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Join the River Institute
Scientists at
Ontario
Power Generation Visitors Centre
2500 B Second Street West, Cornwall, ON
Learn more about
OPG's Visitor
Centre
FREE
WORKSHOPS
Contact OPG for more info
Tel: 613-932-4563 Ext.
3520
E-mail:
powervisitorcentre@opg.com
Sessions are held at (12, 1, 2 and 3 pm)
March 3rd
INSECTS
In this program, participants will learn and practice
insect identification using real insect
specimens! Participants will get a chance to
learn how to catch and release insects, and try
it out with nets provided for the group. River
Institute educators will also share information
about the various groups of insects and their
importance to the food web. Insects from the
River Institute’s collection will be available
for observation.
March 14th
INVERTEBRATES
Join the River Institute for a family program on
invertebrates! This is a fascinating group of
animals which is easy and fun to observe!
Participants will learn about the various groups
of invertebrates and their importance in the
food web. River Institute educators will also
share information about the use of invertebrates
as a means of determining water quality.
Invertebrates from the River Institute’s
collection will be available for observation.
April 14th (at
Guindon Park)
AMPHIBIANS
In this program participants will go out with nets and
try to catch amphibians: frogs and turtles. They
will learn about the basic needs of animals and
the life cycle of frogs and will discover what
an environment is and why it is important to
protect wetlands. Participants will have a
chance to view basking turtles, and River
Institute educators may also bring
radio-telemetry equipment to track previously
tagged turtles.
May 5th
WILD FLOWERS
Before the leaves come out on the trees, many beautiful
flowers like violets and trilliums will take
advantage of the spring sunshine. Come and find
out what local spring beauties you might find,
and learn about their interesting natural
history and traditional uses. This program will
be delivered outdoors if weather permits, with a
walk around the centre to look at the flowers in
bloom. Photographers welcome!
June 2nd
ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
Animals behave in some of the most peculiar and
fascinating ways. In this workshop, participants
will learn how animals behave and interact in
their environment. Some topics which may be
covered include feeding, habitat choice,
anti-predator behaviour, parental care, mating,
and social behaviour. Come learn how animals are
like people in this fun and educational program
for the whole family.
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