> the<br />
public, the corporate world, corporations, government<br />
and the philanthropic community.<br />
Manitoba Hydro is proud <strong>of</strong> its continuing relationship<br />
and support <strong>of</strong> the facilities and environmental<br />
education programming at <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>.<br />
Scott A. Thomson,<br />
CA, President & CEO<br />
Manitoba Hydro<br />
Get Certified + Win!<br />
www.fortwhyte.org/naturescape<br />
Certify your yard before<br />
August 31 and be entered<br />
to win a gardening prize<br />
package valued at over<br />
$300. Details online!<br />
Thank you for making<br />
Earth Day a huge success!<br />
We welcomed close to 4000 visitors<br />
on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, a<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> attendance record, as<br />
well as over 250 racers<br />
for EcoAdventure.<br />
Families enjoyed<br />
various activities<br />
throughout the day and<br />
helped celebrate Earth Day<br />
by leaving their recyclable<br />
items at our drop <strong>of</strong>f<br />
depots. With help from<br />
CAA, we collected 595<br />
litres <strong>of</strong> oil, 63 tires and<br />
35 car batteries. We<br />
also gathered over 85 lbs<br />
<strong>of</strong> used batteries and cell<br />
phones. Your contributions are<br />
making a huge difference in keeping<br />
our planet healthy: the 2,110 litres<br />
<strong>of</strong> oil collected by CAA at its four sites<br />
this year have saved a year’s supply <strong>of</strong> water<br />
from contamination, the equivalent <strong>of</strong> healthy water for<br />
26,375 people.<br />
On Earth Day we launched the FWA Rain<br />
Barrel program. Used syrup containers<br />
donated by Coca-Cola, have been<br />
retr<strong>of</strong>itted for use and <strong>of</strong>fered for<br />
sale as rain barrels, in support <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental education programs<br />
at <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>. Thank you<br />
to our FWA volunteers, and<br />
the Coca-Cola team for a<br />
successful barrel sale!<br />
We would also like to thank<br />
our new members who joined<br />
FWA on Earth Day, as well as the<br />
EcoAdventure racers who enjoyed a<br />
great race in the sun!<br />
Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this day<br />
a success, along with our countless volunteers.<br />
We couldn’t have done it without you!<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> recognizes<br />
major contributors ($1,000+)<br />
since December 2010<br />
SUSTAINING PARTNERS ($1000+ In Kind Continued)<br />
Innovative Laser Works<br />
$20,000+<br />
City <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg, Water and Waste<br />
Department<br />
Domtar Inc.<br />
Lafarge Canada<br />
Manitoba Aboriginal & Northern Affairs<br />
Manitoba Culture, Heritage & Tourism<br />
Manitoba Climate <strong>Change</strong> Action Fund<br />
Janzen Photography<br />
Lindsey Steek & Company<br />
Mark’s Work Wearhouse<br />
Nunavut Art Gallery<br />
QX104<br />
Redd Line Jewellery<br />
WestJet<br />
Winnipeg Winter Club<br />
Manitoba Conservation Fund<br />
Manitoba Education, Citizenship & Youth<br />
FORTWHYTE FARMS MAJOR<br />
Manitoba Hydro<br />
PROGRAM SUPPORTERS<br />
Manitoba Sustainable Development<br />
Innovations Fund<br />
RBC Foundation<br />
Paul Albrechtsen Foundation Inc.<br />
TD Friends <strong>of</strong> the Environment<br />
$10,000+<br />
Cambrian Credit Union<br />
MTS Allstream<br />
The Running Room<br />
$5,000+<br />
BFI Canada<br />
Guertin Equipment<br />
Boeing Canada<br />
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource<br />
Development<br />
Graham C. Lount Family Foundation<br />
Heifer International<br />
Home Depot Canada Foundation<br />
Intact Foundation<br />
Investors Group<br />
The Great-West Life Assurance Company<br />
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar<br />
Manitoba Healthy Living, Youth & Seniors<br />
Manitoba Metis Federation<br />
The Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.<br />
The Winnipeg Foundation<br />
MTS Allstream<br />
Parsons<br />
Stantec Consulting Ltd.<br />
Wawanesa Insurance<br />
$1,000+<br />
Administrative Facilities Limited Partnership<br />
Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP<br />
Aon Reed Stenhouse<br />
BDO Dunwoody LLP<br />
Bison Transport Inc.<br />
Blind Ambitions<br />
ENDOWMENT FUND<br />
Paul Albrechtsen Foundation Inc.<br />
Estate <strong>of</strong> Bente Cunnings<br />
Norman Coghlan<br />
Evelyn & David Friesen<br />
In Memory <strong>of</strong> Eleonora (Leonoor) Jansson<br />
Randy M<strong>of</strong>fat & Laurie Stovel<br />
In Memory <strong>of</strong> Major General Elliot Rodger<br />
William & Erna Pruitt<br />
Estate <strong>of</strong> Kenneth Redshaw<br />
Wilson & Judith Rodger<br />
Boschman Wade Wealth Management Group<br />
Alan W. Scarth, C.M., Q.C.<br />
Boston Pizza<br />
CAA Manitoba Auto Club<br />
Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada<br />
Confidence Management Ltd.<br />
Dufresne Group<br />
Sheilah Sweatman Memorial Fund<br />
Jud Snell<br />
Estate <strong>of</strong> Dr. Burton C. Stewart<br />
In Memory <strong>of</strong> Arthur Tooley<br />
Anonymous<br />
Ernst & Young LLP<br />
Bruce Foster<br />
SUSTAINING PARTNERS<br />
(Foster Agency)<br />
INDIVIDUALS<br />
Friesens Corporation<br />
