Upper Detroit River Waterfowl Hike
Lakeview Park Marina 9200 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaMeet Paul Desjardin at Lakeview Park Marina at 12 noon to see a variety of waterfowl and maybe even some bald eagles!
Reptiles & Amphibians of Ontario – Special Meeting
Steve Marks (known locally as Steve the Snake Guy) will present an in depth talk about Ontario's Amphibians & Reptiles, how to responsibly appreciate them in the wild and how to actually help the populations we still have in our Province. This presentation is lengthy, and will be held on Sunday February 26 @ 2 [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting – AGM
Join us for the AGM, try your hand at the Quizmaster’s latest brain-busters, bid on some silent auction items, and enjoy light snacks and beverages.
Tree ID and Appreciation Walk
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.
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Ojibway Nature CentreA little bird in big trouble: using Citizen Science to help the recovery of Chimney Swifts - A talk by Liz Purves, Ontario SwiftWatch Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada. Birds that feed on flying insects while on the wing (“aerial insectivores”) are experiencing widespread population declines across North America. One urban-dwelling aerial insectivore, the Chimney Swift, [...]
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
Earth Day Event & Bake Sale
Join us to celebrate Earth Day 2017 on Sunday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Malden Park (4200 Malden road). This event is free for the public. There will be over 40 environmental exhibits; wildflower planting; arts and crafts; a nature scavenger hunt; and many more environmental activities! We will be having a Heritage [...]
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
Garlic Mustard Pull – Heinz Woodlot
Come on out to the Heinz woodlot and join Peggy Hurst in the removal of invasive garlic mustard. The hard work of volunteers each year is really making a difference; and don’t forget, garlic mustard is a pest that you can eat! Meet at 10:00 am in the lot behind the former Zellers store.
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 [...]
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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Ojibway Nature CentreKarina Richters will speak on the Community Energy Plan
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreBrian Burnette will be our guest speaker. Brian will be speaking about prescribed burns.
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 [...]
Hawk Festival at Holiday Beach Conservation Area
We will once again open our Blue Kestrel Café at the Hawk Fesitval. Volunteers are needed. Call JoAnn if you would like to help (519-734-0056). Watch for more news regarding this event. www.erca.org www.hbmo.ca
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Ojibway Nature CentreThe Digital Age... Birding and Herping... there's an App for that! Kory Renaud is a local birder who is also a tech enthusiast. He’ll be presenting on how to use technology to become a better birder, how to share sightings and how to participate in citizen science projects using eBird. Steve Marks is on [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature Centre 5200 Matchette Rd., Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFossils of Arkona - with Paul Bourque The middle Devonian fossils around Arkona Ontario are invertebrates from a shallow marine environment and are known internationally for their excellent quality. Rock hounds and retailers visit this area regularly. Paul will present the geologic and environmental background along with an overview of the animal groups represented. He [...]
Bush Park Tree Planting
Celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary and the City of Windsor’s 125th Anniversary. The planting site is Bush Park in East Windsor. Bush Park is located adjacent to Forest Glade Public School on Esplanade Drive. Follow the link to see a map of the area: https://goo.gl/maps/YLhUadvkfsR2 Volunteers will meet in Bush Park on Esplanade Drive in the Forest Glade community. From [...]
TD Tree Days in Windsor
Come out and help reforest a part of the Little River watershed! This event will take place Sunday October 22 2017 between 9am and 12pm at the green space near Florence and Wyandotte Street in east Windsor. Snacks and refreshments are available for volunteers and students can earn community service hours. Boots and long pants [...]
Our 33rd Annual Dinner
Location: Fogolar Furlan Club – 1800 N. Service Rd., Windsor Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017 Time: Doors 5:30PM & Dinner 7:00PM Tickets: $40 – Must purchase by October 25. BUY YOUR TICKETS: www.essexcountynature.com/tickets GUEST SPEAKER JODY ALLAIR Southern Ontario’s Forest Birds at Risk Like canaries in a coal mine, our at risk forest birds [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Members Meeting Come and share photos and stories related to your nature experiences and sightings. This is a relaxed evening of club member participation and pre-holiday mirth. Please join us for some light refreshments and social time. *If you would like to share photos, please bring them on a USB drive
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Ojibway Nature CentreHow Much Habitat is Enough? Dan Lebedyk is Essex Region Conservation’s Biologist and will be speaking on ERCA’s efforts in identifying a natural heritage system for the Essex region. His presentation will explain the application of “How Much Habitat is Enough” guidelines to the local landscapes while making connections to the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy (BSC) [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Gina Pannunzio, the Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator with Essex Region Conservation will share information on the coastal wetland habitat restoration project taking place in Leamington in partnership with Caldwell First Nation. Formerly an abandoned marina in Sturgeon Creek, the area will be restored to provide terrestrial and coastal wetland habitat. The Sturgeon Creek Wetland project [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Annual General Meeting Elections, a review of the previous year’s budget and minutes, with a fun quiz throughout. Held at 7:30pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre.
