Celebrating Natural Connections event in Mitchell (media release, October 18, 2022)
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at Lion’s Park in Mitchell on Saturday, October 22!
This free event will include: a guided insect hike with UTRCA and West Perth Library staff, live reptile shows with Sciensational Sssnakes, a reading with author Jon-Erik Lappano, activities with Indigenous sducator Patsy Day, stream creatures with UTRCA Aquatic Biology staff, and more!
There will also be a bench unveiled to commemorate the contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.
- Date: Saturday, October 22
- Time: 10 am to 2 pm
- Location: Lion’s Park, corner of Blenheim Street and Blanshard Street, Mitchell
“We’ve got a great day planned in Mitchell. Our community partners have helped us plan a day of fun outdoor activities that people will really enjoy. We would especially like to invite all those community members that have been instrumental in helping others through the pandemic,” said Erin Dolmage, UTRCA Community Education Technician.
Celebrating Natural Connections commemorates the efforts of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrates the natural spaces that are so important for our physical and mental health. Local artists and municipalities are involved in the events, as well as hiking, naturalist, and angler clubs.
Go to www.thamesriverevents.ca to see the complete list of Celebrating Natural Connections events taking place across the Upper Thames watershed. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Contact: Erin Dolmage, Community Education Technician