Canada Parks Day returns to this weekend

Some of Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will be participating

CITYnews halifax\ Meghan Groff

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After a two year COVID hiatus, Canada Parks Day is returning this weekend.

Several events will be held on Saturday, July 16 at federal, provincial and municipal parks.

Some of Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will be participating.

Dollar Lake will be hosting a family friendly Wild About Wildlife hike starting at 10:30 a.m. Those interested are asked to meet near Loop A, wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Sunscreen, bug spray, binoculars and water/snack are also recommended.

Laurie Provincial Park’s Trees and Me event will allow youth to exercise their artistic side with nature journaling aimed at expanding observation skills. Meet at the program area at 11 a.m.

Blomidon Provincial Park will host an all- ages kite making workshop. Parental supervision is required and materials will be provided. Meet at the camper’s shelter beside the campground’s washroom facility at 10 a.m. Participants who aren’t camping at Bomidon are asked to park at Park Office and walk over.