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Tag: Discovery Program

  • 5 reasons to stay at Emily Provincial Park

    Family with young kids? This is the park for you! We have large private campsites, activities to keep the wee ones entertained for hours, and large towns are just a short drive away.

  • Behind the scenes: life as a Discovery Leader at Emily Provincial Park

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Alexander Renaud, the Discovery Program Lead at Emily Provincial Park. Seven years ago I applied to every job under the sun (as all university students do) and I finally…

  • Trailblazers of Ontario Parks interpretation

    Last year marked Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary: 125 years of campfires, hikes, nights under the stars, days at the beach, and unforgettable family memories of the countless visitors who use our beautiful park system. This year marks two other important anniversaries – Rondeau Provincial Park’s 125th anniversary and 75 years of interpretation in Ontario Parks!

  • Exploring the fear of the unknown

    Today’s post comes from Olivia Pomajba, a summer student at Rondeau Provincial Park. “I hold no terrors in these hands I am but a vessel to unknown lands There is nothing to fear but fear itself Of what, the memory of love or wealth You will take my hand, make no mistake A new life starts…

  • Pinery goes to battle for bats

    Today’s post comes from Natural Heritage Education Supervisor Alistair MacKenzie and Bat Stewardship Technician Heather Sanders. Did you know Pinery Provincial Park has been a bat research hot spot for more than four decades? We’ve collaborated with research groups at York University, Western University and the University of Waterloo. Much of what we know about Ontario…

  • 5 ways to empower children to be explorers

    Today’s post comes from Camille Koon, a Learning and Education Leader with Ontario Parks.  “The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor, educator Every child who visits a park should see it as an exciting adventure waiting to unfold. With lakes,…

  • Hiking through Halfway Lake, discovery-style

    Today’s post comes from Megan and Cora, two of Halfway Lake Provincial Park‘s discovery guides.  As discovery guides, part of our job is inspiring, encouraging, and motivating visitor to explore and discover nature everywhere!

  • Resolutions for healthier parks

    The New Year is a time to take stock of where we are and where we are headed. Most of us have made resolutions to change behaviours in order to start anew in 2021: quitting smoking, eating healthier, or exercising more. Do you consider parks and protected areas when thinking of New Year’s Resolutions?

  • Protected: Where the best summer of my life has led me

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