The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is celebrating NationalWildlife Week (April 4 – 10) by inviting the public to participate in a fun-filled Wildlife Expo to highlight and promote awareness of our province’s rich and diverse wildlife resources.

The Expo is being hosted by staff from Salmonier Nature Park on Sunday, April 10 at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All ages are welcome and admission is free.

This year’s National Wildlife Week theme is ‘Reconnecting with Nature’ and the Wildlife Expo presents a great opportunity to get out with family and friends to learn more about our province’s wildlife and environment in an enjoyable family setting.

Department staff, volunteers of the Friends of Salmonier Nature Park and a variety of other local conservation organizations and vendors will be on hand to host entertaining wildlife-themed activities geared toward families and kids. Some wildlife exhibits from Salmonier Nature Park’s Wildlife Discovery Center will also be on display to educate the public about the important conservation work that is taking place in the province.

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“The National Wildlife Week Expo presents a great opportunity to learn about the many benefits provided by our province’s wildlife and to encourage everyone to take time and enjoy all that our wonderful outdoors has to offer. I encourage everyone to join family and friends to check out the variety of interesting activities and demonstrations that will be on display.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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