Welcome to our club for kids!

This is your place to connect with the Junior Egrets, explore educational resources, find fun nature-themed activities, watch wildlife through videos, expand your nature knowledge and share about your adventures and discoveries!

Junior Egrets

About the Junior Egrets

The Junior Egrets, a vibrant youth program of the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club, offers young nature enthusiasts in Windsor and Essex County a unique opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world. Through hands-on activities, guided outings, and creative projects, youth engage with local ecosystems, fostering a deep appreciation for conservation and environmental stewardship. This club provides a welcoming space to learn about wildlife and develop a lifelong bond with the land. By nurturing curiosity and respect for nature, the Junior Egrets play a vital role in cultivating the next generation of environmental advocates.

Your nature guides:

Jen

Jennifer has always loved nature and learning about the wildlife around her. Growing up in Windsor, she spent a lot of time outdoors, and her first love was the insect life she found in her own backyard. She loves getting to know the native plants of this land, searching for birds, spotting herps, and sharing her passion for the many creatures that call Windsor-Essex home.

Carolyn

As a lover of nature and teaching, being outside learning about wildlife is my favourite hobby. I am always amazed by how much I discover every time I go on a nature walk. My goal is to encourage others to be curious about local biodiversity and to feel a connection with nature no matter where you are in Windsor-Essex County.

Upcoming events

Sept 20, 2025 9AM-12PM – Ojibway Nature Centre

Celebrate the sights and sounds of the season with the Jr. Egrets!

As autumn sets in, nature guides Carolyn and Jen will take young explorers on an adventure through the woodlands and meadows of Essex County. We’ll find coloured leaves, search for migrating birds, and see how fall seeds support wildlife and make new plants to support these habitats. Through guided discovery and activities, participants will deepen their connection to the land and the life it supports. Together, we’ll reflect on the changing season and the small but important ways we can care for the world around us.

What to Bring:

To help your child stay safe and comfortable outdoors, please make sure they come with:

  • A reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • A hat for sun protection
  • Closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on trails
  • A snack (waste-free if possible)
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Here’s some activities you can do!

Look

Check out some of these nature videos!

 

Essex County Nature’s Youtube Channel

Feeder Cam from Ontario

Saving the Fowler’s Toad

 

Algonquin Park Earth Cam

Monarch Migration

Mudpuppy Night

 

Black Bears with Rick Mercer

Helping Turtles Cross the Road

The Wonder of Ojibway Prairie

Recipe for Massasauga Recovery

Searching for Woodland Caribou

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Let’s learn together

Here are some family friendly resources to help you learn more about nature!

Share

Here’s where we’ll share some local nature sightings. Please also share your nature sightings with us!

Share your sightings or send your questions and suggestions to us!