MacSkimming Centre NatureBlitz

Join us for a free, family friendly NatureBlitz event on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th at the MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre just east of Orleans! The NatureBlitz will take place over a 24-hour period from 2pm Friday until 2pm Saturday and will give the whole family a guided opportunity to explore and connect with nearby nature in a superb natural area that’s normally closed to the public. All participants are asked to register for free tickets in advance.

With the help of local nature experts, the NatureBlitz will feature fun guided walks and nature interpretation throughout the day and after dark. Similar to a BioBlitz another goal of the event is to learn about and inventory as many living things as possible in the 24-hour period so we have a better understanding of this site’s biodiversity.

PLEASE NOTE: Limited spaces are available for each activity during the NatureBlitz, so advance registration is required. Simply click the "Register" link above to get free tickets for each activity you'd like to attend. We may open up additional spaces for activities that are over-subscribed.

** This is a RAIN or SHINE event. Some events will be modified in the event of rain. **

The following guided walks and activities will be provided throughout the day, including a chance to look for and identify bats using handheld bat detectors.

Financial support for this event has been provided by:

FAQs

Do I have to manually re-enter the attendee information for each additional activity I select during registration?

No, you only need to enter the information for each attendee once, e.g., each member of your family. If you are participating in multiple activities can can simply choose to copy the information from a previous ticket using the drop-down menu provided on the registration form. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns or encounter any problems during registration.

I am registering myself and another adult (or additional adults) for the event. Can I accept the waiver of liability/informed consent on their behalf?

No, you are not able to officially accept the waiver on behalf of another adult. For this reason we will ask each adult to verify and/or accept the waiver upon check-in at the event on May 13th and/or 14th.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you may update your registration information on EventBrite at any time by using the "log in" link on your ticket. Simply select the ticket you would like to modify and choose the "edit" option in the upper right corner. You may also contact the Organizers until 5pm on May 12th by email. Simply provide your order number, your name and an explanation of the changes you wish to make. A confirmation message will be sent to you once the updates have been applied.

You may cancel your order at any time using the link provided in your e-ticket or your order confirmation email message.

What can't I bring to the event?

• No dogs are allowed on site, with the exception of assistance or service dogs.

• Please do not bring any R/C vehicles or drones to the event.

• Absolutely no firearms or weapons are permitted on-site.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Registrations are only transferrable between immediate family members. Notwithstanding, every adult attending the event must read and accept a waiver.