Fountain Tire<br />
$100,000+<br />
Estate <strong>of</strong> Robert D. Judy<br />
Goodman Private Wealth Management<br />
Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation<br />
Groundstar Systems (1987) Ltd.<br />
Hilderman, Thomas, Frank, Cram<br />
$20,000+<br />
The Cipryk Family<br />
Douglas Pollard & Kristie Pearson<br />
Landscape Architects<br />
$10,000+<br />
Kleysen Group LP<br />
Kris & Shirley Benidickson<br />
K-ROCK 100.7<br />
Richard & Kim Enright<br />
Manitoba Blue Cross<br />
Anonymous<br />
Manitoba Community Services Council<br />
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission<br />
Manitoba Public Insurance<br />
Mann Financial Assurance Limited<br />
Manulife Financial<br />
Maple Leaf Construction<br />
$5,000+<br />
Ken & Lesley Powell<br />
$1,000+<br />
Robert & Nancy Adkins<br />
Gail Asper & Michael Paterson<br />
McKim Cringan George<br />
Bob Chipman<br />
Mountain Equipment Co-op<br />
Marion Corbett<br />
Oakley Optical Ltd.<br />
John Corp & Mary Elizabeth McKenzie<br />
On Course Capital Inc.<br />
Douglas Craig (Carole C. Craig Fund)<br />
Pollard Banknote Ltd.<br />
Estate <strong>of</strong> Winnifred Crowston<br />
The Prairie Summit Shop<br />
John & Peggy Dillon<br />
Prendiville Industries<br />
Olga Dudka<br />
Radiology Consultants <strong>of</strong><br />
Bill Elliott<br />
Winnipeg Medical Corporation<br />
R. A. (Sam) Fabro<br />
Claudio Rigatto Medical Corp.<br />
Hon. Gary & Janice Filmon<br />
RBC Dominion Securities<br />
Doug Harvey<br />
RS Distribution Services<br />
Daniel Hunt<br />
Shaftesbury High School<br />
Eileen & Don Lagimodiere<br />
Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd<br />
Jack & Zina Lazareck<br />
Superior Finishes<br />
James & Roberta MacDonald<br />
Superior Management Inc.<br />
William McGowan<br />
Teshmont Consultants LP<br />
Lawrie & Fran Pollard<br />
Tundra Oil & Gas Ltd.<br />
John & Liz Prall<br />
Ventura Custom Homes Ltd.<br />
Joan Richardson<br />
Winnipeg School Division<br />
Xpotential Products<br />
IN KIND<br />
Shirley Richardson<br />
In Memory <strong>of</strong> Gogie Shnier<br />
Jackie Stephen<br />
Bob & Judy Stewart<br />
Banville & Jones<br />
Teddi & Wynn Sweatman<br />
Blight Native <strong>Seeds</strong> Ltd.<br />
Anonymous<br />
Ducks Unlimited Canada<br />
Esdale Printing Company Ltd.<br />
Friesens Corporation<br />
Global Refrigeration & Mechanical Inc.<br />
Hanford-Drewitt Ltd.<br />
IN KIND<br />
Dee Buchwald<br />
Peter Sawatzky<br />
Sheilagh Hocking<br />
BOARD OF TRUSTEES<br />
Larry Beeston<br />
Norm Brandson<br />
Bob Brennan<br />
Nancy Cipryk<br />
Junior Damianidis<br />
Bob Edgar<br />
Bill Elliott<br />
Richard Enright<br />
Shannon Johnson<br />
Jeff Lamothe<br />
Jack Lazareck<br />
Peter Muir<br />
Doug Pollard<br />
Volume XXX, Number 2<br />
Summer 2012<br />
CONTACT US:<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong><br />
1961 McCreary Rd.<br />
Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9<br />
E-mail: info@fortwhyte.org<br />
Website: www.fortwhyte.org<br />
Recorded Info: (204) 989-8350<br />
Information: (204) 989-8355<br />
Publisher<br />
The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc.<br />
Chairman<br />
Douglas Pollard<br />
President & CEO<br />
Bill Elliott, (204) 989-8351<br />
welliott@fortwhyte.org<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Operations<br />
Jackie Stephen, (204) 989-8360<br />
jstephen@fortwhyte.org<br />
Development/Donations<br />
Agnès Champagne, (204) 989-8352<br />
achampagne@fortwhyte.org<br />
Visitor Services/Bookings<br />
Dana Forster, (204) 989-8353<br />
bookings@fortwhyte.org<br />
Human Resources/<br />
Volunteer Program<br />
Michelle Eldridge, (204) 989-8368<br />
volunteers@fortwhyte.org<br />
Education Program<br />
Jody Watson, (204) 989-8359<br />
jwatson@fortwhyte.org<br />
Public Programs/Workshops<br />
Dana Race, (204) 989-8359<br />
drace@fortwhyte.org<br />
Marketing & Communications<br />
Kristin McPherson, (204) 989-8362<br />
kmcpherson@fortwhyte.org<br />
Annual Membership<br />
Prices include GST<br />
New one-year options:<br />
Individual $60<br />
Family $95<br />
Individual Senior (55+) $50<br />
Senior Couple (55+) $70<br />
Individual Naturescape $95<br />
Family Naturescape $125<br />
Save when you renew:<br />
Individual $50<br />
Family $80<br />
Individual Senior (55+) $40<br />
Senior Couple (55+) $60<br />
Individual Naturescape $75<br />
Family Naturescape $95<br />
Daily Admission<br />
Adults $6<br />
Seniors (55+) $5<br />
Students & Children $4<br />
Members & Children<br />
Under 3<br />
FREE<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is a privately<br />
operated, not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it project <strong>of</strong><br />
The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc.<br />
Registered Charitable No:<br />
11929 8123 RR0001<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is dedicated<br />
to providing programming,<br />
natural settings and facilities for<br />
environmental education, outdoor<br />
recreation and social enterprise.<br />
In so doing, <strong>FortWhyte</strong> promotes<br />
awareness and understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> the natural world and actions<br />
leading to sustainable living.<br />
Permission is granted to reprint<br />
articles. Please credit both the<br />
author & <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>.<br />
(204) 989-8364<br />
For the Nature Lover!<br />
Featuring birding products,<br />
local art, nature books, clothing,<br />
toys, and so much more!<br />
(204) 989-8370<br />
Featuring our new Summer Menu!<br />
Visit www.fortwhyte.org/<br />
buffalostonecafe<br />
for extended summer hours.<br />
Summer Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday–Thursday 9am–8pm<br />
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays:<br />
9am–5pm<br />
Call (204) 989-8355<br />
or visit<br />
www.fortwhyte.org<br />
for seasonal hours
june<br />
Sail into the Sunset!<br />
Saturday, June 2<br />
All Trails Day<br />
Bring your bicycle and explore our 7 km <strong>of</strong> trails. Don’t<br />
forget that if you come in by bicycle or on foot, admission<br />
to <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is FREE!<br />
Sunday, June 3<br />
11 am - 4 pm<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms<br />
Open House and<br />
Plant Sale<br />
Visit <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Farms and learn all about our sustainable<br />
agriculture programs:<br />
· See our bee hives<br />
· Learn about our pastured raised chickens and pigs<br />
· Tour our passive solar greenhouse and vegetable market<br />
gardens<br />
· Discover how your family can share in the harvest through<br />
our CSA program<br />
· Learn how to build healthy soil through composting<br />
Great activities for kids will be available throughout the day.<br />
Beautiful, naturally grown vegetable and herb seedlings<br />
from our greenhouse will also be available for purchase.<br />
12, 1 & 2 pm: Beehive Tours<br />
Register for Beehive Tours at (204) 989-8355<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
Thursday, June 7, 14, 21, 28<br />
10:30 - 11:30 am<br />
Fit 4 Two: Stroller Fitness<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $13 drop-in, Members: $12 drop-in<br />
Saturday, June 9<br />
10:30 am - 12 pm<br />
Naturescape: Family Birding<br />
Join Barbara Barnett, <strong>FortWhyte</strong> volunteer and bird<br />
enthusiast, as she gets all the members <strong>of</strong> your<br />
household excited about our feathered friends.<br />
You will learn how to identify a variety <strong>of</strong> species<br />
and record them in our<br />
guide books! If you own<br />
binoculars, please bring<br />
them along and dress for<br />
the weather. This program<br />
is suitable for children ages<br />
5 and up.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10/family<br />
Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
Sunday, June 10<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
The Great<br />
Lady Bug and<br />
Butterfly Survey<br />
Grab a sweep net and one <strong>of</strong> our cameras and<br />
become a citizen scientist by taking part in the<br />
first ever lady bug and butterfly survey at <strong>FortWhyte</strong><br />
<strong>Alive</strong>! This event is fun for families and will help <strong>FortWhyte</strong><br />
<strong>Alive</strong> and entomologists nationwide better understand the<br />
changes in insect biodiversity in Canada. No identification<br />
skills necessary!<br />
Visit www.lostladybug.org and www.ebutterfly.ca for<br />
more information about the surveys.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
Thursday, June 14, 21, 28 10:30 - 11:30 am<br />
Fit 4 Two: Stroller Fitness<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $13 drop-in, Members: $12 drop-in<br />
Saturday, June 16<br />
Naturescape:<br />
Building a Backyard Pond<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
Join Jane Zoutman, <strong>FortWhyte</strong> volunteer and Master<br />
Gardener Candidate, as she goes over the basics <strong>of</strong> starting<br />
a backyard pond. She’ll cover costs, plans, pumps and plants<br />
and share helpful tips and tricks. A portion <strong>of</strong> this workshop<br />
will take place outdoors and there will be an opportunity for<br />
some hands on work. Please bring gardening gloves and<br />
dress for gardening.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10, Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
Sunday, June 17<br />
Father’s Day Fun! See It and Eat It Edition<br />
11 am - 3 pm<br />
The Buffalo Stone Café is serving up some special lunches for Father’s Day:<br />
try the pickerel shore lunch, or dig into a hearty bison dish!<br />
FREE Fishing! Dads and kids under 12 can keep one fish. Catch any fish and get a<br />
voucher for a FREE lunch courtesy <strong>of</strong> the Buffalo Stone Café.<br />
Reserve a rowboat, canoe, or fishing equipment at (204) 989-8355<br />
Boat Rental: $10/hour ($7 Members), Fishing Poles: $5 each, Tackle Box $5<br />
11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm: Bison Safari (weather and trail conditions permitting)<br />
See the bison from inside the fence and get a discount on any bison meal at the<br />
Buffalo Stone Café.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355 as seating is limited<br />
Fee: $15, Members: $11.25<br />
Thursday, June 21, 28<br />
Fit 4 Two: Stroller Fitness<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $13 drop-in, Members: $12 drop-in<br />
Friday, June 22<br />
Bike to Work Day!<br />
10:30 - 11:30 am<br />
6:30 - 9:30 am<br />
Cycle to our <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> Pit Stop on Bike to Work<br />
