Events
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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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Walk for Denise Hartley
TO BE RESCHEDULED 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 [...]
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Purple Martin Festival
Visit us at the Purple Martin Festival
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Monthly Walk
Walk #3 Kingsville Train Station Community Greenway Entrance 42.032325082367514, -82.73675025761979 Located on Lansdowne Ave, next to the Mettawas restaurant
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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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Movie Night – WILDFLOWERS
ECFNC is excited to screen the 2024 documentary film WILDFLOWERS. Sit back and enjoy some popcorn while we marvel at this adventure tale. Mountain writer and historian Meghan J. Ward recruits a team of creative women to revisit Mary Schäffer Warren’s 1908 expedition to Maligne Lake, in Alberta’s Jasper National Park. Blending backcountry adventures with [...]
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Monthly Walk
McGregor Tilray Brands Plant Positivity Community Greenway Entrance Located on Walker Rd and Scott Ln in Mcgregor, we will be walking west
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Book Club Meeting
he ECFNC quarterly Book Club will be hosting their first meeting and discussing the topic of Traditional Ecological Knowledge. To participate, choose any book on the topic, read it, and come prepared to introduce yourself, your book, and participate in discussion on the thematic topic. The meeting will start with a roundtable of introductions and sharing, followed by some guided discussion [...]
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Walk In Memory of 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. Note: the [...]
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Marianne Girling Trail Opening Walk
Join Nature Conservancy of Canada, for a guided hike of new trails at the Marianne Girling Nature Reserve in Essex. ECFNC assisted NCC in acquiring this property and now can celebrate it's growth together. Please register at the link below. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/marianne-girling-trail-opening-walk-tickets-1998793885317?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Big Sit – OFO Convention
Join birders and nature enthusiasts from across Ontario for the 2026 Ontario Field Ornithologists Convention to experience world-renowned fall migration at Point Pelee National Park and the exceptional birding destinations in Essex County. NOTE: Registration Deadline is September 20, 2026, or earlier when the respective venue reaches capacity. Early registration definitely is encouraged. Big Sit: Kate Derbyshire [...]
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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian
Join us for this special film screening and Q&A with the filmmaker! Understanding Myself as an Amphibian is a Queer ecology documentary that explores the sexual diversity of the wildlife around us. Director May Matchim (she/her) draws connections between these incredible species and her own journey accepting her Transness. The title is a reference to [...]
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