Exploration Days

Join us on July 3 at the Babcock Mill where members of Loyalist Township’s ResiLient Action team will be talking all about waterpower! Kids will learn about the mechanics of the Babcock Mill’s waterwheel and then be challenged to build their own small-scale waterwheel using craft materials, such as cardboard, popsicle sticks, and recyclables.

Come explore with us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Babcock Mill! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join us on July 10 at the Babcock Mill for Train Day with the Belleville Model Railroad Club! From 10am to 2pm, several train displays and a hands-on model train set complete with controllable trains and local model buildings will be set up in the Mill and outside in the park. You may even get an opportunity to be a conductor. All aboard the Babcock Mill!

Come explore with us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Babcock Mill! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join us at the Babcock Mill with the Odessa Car Club, for a special antique car show! Did you know the Babcock Mill was for a short time J.H. Babcock and Sons truck body manufacturer? Learn more about antique cars and this part of the Mills history for this very special Exploration Day at the Mill.

Come explore with us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Babcock Mill! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join us on July 31 at the Babcock Mill for a special exploration day with Carol Anne Maracle, a basket maker from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Visitors will be given an opportunity to try their hand at weaving baskets, and learn about the importance of baskets within the Indigenous community.

Come explore with us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Babcock Mill! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join us on August 7 at the Babcock Mill for a fun hands-on activity, led by a local bread maker, he Hive and the Hearthstone. Tammy will be demonstrating the science of grinding grain into flour, mirroring the process used at the Babcock Mill in its original days as a grist mill. Participants will be able to try their hand at the milling process and then make their own fresh butter to enjoy as a tasty treat for all their hard work.

Come explore with us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Babcock Mill! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join us on August 14 at the Babcock Mill for an engaging talk and activity with Cataraqui Conservation Authority. The mill’s operations were intricately tied to its natural surroundings, including the plants and animals that lived near the water and the mill. Children can learn about local ecosystems, plant life, and the role of biodiversity in sustaining the mill’s operation. Cataraqui Conservation will be talking with visitors about the impact of invasive species and then leading an art activity using natural materials from the mill’s park space. 

Come explore with us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Babcock Mill! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there! 

Come and join us for a fun and informative session at the Bath Museum on July 11.  Visitors will learn all about pollinator gardens, the Bath Gardening Club Bugtel, Monarch butterflies and historical information related to bee-keeping. The Gardening Club will also be leading make-and-take activities inspired by insects such as butterfly puddles, ladybug rock painting, 3D insect art and a sensory butterfly pasta sensory project.   Mark your calendars now - you don’t want to miss this! 

The Gardening Club members are excited to share their knowledge.  Carol and Kim are the caretakers of our Bugtel and Pollinator Garden, which contains a variety of native flowers and provides a safe home for bees and other pollinator insects to live.  Sue is our butterfly expert, providing foster homes to Monarch butterflies.  

Join us on July 18 at the Bath Museum where local artist Angela Smith Pollard will lead a paws-itively creative afternoon, where furry friends and bold colours collide! In this hands-on art activity, participants are invited to grab a Posca marker and unleash their imagination to design their very own Pop Art Dog or Cat. 

Inspired by the vibrant world of pop art, this playful session encourages both children and adults to express themselves through bold lines, bright hues, and unique pet personalities. Whether you're team cat or team dog, Angela will guide you step-by-step in transforming a blank canvas into a four-legged masterpiece.

On July 25, step into the shoes of a history detective at the Bath Museum! Families are invited to participate in an interactive scavenger hunt through the museum's fascinating collection of artifacts. Solve riddles, decipher clues, and uncover the stories behind objects from Loyalist Township’s rich past. This hands-on activity encourages curiosity and critical thinking while teaching participants about the everyday tools, treasures, and tales that shaped the local community. Perfect for all ages, this activity is a fun way to learn about history together! 

Join us on August 1 at the Bath Museum where local artist Linda Fraser will be leading a beeswax candle-making workshop. In this hands-on session, Linda will guide you through the process of making your own beautiful, hand-rolled candles. This activity is perfect for all ages!

Come explore with us on Friday mornings from 10am to 12pm at the Bath Museum! Our Exploration Day series offers a new learning opportunity linked to our local history weekly throughout July and August. No preregistration is necessary, all ages are welcome, and activities are free of charge! We look forward to seeing you there!

Get ready to be creative and learn something special! Join Indigenous artist Judi Montgomery on August 15 at the Bath Museum for a fun and colourful beading workshop. In this hands-on activity, Judi will show you how to make beautiful designs using tiny beads — just like the ones used in traditional Indigenous art. You'll learn where the designs come from, what the colours mean, and how to create your very own beaded piece to take home. It’s a great way to explore art, learn about Indigenous culture, and make something amazing with your hands!