The Up West Forest Fest, organized by several groups to share some of the excitement that Macphail Woods’ Festival of Forests brings to the eastern half of the Island with the western half, is launching tis Friday and Saturday with four walks in different areas. You could go on most of them! Registration is requested for most just to make sure trail numbers are reasonable.Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th:
Up West Forest Fest 2025
October 3 & 4 • Western PEI
We’re excited to invite you to the inaugural Up West Forest Fest. Join us for free, family-friendly events that celebrate the ecological and cultural importance of Western PEI’s forests.
Friday, October 3
Quills, Trails & Traditions – Lennox Island, 10:30AM-2PM
Guided 2.4 km trail walk, museum tour, birch bark & quill art demo, and community BBQ.
Register for Quills, Trails & Traditions
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Saturday, October 4
Coastal Forest Event – Jacques Cartier Park, 10AM-12noon
Explore unique coastal and krummholz forests.
Register for Coastal Forest Event
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Biodiversity & Mushroom Event – Kildare Forest Natural Area, 1-2:30PM
Family-friendly walk with Island Nature Trust & Nature PEI.
Register for Biodiversity & Mushroom Event
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Forested Wetland Event – Sugar Camp Road, Richmond, 1:30-3PM
Guided wetland walk with PEI Fish & Wildlife.
Register for Forested Wetland Event
More info & updates: Up West Forest Fest on Facebook