Upcoming Events in the Minesing Wetlands – 2024

AGM

AGM 2024 Recording:

Snowshoe/Winter Hikes

We hope to see you at a snowshoe hike in 2025!

Spring paddles

April 21, 2024 – Register here.

April 27, 2024 – Register here. SOLD OUT.

May 18, 2024 – details and registration here.

If you need to rent equipment for the tour or are interested in booking a private tour please visit our Equipment Rentals page to find information on local outfitters that offer tours in the Minesing Wetlands.

World Migratory Bird Day 

To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, the Friends of Minesing Wetlands will be hosting an Introduction to Birding Basics event at the Waterfowl Viewing Platform Saturday May 11, 2024, 9am-11am. 

Join us for a morning of learning about the Minesing Wetlands with an introduction to birding basics and identification with Naturalist David Featherstone. We will also be announcing the winner of Barrie’s Official Bird contest! This will be an all-ages event with fun for the whole family including bird and insect themed activities with Environmental Educator Naomi Saunders. Weather permitting, there will be short guided walks along the Mad River Trail. Bring rubber boots and binoculars!

The Waterfowl Viewing Platform can be accessed at Concession Road 2 Sunnidale – please park on the south side of Concession Road 2. The 12′-high Waterfowl Viewing Window offers a bird’s eye view of the wetland and its inhabitants. With the Mad River winding northwest to converge with the Nottawasaga River, this area experiences flooding in the spring, attracting a myriad of waterfowl.

Directions: Take Hwy 90 west of the Nottawasaga River into Angus. Where Hwy 90 turns southwards, turn right onto County Road 10. Follow into the village of Brentwood and turn right onto Concession Road 2 Sunnidale. The viewing platform is on the north side (left).

Parking: Parking is available on the south (right side) on Concession Road 2. You will see a bridge with cement barricades, so we will be parking on the south side of the road instead of in the parking lot. Friendly reminders: please do not to block the driveway on the north side of 2nd Conc near the bridge. Also note that access from McKinnon will likely be blocked at the McKinnon/2^nd intersection.

For more information on our tours and events, please contact us at:
fomwevents@gmail.com

Please note that our group runs entirely on volunteers and it may take a few days for a reply email.