Meet at James Bay Junction Road parking lot, Seguin Join GBBR staff on a guided hike through the forests and wetlands of the Rose Point Trail. Learn about wildlife and plants and how they prepare for the winter!

4 Nine Mile Lake Road, McDougall Snowshoe* under the full moon with GBBR staff and a special guest guide at Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre (GNOAC). Learn about winter wildlife and animal tracking! Please bring or rent snowshoes from GNOAC. *Snowshoeing if conditions permit. Otherwise be prepared to hike!

Meet at trailhead, parking behind Humphrey Fire Hall Celebrate the end of the year by joining GBBR staff for a hike on the Humphrey Nature Trail, and learn about how the plants and wildlife survive the winter. Bring your nature questions!

Trailhead & parking behind Humphrey Fire Hall. We're joined on this hike by local photographer Jonathan Mahood to capture the sights of these beautiful trails. Please bring your own camera. Suggested donation for hike is $10, which helps continue our education and conservation programming!

Calling all kids, this one's for you! Enjoy a snowshoe hike, games and end with hot chocolate. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a set. Adult snowshoes available for rent, a separate Nature Hike may be offered. Ages 7-12. Registration is required! Visit: http://bit.ly/3534P18 or call 705.774.0978

Meet at the Salt Dock trailhead off Salt Dock Road, Parry Sound. GBBR's Katrina Krievins will share the true tale of Lake Trout in Georgian Bay and the Big Sound on this roundtrip walk along the Waterfront Trail. Suggested donation to join is $10, which helps us continue our education and conservation programming!

This walk date was changed because of weather! Please join us on Friday, February 21st at 2:00pm. Explore the Rose Point Trail with a GBBR naturalist. Look for winter birds and other signs of wildlife. Be sure to bring your nature questions! Suggested donation to join is $10, which helps us continue our education and

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Join us and Killbear Park staff as we hike an old Sugar Bush to share the history and significance of the sugar maple. We'll highlight the Anishinabek cultural connections of other tree species as well and the present day threats of forest pests. Killbear Sugar Bush - meet at the Community Mailboxes, first left on

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We're teaming up with Westwind Forest Stewardship to talk trees! How sweet the sugar maple is, but many other tree species have a tall tale to tell. Hugging trees will be optional! Balsam Trail, McKellar - parking at first driveway on the left once on Balsam Rd.

Join Chef Roy & the Biosphere to celebrate the humble mushroom this fall at Harmony Inn, Parry Sound. This Biosphere Walk includes a guided hike where we'll learn to identify several common fungi species. After the hike, we'll cook and taste our harvest! Space is limited, only 10 tickets available.  Purchase your tickets here.

Join us on Wednesday November 10th from 10:00am - 11:30am for a dog friendly walk down the School House Trail, located at the end of Violet Drive in Port Severn. This walk is a great introduction to the Biosphere, plus we'll talk about what different wildlife species are up to as winter approaches! Click Here

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Join Biosphere staff on a guided hike to learn simple tips and tricks for winter photography. No experience is required! Bring any type of camera (including phones) and leave with great photos and new skills!    Click here to register! 

Join GBAY and GBB at Humphrey Nature Trails to learn about how different tree species transition into spring (ziigwaan), and the sweet syrup that it can bring!   Register for this walk here! 

Join GBB's Conservation Biologist, Tianna Burke, to look and listen for spring birds as we walk the trail! We hope to see a variety of sparrows, finches, warblers, flycatchers, and more! Bring your binoculars! Register here! 

You can't miss the unique display of plants that wetlands hold! Join Dan and the Biosphere crew to discover some of these special varieties that like wet feet. From medicinal plants, to sedges, to carnivorous plants, we won’t leave a leaf unturned! Ideal for ages 10 + Register here! 

Meet at the Orrville Community Centre, 1207 Hwy 518, Orrville Turtles, snakes, and skinks, oh my! Join GBB's species at risk technician Heather on the Seguin Trail to discover some of the special reptiles that call this region home. Explore their unique lifestyles and the challenges they face! Register here!

Join GBB staff to learn about invasive species in the Biosphere! Discover how invasive species are altering local ecosystems and how to help reduce the spread! We'll meet at the Town Dock (11 Bay Street) and walk a portion of the Waterfront Trail,  Parry Sound. Register Here

Join Biosphere staff to explore the unique geology of Parry Sound. Travel through geologic time as we learn how the Canadian Shield formed and identify fascinating rocks and minerals along the way.   Register here! 

Join local photographer Thom Morrissey to experience fall colours on the Rose Point Trail. Thom will lead us through a photography lesson while we try to capture the landscape and essence of this season.   Register here! 

Join Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. and GBB staff to learn about winter tree identification and how to differentiate between trees when there are no leaves to help!   Register here.  

Butterfly brains! Popsicle frogs! Sneaky photosynthesis!  Join GBB staff experts to learn about how different plants and animals are adapted to survive the winter.   Register Here!