saturday july 18 at 12:30 PM
This unique experience begins with an indoor presentation exploring the early aquatic ecology of the park and the evolution of its waterways over time. Participants will then head outdoors for a guided learning experience focused on the park’s present-day ecosystems and conservation challenges.
Indoor portion:
An interactive guided field session where participants explore aquatic ecosystems and observe fish in their natural habitat using aquascopes.
Along the way, participants will discover the impacts of bass and pike introductions, eutrophication, and invasive aquatic plants on local lakes and habitats. The activity will also encourage discussion on how we can all become better stewards of Gatineau Park and help protect waterways in our own communities, cottages, and natural spaces.
Whether you are passionate about wildlife, curious about aquatic life, or simply looking for a new way to experience nature, this activity offers a meaningful opportunity to better understand the underwater world around us.
Date and time: July 18 at 12:30 PM
Location: Gatineau park visitor centre, 33 Scott rd in Old Chelsea
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $20 per participant
Ages: 16 years and older Free for children (aged 16-18), with a maximum of two children per adult
Online registration required
Indoor portion:
- Talk by Leah Turner PhD - Post‑glacial legacies: The fish of Gatineau Park
- Show-and-tell with fish specimens from the Museum of Nature
- Talk by Ben Aubrey, Research Assistant, Zoology, Ichthyology and Malacology, Canadian Museum of Nature - The Impact of Invasive Largemouth Bass in a Small Gatineau Park Lake
An interactive guided field session where participants explore aquatic ecosystems and observe fish in their natural habitat using aquascopes.
Along the way, participants will discover the impacts of bass and pike introductions, eutrophication, and invasive aquatic plants on local lakes and habitats. The activity will also encourage discussion on how we can all become better stewards of Gatineau Park and help protect waterways in our own communities, cottages, and natural spaces.
Whether you are passionate about wildlife, curious about aquatic life, or simply looking for a new way to experience nature, this activity offers a meaningful opportunity to better understand the underwater world around us.
Date and time: July 18 at 12:30 PM
Location: Gatineau park visitor centre, 33 Scott rd in Old Chelsea
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $20 per participant
Ages: 16 years and older Free for children (aged 16-18), with a maximum of two children per adult
Online registration required