Events
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The Bug Variety Show: All about the fascinating world of insects and what entomologists do
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 [...]
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Tremblay Beach Conservation Area
Tremblay Beach Conservation Area 10065 St Clair Rd, Pointe aux Roches Saturday April 11, 10AM Spring is here! The club will be journeying out to Tremblay Beach Conservation Area for an early spring outing. Walk the trails for a chance to see early spring migrants, frogs and turtles that are emerging into the marsh and the trees [...]
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Monthly Walk
There are more than 80 km of connected, safe, off-road greenway trails for everyone in the region. This year we are going to give club members a chance to explore as much of them as possible! Ever wondered what different parts of the trail are like? See flowers in bloom, butterflies fluttering, birds singing and [...]
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Birding with Pride
Birding With Pride at Point Pelee National Park May 2nd from 9:00am to 2:30pm Join the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) at Point Pelee National Park for the annual Birding With Pride open house during the Festival of Birds! Join us at the Northwest Beach pavilion for refreshments and to meet fellow members of the birding [...]
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Butterfly Committee
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 [...]
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Moth Madness with Mark Nenadov
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. [...]
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Jr. Egrets – Bugs and Blooms
Join the Jr. Egrets for a fun-filled nature adventure! Nature guides Jen and Carolyn will lead young explorers through the habitats of Essex County to discover the wonders of the outdoors. From blooming flowers to buzzing bugs and all the surprises in between, kids will experience the rich variety of life all around them. This [...]
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Walk for Denise Hartley
The ECFNC will honour the memory of long time member Denise Hartley by visiting the tree recently planted in her honour at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Listen for the frogs and birds singing in the evening as we gather around the tree to reflect on memories of our dear friend, followed by an evening walk.
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Purple Martin Festival
Visit us at the Purple Martin Festival