Whitewater rafting, frogs in the dark, Gatineau hikes…
Great adventures are close to home
BY KATHLEEN WILKER
Living in Ottawa-Gatineau means
being just a bike ride or a short drive from outdoor, warm-weather fun close to home. Most of these work for all ages.
Birds in the hand
Have the birds eating out of your
hand in the Britannia Conservation Area, on Mud Lake. This patch of wilderness close to Britannia Beach at the end of Cassels Street draws birdwatchers to its trails in all sea- sons, but especially spring. There are songbirds, herons and wood ducks making this mixed forest and wetland their home or migrating
through on their way north. Bring your own birdseed and the chicka- dees will be eating out of your hand. Wannabe naturalists can spot frogs or turtles close to shore. It’s an easy walk along a well marked trail, suit- able for all ages and abilities.
Gatineau Park creatures
The Friends of Gatineau Park
www.rezoe.com/amicigatineau offer
programs in both English and French to introduce some of the Park’s star residents. Amphibian specialist Rob Alvo will
take you to where frogs and toads sing in springtime. After an introduction,
you’ll go into the Park, enjoy the concert first hand and identify these creatures of the dusk chorus. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road in Chelsea. This event is in French April 23 and in English April 30. Register at 819-827-2020 and tickets are $15 per adult and $5 children. The show is capped at a just-manageable 30 par-
ticipants, so register early.
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