Natural Heritage Education Program
The best way to discover Pinery is through the park's extensive summer programs for visitors.
For group education programs go to Group Education .
You should refer to the activity schedule for the times, locations and descriptions of all our interpretive events. It is available at all campground offices, gates, host and hostess sites, and is posted at the Visitor Centre and Comfort Stations throughout the park.
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Canoe Hikes
 Every Friday morning throughout the summer months (late June to August) a canoe hike is held. Bring your canoe, paddles, and life jacket to the canoe dock or take advantage of renting a canoe, and join the Naturalist staff for a 2-hour paddle. We will help you make that canoe go straight while you discover the wildlife and history of the Old Ausable Channel. Rental canoes can be reserved in advance and paid for at any camp office. back to top |
Bike Hikes
Join Park Naturalists for a leisurely, 1 1/2 - 2 hour bike ride along the bicycle trail, exploring and learning about park environments. Naturalists will point out things along the way that might otherwise go unnoticed. Bike Hikes are held once a week from late June until the week prior to Labour Day weekend. Rental Bicycles are available at the bike building. back to top |
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Conducted Walks
 Park Naturalists lead leisurely, 1 - 2 hour hikes to help you discover Pinery and its special features. Themes may include butterflies, birds or even creepy crawlers, while more general topics explore the need for fire in the Oak Savanna or the struggle of life on a sandy dune. |
Pinery for Kids
 Children's programs for ages 6 to 12 are held most days from late June to Labour Day weekend at 10 am in the Winter Activity Area located at the Lookout Trail parking area. These energy packed programs will give you an hour and a half of nature discovery with games, stories and animals. Younger children can also enjoy Storytime at 3:30 PM in the Visitor Centre most afternoons from late June to Labour Day weekend.
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Ooze n' Gooze
 Join the Naturalist staff every Wednesday afternoon for an hour of aquatic discovery. Get your hands wet as you wade through the marvel of life that thrives in the Old Ausable Channel. This adventure begins below the dam by the Park Store in July and August. Please be sure to bring closed-toe wading shoes if you want to get your feet wet. back to top |
Evening Programs
| As the night quietly descends on Pinery and the sun sets over Lake Huron, the outdoor theatre is the place to go to if you're looking to make your visit more rewarding. A variety of scits, films, talks, slide and musical performances are presented at the park's Outdoor Theatre throughout the summer months. Some of the past programs include Sex in the Woods, Things That Go Bump in the Night, and Oh Deer!. back to top |
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