Courtney at our Earth Day Clean Up in 2019

Washago-based artist, Doug Cooper, guided artists through Adams Nature Reserve to Paint in The Wildlands this fall (S. Papple)



THE 2024 Passport TO NATURE PROGRAM IS coming soon!
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Open THE 2023 Passport



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Year-Round Self-Guided Events
passport to nature, get to know our trails
passport to nature, birding by ear
passport to nature, experience carden alvar, road trip all year long
passport to nature, experience the wildlands, road trip all year long
passport to nature, family fun collection
passport to nature, saving nature, summer challenge June 1st
passport to nature, saving nature mission possible, autumn challenge September 1st
passport to nature, saving nature mission possible, winter challenge December 1st

In-Person Events
passport to nature, grassland bird walk June 10th
passport to nature, paddle party on the black river August 5th
passport to nature, fascinating forests August 20th
passport to nature foraging for fungi September 10th
passport to nature, painting in the wildlands October 1st
childrens story walk with passport to nature january 27th
passport to nature, books n' beer club February 11th
photo of 30th anniversary Tshirt art contest

HOW TO REGISTER:

Click on the event image to be redirected to the registration page.
Events open for registration two months in advance and downloadable activities are available all year long!

MISSED A WEBINAR?:

Click here to gain access to the webinar recordings!


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
  • For in person events, registration opens two months in advence
  • See all events and activties on our Eventbrite registration page
  • Printed booklets are available at Grant's Woods and select locations across the region (after mid April)

Passport to Nature Organizing Committee: Thank you to the wonderful people who have dedicated countless hours to making the Passport to Nature a success: Kathy Hunt, Janet Machan, Jamie Ross, Jane Sloley, Susan Crowe, Sarah Papple, Madeleine Fournier and Tanya Clark.



Sponsors who make our PROGRAM possible!


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Quayle's Brewery black building

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  • Georgian Bay Printers
  • Marci Csumrik
  • Past Presidents Council, Heartwood Fund
  • Philip Ling and family
  • Lynda Hepinstall, Century 21
  • KAWARTHA DAIRY
 
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  • Assante Wealth
  • Bayview Wildwood Resort
  • EGO's NURSERIES
  • Dr. Susy Lee Dentistry Professional Corp
  • Jack & Maddy's
  • Maximum Mobility Access Center
  • Michael Scott Landscaping
  • Miller Aggregates
  • Pelee Island Winery
  • McLean & Dickey
  • Ontario Waterway Cruises
  • hammond bus
  • Adam chambers, mp
  • bike stop orillia

Promo & prize

Partners

 


  • ORILLIA & LAKE COUNTRY TOURISM
  • OrilliaMatters
  • Township of Severn
  • GuidEd
  • Hardwood Ski & Bike
  • The ktchn at braestone

DID YOU KNOW?
Our Passport program inspired other environmental non-profits across the country to use the same model for their own activities.
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PASSPORT TO NATURE CANADA is your invitation to experience the marvels of our natural world in communities across Canada. Each passport describes guided events that are often free & open to all!