Essex County Nature Meeting

The Bug Variety Show: All about the fascinating world of insects and what entomologists do with Dr. Lauren Des Marteaux, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, President of the Entomological Society of Ontario Wednesday April 8, 2026 @ 7PM Ojibway Nature Centre Insects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Despite often being overlooked or [...]

Warmer weather has arrived and with it our other colourful winged friends, butterflies! Not only are butterflies beautiful, they are vital to ecosystems as key pollinators, food sources for wildlife, and critical environmental indicators that signal ecosystem health. They aid plant reproduction, supporting biodiversity and aiding natural pest control. The butterfly committee will officially introducing itself [...]

Gather around like a moth to a flame as Mark shares his knowledge and passion for moths. Moths are an often overlooked overnight visitors but their diversity and abundance make them worthy of our attention. Mark Nenadov is an enthusiastic amateur naturalist who has been exploring Essex County's natural areas for most of his life. [...]

ECFNC is excited to screen the 2024 documentary film WILDFLOWERS. Sit back and enjoy some popcorn while we marvel at this adventure tale. Mountain writer and historian Meghan J. Ward recruits a team of creative women to revisit Mary Schäffer Warren’s 1908 expedition to Maligne Lake, in Alberta’s Jasper National Park. Blending backcountry adventures with [...]