April 10 marks the 158th Birthday of Jack Miner, an influential pioneer of North American conservation!

76 years ago, The Canadian Government declared the week of Jack Miner’s birth, April 10th, 1865, to be National Wildlife Week. From April 7th to 14th, The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation will be kicking off National Wildlife Week with activities for all ages. Activities range from Conservation Speaker Series lectures, a family movie night, children’s activities, a Sportsman’s Yard Sale, birds of prey shows, archery demos, art exhibits and sales, weekend food and goods vendors, outdoor education demos—this is an event you won’t want to miss! Admission to all events is FREE!

Come see the historical exhibits in the Jack Miner Museum and homestead, walk 5 kilometers of trails in Kennedy Woods, explore interactive children’s activities in our Jack Miner Learning Centre, or soak in the rich history of the Sanctuary by walking our new self-guided tour!

On Monday, April 8th, we’ll serve as a solar eclipse viewing area and we’ll be teamed with our new partner, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Windsor Centre.

From Tuesday, April 9th – Thursday, April 11th, we’ll host a panel of conservation experts and enthusiasts for our 2nd Annual Conservation Speaker Series. Topics range from goose management and relocation to sustainable farming practices.

On Saturday, April 13th, we host our partners at Archery Windsor, who will provide training and demos in the Ty Cobb Field. The Canadian Raptor Conservancy will deliver Birds of Prey shows at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm, featuring eagles, owls, and hawks. The Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) and the Windsor & Essex County Plein Air Artists will provide art demonstrations, exhibits, and sales (Sat.-Sun.).

On Sunday, April 14th, our partners at WONDERfield and Natural Pathways will team up with Jack Miner Education to share outdoor education information and provide program demos at 11am, 1pm, and 2pm.