Greenwing Centre | Discover the wonder of wetlands

Do you love nature?
Do you like to see interesting animals and insects?
Do you like to learn and have fun at the same time?
Do you like to hike and enjoy the outdoors?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to visit the Greenwing Legacy Interpretive Centre on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Wildlife Park in Shubenacadie. You can enjoy a fun-filled day looking at the animals in the park and learning about wetlands in the interactive centre!

People once thought wetlands were just worthless swamps, but we know better -- wetlands are important for the environment, wildlife and people too! Find out how wetlands:

Clean your drinking water.
Provide homes for 600 species of waterfowl and other wildlife.
Help communities like yours during times of floods or drought.
Reduce greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

There are lots of fun things to do at the Centre, here are just a few of them:

Look at marsh monsters in the microscope and play with other interactive displays.
Explore a real wetland on wheelchair accessible trails.
More avid hikers can take on the 1.5 km nature trail to the St. Andrew’s Marsh.
Meet some of the creatures you may find in our wetlands.

There is so much to do at the Greenwing Legacy Interpretive Centre -- come inside to discover the wonder of wetlands!