Events
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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 [...]
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Essex County Nature Meeting
Join us in welcoming Vic Bernyk, from Native Trees and Plants! More information on his topic coming soon.
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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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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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.
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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 [...]
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Essex County Nature Meeting
Join us in welcoming Tammie Dobbie from Point Pelee National Park! More information on her topic coming soon.
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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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Essex County Nature Meeting
Details to come
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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!
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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 [...]
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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 [...]