KLT's Passport to Nature: Winter Solstice Night Hike

Enjoy and embrace darkness on the longest night of the year at Gamiing Nature Centre near Lindsay.

Enjoy and embrace darkness on the longest night of the year at Gamiing Nature Centre near Lindsay. Welcome the Winter Solstice with a night hike that begins as the sun is setting and ends in beautiful darkness with an opportunity to warm yourself by a fire. We will create smaller groups to explore the trails for those who are interested in walking. There is also the option to simply sit by the fire and enjoy the beauty of the night. Dress for the weather! Boots, winter jackets, hats and mitts are a must! Facilitators: Nancy Thomson, otherwise known as “Nature Nancy,” is an engaging outdoor educator that has been teaching in the outdoor classroom for the last 25 years. Her sense of fun and genuine connection with the children creates a positive learning atmosphere. She values inquiry and exploration of our natural world through experiential learning and hands-on activities. As a certified teacher, she has had incredible teaching opportunities in the past which have included Outdoor Education at Fleming College, teaching at several different Outdoor Centres, directing Summer Camps and teaching at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and with ALIVE Outdoors. Her vast programming experience coupled with her sense of fun and exploration allows children to connect with their natural world and each other in a playful yet meaningful way. thinkoutside.life

Barb Rimmer is an avid hiker and certified hike leader from Hike Ontario. She leads hikes for the Ganarska Hiking Trails Association and has hiked many trails, some being the Bruce Trails, Rideau Trails, and most of the Ganaraska Trails. Barb has been active in helping to improve the natural environment and is always seeking ways to make it better and more available for everyone. She has enjoyed volunteering for many years in many ways with Kawartha Land Trust from leading hikes, assisting with trail maintenance, and even counting bees on KLT's Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island.

Thank you to Cambium Consulting and Engineering for sponsoring KLT's 2025-26 Passport to Nature program and to OFAH Foundation for supporting events in our 2025-26 programming.