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips (Fee Program) - Meet at the Tip parking lot, Point Pelee at 8:30 am
Essex County Nature Meeting
Breaking Birding Boundaries: My 2017 Ontario Big Year - Point Pelee area birder and naturalist Jeremy Bensette had a very successful Big Year in 2017, travelling to the far reaches of his home province of Ontario in pursuit of every bird species he could possibly cross paths with. This presentation touches on many of the [...]
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips (Fee Program) - Meet at the Visitor Centre, Point Pelee at 8:30 am
Reptile & Amphibian Survey, Tree Identification, Birding, and Nature Appreciation Walk
Meet at Dave Kraus' property at 1515 Mersea Road 7, Leamington. Lots of parking on the grass laneway before the barn. Walk will be lead by Steve Marks and Dave Kraus and will start at 2 pm.
Spring Bird Walk at Holiday Beach
Join members of the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) at Holiday Beach for a spring birding walk to explore the Big Creek Important Bird Area followed by a presentation on attracting hummingbirds, pot-luck lunch and HBMO spring meeting. Meet at the Holiday Beach hawk tower at 9:00 am.
Dark Sky Event
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) sponsors Dark Sky Nights at Point Pelee six times per year. Upcoming program nights include April 21 in association with Pelee’s “What’s Croaking” program at 7:00 pm in the Visitor Centre followed by star gazing with the RASC in the VC parking lot. Visit Pelee’s web page for [...]
Earth Day Bake Sale
10 am-3 pm at Malden Park – see article in March 2018 Egret newsletter for additional details.
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips (Fee Program) - Meet at the Visitor Centre, Point Pelee at 8:30 am
Pelee’s Festival of Birds
Celebrate spring migration at Point Pelee National Park. Daily birding hikes, Lunch and Learn sessions, Birder Breakfast and Lunch and so much more. Visit www.festivalofbirds.ca for more details.
24th Annual ECFNC Pelee Island Trip
Register early with Dave Kraus as it often sells out fast! See article in the March 2018 Egret newsletter for additional details.
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips (Fee Program) - Meet at the Rondeau Provincial Park Visitor Centre at 8:30 am
Essex County Nature Meeting
7:30 pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre. All are welcome. Details to come.
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips (Fee Program) - Meet at the Visitor Centre, Point Pelee at 8:00 am
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips
Ojibway Nature Centre Spring Birding Trips (Fee Program) - Meet at the Visitor Centre, Point Pelee at 8:00 am
Sturgeon Creek Restoration Community Event
Save the date - The community-planting event will take place on either Saturday May 26 2018 or Sunday May 27 2018 (TBD). The following weekend (June 2 and 3 2018) are also marked for rain dates. See www.essexcountynature.com/events for updates.
Point Pelee Parks’ Day BioBlitz
In celebration of Point Pelee's 100 years of conservation and even more years of ecological study and monitoring, you are invited to join our first all park, all species BioBlitz. Over a 24-hour period, the park's resources conservation staff will be joined by national experts and local naturalists to conduct an all search for all [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature Centre 5200 Matchette Rd, Windsor, ON, CanadaJoin the Essex County Field Naturalists' Club in welcoming Bob Pettit from Holiday Beach Migration Observatory with a talk about hawk migration and identification.
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreJoin us to welcome former ECFNC president Phil Roberts who will discuss Bald Eagles and what efforts are being undertaken to protect their population across Windsor/Essex. We’ll be at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor, starting at 7:30pm.
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 [...]
Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club 34th Annual Dinner
Our speaker is Tom Hince. His topic is "POINT PELEE: The Park that Birds Built". Please join us for this talk on the history of Point Pelee. Tom is a great speaker and always has great pictures to go along with his tallk. We will have our silent auction, door prizes, a share the wealth [...]
Tree Planting and Care Workshop
Tuesday January 29 2019, Committee Room C, Essex Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue west, Essex, ON, 6:30pm to 8pm. This exciting and dynamic workshop hosted by the Essex Region Conservation Authority will discuss ways in which you can get involved in the reforestation of Essex County. Learn about the environmental benefits of tree planting, grants [...]
World Wetlands Day
It's World Wetlands Day! Since European settlement, 97% of Windsor-Essex county's wetlands have disappeared. Wetlands improve water quality, provide fish and wildlife habitat, reduce impacts of erosion on shorelines, provide cultural and spiritual significance, help to mitigate climate change, offer recreation and tourism opportunities and so much more! In Ontario, wetlands provide habitat for at [...]
New Member Orientation Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreCome and join other new members of our club as we explore the inner workings of our club. The meeting will be hosted by the Membership Committee and will cover the club’s activities, structure, history, and volunteer opportunities. This is a chance to ask questions and provide suggestions for the future. Please RSVP by Jan [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Join us in welcoming Vic Bernyk, from Native Trees and Plants! More information on his topic coming soon.
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 [...]
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day is recognized globally to celebrate and raise awareness for plants and wildlife across the planet. Celebrate flora and fauna today by heading out for a walk at the Ojibway Nature Centre, Point Pelee National Park, along the Little River Corridor, a Conservation Area, the Greenway or any other green space where there [...]
Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday and Sunday March 2/3 2019, John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, 915 Essex County Rd 50, Essex, ON Wear your boots to Essex County's premier Maple Syrup Festival. Make maple taffy in the snow and see syrup being made the pioneer way. Learn the science of maple. Pure maple products for sale. $4 per child, $6 [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreMember Meeting - Elections, a review of the previous year’s budget and minutes, with a fun quiz throughout. Held at 7:30pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre.
World Water Day
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. Windsor-Essex County is surrounded by water with many watersheds! What can you do to help improve the health of our lakes and rivers? Join a spring community planting event late April throughout the month of May with the Detroit [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Join us in welcoming Tammie Dobbie from Point Pelee National Park! More information on her topic coming soon.
Earth Day
This year's Earth Day theme is "Protect Our Species." A sustainable future is one where the rights of all species to exist in their natural habitat, at the population size nexessary to maintain their species and genetic variation is recognized. To learn more about threats to species on a global level click here.
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Details to come
International Migratory Bird Day
This day highlights the need to conserve migratory birds and protect their habitats. (After 25 years, the name of this event has shifted from International World Migratory Bird Day to World Migratory Bird Day!) Celebrate WMBD by visiting Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area to catch some of the spring migration happening!
World Biodiversity Day
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.Essex County faces many ecological challenges, as it is part of one of the most populated corridors in Canada. As well, it is part of the unique ecoregion, the Carolinian Life Zone. This region [...]
World Turtle Day
Shellebrate World Turtle Day today! In May 2018, COSEWIC designated the Midland Painted Turtle as Special Concern. This meant that all of Ontario's eight turtle species are now at risk of disappearing from Ontario ( article link). How can you help? Reduce turtle road mortality by driving with caution in their habitat range, and keep an [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Our guest speaker will be Larry Cornelis, an award winning naturalist, who will guide us on how to invite nature into our lives and backyards. Larry says we need our landscapes to do more and be better for our natural environment. Learn how to attract and benefit birds, pollinators and other creatures by creating an [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting
Point Pelee Visitor CentreWednesday, October 9 at 7:30pm - Point Pelee National Park Visitor Centre Join us for this monthly meeting in a special location. Sarah Rupert will be presenting on Fall Bird Migration in the Park. Refreshments are welcomed. Attendees will not have to pay admission to the park.
Essex County Nature Meeting
Essex County Field Naturalists Kory & Sarah Renaud will talk about their trip along the rugged Dempster Highway through the Yukon and Northwest Territories. They will share their stories and photos of this adventure of a lifetime!
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.
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreTom Preney, the City of Windsor’s biodiversity co-ordinator, will talk about how fun and easy it is to contribute to citizen science using iNaturalist.
Native Trees and Shrubs Winter Identification Walk
This native trees and shrubs identification walk/workshop will be led by Dave Kraus.
New Member Orientation Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreFind out about the Essex County Field Naturalists' Club's activities, structure, history and volunteer opportunities. All members are welcome.
Discover Ducks in the Detroit River
King's Navy Yard Park 242 Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario, CanadaSee ducks on the Detroit River and have some fun with bird experts at this free event.
Essex County Nature Annual General Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreAt this meeting club members elect board members, review last year's minutes and club finances, and participate in the always popular year-in-review quiz.
CANCELLED: Jack Miner Nite Hike
We regret that we have had to cancel this event.
CANCELLED: Evening Spring Herp Walk
We regret that we have had to cancel this event. Keep checking the event calendar regularly for future hikes.
CANCELLED: Essex County Nature Meeting
We regret that we have had to cancel this meeting.
Essex County Nature Meeting – Online
Online - ZoomOur first live and online members' meeting! Ryan Wolfe will talk on the conservation aspect of his masters research project. It will be targeted at unraveling the history and current status of the Blue Racer in Canada while highlighting some of the conservation work going on to protect the species, and recommendations for what we [...]
Monthly meeting on Zoom
Online - ZoomJoin us on Zoom for our Jan. 13 meeting. Kat Lucas, of the Toronto Zoo, will speak about some of the species at risk in the Great Lakes and our role as individuals to protect this sensitive ecosystem.
Monthly meeting on Zoom
Dr. Catherine Febria and her students at the University of Windsor Healthy Headwaters Lab will give us a presentation about their work at the Marianne Girling Nature Reserve and on farms across Windsor-Essex.