| Jan 1st, 2012 (Sun) -- Feb 23rd, 2012 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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ROM Northern Owl Exhibit - Mountsberg Conservation Area - Conservation Ontario
Provincial Partners: Conservation Ontario January 1, 2012-February 23, 2012
ROM Northern Owl Exhibit
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Conservation Halton
The Mountsberg Raptor Centre is thrilled to host the Royal Ontario Museum’s spectacular Northern Owls exhibit from January 1 through to February 23, 2012. This educational and beautiful display will teach park visitors all about Ontario’s diverse owl species, some of which are live residents of our educational centre for non-releasable birds of prey.
The Northern Owls Exhibit will be open at the Mountsberg Raptor Centre for self-guided exploration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. It will also be a featured part of the popular evening Owl Prowl programs which are available for both families (January 14 and 28) and nature-minded adults (January 13 and 27).
During special weekends in January and February, Raptor Centre staff will be available from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. to guide park visitors through the exhibit at no extra charge, and allow them an up-close and ‘nose-to-beak’ visit with one of Mountsberg’s live owl residents.
Don’t miss this fascinating and educational family experience, free with gate admission on the following weekends: January 7 and 8, January 21 and 22, February 4 and 5, February 11 and 12 as well as February 18 and 19. Conservation Halton Annual Passholders only need to show their pass for park admission.
Contact:
Tel: 905.854.2276
Email: mtsberg(at)hrca.on.ca
For more information:
www.hrca.on.ca
and
www.ontarioconservationareas.ca |
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Upcoming Workshops on Bioregional Planning for Aggregates
Submitted by Tim Hayward, Ontario Nature
Ontario Nature is holding a series of workshops on Bioregional Planning for Aggregates. These workshops are an opportunity for you to provide input on aggregate planning in your community. We will be taking the results from these sessions to the aggregate industry and the provincial government. The following workshops are scheduled: February 6 in Whitchurch-Stouffville, February 9 in East Gwillimbury, and February 28 in Scugog. If you would like to attend one of these workshops, please contact Tim Hayward at timothyh@ontarionature.org or 416-444-8419 ext. 235.
For more information;
www.ontarionature.org |
| Feb 9th, 2012 (Thu) |
7:00 PM |
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Public presentation at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum - Project Pawpaw
Carolinian West: Naturalized Habitat Network - Essex Public presentation at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum - Thursday, February 9
As part of our special initiative, Project Pawpaw, we will be offering a public presentation. Entitled "Lost & Found: The History of the Pawpaw", this presentation will explore the long and quirky history of the Pawpaw here in Ontario, as well as in the United States. The museum is located at 1093 Puce Road in Lakeshore, not far from the regional landfill. No registration or entry fees are required. The meeting will being at 7:00pm.
Project Pawpaw
A complete list of Pawpaw Grower Training Sessions is now available. Beginning in March, we will offer over a dozen training sessions that will be offered throughout Windsor and Essex County. Each two hour seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Pawpaw, including its ecological and historical aspects, as well as its agricultural potential. We will also provide training on the Pawpaw's characterisitics and unique cultivation requirments, along with proven techniques for planting and maintenance and how to manage your own Pawpaw harvest. This is open to all residents of Windsor and Essex County, including hobby gardeners and professional growers. To request a complete listing of the times and locations of our training schedule, e-mail us at nathabnet@primus.ca .
For more information: www.naturalizedhabitat.org |
| Feb 10th, 2012 (Fri) |
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Prescription for Nature: Healthy Forests for Healthy People
Lake Ontario North: York Region Environmental Alliance Prescription for Nature: Healthy Forests for Healthy People
Fri Feb 10, 2012, Alliston, ON
Healthy Forests sustain us; our health depends on them. But what is a healthy forest? How do they enhance our well-being and why should we nurture a healthy forest? Whether we steward the land, depend on the forest for our economic livelihood, or simply enjoy exploring the beauty of the ecosystem, we all benefit from an understanding of our interaction and mutual dependence.
