DAYTRIPPING | OAk HAMMOCk MARSH
Fall is a wonderful time to visit Oak Hammock Marsh.
Get your feet wet unraveling the mysteries of the marsh
By Tania Moffat O
ak Hammock Marsh may be on a birder’s list of must stop places in Manitoba; it should
be on your list, too. A short drive north from Winnipeg will bring you to a wetland wonderland. Relish in the marvels of a whole new
world. Sure you’ve seen cattails on the side of the road and maybe even caught tadpoles as a kid, but you likely haven’t seen the beauty and intricate
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details of a wetland ecosystem like this before. Friendly staff are like walking encyclopedia’s bursting with fun facts about the oddities of the marsh and its inhabitants. Meet the usual suspects but learn what makes them unusual. Do you know the difference between dippers and divers? Do you know how many parts of a cattail can you eat? Come explore. You’ll be amazed at what you will learn by taking one of
the daily tours or presentations. Te centre is about learning through
interaction, and in addition to inter- acting outdoors visitors are welcome to wander through either of the two large discovery rooms. Meet some of the marsh inhabitants up close, see how wetlands prevent flooding,
or
learn how different beaks are suited to catch different treats. Kids will revel in the countless activities offered inside.
The Hub
Photo by Dorothy Dobbie.
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