Manitoulin Eco Park & Dark Sky Preserve

07/06/2025

Imagine a summer experience that brings your family closer to nature, yourselves, and each other. Join us July 12–17 at Manitoulin Eco Park for Family Camp: Learn Your Nature — a 6-day outdoor adventure designed to help families reconnect, unplug, and thrive together.

What’s included:
• Fire-making, shelter-building, and safe tool use
• Spoon carving and animal tracking workshops
• Nature crafts, storytelling, and stargazing
• Guided conversations on family ties, land connection, and emotional resilience

This is your family’s invitation to rediscover wonder, connection, and joy — away from screens, stress, and busy schedules. Whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned explorer, this camp welcomes families of all kinds. Children 2+ are welcome.

We offer sliding scale pricing and sponsored spots through The Circle for Change Initiative, ensuring no family is turned away due to financial constraints.

Reserve your family’s spot now: https://www.manitoulinecopark.com/family-camp

Questions? Want to discuss sponsorship or expectations? Reach out!

Reconnect to nature, yourself & each other

07/05/2025

🌿 Looking for a Summer Adventure on Manitoulin Island? Join Our Team! 🌟

Are you passionate about nature, sustainability, and creating unforgettable experiences? We’re hiring at Manitoulin Eco Park & Dark Sky Preserve, and we're inviting students, recent grads, and nature lovers from all backgrounds to apply!

Thanks to student grants, we're offering meaningful summer roles in conservation, education, recreation, hospitality, and sustainable agriculture. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, what matters most is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here 🌱

Live Close to Nature: Option to camp onsite and fully immerse yourself in the land.

Skill Building & Mentorship: Grow your abilities in environmental education, ecotourism, organic growing, and more.

Make a Real Impact: Contribute to conservation, sustainability, and meaningful guest experiences.

Inclusive Culture: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially Indigenous youth, underrepresented groups, and those with disabilities.

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Ready to Grow With Us?

📧 Send your resume and a short cover letter (PDF) to [email protected] with the subject line:
"Summer Job Application [Your Name]".

Let us know what you're passionate about and what you'd love to learn this summer!

🌐 Learn more: manitoulinecopark.com/careers

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Come spend the summer surrounded by fresh air, curious minds, and a sky full of stars. ✨
📍 Tehkummah, Manitoulin Island, ON

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We're thrilled to announce exciting positions available at Manitoulin Eco Park & DarkSky! Thanks to generous student  grants, we're offering unique opportunities for students and recent graduates from all backgrounds to join our team and make a meaningful impact in nature connection, and regenerati...

05/24/2025

Reconnect to nature, yourself and each other this Summer!
Join us July 12–17 at Manitoulin Eco Park & DarkSky for Learn Your Nature — a 5-day family camp full of adventure, creativity, and stargazing magic.

From wildlife tracking to animal cuddles, spoon carving to fire-making, there’s something for every age and interest. Strengthen family bonds and make unforgettable memories under the stars.

Limited spots! Book now:
www.manitoulinecopark.com/familycamp


Manitoulin Eco Park & Dark Sky Preserve

12/21/2024

The annual Ursid or Little Bear Meteor Shower is set to peak on the night of December 22 and this year astronomers are predicting it to undergo an outburst, ...

12/20/2024

Holidays are a time for spreading joy & we have some ideas on gifts that will do just that!

Give your loved ones a gift which will help them disconnect and reconnect to nature, themselves and each other. Whether you choose to enroll them in our 5 day Family Camp, book them a stay in one of our bunkies or campsites, or choose to get them a gift card... you'll be giving them the chance to reconnect and create everlasting memories.

Memories Inside
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07/08/2024

Astronomy's history is like a rollercoaster ride of discovery! There were times when new ideas popped up everywhere, followed by periods where things stalled for a while. Crazy ideas stuck around for ages, while brilliant theories got ignored. But through it all, our understanding of the universe kept growing.

Let's take a trip through time with this infographic from Star Walk and see how humans figured out more and more about the cosmos!

From star catalogs on clay tablets to a photo of a black hole: explore the key milestones in the history of astronomy through this infographic.

07/05/2024

On July 11, the dedicated day of "Blanket of Stars: A Tribute to Resilience," 100 Residential School Warriors will gather on Manitoulin Island for a profound and symbolic procession.