To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Friends of the Tay Watershed invite you bring your family and friends for a free Guided Tay Walk & Voyageur Canoe Paddle at the Perth Wildlife Reserve on Saturday, May 30 from 11am–4pm.
Reserve your spot on the tour early! Even if you have lived here all your life and are well versed in local ecology and history, Friends of the Tay guarantee you are going to learn something new!
Take a 10-minute shuttle bus from Last Duel Park to the Perth Wildlife Reserve (no parking at the Reserve) where science experts will be on hand to lead you on a walking tour of the Reserve, talk to you and answer your questions about local flora and fauna, and point out the natural and invasive species that exist within the Tay Watershed.
Upon arrival at the Tay Marsh Lookout and Old Lock 5, a local historian will tell you the history of the Tay Canal and the lock system. Also at the Lookout, a retired wildlife expert will share his knowledge of the wildlife of the Tay Marsh.
Board a Voyageur canoe at the dock and go for a guided paddle of the nearby river, canal and marsh where you’ll learn about the canoes and some of the waterway’s Indigenous lore. Follow your guided walk back to the trailhead and visit exhibitors who will talk about the butterfly garden and demonstrate apps for tracking birds and invasive species.
Refreshments and snacks will be available, and guests are welcome to bring their lunch to the picnic area. Outdoor privies are available.
Register early! Space is limited to 100 guests. The walking trail is 2.5km and the voyageur canoe paddle is approximately 20–30 minutes. Register online at taywalkandpaddle.eventbrite.ca.
Friends of the Tay Watershed are grateful for the support of Perth & District Community Foundation and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority