Upcoming Events
CAMPING 101
Camping 101
September 19, 2026
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Walt Sepic will be leading this one day workshop. For beginner campers, and those who want more advice, or experience, Walt will be leading us through planning, prepping, and problem-solving for camping in all four seasons, whether canoeing or hiking. Walt embodies WISE goal of giving you instructors with a lifetime of experience – he has taught over 70,000 children and adults in all seasons in the outdoors! See his bio here:
Adults $60 includes a camp style lunch
Children under 12 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent
$30.
This workshop will be held on Wolfe Island, within walking distance of the boat. Please do not bring a car unless absolutely necessary. See Travelling to Wolfe Island below.
Come prepared for all weather, bring a notebook, and plan on getting dirty. Please bring your own reusable plates/cutlery/ mugs.
Travelling to Wolfe Island:
Wolfe Island is a magical place, but it can sometimes be an adventure to get on or off the island. Patience is required. Weekends are busy and the ferry can be packed. Construction at the terminal exacerbates this. See here: link .
Though you may be lucky getting your car on with no trouble in One Direction, it might be a different story when you go to leave. Also note, whether you are a foot or a car passenger, if there is an ambulance call, picking up the ambulance in Kingston is a priority and the boat will change direction midway in the water, with all cars on it. You will wait to pick up the ambulance in Kingston, then you will wait on the Wulf Island side to bring the ambulance back… i.e.; you can wait for hours and not actually go anywhere.
no refunds are given for ferry issues
However, if the ferry is cancelled or out of service on the day of your workshop, we will do our best to reschedule. This will be at the discretion of the instructor and WISE.
That said, All of our workshops are within walking distance of the boat.
Being a foot passenger is the easiest and fastest way to get on and off the boat.
Before the date of this workshop, the ferry may be changing ( from the WI 3 to the WI 4) which may alter our start time. We will keep you posted closer to the date.
No wifi St Margaret’s
Apple Cider Pressing, Canning, Preserving and Freezing, making Fruit Leather, Vinegar and Applesauce with Community presenters
All Things Apples!
Apple Cider Pressing, Canning, Preserving and Freezing, making Fruit Leather, Vinegar and Applesauce with Community presenters
Saturday Oct 3rd & Sunday Oct 4th - Come for one day or both! 10:30-4 pm.
Saturday: The apple press will be going strong! This will be a ‘many hands make light work’ day and everyone will have a chance to wash, prepare, and press apples for cider. It will be a fun (and messy!) day. Bring a bag lunch and a chair, we’ll supply dessert and of course, cider! Depending on timing, we might start cooking up some treats for Sunday.
Sunday: We’ll get down to the serious business of what to do with the leftovers (pomace) from pressing, as well as work with fresh apples. We’ll do some canning, drying (two methods) and freezing. We’ll start making vinegar, fruit leather, and sauce. We’ll discuss the science of canning and discuss different varieties of apples and their uses.
Come prepared for all weather, bring a notebook, and plan on getting dirty. Please bring your own reusable plates/cutlery/mugs, a bag lunch, and a camping chair. We’ll supply the treats!
Saturday $30 adults, $15 children under 12
Sunday $65 adults
Both days $80 adults
Please ask us about family rates. We strive to make our workshops accessible to all. Please let us know how to make it easier for you to attend.
This workshop will be held on Wolfe Island, within walking distance of the boat. Please do not bring a car unless absolutely necessary. See ‘Travelling to Wolfe Island’ below.
Travelling to Wolfe Island:
Wolfe Island is a magical place, but it can sometimes be an adventure to get on or off the island. Patience is required. Weekends are busy and the ferry can be packed. Construction at the terminal exacerbates this.
Though you may be lucky getting your car on with no trouble in one direction, it might be a different story when you go to leave. Also note, whether you are a foot or a car passenger, if there is an ambulance call, picking up the ambulance in Kingston is a priority and the boat will change direction midway in the water, with all cars on it. You will wait to pick up the ambulance in Kingston, then you will wait on the Wolfe Island side to bring the ambulance back… i.e.; you can wait for hours and not actually go anywhere.
NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN FOR FERRY ISSUES However, if the ferry is out of service on the day of your workshop, we will do our best to reschedule. This will be at the discretion of the instructor and WISE.
All of our workshops are within walking distance of the boat. Being a foot passenger is the easiest and fastest way to get on and off the boat.
Before the date of this workshop, the ferry may be changing ( from the WI 3 to the WI 4) which may alter our start time. We will keep you posted closer to the date.
SPAF Info booth
COME SEE US AT THE SKELETON PARK ARTS FESTIVAL, KINGSTON! https://skeletonparkartsfest.ca/2026festival/