Day and be cheered on while you ride to work. Enjoy<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee, water, muffins and fruit on us! Get a free bike<br />
maintenance boost (chain lube, tire fill etc.) and prizes<br />
just for stopping in. Join our group ride, leaving from<br />
FWA at 7:30 am heading downtown. This year, BTWD<br />
will also be featuring Passports; if you visit five pit stops<br />
on your commute you will receive a prize at the BBQ!<br />
Between 3:30 - 6 pm all registered riders are invited to<br />
come to the Forks for a free Bike to Work Day BBQ and<br />
party featuring a free bike valet service, basic<br />
bike maintenance, live music and prizes.<br />
Register for Bike to Work Day at<br />
biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org/register<br />
Sunday, June 24<br />
Thursday, June 28<br />
Fit 4 Two: Stroller Fitness<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $13 drop-in, Members: $12 drop-in<br />
10 am - 4 pm<br />
SUMMER FUN FEST!<br />
Kick <strong>of</strong>f your summer with an amazing day at <strong>FortWhyte</strong>!<br />
We are celebrating all the exciting things to do outdoors:<br />
take a canoeing or kayaking sampler, learn to fish,<br />
discover orienteering, and take aim at traditional<br />
archery. There will be fun contests, equipment demos,<br />
kids activities and special programming for the ladies to<br />
pump up their wilderness knowledge.<br />
FREE admission all day!<br />
GET READY TO<br />
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!<br />
JOIN US ON JUNE 22 nd<br />
• FREE MORNING BOOST AT A PIT STOP:<br />
SNACKS, TUNE UPS, AND PRIZES ON YOUR<br />
WAY TO WORK<br />
• FREE AFTER WORK BBQ WITH LIVE MUSIC<br />
• DRAW FOR GRAND PRIZE BIKE AND TRAILERS<br />
Join the thousands <strong>of</strong> Winnipeggers who on<br />
June 22nd will be car free, active and part <strong>of</strong><br />
the community!<br />
LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE<br />
www.BikeToWorkDayWinnipeg.org<br />
10:30 - 11:30 am<br />
Thursdays:<br />
June 7, 14, 21, 28<br />
10:30 - 11:30 am<br />
Fit 4 Two Stroller Fitness<br />
Fit 4 Two Stroller Fitness is a mobile way for you to get<br />
a full body workout and still be able to attend to your<br />
baby’s needs. This program is ideal for babies who like<br />
to be on the move. Come out and meet other moms in<br />
your community! Women should be 4+ weeks postpartum<br />
(6 weeks for caesareans). All fitness levels are welcome.<br />
Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. A jogging<br />
stroller is not required.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $13 drop-in<br />
Members: $12 drop-in<br />
Photos<br />
courtesy <strong>of</strong><br />
Fit 4 Two<br />
Winnipeg/<br />
K. Rifkind<br />
Photography<br />
®<br />
Father’s Day<br />
Special<br />
Members save 20% (Guests save 10%)<br />
on all Clothing, Birdfeeders and Books!<br />
Friday, June 15 – Sunday, June 17<br />
FORTWHYTE ALIVE<br />
Summer Day Camp<br />
Openings Available for<br />
Fox Bay<br />
and<br />
Summer Specialty Days!<br />
Fox Bay is a high energy camp for 11-13 year olds.<br />
Activities include rappelling, wall climbing, kayaking and<br />
mountain biking. Space is available in the weeks <strong>of</strong><br />
July 2 - 6, July 16 - 20, July 30 - August 3 and August 20 - 24.<br />
Single Day Experiences are <strong>of</strong>fered August 7 - 10.<br />
Themes focus on Manitoba’s natural and cultural heritage<br />
and every day is packed full <strong>of</strong> outdoor adventure<br />
and wildlife fun!<br />
For more information and to register online, visit<br />
www.fortwhyte.org/daycamps
july<br />
Sweet Memories Just Waiting to Happen!<br />
Sunday, July 8<br />
Dipnets & Dragonflies<br />
Happy Canada Day! Sunday, July 1<br />
Ever wonder what lurks below the boardwalk? Join an<br />
interpreter on the floating boardwalks to discover<br />
the key players <strong>of</strong> the marsh’s underworld.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
Thursday, July 12<br />
2 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape: Tea in the Biodiversity<br />
Garden<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10, Members: 25% <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Naturescape Members: $5<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
FREE FISHING! Canada Day Flag Craft & Maple Bannock Roasting<br />
A day <strong>of</strong> family fun to celebrate Canada! Hike or bike <strong>FortWhyte</strong>’s forested trails, go dipnetting on our<br />
floating marsh boardwalk, and enjoy free fishing all day. From 1 - 3 pm, join us for a Canada Day craft,<br />
then roast some bannock over an open fire and fill it with sweet maple syrup. Yum!<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
Make a Nature Shop purchase on Canada Day and be entered<br />
to win a 1-year <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> Family Membership!<br />
Wednesday, July 18<br />
Bison and Bannock<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Visit these prairie giants and discover their connection<br />
to Manitoba’s cultural history with stories <strong>of</strong> the Métis,<br />
the European pioneers and the Dakota people. Sample<br />
traditional bannock, made the old fashioned way – cooked<br />
over an open fire.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Sunday, July 22<br />
Voyageur Canoe Experience<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
(Wind conditions permitting)<br />
Step back in time to the days <strong>of</strong> the fur trade as you take part<br />
in the voyageur experience <strong>of</strong> paddling a 15-person canoe.<br />
Life jackets and paddles provided.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
Wednesday, July 11<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape: Grandparents & Me<br />
Plant a Wildflower Container Garden<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10/family, Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Traditional Archery & Edible Wilds<br />
Hunting and gathering have played a huge role in keeping our<br />
species alive. Come and learn the modern practice <strong>of</strong> ancient<br />
skills at <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>! Experienced staff will introduce you<br />
to the fun <strong>of</strong> archery, and let you connect with the wild tastes<br />
<strong>of</strong> the forest on a short foraging hike. Want to see how your<br />
ancestors lived? Think you might be the next Robin Hood or<br />
Katniss Everdeen with a bow in hand? Find out at an Archery<br />
and Edibles night. Participants should be 8 years <strong>of</strong> age or<br />
older and children must be accompanied by a parent.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Sunday, July 15<br />
Bison Safari<br />
11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm<br />
(Weather and ground conditions permitting)<br />
See the bison as you have never seen them before – from<br />
inside the fence and from the comfort and safety <strong>of</strong> our van.<br />
Bring your camera. Tour is approximately 45 minutes.<br />
Reserve your seat at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15, Members: 25% <strong>of</strong>f, children $5<br />
Wednesday, July 18<br />
Naturescape:<br />
Grandparents & Me<br />
Butterfly Puddle<br />
Register at (204) 989 8355<br />
Fee: $10/family<br />
Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape<br />
Members: FREE<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Wednesday, July 25<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape: Grandparents & Me<br />
Purple Martin Gourds<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15 per gourd<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Traditional Archery & Edible Wilds<br />
Participants should be 8 years <strong>of</strong> age or older and children<br />
must be accompanied by a parent.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Sunday, July 29<br />
Summer Kid’s Craft<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
Make a beautiful tissue paper suncatcher to hang in your window.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
SPONSORED BY:<br />
Naturescape: Grandparents & Me | Wednesdays in July & August at FWA<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is pleased to <strong>of</strong>fer a special opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to learn about Manitoba’s natural habitats.<br />
Each week will incorporate an element <strong>of</strong> biodiversity into a variety <strong>of</strong> activities, games and crafts.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355 | Fees (unless otherwise indicated): $10/family, Members: $7.50, Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
July 11: Plant a Wildflower Container Garden<br />
Native plants provide food and shelter for insects<br />
and animals. Start some wildflower and grass<br />
seeds to take home for containers or the garden.<br />
July 18: Butterfly Puddle<br />
Butterflies are one <strong>of</strong> the most beloved insects. We<br />
will make a water dish to attract them to your yard.<br />
July 25: Purple Martin Gourds<br />
Learn all about this fascinating bird and paint<br />
a nesting gourd to take home.<br />
Fee: $15 per gourd.<br />
August 1: Fishing for Fun<br />
Fish in one <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong>’s lakes to see what you can catch.<br />
Bring your own equipment or use ours. Explore the amazing fish<br />
and habitat diversity in <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>’s wetlands and lakes.<br />
August 8: Terrific Trees<br />
Trees provide shelter and food for many creatures,<br />
including people. Make a tree identification booklet to take<br />
home using leaves collected on our tree hike.<br />
August 15: Bird Feeding Baskets<br />
Discover which foods will attract different species <strong>of</strong><br />
birds. Mix your own bird seed and take it home in a bird<br />
feeding basket.<br />
August 22: Nuts About Squirrels!<br />
The end <strong>of</strong> summer means the squirrels are busy<br />
caching nuts and seeds and building their winter<br />
homes. We’ll make squirrel<br />
nest stuffers and go for a<br />
hike in the forest to look<br />
for squirrel<br />
dreys (nests).<br />
Bring your<br />
dryer lint!<br />
Naturescape: Tea in<br />
the Biodiversity Garden<br />
Thursdays, July 12 & August 16<br />
A traditional outdoor afternoon tea with fancy sandwiches, dainties, specialty teas and fair<br />
trade c<strong>of</strong>fee. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and butterflies, this is a perfect opportunity to<br />
discuss gardening and nature with <strong>FortWhyte</strong>’s Interpreters!<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355 | Fee: $10, Members: 25% <strong>of</strong>f, Naturescape Members: $5
august<br />
Soak up the Sun!<br />
