Hike/Trip
Events
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Birds & Wildflowers Hike
Cedar Creek Conservation Area Arner Town Line at Cty Rd 20, KingsvilleJoin 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! Cedar Creek Conservation Area Map & Directions
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Reptiles and Amphibians Exploration
1515 Mersea Rd 7 Leamington, 2:00pm Nature walk and reptiles/amphibians search lead by "snake guy" Steve Marks and property owner David Kraus
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For The Birds – Free admission and Nature Hike @ 2pm
For The Birds 1420 Gore Rd, Essex, Ontario, CanadaFor The Birds, 1420 Gore Rd. Essex, all day free admission and nature hike @ 2pm guided by Paul Pratt We 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 [...]
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23rd Annual Pelee Island Trip
23rd Annual ECFNC Weekend Trip to Pelee Island with David Kraus Leave 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. We will likely see: migrating waterfowl & warblers, wildflowers such as trilliums & waterleaf, basking [...]
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We’re Goin’ On A Bug Hunt
Brunet Park LaSalleGet 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 [...]
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Hike at the Essex Sewage Lagoons/Greenway Trail
Essex Sewage Lagoons/Trail 3980 N Malden Rd, Essex, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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 [...]
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Native Trees and Shrubs Winter Identification Walk
Ojibway Nature CentreNative 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 [...]
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Winter Birding Along the Detroit River
Lakeview Park Marina 9200 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaJoin Kory Renaud and Jeremy Hatt for a day of exploring along the shore of the Detroit River to observe waterfowl, gulls and birds of prey.
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Native Trees and Shrubs Winter Identification Walk
This native trees and shrubs identification walk/workshop will be led by Dave Kraus.
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CANCELLED: Jack Miner Nite Hike
We regret that we have had to cancel this event.
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CANCELLED: Evening Spring Herp Walk
We regret that we have had to cancel this event. Keep checking the event calendar regularly for future hikes.
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Pop-up Walk in Spring Garden Natural Area
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.
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Pop-up Bird Count Practice at Holiday Beach
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.
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OFO Field Trip: Winter Birds of the Detroit River
OFO Field Trip Winter Birds of the Detroit River: Windsor Now open to all ECFNC Members! Saturday, January 11 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Leaders: Jeremy Hatt, Kory Renaud Trip 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 [...]
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Nature Conservancy Property Walk
NCC Property Tour Thursday October 9, 2025 10:00AM Corner of McCormick Side Rd and 6th Concession, Essex Celebrate the latest conservation efforts of the club with a visit to land purchased on behalf of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. We are thrilled to be able to contribute funds to this fantastic property that will now [...]
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Winter Birds of the Detroit River
OFO and ECFNC join together once again for our first outing of the year! 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 [...]
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Monthly Walk
Who doesn’t love options? If 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. [...]
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Monthly Walk
Who doesn’t love options? If 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. [...]