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Heritage Committee Earth Day Bake Sale
The successful 2019 Earth Day bake sale featured cookies, cupcakes with colourful sprinkles, watermelon shaped Rice Krispie squares and several pies that where bought almost immediately.
2018 Bluebird Committee Report
The 2018 Bluebird Committee report has been released. Click below to download the full report and the production chart. […]
The Jr. Egrets Return With a Popular Christmas Bird Count for Kids
The Jr. Egrets Return With a Popular Christmas Bird Count for Kids Written by Jessica Middleton for The Egret - Issue 35 - Number 1 After a 21 year rest, the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club for kids, known as the Jr. Egrets, is back in action. The new Jr. Nat’s committee consists of Kory Renaud, Andy Paul, Jeremy Bensette, Sarah Renaud, Jessica Middleton and Gina Pannunzio. Our goal is to inspire and support a [...]
25th Annual ECFNC Weekend Trip to Pelee Island, Ontario. Saturday May 4 & Sunday May 5, 2019.
25th Annual ECFNC Weekend Trip to Pelee Island, Ontario. Saturday May 4 & Sunday May 5, 2019. Written by Dave Kraus for The Egret - Issue 35 - Volume 1 Leave at 10:00 am Saturday from Leamington Dock aboard the M.V. Pelee Islander II (be at the dock by 9:20 am). We will return to Leamington Dock by 5:45 pm Sunday. We will likely see: migrating waterfowl & warblers, wildflowers such as trilliums & waterleaf, [...]
Reptiles and Amphibians need our help! In fact, all wildlife does!
Reptiles and Amphibians need our help! In fact, all wildlife does! Written by Steve Marks for The Egret - Issue 25 - Number 1 As springtime approaches, and everything in nature comes alive again, reptiles and amphibians are no exception! In spring, it is normal for these animals to exit the hiding spots they have hidden away in for the winter, and venture out to their foraging/breeding grounds for the warmer parts of the year, [...]