Wednesday, August 1<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape: Grandparents & Me<br />
Fishing for Fun<br />
Fee: $10/family, Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Bison and Bannock<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Saturday, Sunday and Monday,<br />
August 4, 5 & 6<br />
FREE Fishing Weekend!<br />
Drop a line for catch-and-release<br />
fishing. Kids 12 and under can<br />
take home 1 fish.<br />
Reserve a rowboat, canoe,<br />
or fishing equipment at<br />
(204) 989-8355<br />
Boat Rental:<br />
$10/hour, $7 Members<br />
Fishing Poles: $5 each<br />
Tackle Box $5<br />
Wednesday, August 8<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape: Grandparents & Me<br />
Terrific Trees<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10/family, Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape members: FREE<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Traditional Archery & Edible Wilds<br />
Participants should be 8 years <strong>of</strong> age or older and children<br />
must be accompanied by a parent.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Wednesday, August 15<br />
7 - 9 am<br />
Birding and Breakfast<br />
You’ve been waiting all summer and<br />
now it’s finally back – team up with<br />
our highly skilled birding leaders on a<br />
sunrise hike to watch for fall migrants<br />
and familiar faces. After your hike,<br />
enjoy a continental-style breakfast at<br />
the Buffalo Stone Café. We have a<br />
back-up plan for inclement weather –<br />
so birding goes on rain or shine! Bring<br />
your binoculars and dress for the<br />
early morning weather.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15/session, Members: $11.25<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape: Grandparents & Me<br />
Bird Feeding Baskets<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10/family, Members: $7.50<br />
Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Bison and Bannock<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Thursday, August 16<br />
Naturescape: Tea in<br />
the Biodiversity Garden<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15, Members: 25% <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Naturescape Members: $5<br />
2 - 4 pm<br />
Wednesday, August 22<br />
7 - 9 am<br />
Birding and Breakfast<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15/session, Members: $11.25<br />
2:30 - 4 pm<br />
Naturescape:<br />
Grandparents & Me<br />
Nuts About Squirrels!<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $10/family, Members $7.50<br />
Naturescape Members: FREE<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Traditional Archery & Edible Wilds<br />
Participants should be 8 years <strong>of</strong> age or older and<br />
children must be accompanied by a parent.<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $5/person, Family Rate: $15<br />
Sunday, August 26 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm<br />
Bison Safari<br />
(Weather and ground conditions permitting)<br />
See the bison from inside the fence, from the comfort and<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> our van. Bring your camera. Tour is 45 minutes.<br />
Reserve your seat at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15, Members: 25% <strong>of</strong>f, Children $5<br />
Wednesday, August 29 7 - 9 am<br />
Birding and Breakfast<br />
Register at (204) 989-8355<br />
Fee: $15/session, Members: $11.25<br />
Thursday, August 30 8 - 10:30 pm<br />
NEW! <strong>FortWhyte</strong> Twilight Run<br />
Sunday, August 12<br />
Dipnets & Dragonflies<br />
Ever wonder what lurks below the boardwalk?<br />
Join an interpreter on the floating boardwalks<br />
to discover the key players <strong>of</strong> the<br />
marsh’s underworld.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
Sunday, August 19<br />
Voyageur Canoe Experience<br />
1 - 3 pm<br />
(Wind conditions permitting)<br />
Step back in time to the days <strong>of</strong> the fur trade as you take part<br />
in the voyageur experience <strong>of</strong> paddling a 15-person canoe. Life<br />
jackets and paddles provided.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
Use your headlamp to lead the way through<br />
the forests <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong> during this late night<br />
5 and 10 k run! Medals and prizes to the top<br />
finishers. After your run enjoy barbecued<br />
smokies and s’mores by the fire!<br />
Visit www.fortwhyte.org for more information<br />
Register at www.runningroom.com<br />
Winnipeg’s Lake Country<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong> is your summer adventure destination! The five small, sheltered lakes are<br />
an ideal setting for kayaking, canoeing or sailing! Come out for a leisurely paddle and<br />
discover the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> drawing the perfect stroke through the still lake, or register<br />
for a course to gain skills before heading to fast moving waters.<br />
Paddling Open Houses<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays,<br />
June 5 - August 30<br />
6:30 - 9:00 pm<br />
In partnership with Mountain Equipment<br />
Co-Op and The Wilderness Supply<br />
Company, Winnipeg’s best selection <strong>of</strong><br />
kayaks and canoes will be available to<br />
use. These evenings are supervised by<br />
the paddling pros and are a safe way to<br />
enjoy a night on the lake.<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong> Adventure Site<br />
2505 McGillivray Bvld<br />
Admission: Individual $6, Family $15<br />
Canoe & Kayak<br />
Programs<br />
New this year, <strong>FortWhyte</strong> has partnered<br />
with WAVpaddling for the instruction<br />
<strong>of</strong> canoe and kayak courses.<br />
WAVpaddling’s instructional team is<br />
nationally certified and provide the<br />
highest level <strong>of</strong> safety and quality.<br />
Programs are customized to match<br />
participants’ goals, skills, and experience<br />
– from beginners on their first guided<br />
outing, to advanced paddlers who want<br />
to develop their skills.<br />
For more information and course<br />
schedule visit www.fortwhyte.org/<br />
paddling<br />
Able Sail<br />
Regardless <strong>of</strong> ability, age or economic<br />
means, Able Sail Manitoba provides<br />
sailing opportunities for everyone.<br />
They <strong>of</strong>fer three programs:<br />
Independent Sailing: open to both<br />
children and adults with disabilities,<br />
students will be accompanied by a<br />
sailing companion.<br />
Learn to Sail: for those persons with<br />
a disability who want to further develop<br />
their sailing skills and sail independently.<br />
Wednesday Evening Regatta: for<br />
those interested in competitive sailing.<br />
For info about Disabled Sail Manitoba<br />
call (204) 947-0194, or visit their<br />
website at www.disabled-sail.ca<br />
Sailing in the City<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong>’s beautiful Lake Devonian is<br />
the perfect setting to hone your sailing<br />
skills. Offering courses for participants<br />
<strong>of</strong> all skill levels, Sail Manitoba’s<br />
certified instructors ensure a safe<br />
sailing experience while allowing you<br />
to enjoy freedom on the open water.<br />
To register and for more<br />
information about our sailing<br />
programs call Sail Manitoba<br />
at (204) 925-5650 or email<br />
sailing.admin@sportmanitoba.ca<br />
Able Sail Manitoba<br />
Disabled Sail Manitoba Inc.<br />
c/o Fort White Centre 1961 McCreary Road Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9<br />
(204) 947-0194 (ILRC) www.disabled-sailing.ca<br />
2012 Membership Application<br />
Membership with ASM allows us to contact you when sailing activities and meetings<br />
occur. It also gives you a substantial discount for a Fort Whyte Center membership<br />
(individual $30, family $40). It makes you eligible to take sailing lessons from a<br />
qualified instructor and gives you access to the sailboats. In addition, you will<br />
receive the PORTHOLE newsletter four times each year as a member <strong>of</strong> ASM.
volunteer corner<br />
it’s 2 pM on a<br />
Sunday afternoon<br />
by Michelle eldridge<br />
group <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong> alive visitors gathers at the Bison<br />
aRubbing a<br />
Stone to begin a guided 60 minute tour with a<br />
volunteer interpreter. Today’s walking tour is northbound<br />
along the carolyn Sifton trail, exploring components <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Tipi encampment and the Bison prairie. Visitors eagerly<br />
hear about the interaction <strong>of</strong> First Nation peoples with their<br />
environment as they happen upon the red willow, licorice<br />
root, cattails, galls, bison calves, sweet grass and birds<br />
along the way. The hour passes quickly and the children<br />
have many questions. The final stop is the prairie Sod<br />
House where displays <strong>of</strong> artifacts convey real-life images <strong>of</strong><br />
Manitoba’s first pioneers at the end <strong>of</strong> the 19th century.<br />
While the north walk focuses on cultural history, the south<br />
trail highlights the flora and fauna <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong>. The<br />
volunteer guide leads the adventure with a reminder that<br />
this land was once an industrial site where clay was mined,<br />
a testimony to the resilience <strong>of</strong> nature. From there, visitors<br />
explore the “life cycle” <strong>of</strong> the wetlands as well as the rich<br />
biodiversity <strong>of</strong> other habitats such as the forest and meadow.<br />
children are taken by the wonders <strong>of</strong> cattails, coots, wood<br />
ducks, muskrats, and turtles encountered along the ponds and<br />
trails. Nature guarantees variety through the magic <strong>of</strong> the<br />
seasons. in the winter, for example, a visitor is more likely<br />
to see deer and have the thrill <strong>of</strong> identifying tracks in the<br />
snow, while spring is the best time <strong>of</strong> year to observe over<br />
140 species <strong>of</strong> birds that stop at <strong>FortWhyte</strong> on their migration<br />
north. in May, canada Goose goslings abound, while autumn<br />
brings thousands <strong>of</strong> staging geese as they migrate south. in<br />
the summer, your interpreter might point out species <strong>of</strong> native<br />
plants tucked along the trail, a purple gentian here and a wild<br />
orchid there!<br />
These are 2 o’clock walks as seen through the eyes <strong>of</strong><br />
Raymond currie, one <strong>of</strong> a rotation <strong>of</strong> volunteer interpreters.<br />
On a given Sunday or holiday, you may meet Barbara<br />
Barnett, Terry Brownlee, lynn Dupuis, Gary Franzmann, lars<br />
Jansson, Sylvia lagasse, Tami Steffensen or Suchot Sunday.<br />
each brings his/her own perspective and expertise to flavour<br />
the walks such that visitors can always learn something<br />
new. come join one <strong>of</strong> them on your next visit. You are<br />
guaranteed an enhanced appreciation for the countless ways<br />
you can interact with – and within – nature.<br />
left to Right: Volunteer interpreters Terry Brownlee, lars Jansson,<br />
Barbara Barnett, Raymond currie, and Gary Franzmann<br />
AS A FORTWHYTE ALIVE<br />
VOLUNTEER Summer Day Camp Counsellor!<br />
TEENS, AGES 14–19<br />
MAKE FRIENDS | FIND ADVENTURE | EXPERIENCE NATURE<br />
Visit www.fortwhyte.org or call 989-8368 to sign up!<br />
Mark Your Calendars!<br />
ULTIMATE Summer Experience!<br />
The ULTIMATE<br />
Summer Experience!<br />
24 th Annual Sunset BBQ: Wednesday, June 6<br />
Join us for a delicious dinner catered by the Buffalo Stone Café and<br />
served lakeside. Silent, rainbow and live auctions.<br />
18 th Edition Sam Fabro Golf Classic: Wednesday, July 25<br />
Tee up for a great round <strong>of</strong> golf and camaraderie at Pine Ridge Golf Club.<br />
For more information on these events or sponsorship opportunities, please contact<br />
Mandy Berndsen by phone at (204) 989-8357 or email mberndsen@fortwhyte.org.<br />
Get Outside<br />
Sunday & Holiday<br />
2 pm Walks<br />
Let your nature guide take you<br />
north to the Bison Prairie or<br />
south to the aspen forest for<br />
bird watching; or for a stroll on<br />
the floating boardwalks.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
Sod House Pioneers<br />
Sundays, 1 – 4 pm<br />
Canoe & Rowboat<br />
Rentals<br />
(weather conditions permitting)<br />
Rental: $7 for 30 min<br />
$10 for 1 hr<br />
Members: 15% <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Fishing on 4 Lakes<br />
Drop a line for catch-and-release<br />
fishing. Kids 12 and under can<br />
take home 1 fish. Fishing poles<br />
and tackle are available for rent.<br />
Fee: $2, Members: FREE<br />
Pole rental: $5, tackle: $5<br />
Dipnetting on the<br />
Boardwalk<br />
Scoop amazing insects out <strong>of</strong><br />
the marsh.<br />
FREE with regular admission<br />
with <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>!<br />
*Prices do not include tax. Rentals subject to availability.<br />
Faces <strong>of</strong> FWA<br />
Lisa Turner<br />
Tourism and corporate<br />
programs coordinator<br />
Bison Buggy Rental<br />
See all the sites <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong>’s<br />
North Trail! Golf cart seats six.<br />
Rental: 30 min: $8, 1 hr: $12<br />
Members: 15% <strong>of</strong>f<br />
7 km <strong>of</strong> Forest Trails<br />
All trails lead to <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>,<br />
connecting neighbourhoods<br />
throughout southwest Winnipeg.<br />
Bike or walk the wood chipped<br />
and limestone trails winding<br />
through prairie and forest habitats.<br />
Guided Bison Buggy Tour<br />
Available on a first-come, firstserved<br />
basis, space is limited.<br />
$5 per person<br />
Wednesdays and Fridays in<br />
July & August, 11 am & 2 pm<br />
Rent-A-Naturalist<br />
Enrich your knowledge <strong>of</strong> the<br />
natural world and <strong>FortWhyte</strong><br />
<strong>Alive</strong> with guidance from a staff<br />
Interpreter. Drop in or call ahead<br />
to book your time. Minimum <strong>of</strong> 2<br />
people, maximum <strong>of</strong> 6.<br />
Available July & August<br />
10 am – 4 pm<br />
Reserve at (204) 989-8355<br />
1 hr Walking Tour: $10,<br />
30 min Bison Buggy Tour: $10<br />
Lisa is in her third year <strong>of</strong> work at<br />
<strong>FortWhyte</strong>. Before joining our team she<br />
studied Ecotourism in Calgary, with a<br />
Proceeds benefit <strong>FortWhyte</strong> <strong>Alive</strong>’s<br />
specialty in Geography. Lisa was drawn education and back<br />
outdoor recreation<br />
programs. Licence Number:<br />
to Winnipeg when she had the opportunity to MGCC-1690-RF<br />
join <strong>FortWhyte</strong> as a practicum student, and<br />
later came on board to grow and expand our<br />
tourism and corporate programs. Her days<br />
are kept busy with facilitating team building workshops, organizing<br />
scavenger hunts and introducing tourists to the wonders <strong>of</strong> <strong>FortWhyte</strong>.<br />
Q. What is your favourite thing about working at <strong>FortWhyte</strong>?<br />
I am truly blessed to work with an amazing group <strong>of</strong> people and a team<br />
that I am proud to be a part <strong>of</strong>. Plus, where else can you work and go for<br />
a canoe ride at lunch?<br />
Q. What is the best part <strong>of</strong> your job?<br />
The best part <strong>of</strong> my job is when I work with a group and am able to watch<br />
them grow as a team throughout the day. I am able to meet so many<br />
amazing people and I believe I learn just as much from them as they do<br />
from me.<br />
Q. What is your most memorable wildlife encounter?<br />
I think my most memorable encounter had to be watching a mother<br />
goose as her goslings were hatching. I just happened to be at the right<br />
place at the right time and got to witness this amazing process from the<br />
shell cracking to the wet goslings emerging and drying <strong>of</strong>f. It was such<br />
delicate process that I couldn’t help but be mesmerised.
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