Location: Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston, Ontario
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
For more information:
yrea.org |
| Feb 10th, 2012 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Winter Lecture: "Every Trail Has A Story: Heritage Travel in Canada"
Ontario East: Friends of Frontenac Park - Kingston An interesting evening with Bob Henderson, a well-known outdoor education professor at McMaster University, Hamilton. This lecture is based on his 2005 book of the same title, and stories of the Pike’s Portage area, an ancient aboriginal canoe route from the East Arm of Great Slave Lake into the barren lands, from a book multi-authored and co-edited by him.
Time and Location: February 10, at 7:00 p.m., in the Wilson Room in the Kingston Public Library, down town Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street.
Admission is free but donations are accepted.
For more information:
www.frontenacpark.ca |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) -- Feb 12th, 2012 (Sun) |
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Winter Camping / Quinzhee Building
Provincial Partners: Wilderness Adventurers of Ontario Inc. - Ontario Winter Camping / Quinzhee Building
Trip details and contact information are available to members only.
For more information:
www.wildernessadventurers.com |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
8:15 AM |
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MINESING RAPTORS
Huronia: Brereton Field Naturalists’ Club - Barrie MINESING RAPTORS
Leaders Brian and Lynne Gibbon 705-721-4599
Take a trip through the flats around Minesing, looking for Snowy Owls, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Shrikes, and other raptors, as well as flocks of Snow Buntings.
For more information:
www.breretonfieldnaturalists.org |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
8:30 AM |
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WEST LAKESHORE BIRDING
Lake Ontario North: Pickering Naturalists - Pickering Leader: Steve LaForest/Janice Melendez
Plan to meet at 8:30am on the southwest corner of the Pickering GO Station parking lot
(Bayly and Liverpool). We will carpool and drive to the Bronte Harbour at the foot of Bronte
Road in Oakville.
Birding the west end of Lake Ontario is unique for the large rafts of ducks found there.
We are certain to see a number of species. This is a great outing for both experienced and
beginner birders. The variety and possible great sightings like Eiders or all three Scoters
will appeal to the experienced birder. The ease of identification and relative closeness of
some of the species will appeal to the beginner.
We will explore from the Bronte area over through Burlington, Windermere Basin and even
as far as Grimsby if the conditions and interest warrant. Remember to dress warmly – the
lakeshore area can be windy and cold. We will stop at a local restaurant (Hutch's) for lunch
but you can bring your own if you prefer. Please contact John (Outings coordinator) if you
are coming. (outings at pickeringnaturalists.org)
For more information:
www.pickeringnaturalists.org |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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East Gwillimbury Trails Walk - Holland River Trail
Huronia: York-Simcoe Naturalists - York Simcoe East Gwillimbury Trails Walk - Holland River Trail, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Meet at: Rogers Reservoir Conservation parking lot on Green Lane east of Second Concession.
Contact: ysnclub@yahoo.ca
For more information: www.ysnaturalists.ca |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:30 AM |
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Cross the Park Snowshow - Mashkinonje
Northern Ontario - East: Nipissing Naturalists’ Club Inc. - North Bay Saturday, February 11, 2012
Event: Cross the Park Snowshoe
Details: Starts at 9:30 am. Meet at Mashkinonje Provincial Park, Loudon Entrance, Hwy 64, 1 km south of Musky Island Rd.
For more information, contact Angela Martin at 705 594-2745.
For further information; www.nipissing-naturalist.com |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
10:00 AM |
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Frost Centre Area, snowshoe/hike
Huronia: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association - Orillia Saturday, February 11 (10am)
Frost Centre Area. Snowshoe/hike parts of the Frost Centre in Haliburton 4-10 km, 4 hours. We will use various trails eg. Acclimatization, Fire Tower, Lakeshore, Steep Rock. Grade and distance of hike depends on amount or lack of snow. Participants, if required, may have to assist in breaking trail. Carpool from Rexall Drug store departing at 0730 hrs or meet in parking lot on right side of hwy 35. Please do not park in X-country lot on left side of hwy. 35. Bring lunch and drink. Registration is a must for possible changes due to weather conditions. Don 705 741-4493. To view map of trails, Google Leslie Frost Centre, Haliburton On.
