CORNWALL, ON – A fun filled afternoon awaits as the creatures that live in our local St. Lawrence River watershed come alive when the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences and Ontario Power Generation celebrate the end of summer with some high flying adventure for the entire family.

On Saturday, September 10, between noon and 4 pm the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre in Cornwall plays host to raptors (of the flying variety) when they take centre stage as Falcon Ed bring in their beautiful birds of prey for “Animal Mania”. The entire family is promised an enjoyable session at OPG when it opens its doors and grounds to a variety of critter connected activity. If it has fur, feathers, or fins, it is on the afternoon agenda.

Along with the large birds of prey from Falcon Ed’s demonstration team and the interactive presentations from the River Institute’s Education Team and local Conservation Education Officer, Art Gamble, from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, will be on hand with a very furry display. Event organizer from the River Institute, Jeff Filion says, “We have planned this afternoon for everyone who is curious about local wildlife.” He adds, “Bringing in the Falcon Ed birds of prey demonstration is a rare opportunity to see these awe inspiring birds up close.”

Family workshops are free of charge and the OPG Visitor Centre also offers displays and interactive exhibits that describe the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project construction story and its effects on the nearby communities.  Visitors can also learn and observe how OPG safely generates electricity at its nuclear, thermal and hydro generating stations located across Ontario.  Visit www.opg.com/stlawrencevisitorcentre for details, or call 613- 932-4563 ext. 3523. The OPG St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre is located at 2500 B Second Street West, Cornwall

For more details and information about St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences and its programming visit www.riverinstitute.ca or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Contact:

Karen Douglass Cooper

Communications / Community Outreach Officer

St. Lawrence River Institute of

Environmental Sciences

2 St. Lawrence Drive

Cornwall, ON  K6H 4Z1

kcooper@riverinstitute.ca

www.riverinstitute.ca

(613) 936-6620 (ext.229)