Nonquon unveils new interpretive signs to celebrate local wetlands

Event:                Celebrating Local Wetlands        

Date:                  Wednesday, July 17, 2019            

Time:                  9:30 am – 12:30 pm                       

Location:            Nonquon Environmental Education Centre, David Carroll classroom site, 1710 Scugog Line 10, Greenbank, ON L0C 1B0

Audience:           Residents of Durham Region

Preferred
Media Time:      9:30 am

Local nature groups North Durham Nature and Friends of Nonquon will be unveiling new interpretive signs that celebrate local wetlands at the Nonquon Environmental Education Centre. The large four-panel display was written, designed and installed by volunteers and club members and includes images donated by local photographers. The signs will provide students and visitors to the Centre with information about the geography and natural history of the area and help raise awareness about the many values of wetlands.

The unveiling will be followed by a short hike through the wetland. Knowledgeable volunteers will also be on-hand to guide Orienteering and Exploring Life in the Pond stations for families to participate in following the hike. 

The Nonquon Environmental Education Centre is operated by the Durham District School Board (DDSB), and provides students with hands-on outdoor experiences in nature. Nature trails are also open to the public.

Arrangements can be made in advance or on-site for interviews and/or photo opportunities

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. The DDSB employs over 6,900 teaching and educational services staff. With 133 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the DDSB accommodates more than 70,000 regular day students and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found on the DDSB’s website at www.ddsb.ca. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DurhamDSB and YouTube at DurhamDSB.

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