Sedges - What they reveal about the landscape and WHY We care

Anyone who has done a biological study of the land will know that sedges (grass-like plants) can reveal secrets of the soil. Although they visually blend in with other plants, sedges are beautiful in form and function. And when it comes to ‘reading the landscape’ sedges can provide you with a amazing insights.

Join naturalist/writer David Hawke for a presentation and guided hike at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. Using the Wye Marsh herbarium as a base, David has designed a unique way to easily identify the sedges of Simcoe County.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm

How much: $35 + HST per person

Ages: 16+

About the Instructor:

David Hawke is a local Nature Writer, Wildlife Photographer, and Environmental Consultant.

Working at Wye Marsh in his youth, he helped install our Osprey nest platforms!

About Wye Marsh:

Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape - Explore - Experience the area's natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:

o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund

o With MORE than 3 business days notice - Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee

Host or Publisher Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre