Experience the Natural World
ClearWater Farm has partnered with a local artists and nature educators to provide engaging, fun learning experiences for families with kids 7-12
Art in the Field
Led by: Georgina Centre for Arts & Culture
Join the Georgina Centre for Arts & Culture for a themed hands-on art activity for the family from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Guided by facilitators, you will engage in fun art projects that support awareness of our environment & the health of Lake Simcoe. Participation is $10 per family, payable onsite or pre-register to guarantee your spot.
Jul 2: Fish Lanterns – Learn about Lake Simcoe fish & create awesome lighted lanterns.
Jul 16: Rain Sticks – Evoke the sound of nature’s thirst-quenching rainy days.
Aug 6: Pond Life – Create amazing creatures found in our local ponds.
Aug 13: Nature Wall Hangings – A stunning wall hanging using materials your find on the farm.
Sep 3: Lake Simcoe Diorama – Build a scenic diorama with locally found materials.
Oct 8: Birds in a Tree – An artpiece inspired by birds you find in our treetops.
Family Art Project at ClearWater Farm
From 10am onwards, Michelle will help families complete an original work of art based on their experience in nature. At 10:30am, Susan will lead a 30-minute themed walkabout to learn about a particular aspect of nature at ClearWater Farm that may open your eyes to new ideas. We have four different themes running on different Saturdays (so feel free to participate more than once!) as follows:
Pollinators: June 18, July 23, August 20
Healthy Lake Simcoe: July 2, July 30, August 27
Garden Friends & Foes: July 9, August 6, September 3
Healthy Soil: July 16, August 13, October 8
Participation is $10 per family, payable onsite or pre-register to guarantee your spot.. Lunch to eat at ClearWater can be ordered in advance (at extra cost).
Treeplanting in ClearWater’s Woodlot — Learn to Plant Trees So They Flourish
Join Robert, a professional forester and member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, for a day of planting saplings in ClearWater’s woodlot. We will be planting the next generation to replace our dying ash trees. Up to 10 participants will learn about the indigenous species of trees that we have selected because they will withstand climate change over the next fifty years, as well as how to plant them so they are most likely to flourish. Please wear high-top shoes or boots with pants tucked into socks (ticks) and leather gloves (some plants have thorns). Hats are recommended.
Program best suited for age 10 & up. Session will run from 10am-4.00pm. Participation is $10 per family, payable onsite or pre-register to guarantee your spot.
Woodland Walk: Identifying Trees, Medicinal Plants & Invasive Species
Join Robert, a professional forester and member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, for a 90-minute walk in ClearWater’s woods. Prior to our walk, we’ll review a booklet describing invasive species we expect to find (ie. Japanese Knotweed, Strangling Dog Vine, Garlic Mustard, Buckthorn). In the woods, we’ll identify commonly found tree species. Plants with historic medicinal or cultural value may be found. We’ll consider best management practices for the invasive species and might try some of them out ourselves. Please wear high-top shoes or boots with pants tucked into socks (ticks) and leather gloves (some plants have thorns). Hats are recommended.
Program best suited for age 10 & up. Sessions will run from 10am-11.30am or 1.30pm-3.00pm. Participation is $10 per family, payable onsite or pre-register to guarantee your spot.