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     .Iast five ’years, 
     
     .f important role in program selections in the provincial parks in 
     
    

    
     feasterngprince.Edward Island. 
     
     Qwish to know more about the world we live in and what can be done 
     
    
   
   
    
     turall Entertainin Parks ast 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     With an increased foCus placed on environmental issues in the( 
     
     ,the park naturalist has an increasingly 
     
    
   
   
    
     Both locals and tourists alike 
     
    
   
   
    
     'to minimize harmful effects to our environment. 
     
    
   
   
    
     i;whefe are several displays in the "NaturaliSts Corner" at' 
     
     fBrudeneIliRiver Provincial Parks Aetivity Centre_including an 
     
     __M'arthropOdficollection and certain animal skills and different 
     
     ‘_ types of shells:andpobjects.found on our ISland-beaches. 
     
     w' are displayed :stressing everything from effective forest 
     
     fl‘managementy*to exactly.how to prepare and enjoy shellfish. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Posters 
     
    
   
   
    
     Also 
     
    
   
   
    
     ‘”available?are brochures and pamphlets on Prince Edward Island 
     
    
   
   
    
     “includingiinfOrmation on our different types of flora and fauna. 
     
    
   
   
    
     ,MAquariums are an displaY'containing Eastern Spotted Newts and 
     
    
   
   
    
     udfamphipods,’=periwink1es and various algae from the Brudenell 
     
     "‘Riverf°”The display area that catches the most attention is the 
     
    
   
   
    
     W‘hystuffed animals_representing types found throughout PrinCe.Edward 
     
    
   
   
    
     a) 
     
    
   
   
    
     ‘”;;;s1and such as mink, Great Blue Heron, Red Fox and COmmon Loon. 
     
    
   
   
    
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     “i‘PérhapsTthe most important parts of the natural programming in 
     
    
   
   
    
     ;;parks east are activities done with visitors. 
     
     ,gfwhethheyiare actually taking part in activities and not just 
     
      Ineaa‘ihg about them. 
     
    

    
     ‘ “include the guided WildfloWer Garden Trail Walk, 
     
    

    
     *DiséOvery, Junior'Naturalists Scavenger Hunt, Canoe Hike, Nature 
     
    

    
     .t and Our Environment, and Mother Natures Secrets. . 
     
    
   
   
    
     People learn best 
     
    
   
   
    
     Programs are for both young and not so young 
     
     _Shoreline 
     
    
   
   
    
     fNature and Our.Environment involves a walk along the shore and 
     
     ...f§h¢7f0fest to demonstrate the importance of forest management and- 
     
     '. pollution control. 
     
     jvaribfis nature orientated activities like making bird_feeders and 
     
     fafiuariums.t‘sThe;Canoe Hike is a leisurely paddle along the 
     
     'Brfidenell River with a stop on the beach for a cook-out where hot 
     
    
   
   
    
     Mother Natures SeCrets introduces children to 
     
    
   
   
    
     dogs and cultured mussels are enjoyed. ‘ ‘ ' 
     
    
   
   
    
     ,Finally, a play called "Marshland Encounters" is performed once a 
     
     week. Costumed characters are both humorous and informative in 
     
     regard to .the contents of our productive marshlands. 
     
     Participants in all» activities at Our. eastern parks are 
     
     encouraged to bring their own cups, plates, etc. when food and 
     
     drink is being served, to reduce the amount of plastic and paper 
     
     being used. ‘ ' ' 
     
    
   
   
    
     Whether you.are young or adult, an Islander or a tourist; come 
     
     and explore our naturally entertaining parks east!~ 
     
    
   
   
    
     Cathy J. Jackson 
     
     Naturalist - Parks East‘