Sat, Aug 23
|High Lonesome Nature Reserve, Pakenham
Festival of the Wild Child
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust hosting with 10+ nature-themed activities for all ages - Festival includes a pollinator path, pond exploration, crafts & more. Admission is $10 per adult, and kids under 16 free. Donations are welcome. Register: mmlt.ca/events Rain date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time & Location
Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
High Lonesome Nature Reserve, Pakenham, 867 Carbine Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
About the event
Families seeking an immersive and educational outdoor experience should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 23, when the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) hosts its annual Festival of the Wild Child at High Lonesome Nature Reserve. This popular family event offers a full day of nature exploration, hands-on discovery and outdoor fun, with activities designed to engage both children and adults. This year’s theme, “See Nature Differently,” invites participants to experience the natural world through the eyes of botanists, geologists, researchers, artists and naturalists, who will lead interactive stations and educational experiences throughout the day. Visitors will have the chance to observe butterflies in the meadow, frogs in the stream, birds in the canopy and beavers in the pond. And if you look closely enough, you might just spot a fairy or two hiding in the woods! With over 8 km of trails winding through forests, meadows and wetlands, the reserve provides endless…