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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love options? \nIf you’re planning on joining us this Sunday\, please be aware of the following things:  We’ll be exploring Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park and/or the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve (y’all get to decide what you’re feeling up to that day) We’ll be meeting at the Titcombe Rd Parking lot off of Matchett Rd. across from the Ojibway Nature Centre (Not Malden… unless you want to start your own mini walk) So maybe you got distracted by the rare wildflowers of Tallgrass Prairie or you find yourself flabergasted at what west & southwestern Ontario looked like thousands of years ago in the Nature Reserve\, or you managed to not yell out “Oooh! This is a (insert name of bird\, plant or insect here)” every step you take and find time to do both… and that’s why: we love options! \nNature is changing\, come see what changes every month at Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park & Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-walk-12/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love options? \nIf you’re planning on joining us this Sunday\, please be aware of the following things:  We’ll be exploring Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park and/or the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve (y’all get to decide what you’re feeling up to that day) We’ll be meeting at the Titcombe Rd Parking lot off of Matchett Rd. across from the Ojibway Nature Centre (Not Malden… unless you want to start your own mini walk) So maybe you got distracted by the rare wildflowers of Tallgrass Prairie or you find yourself flabergasted at what west & southwestern Ontario looked like thousands of years ago in the Nature Reserve\, or you managed to not yell out “Oooh! This is a (insert name of bird\, plant or insect here)” every step you take and find time to do both… and that’s why: we love options! \nNature is changing\, come see what changes every month at Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park & Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-walk-11/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20251222T170804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T170804Z
UID:15873-1768730400-1768737600@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love options? \nIf you’re planning on joining us this Sunday\, please be aware of the following things:  We’ll be exploring Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park and/or the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve (y’all get to decide what you’re feeling up to that day) We’ll be meeting at the Titcombe Rd Parking lot off of Matchett Rd. across from the Ojibway Nature Centre (Not Malden… unless you want to start your own mini walk) So maybe you got distracted by the rare wildflowers of Tallgrass Prairie or you find yourself flabergasted at what west & southwestern Ontario looked like thousands of years ago in the Nature Reserve\, or you managed to not yell out “Oooh! This is a (insert name of bird\, plant or insect here)” every step you take and find time to do both… and that’s why: we love options! \nNature is changing\, come see what changes every month at Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park & Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-walk-10/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
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SUMMARY:Winter Birds of the Detroit River
DESCRIPTION:OFO and ECFNC join together once again for our first outing of the year!\n\nWinter is an excellent time of year to observe waterfowl\, gulls and birds of prey that use the open water of the Detroit River. We will start the day at the marina\, visit the Little River Corridor\, and continue downriver to its end at Ojibway Park. \n\nBe sure to dress for the weather and pack some snacks; bring a scope if you have one.\n\nOFO members can register here. Not an OFO member? Not a problem! All ECFNC members are welcome to attend without registration.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/winter-birds-of-the-detroit-river/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20251007T233248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T233248Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Conservancy Property Walk
DESCRIPTION:NCC Property Tour\nThursday October 9\, 2025\n10:00AM\nCorner of McCormick Side Rd and 6th Concession\, Essex\nCelebrate the latest conservation efforts of the club with a visit to land purchased on behalf of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. \nWe are thrilled to be able to contribute funds to this fantastic property that will now be preserved for years to come. This is because of all the hard work of the members of the Heritage Committee\, those who help out with our community booths at events and all those who have purchased coffee\, mugs and purchased your ticket to the annual dinner! Our legacy of conservation in this area would not be possible without your support. \nA cheque presentation and tour of the property will begin at 10AM. Currently there is no numbered address.  The tour will start here: 42°04’25.9″N 82°51’08.5″W – Google Maps \nParking will need to be on on McCormick road where you will need to walk to the property entrance. There will be someone at the entrance and at the roadside parking to make it clear where everyone should go. \nLight snacks and water refills will be available. Bring your own water bottles. Regular hiking boots are recommended but as always watch the weather forecast and prepare rain boots in the event of inclement weather.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/nature-conservancy-property-walk/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20250109T034404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T035311Z
UID:15570-1736586000-1736607600@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:OFO Field Trip: Winter Birds of the Detroit River
