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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEver wondered what different parts of the trail are like? See flowers in bloom\, butterflies fluttering\, birds singing and many more creatures running about. This is a great opportunity to check out areas of the trail you are less familiar with. \nOur first walk will be held on April 19 at 10am from the Caesars Windsor Entrance (#17). This parking lot is located a short distance east of Walker Road and Essex 8 Road. \nMost of the Greenway is a flat\, gravel pathway. Although some parking lots have seasonal port-a-johns\, not all sections of the greenway have access to washrooms. \nSee the map for location details
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-walk-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
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SUMMARY:Birding with Pride
DESCRIPTION:Birding With Pride at Point Pelee National Park \nMay 2nd from 9:00am to 2:30pm \nJoin 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 community\, learn more about OFO\, and join guided bird hikes. Opening remarks will be made at 9:30am. \nThis event is a celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community but all are welcome. We encourage all experiences including beginner and first-time birders to join. Creating a respectful\, welcoming\, and accessible environment is our priority as we enjoy spring migration at Point Pelee. \nHikes will leave from the Northwest Beach Parking Lot at 10:00am and 1:00pm and will be about one hour long. We recommend arriving about 15 minutes early if you are joining a hike so we can assign groups to leaders. OFO will have a table set up with refreshments in the Northwest Beach pavilion from 9:00am to 2:30pm so stop in for a visit at any time! \nAs in previous years\, this event is a fundraiser for Trans Wellness Ontario and their invaluable work in the community. Please consider making a donation at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/144700. We will also be collecting cash donations at the event.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/birding-with-pride-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T210000
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SUMMARY:PIBO
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/pibo/
CATEGORIES:Essex County Nature Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20251222T172820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T164259Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Committee
DESCRIPTION:Warmer weather has arrived and with it our other colourful winged friends\, butterflies! \nNot 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. \nThe butterfly committee will officially introducing itself and their plans for the upcoming year.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/marsh-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Essex County Nature Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20251222T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T010323Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Madness with Mark Nenadov
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMark Nenadov is an enthusiastic amateur naturalist who has been exploring Essex County’s natural areas for most of his life. \nHe lives in LaSalle\, Ontario with his wife and three kids aged 10-14. He’s a software engineer by day\, and spends a lot of morning and evening time going on hikes. \nHe’s the most active iNaturalist user in Essex County (with nearly 30\,000 observations!)
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/moths/
CATEGORIES:Essex County Nature Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T010600Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for Denise Hartley
DESCRIPTION:TO BE RESCHEDULED \n \nThe 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. \nListen 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.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/walk-for-denise-hartley/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T010707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T010707Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at the Purple Martin Festival
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/purple-martin-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T010404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T010428Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk #3 \nKingsville Train Station Community Greenway Entrance \n42.032325082367514\, -82.73675025761979 \nLocated on Lansdowne Ave\, next to the Mettawas restaurant
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-walk-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T120000
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CREATED:20260629T011443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T033614Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. Egrets - Bugs and Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jr. Egrets for a fun-filled nature adventure!\n\nNature 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 summer event is perfect for curious minds who love to get outside and connect with nature. Along the way\, we’ll nurture a sense of wonder and care for the natural world – because today’s explorers are tomorrow’s nature stewards.\n\nWhat to Bring:\nTo help your child stay safe and comfortable outdoors\, please make sure they come with:\n\nA reusable water bottle\nSunscreen\nBug spray\nA hat for sun protection\nClosed-toe shoes suitable for walking on trails\nA snack (waste-free if possible)
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/jr-egrets-bugs-and-blooms-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T210000
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CREATED:20251222T172959Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Night - WILDFLOWERS
DESCRIPTION:ECFNC is excited to screen the 2024 documentary film WILDFLOWERS. \nSit back and enjoy some popcorn while we marvel at this adventure tale. \nMountain writer and historian Meghan J. Ward recruits a team of creative women to \nrevisit Mary Schäffer Warren’s 1908 expedition to Maligne Lake\, in Alberta’s Jasper National Park. Blending backcountry adventures with historical research\, \nWildflowers demonstrates that sometimes we must look back to blaze a better trail \nforward.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/movie-night/
CATEGORIES:Essex County Nature Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260728T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T204924Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk
DESCRIPTION:McGregor\nTilray Brands Plant Positivity Community Greenway Entrance \nLocated on Walker Rd and Scott Ln in Mcgregor\, we will be walking west
