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Celebrate World Rivers Day with the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup!
Writen by Gina Pannunzio for The Egret - Volume 35 Issue 3 Each year, World Rivers Day celebrates river systems across the globe. This special day highlights the importance of rivers and aims to increase public awareness of the challenges rivers face. The hope is that this increased awareness will improve the stewardship of rivers. Globally, rivers share boundaries with numerous jurisdictions, and World Rivers Day highlights the shared goal of strengthening regional and international [...]
National Forest Week
Written by Gina Pannunzio for The Egret - Volume 35 - Issue 3 Each year National Forest Week (NFW) is celebrated across Canada by many individuals and diverse governmental and non-governmental organizations. During NFW, Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions and history – and to our future. Communities, families and individuals depend on [...]
Pelee Island: A Trip to Inspire
In Andy Paul's opinion there is one event that is second to none when it comes to Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club field trips: the annual overnight trip to Pelee Island, organized and led by long-standing member and past club president Dave Kraus.
Reflections on a Forest Therapy Excursion
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, while a fading rain was making its last mark upon Brunet Park, Jessica Middleton guided a group of 10 participants using her recently acquired training from the Global Institute of Forest Therapy.
Planting a Tree for Mom
Ian Naisbitt recounts his experience at a tree planting on May 11 that was sponsored by Forests Ontario, the Essex Region Conservation Authority, the City of Windsor and the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup.