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Prairie Day 2009!

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When: Saturday, August 8

Where: Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve

What will be happening:
Join us for the following presentations, activities and tours from 10am to 4:30pm

  • Manitoba Bats
  • Wetland Adventure
  • Insect Vectors
  • Caring for Wildlife
  • Prescribed Fire Equipment • Bug Hunt
  • Critter Dipping
  • Face painting
  • Bannock Bake
  • Self-guided Driving Tour of the Preserve

Canteen and BBQ lunch on site (cash only)

Special Anniversary Events:
5:30pm to 10pm

  • Traditional Ukrainian Supper and Museum Tour at Gardenton Park ($15.00 per adult, $7.00 per child, reservations requested)

Evening Presentations:

  • Wildflowers from A to Z
  • Ultrasonic Bat Calls
  • Insect Collecting with Blacklights

Events will take place at the Prairie Shore Interpretive Trail.

Admission: FREE! Sponsored by Nature Manitoba

For more info or to reserve a meal at the Gardenton Museum: Contact the MTGPP


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