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Regular interpretive programs
are offered from May to October. Daily slide talks, guided
hikes and children's programs are held in the summer. Guided
hikes, conducted bird walks and other nature activities are
offered on weekends in the spring and fall.
Waterfowl Viewing weekends in the spring draw thousands of
visitors to see thousands of ducks. Volunteer naturalists
are on hand each day to operate telescopes, identify the different
types of ducks and point out distinguishing field marks.
Warblers and Whimbrels Weekend occurs on the Victoria Day
weekend, the traditional peak of spring bird migration. Bird
walks, bird banding and evening programs introduce the elusive
Whimbrel and the colourful warblers that pass through the
park.
History Weekend, held on the Civic holiday weekend, is an
opportunity to relive Presqu'ile's storied past. Special events,
such as old fashioned games, a musical social evening, a boat-building
bee, a boxed lunch social and a history play occur throughout
the weekend.
Monarchs and Migrants Weekend, held on Labour Day weekend,
offers a chance to see and learn more about migrating Monarch
butterflies, songbirds and shore birds. Park naturalists and
guest speakers offer slide talks, shorebird viewing, butterfly
tagging demonstrations and special hikes.
Curriculum-based children's educational programming is offered
by park naturalists in the spring and fall for schools and
other groups.
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