"Life in Winter" Walk & Craft with Passport to Science (Free - family-friendly!)

Join Passport to Science at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary for a FREE special seasonal event ideal for families!  

Learn about "Life in Winter' on an easy guided walking tour near the Nature House, followed by a kid-friendly craft and warming hot chocolate and tea.

Participants will learn about how lifeforms continue to inhabit the terrestrial and aquatic habitats at Swan Lake during the cold season.  As part of this festive time of year, families will decorate a card as a make & take craft - perfect for sending season's greetings!

No prior experience required—our friends from Passport to Science will be leading and  providing assistance. All supplies provided thanks to a TD Park People grant. 

Who: Ages 5 -100 (Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult) 

Cost: By donation 

When: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Road

Accessibility information: 

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Entrance and Facilities:

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.  

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.   

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time. 

Accessible Parking:

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd. 

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up:

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.  

Service Dogs and Animals:

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.