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/monthly-walk-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260914T001621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001621Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 questions and the opportunity to provide suggestions for themes at upcoming book club meetings. \nThe formal meeting is only one hour long\, but people are welcome to stay until the library closes at 8 to either continue discussion\, socialize\, swap books\, or pick out a new book while they’re there. If that’s not long enough\, there is a nearby dessert cafe that stays open until midnight for those that want to continue to socialize. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, or would like to let us know that you plan to come\, please e-mail us at bookclub@essexcountynature.com. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/book-club-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T010800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T010800Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Hawks
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/festival-of-hawks-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T011039Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Hawks
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/festival-of-hawks-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260914T001926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001926Z
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SUMMARY:Walk In Memory of Denise Hartley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nListen 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. \nNote: the time has been moved up since originally advertised to allow more day light.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/walk-in-memory-of-denise-hartley/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260914T002058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T002058Z
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SUMMARY:Marianne Girling Trail Opening Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Nature Conservancy of Canada\, for a guided hike of new trails at the Marianne Girling Nature Reserve in Essex. \nECFNC assisted NCC in acquiring this property and now can celebrate it’s growth together. \nPlease register at the link below. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/marianne-girling-trail-opening-walk-tickets-1998793885317?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/marianne-girling-trail-opening-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260914T002336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T002336Z
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SUMMARY:Big Sit - OFO Convention
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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. \nNOTE: Registration Deadline is September 20\, 2026\, or earlier when the respective venue reaches capacity. Early registration definitely is encouraged. \nBig Sit: Kate Derbyshire and Jeremy Hatt will lead a Big Sit for the convention\, LGBTQ+ event at the Delauier Homestead Trail parking lot from 8AM – 12PM on Saturday October 3. People can drop in at any time. This is also a public event (those not signed up to the Convention can also join). The focus will be on migrating hawks and songbirds and will be a joint event w/the Windsor Feminist Bird Club (of which Kate is the President).
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/big-sit-ofo-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260914T001451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001653Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Myself as an Amphibian
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special film screening and Q&A with the filmmaker! \nUnderstanding 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 the green frog\, an amphibian which is able to change its sex as it matures. \nThis film explores a variety of animal and plant subjects\, including same-sex bird parents raising chicks together\, and a group of salamanders that’s entirely female. It also examines the exclusionary attitudes in biology and conservation throughout time\, and how these attitudes have influenced our understanding of animal behaviour. \nWith this film\, May hopes to help encourage Queer and Trans viewers to develop a stronger relationship with the natural world. Historically\, we’ve been excluded from outdoor spaces and faced discrimination within the biological and environmental sciences. She hopes this project is able to address these continuing barriers through on-camera representation and the celebration of Queer wildlife. In this way\, Queer and Trans viewers can see their experiences reflected on screen. By understanding ourselves through the lens of biodiversity\, the film suggests that we extend community to non-human animals. \n*Members attending for the film – at the gate tell them you are there to attend the film screening and you will to be charged admission fee to the park. There will be popcorn too! \nMay Matchim (she/her) is a Trans woman filmmaker based in Toronto. She has a BA in Film Production from York University. In 2022 she graduated from Fleming College’s Environmental Visual Communications program. Following this\, she completed a communications placement at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island. A keen naturalist\, she’s an avid birder and member of the Toronto Feminist Bird Club. She has worked at the Royal Ontario Museum and a number of environmental organizations.
URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/understanding-myself-as-an-amphibian/
CATEGORIES:Essex County Nature Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T010827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T010920Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Miner Migration Festival
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/festival-of-hawks-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T093012
CREATED:20260629T010950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T033136Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Miner Migration Festival
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/jack-miner-migration-festival/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261107T230000
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CREATED:20260629T033102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T033102Z
UID:16031-1794074400-1794092400@www.essexcountynature.com
SUMMARY:Annual Dinner
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URL:https://www.essexcountynature.com/event/annual-dinner-2/
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