Reptiles & Amphibians of Ontario – Special Meeting
Steve Marks (known locally as Steve the Snake Guy) will present an in depth talk about Ontario's Amphibians & Reptiles, how to responsibly appreciate them in the wild and how to actually help the populations we still have in our Province. This presentation is lengthy, and will be held on Sunday February 26 @ 2 [...]
Essex County Nature Meeting – AGM
Join us for the AGM, try your hand at the Quizmaster’s latest brain-busters, bid on some silent auction items, and enjoy light snacks and beverages.
Tree ID and Appreciation Walk
Join Dave Kraus for an informative walk around the Ojibway Nature Centre and surrounding trails as he shares knowledge and tips for identifying trees as well as interesting facts about them! The walk will begin at 2pm.
Essex County Nature Meeting
Ojibway Nature CentreA little bird in big trouble: using Citizen Science to help the recovery of Chimney Swifts - A talk by Liz Purves, Ontario SwiftWatch Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada. Birds that feed on flying insects while on the wing (“aerial insectivores”) are experiencing widespread population declines across North America. One urban-dwelling aerial insectivore, the Chimney Swift, [...]
Birds & Wildflowers Hike
Cedar Creek Conservation Area Arner Town Line at Cty Rd 20, KingsvilleJoin experienced birder and nature enthusiast Kory Renaud at Cedar Creek Conservation Area at 9am for a walk that will start at the conservation area and then move to the new Cedar Creek Provincial Park to look at the blooming wildflowers and, of course, the birds! Cedar Creek Conservation Area Map & Directions
Earth Day Event & Bake Sale
Join us to celebrate Earth Day 2017 on Sunday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Malden Park (4200 Malden road). This event is free for the public. There will be over 40 environmental exhibits; wildflower planting; arts and crafts; a nature scavenger hunt; and many more environmental activities! We will be having a Heritage [...]