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 [...]