Winter Woodlot Tour Feb. 6 in Rustico

Watershed organizations from Wheatley River, Hunter-Clyde, Central Queens and Trout River invite the public to attend the eighth annual Winter Woodlot Tour on Saturday, Feb. 6.

This annual event is intended to give everyone an opportunity to explore the diverse resources and benefits that public and private forests provide to our Island environment. This year’s event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a private woodlot located at 215 Buffalo Rd., Rustico. The storm date is Feb. 20.

The woodlot on the Buffalo Road is located in the Wheatley River Watershed and provides a snapshot of the diversity of Island resources from farming to forestry and recreational activities. This area has a rich natural history encompassing fields and forests, streams and rivers, diverse wildlife habitats and multi-use recreational trails.

Fun and family-friendly activities include snowshoeing, obstacle course from Scouts Canada, falconry demonstrations, making maple syrup, horse logging demonstrations and more.

Information stations along the wooded trails will feature winter wildlife, plants and trees of the Acadian Forest, private woodlot management, chainsaw maintenance, forest-based products and woodworking

A heated tent will be provided with many exhibits and, as always, free hot cider.

There is no charge to attend; however donations will be accepted to help offset expenses and ensure this popular event will continue in the future.