(Niagara At Large is pleased to post this news release from Ontario’s Niagara Parks Commission for our readers on the grand opening opening this Saturday, June 4 of the new Niagara Glen Nature Centre. The Niagara Glen located off the Niagara Parkway north of Queenston Heights and the Niagara Escarpment is a natural wonder that offers visitors an experience of the lower Niagara River along the gorge the that is possibly as close at is comes to view that greeted the first European explorers. If you’ve never hiked the Niagara Glen, put on your best walking shoes and great ready for a breath-taking treat.)
Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to announce exciting changes at the Niagara Glen with the grand opening of the new Nature Centre (previously known as The Feather in the Glen) on Saturday, June 4. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. followed by free guided tours of the Niagara Glen at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Overlooking the lower rapids of the great river from the Niagara Glen. Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission.
Daily hiking tours and bicycle rentals will now be available throughout the season at the centre, and visitors are invited to explore new educational displays including “Animals of the Glen”, nature and geology “touch tables” and interpretive panels on the flora and geology of the Niagara Glen.
Hand carved wood products by Master Carver Frank Kim, framed artwork by local artist Paul Augustino and paintings by members of the Parkway Artists Guild are also on sale at the centre.
The Friends of the Niagara Glen group will also host a clean-up event on June 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All are welcome to join the group at the park entrance to the Niagara Glen at the top of the main access stairs. Those planning to spend the afternoon at the Niagara Glen are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch and refillable water bottles.
New members are always welcome to join the Friends of Niagara Parks, Niagara Glen group. Their mission is to be a self-sustaining and motivated not-for-profit community initiative that promotes land stewardship ethics, educational experiences, and sustainable outdoor recreation practices along the Niagara River corridor reserve, in concert with the mandate, mission, and vision of The Niagara Parks Commission.
For more information on the Friends of Niagara Glen, please visit www.niagaraparksnature.com. The Niagara Parks Commission is an Agency of the Government of Ontario. It is NPC’s mission to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while remaining financially self-sufficient.
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