Point Pelee National Park
1118 Point Pelee Drive N8H 3V4 Leamington, ON, Canada

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Point Pelee is always a perfect place to celebrate #TakeAHikeDay

Pelee as SOUTH POLE!? Will we be seeing you at the first ever Leamington drive-thru Christmas parade at Point Pelee National Park? It’s happening Nov. 28 from 6pm to 8 pm. Free admission. Non-perishable food item donations accepted. @MunicipalityofLeamington

Join Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants for a look at how bats evolved, where they live, what they eat, and more. Tomorrow at 11 am. Click here for more: http://ow.ly/Y2Vk50C60aS (Not presented or affiliated by Point Pelee).

Point Pelee is a great place to #GoForARide - even in November!

Are you as excited as we are about the drive-thru Leamington Christmas Parade happening right here at the park? Save the date November 28, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Free admission. Please consider donating a non-perishable food item. @MunicipalityofLeamington

Bats are able to fly and hunt insects at night. How do bats navigate so easily in the dark? A) They have a highly developed sense of smell B) They have an echolocation system C) They have infrared vision

Time is almost up to participate in the national consultation on Parks Canada! Share your views on the management of national parks , historic sites , and marine conservation areas by October 30 to help shape their future http://ow.ly/GULy50BXzio

November is a great time to learn your trees from their bark. As the leaves fall, the trunks are more exposed and you can notice the distinctive bark. Have you seen this tree with pimply bark? It's Hackberry, the most common tree in the park. These other two species have bark that peel. They aren't peeling, this is just the way the bark grows. Look for the long strips peeling off the Shagbark Hickory and the patches on the Sycamore, leaving it to look like camouflage.

Prescribed fires to remove brush piles today near Redbud footpath. The park will remain open to visitors during the prescribed fires. Some areas may be closed for short periods of time to ensure visitor and staff safety.

Word of the day: Bryozoas may look like a jellyfish, but they are actually a colony of microscopic animals. We often seem them floating in what looks like a jelly-like in the marsh. Each little animals has little tentacles that they use to filter food from the water. Presence of the species in an ecosystem usually indicates good water quality so we’re always happy to see them! #dictionaryday

#DYK #bats use echolocation to find their prey? Check out this video! http://ow.ly/IT45305uqLS #BatWeek

True or False? Bats are the only mammal that can fly a) True b) False. There’s also the flying squirrel c) False. All birds are mammals

Hey Pelee lovers! Show off your favourite park with some Pelee badges and stickers. Available now at the Camp Henry Store.

We are constructing nesting pens for endangered eastern foxsnakes, to help protect their eggs from predators! The nesting pens are made from a cylinder of wire fencing, filled with wood chips, straw, and decayed leaves. The fencing helps keep predators out of the egg-laying site, while the other materials will prevent the snakes’ eggs from drying out. When our foxsnakes emerge from hibernation this spring, they will find these sheltered sites waiting for them!

#ICYMI you can now pick up your #FofBirds2020 100 species pin at the gateway kiosk between 9am and 4 pm on weekends. Pins will NOT be mailed. Available while supplies last.

This Remembrance Day, we commemorate the women and men who served and continue to serve during times of conflict and peace. We wear our poppy today for you, and thank you for your service. #VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers

Prescribed fires to remove brush piles today near Shuster Trail. The park will remain open to visitors during the prescribed fires. Some areas may be closed for short periods of time to ensure visitor and staff safety.

Welcome autumn! #Fallcolours watch 2020. #Pelee360

Visiting Point Pelee National Park this weekend? Here’s what you need to know. The park is open from 7 am to sunset Winter fees apply until mid-April; The following are closed:... Visitor Centre Shuttle Service to the Tip Stay up to date on the latest here: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/pelee/visit/covid-19-info #ParksSmart #Planahead

Volunteer Spotlight: Darlene Burgess. Burgess keeps our social media updated with the latest Monarch counts and trends. From early September through mid-October, you can find Burgess at the Tip helping visitors locate migrating monarchs. Counting Monarchs on their way to Mexico is more than just a hobby, it’s a passion. When not at the Tip amongst the butterflies, you’ll spot her volunteering along the Monarch Trail in Leamington, planting nectar plants and native grasses. Burgess strives to support the Monarch population by rearing and releasing monarchs and sharing her knowledge. You can learn more about what Burgess is doing to support the monarch population here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PeleeParadiseSanctuaryMonarchWaystation10275/posts/?ref=page_internal

Park open late October 31 for a special FULL MOON Dark Sky Night! The eerie night sounds are waiting #howlatthemoonday

Notice: Winter Hours in effect. Park Open 7 am to sunset. Tip gates open 7 days a week.

Have you seen a #bat recently? Share your sightings here: #BatWeek http://ow.ly/3Saz50BXv4D

Fall is a great time to hear coyotes in the park book your oTENTik stay for this nighttime chorus #HowlAtTheMoonDay

Monarchs in your Backyard

Celebrate #BatWeek with Point Pelee National Park. We'll be sharing fun bat facts, quizzes and more throughout the week.

Evening monarch counts are done for the season. See you again next year!

How can you help Monarch butterflies? Join our special Lunch and Learn program right here on Facebook today to find out simple ways you can help this species.

This bridge, located near the Northwest Beach on the Centennial Trail was mostly built out of recycled timbers from the original marsh boardwalk. The timbers were from the early 1960's construction. #Wastereductionweek

Habitat is home! Learn how to create homes for wildlife, including Monarch butterflies at our Lunch and Learn session tomorrow at 12 pm.

Tip gates are closed today. If you are visiting the park today come prepared to walk or bike to the point.

Why build something new when you can reuse something that is already there? We often think of ways to repurpose and reuse packaging, but how can we do that on a larger scale? Camp Henry is a perfect example. When the youth camp was relocated from its original location near the marsh, one of the existing picnic shelters was converted to one of the two bunkhouses. Both of these bunkhouses were recycled again when the oTENTik village was created. One became the camp office and store, while the other was moved to become the YMCA staff house. #Wastereductionweek

Happy Thanksgiving!

#DYK you can get souvenirs right at our Campground Store even if you aren’t camping with us? Check it out at Camp Henry during your next visit. Campground Store open daily 10 am to 6 pm until October 31st. #ParksCanadaShop

Monarch Migration Update Oct 11 - 1