Student performing nature studyOne of the many forest walksText Box: Environmental Education Centre (The Brother Brennan Centre)
Rounded Rectangle: It is the isolated location at the heart of the Avalon Forest Eco-region and almost pristine natural habitat immediately surrounding the Environmental Education Centre that make it special. Nestled on a 12 acre site in the old growth boreal forest of Deer Park, Salmonier, the Environmental Education Centre encompasses several habitat types which are home to a wide variety of wildlife. Moose, snowshoe hare, fox, beaver, loons and eagles are just a few of the recent sightings. It is also an excellent location for the study of native Newfoundland plants and mushrooms. The isolated location means that there is very little light-pollution making stargazing an awesome experience. Rounded Rectangle: Eight kilometer of well maintained trails make the Environmental Education Centre, ideal for walking, snow-shoeing or x-country skiing. There are lots of quiet places perfect for relaxing and enjoying the tranquility of Newfoundland’s woods, bogs and ponds. The Centre is located on Father Shea’s Pond, where visitors enjoy swimming, fishing (in season) and canoeing. For canoeists Father Shea’s pond is part of a network of ponds leading out to Lockyer’s Pond. Rounded Rectangle: The Environmental Education Centre is an excellent setting for various types of hands on training. Gain experience in such things as orienteering, surveying, woodlot management, geological exploration, botanical and zoological observation, general ecological education, artistic development or stargazing.

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