Families seeking an immersive and educational outdoor experience should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 23, when the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) hosts its annual Festival of the Wild Child at High Lonesome Nature Reserve.
This popular family event offers a full day of nature exploration, hands-on discovery and outdoor fun, with activities designed to engage both children and adults. This year’s theme, “See Nature Differently,” invites participants to experience the natural world through the eyes of botanists, geologists, researchers, artists, and naturalists, who will lead interactive stations and educational experiences throughout the day.
Visitors will have the chance to observe butterflies in the meadow, frogs in the stream, birds in the canopy, and beavers in the pond. And if you look closely enough, you might just spot a fairy or two hiding in the woods!
With over 8km of trails winding through forests, meadows and wetlands, the reserve provides endless opportunities for exploration. Festival highlights include a pollinator path, pond exploration, craft stations, and more!
Register today at mmlt.ca/events, or sign up on-site the day of the event. Admission is just $10 per adult, and kids under 16 get in free. Donations are welcome and help make events like this possible!