DESCRIPTION:OFO Field Trip\nWinter Birds of the Detroit River: Windsor\nNow open to all ECFNC Members!\nSaturday\, January 11\n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLeaders: Jeremy Hatt\, Kory Renaud \nTrip Description: Meet 9:00 a.m. at Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor. Winter is an excellent time of year to observe waterfowl\, gulls and birds of prey that use the open water of the Detroit River. We will start the day at the marina\, visit the Little River Corridor\, and continue downriver to its end at Ojibway Park. Be sure to dress for the weather and pack some snacks; bring a scope if you have one. \nGreat news!  This event is now open to all club members. \nJoin in for part or all of this walk. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/ofo-field-trip-winter-birds-of-the-detroit-river/
CATEGORIES:Event,Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20240912T031853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T031853Z
UID:15306-1726999200-1727006400@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Spring Garden Natural Area Walk
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-spring-garden-natural-area-walk/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T120000
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CREATED:20211129T003948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T004559Z
UID:14615-1638604800-1638619200@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Pop-up Bird Count Practice at Holiday Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some birding fun at Holiday Beach Conservation Area. This outing will be focused on Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs). If you have always been interested in participating in a CBC or if you want to brush up on how CBCs work\, this pop-up is for you! We will be counting all the birds we see during the pop-up and talk about what how to sign up for the CBCs in Essex County\, as well as how to collect and submit data. \nWe will meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday\, Dec. 4\, at the entrance parking lot to Holiday Beach Conservation Area and make our way through the park including the main road\, hawk tower and other trails. The outing will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon)\, but you can leave at any time. The parking area and main road are paved and trails are dirt paths on flat terrain. We will station someone both on the hawk tower and at the base of the hawk tower to observe birds on the marsh. Public washrooms are closed during the off-season in the park. \nProvincial COVID-19 guidelines will be followed during the outing and a written safety plan is available upon request. It is expected that those in attendance at pop-up outings are fully vaccinated. \nPop-ups are intended to be informal\, casual and social\, and will take place at various locations around Essex County and Windsor. We will continue to provide an array of days and times to accommodate members with different availabilities. They will usually be announced a week before the date of the pop-up. They will not have an official leader but rather we hope those in attendance will share their own knowledge since there is such a wide range of experiences and interests within the club membership. One or more members of the Membership Committee will be in attendance to meet at the start of the pop-up. We will also spend some time using the iNaturalist app and the ECFNC iNaturalist Project\, so if you have a smart device\, we encourage you to bring it along to help identify anything interesting we find and contribute to the project. \nIf there is light rain\, we will go ahead with the outing but if it is storming\, the outing will be cancelled.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/pop-up-bird-count-practice-at-holiday-beach/
CATEGORIES:Event,Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211123T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20211115T001546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T001546Z
UID:14611-1637659800-1637663400@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Pop-up Walk in Spring Garden Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Given the continuing popularity of pop-ups\, we are excited to announce the next outing will be at Spring Garden Natural Area in Windsor. Join us to explore this 2.5-kilometre loop through urban forest that is part of the Ojibway Prairie Complex. \nWe will meet at 9:30am on Tuesday\, Nov.23\, in the parking lot at the intersection of Malden Road and Elgin Street. The parking lot is on the west side of Malden across from Elgin. The parking area is gravel and the main trails through Spring Garden are made up of gravel and dirt paths on flat terrain. The are no public washrooms available at this site. \nProvincial COVID-19 guidelines will be followed during the outing and a written safety plan is available upon request. It is expected that those in attendance at the pop-up outings are fully vaccinated. \nPop-ups are intended to be informal\, casual and social\, and take place at various locations around Essex County. We will continue to provide an array of days and times to accommodate members with different availabilities. Pop-ups will usually be announced at least a week in advance. \nThey will not have an official leader\, but rather we hope those in attendance will share their knowledge since there is such a wide range of experiences and interests within the club’s membership. One or more members of the Membership Committee will be in attendance to meet at the start of the pop-up. We will also spend some time using the iNaturalist app and the ECFNC iNaturalist Project\, so if you have a smart device\, we encourage you to bring it along to help identify anything interesting we find and contribute to the project. \nIf there is light rain\, we will go ahead with the outing but if it is storming\, the outing will be cancelled. 
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/pop-up-walk-in-spring-garden-natural-area/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20200309T134339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T003942Z
UID:13460-1586025000-1586032200@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Evening Spring Herp Walk
DESCRIPTION:We regret that we have had to cancel this event. \nKeep checking the event calendar regularly for future hikes. \nTake an evening stroll with club member Dave Kraus on his property a 1515 Mersea Road 7 in Leamington. Look for spring wildflowers\, turtles\, waterfowl\, shorebirds\, snakes and spring birds. At dusk\, watch for foraging bats\, woodcock aerial displays\, and maybe screech and great horned owls. Even if they can’t be seen\, expect to hear woodcocks\, spring peepers\, chorus frogs\, leopard frogs\, screech owls\, great horned owls and coyotes. \nPark on the grass farm lane off to the right before reaching the barn when coming down the gravel driveway. Wear waterproof boots and layers for the weather. You might want a headlight or flashlight if you have one. If you wish\, bring a lawn chair to sit out after the walk and listen to the (hopefully) loud evening chorus\, chat\, star gaze and enjoy a beverage (bring your own). \nIf the weather is poor on April 4 the event will be rescheduled to April 11. \nLocation: 1515 Mersea Road 7\, Leamington\, Ont.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/evening-spring-herp-walk/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20200309T132135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200315T193332Z
UID:13458-1585249200-1585258200@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Jack Miner Nite Hike
DESCRIPTION:We regret that we have had to cancel this event. \nKeep checking the event calendar regularly for future hikes. \nJoin other club members for an evening search for owls and other night life at the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. \nLocation: Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary\, 332 Road 3 West\, Kingsville\, Ont. \n 
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/jack-miner-nite-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20200131T210326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T210503Z
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SUMMARY:Native Trees and Shrubs Winter Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:This native trees and shrubs identification walk/workshop will be led by Dave Kraus. \nMeet outside the Ojibway Nature Centre\, 5200 Matchette Road\, Windsor\, by the parking lot. (Remember to hide valuables and lock your cars.) \nWe will take a leisurely walk on some of the trails\, observing wildlife and learning some simple clues that are helpful in distinguishing some local native trees and shrubs when they are leafless. \nBinoculars will be helpful for both wildlife and tree identification.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/native-trees-and-shrubs-winter-identification-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20191230T203330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200101T172214Z
UID:13344-1578819600-1578841200@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Winter Birding Along the Detroit River
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 9 a.m. at  Lakeview Park Marina\, 9200 Riverside Drive East\, Windsor. \nLeaders: Kory Renaud and Jeremy Hatt. \nThis event is held in partnership with Ontario Field Ornithologists. \nWinter is an excellent time of year to observe waterfowl\, gulls and birds of prey using the open water of the Detroit River. We will start the day at the marina\, make a visit to Little River Corridor\, continue down river to check a few spots and end at Ojibway Park. \nBe sure to dress for the weather\, pack some snacks and bring a scope if you have one. Due to the duration of the outing (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)\, we will make a brief stop for lunch along the way.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/winter-birding-along-the-detroit-river/
LOCATION:Lakeview Park Marina\, 9200 Riverside Drive East\, Windsor\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20190122T232944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T232944Z
UID:12900-1550412000-1550422800@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Native Trees and Shrubs Winter Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Native Trees and Shrubs in Winter Identification Walk/workshop lead by Dave Kraus on Sunday February 17\, 2019 at 2pm at the Ojibway natural area.  Meet outside of the Ojibway Nature Centre by the parking lot (remember to hide valuables and lock your cars!).  We will leisurely walk some of the trails\, observing wildlife and learning some simple clues that are helpful in distinguishing some of our locally native trees and shrubs when they are leafless.  Binoculars will be helpful for both wildlife and tree identification. \n  \nOjibway Nature Centre\, 5200 Matchette Road\, Windsor\, ON
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/native-trees-and-shrubs-winter-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Ojibway Nature Centre
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181013T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20181010T005536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T005922Z
UID:12664-1539421200-1539473400@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Hike at the Essex Sewage Lagoons/Greenway Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club member Kory Renaud on the Greenway trail at the Essex Sewage Lagoons at the corner of North Malden and Highway 3. The Greenway trail extension provides an excellent vantage point to see waterfowl and shorebirds that are refuelling in the lagoons before their long flights south. The hike will continue down the trail to the wooded areas to see what other fall wildlife can be found. Meet in the parking lot on North Malden Road at 9am (3980 N Malden Rd).
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/hike-at-the-essex-sewage-lagoons-greenway-trail/
LOCATION:Essex Sewage Lagoons/Trail\, 3980 N Malden Rd\, Essex\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170804T015414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T015414Z
UID:12388-1503234000-1503241200@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:We're Goin' On A Bug Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Get to know those crawlies before you call them “creepy”. Meet with Angela Demarse\, amateur entomologist\, for a leisurely hike through Brunet Park. We’ll talk about the major categories of insects in an active learning setting that engages both children and adults alike. Bring along a bug net and jar (one with vent holes is best) if you’re interested in getting up-close and personal with Essex County’s beautiful\, colourful and sometimes strange variety of native insects. \n1-3pm at Brunet Park in LaSalle – https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Brunet+Park/@42.2405748\,-83.0445283\,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x211ab3e9cbc024ad?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSiuDxu7zVAhVL54MKHZf3BiUQ_BIIbTAK \n 
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/were-goin-on-a-bug-hunt/
LOCATION:Brunet Park\, LaSalle
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170316T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T180102Z
UID:12297-1494028800-1494201599@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:23rd Annual Pelee Island Trip
DESCRIPTION:23rd Annual ECFNC Weekend Trip to Pelee Island with David Kraus \nLeave at 10:00 am Saturday from Leamington Dock aboard the M.V. Jiimaan (be at the dock by 9:20 am). We will return to Leamington Dock by 5:45 pm Sunday. \nWe will likely see: migrating waterfowl & warblers\, wildflowers such as trilliums & waterleaf\, basking turtles and snakes\, bullfrogs\, historic sites\, and hear a chorus or two of American Toads\, to suggest a few of the many enjoyable experiences on Pelee Island in spring. We should also get a chance to visit the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO bird banding station) and some of the recently acquired Nature Conservancy of Canada properties: Red Cedar Savannah ESA\, Stone Road Alvar ANSI\, Brown’s Point and Woods\, and Brown’s Road Alvar. We will have plenty of time to walk\, observe\, and relax on the excursions to some of Pelee’s most beautiful natural habitats\, including: Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve\, Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve\, the Stone Road Alvar Complex\, Sheridan Point ESA\, and many other stops along the way (including natural habitat restoration work completed on my property). \nThe total cost will be $ 195 this year. This cost will include: the two ferry trips\, weekend bus transportation\, four hot meals\, overnight room accommodations\, and all taxes and tips. The $ 195 cost will include all expenses for the weekend other than alcoholic drinks\, souvenirs\, and snacks or meals on the ferry. \nTo register for this trip: see David Kraus at the ECFNC meetings\, call\, or email/text:\nDave Kraus phone: 519 825 7491 (leave message)\nemail address: david.kraus@publicboard.ca\ntext: 519-257-8674
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/23rd-annual-pelee-island-trip/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170503T021220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T021220Z
UID:12322-1494028800-1494115199@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:For The Birds - Free admission and Nature Hike @ 2pm
DESCRIPTION:For The Birds\, 1420 Gore Rd. Essex\, all day free admission and nature hike @ 2pm guided by Paul Pratt\nWe are pleased to advise a very special outing at the “For The Birds” property owned by lifetime club member Forest Elmslie. Paul Pratt has praised the natural quality of the property the size of which is easily confirmed by viewing the satellite shot on Google Maps. Please refer to the webpage for more info including directions. http://www.for-the-birds.ca/Welcome.html Please note that dates on the webpage are from last year. The front gate will be opened at 6am for eager birders. The weather between now and then may be rainy so bring your rubber boots. Free lunchtime fare (from 11:30 until 2 or until the food is gone) will be provided by club members Ralph Benoit and Therese Nuong. It will consist of burgers\, meatballs\, baked potatoes\, and maybe some special Vietnamese treats. \nPlease don’t pass up this unique opportunity provided by Mr. Elmslie. \nAdmittance is restricted to paid-up members of the club.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/for-the-birds-free-admission-and-nature-hike-2pm/
LOCATION:For The Birds\, 1420 Gore Rd\, Essex\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170316T172129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T172724Z
UID:12290-1492956000-1492963200@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Reptiles and Amphibians Exploration
DESCRIPTION:1515 Mersea Rd 7 Leamington\, 2:00pm \nNature walk and reptiles/amphibians search lead by “snake guy” Steve Marks and property owner David Kraus
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/reptiles-and-amphibians-exploration/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170316T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T171726Z
UID:12283-1492851600-1492862400@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Birds & Wildflowers Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced birder and nature enthusiast Kory Renaud at Cedar Creek Conservation Area at 9am for a walk that will start at the conservation area and then move to the new Cedar Creek Provincial Park to look at the blooming wildflowers and\, of course\, the birds! \nCedar Creek Conservation Area Map & Directions \n 
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/birds-wildflowers-hike/
LOCATION:Cedar Creek Conservation Area\, Arner Town Line at Cty Rd 20\, Kingsville
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170113T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T201433Z
UID:12277-1489327200-1489334400@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Tree ID and Appreciation Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Dave Kraus for an informative walk around the Ojibway Nature Centre and surrounding trails as he shares knowledge and tips for identifying trees as well as interesting facts about them! The walk will begin at 2pm.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/tree-id-and-appreciation-walk/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20170113T192604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T192604Z
UID:12267-1486900800-1486911600@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Upper Detroit River Waterfowl Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meet Paul Desjardin at Lakeview Park Marina at 12 noon to see a variety of waterfowl and maybe even some bald eagles!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/upper-detroit-river-waterfowl-hike/
LOCATION:Lakeview Park Marina\, 9200 Riverside Drive East\, Windsor\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160926
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20160917T003153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160917T003153Z
UID:12181-1474761600-1474847999@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Reptile and Amphibian Hike
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for further details
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/reptile-and-amphibian-hike/
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20160412T192554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T192734Z
UID:12156-1465128000-1465138800@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Bird Hike in LaSalle
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Hass and Ian Woodfield on a trip to two lesser known birding hotspots. Target birds\, but no guarantees\, include Spotted Sandpiper at Vollmer and Eastern Meadowlark and Bobolink at CKWW. Meet at 12 noon at the Vollmer Complex Pond near the traffic circle on Laurier Pkwy\, LaSalle east of Malden Road. http://tinyurl.com/zw82y2u
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/bird-hike-in-lasalle/
CATEGORIES:Event,Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160501T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20160330T073141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T074441Z
UID:11942-1462107600-1462107600@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:KOPEGARON WOODS CONSERVATION AREA HIKE
DESCRIPTION:Join the Field Nats for a hike along one of the most beautiful forest boardwalk trails in the region. While exploring this 19 hectare Carolinian woodland\, you’ll see Tulip-tree\, Sassafras\, Black Gum\, Sycamore and Flowering Dogwood trees\, as well as wildflowers such as Trillium\, Jack-in-the-pulpit\, May Apple\, Spring Beauty and Columbine\, to mention just a few.  The boardwalk through the swampy areas has been completely rebuilt. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/kopegaron-woods-conservation-area-hike/
LOCATION:Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area\, Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area\, Leamington\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160502T174500
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20160411T200257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T201241Z
UID:12143-1462093200-1462211100@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:22nd Annual Pelee Island Trip
DESCRIPTION:Trip is Full! \nLeave at 10:00 am Saturday from Leamington Dock aboard the M.V. Jiimaan (be at the dock by 9:20 am). We will return to Leamington Dock by\n5:45 pm Sunday.  We will likely see: migrating waterfowl & warblers\, wildflowers such as trilliums & phlox\, basking turtles and snakes\, bullfrogs\, historic sites\, and hear a chorus or two of American Toads\, to suggest a few of the many enjoyable experiences on Pelee Island in spring. We should also get a chance to visit the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO bird banding station) and some of the recently acquired Nature Conservancy of Canada properties: Red Cedar Savannah ESA\, Stone Road Alvar ANSI\, Brown’s Point and woods\, and Brown’s Road Alvar. We will have plenty of time to walk\, observe\, and relax on the excursions to some of Pelee’s most beautiful natural habitats\, including: Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve\, Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve\, the Stone Road Alvar Complex\, Sheridan Point ESA\, and many other stops along the way. \nContact Details: \n  \nDave Kraus phone: 519 825 7491\nemail address: david.kraus@publicboard.ca\ntext: 519 257 8674
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/22nd-annual-pelee-island-trip/
LOCATION:Pelee Island\, Pelee Island\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160410T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160410T083000
DTSTAMP:20260615T000955
CREATED:20160330T072725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T074529Z
UID:11940-1460277000-1460277000@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:SPRING BIRD WALK
DESCRIPTION:Meet ECFNC members in the Point Pelee Visitor Centre Parking Lot. We’ll hike the trails at Point Pelee in search of early spring migrants including waterfowl\, warblers and other songbirds. After a lunch break\, we’ll meet at Hillman Marsh in the early afternoon to explore the Shorebird Cell for early shorebirds/waterfowl. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Point Pelee Vistor Centre Parking Lot\, 1118 Point Pelee Dr\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 3V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hike/Trip
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