For more information: www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.ca%202012%20Hike%20Events.pdf
Due to the possible inclement weather and driving conditions in the winter months, please call the contact to confirm all events. |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Snowshoeing I & Hot Chocolate, Terra Cotta Conservation Area, Conservation Ontario
Provincial Partners: Conservation Ontario Saturday, February 11, 2012
Snowshoeing I & Hot Chocolate
Terra Cotta Conservation Area
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Learn the basics of snowshoeing while enjoying the beautiful winter scenery. This program is intended for those who have never tried snowshoeing before, however, all skill levels are welcome.
This program involves indoor and outdoor activities, starting at the Watershed Learning Centre.
This event is recommended for adults and children over seven years.Please note: registration is required.
Cost is: $8/adult, $5/child (6-12) & Senior (60+) (includes gate fee and snowshoes)
Cancellation: Cancellations must be received 24 hours before the start of the event to process a 100 percent refund, otherwise no refund can be made. Please call the Stewardship hotline at 905-670-1615 x221.
Contact: Stewardship hotline at 905-670-1615 x 221 or education@creditvalleyca.ca
For more information: www.creditvalleyca.ca |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Full Moon Ski, Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Provincial Partners: Conservation Ontario Saturday, February 11, 2012
Full Moon Ski
Terra Cotta Conservation Area
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Come out and enjoy a leisurely moonlight ski. Explore on your own or join a guided ski and listen to some winter tales! The guided program is intended for those who have skied before. Meet at the Vistors Welcome Centre. This event is recommended for adults and children over seven years.
Please note: registration is required.
Cost is $25/adult, $15.50/ child (6-12) & senior (60+) (ski rental and gate fee included) or $10/ adult, $8 child (6-12) & senior (60+) (only gate fee included)
Cancellations must be received 24 hours before the start of the event to process a 100 percent refund, otherwise no refund can be made. Please call the Stewardship hotline at 905-670-1615 x221.
Contact: Stewardship hotline at 905-670-1615 x 221 or education@creditvalleyca.ca
For more information:
www.creditvalleyca.ca |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Owls in Kitchener’s Natural Areas
Great Lakes West: Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists - Kitchener-Waterloo Owls in Kitchener’s Natural Areas
Saturday February 11, 7-9pm , 2012
Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Drive, Kitchener
Meet at the School Portable
Spend an evening learning about the different owls that live in Kitchener’s Natural Areas. We will begin with an indoor slideshow about owls and their habitats and behaviours. We will also go for a night hike to call and look for owls in the Huron Natural Area.
Dress appropriately for the outdoor hike. Free -All Ages Welcome!
Note: Washroom facilities will not be available.
LIMITED SPACE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Anyone interested in registering for this event should contact Josh Shea at: knap@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2600 ext 4177.
For more information:
www.kwfn.ca%202012.pdf. |
| Feb 12th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:00 PM |
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ECFNC Winter Excursion
Carolinian West: Essex County Field Naturalists' Club - Windsor February 12 - ECFNC Winter Excursion - Join ECFNC member Paul Desjardins for our annual winter waterfowl excursion. Paul checks out the locations for waterfowl prior to the trip and leads us to the best viewing areas. Meet in the Ojibway Nature Centre parking lot at 1 pm.
The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from September to June in a new location Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchette Road, Windsor. Non-members are welcome to attend events and learn more about our club.
For more information: www.ojibway.ca. |
| Feb 12th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:30 PM |
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GREENWAY PARK
Carolinian West: McIlwraith Field Naturalists of London Ontario Inc. - London Overwintering ducks are the main focus of this walk. We will also be looking for Great Blue Herons and Belted Kingfishers along the river. Meet the leader in the parking lot near the entrance to the Greenway Pollution Plant off Greenside Ave (off Springbank Dr). Please call the leader at 519-937-0542 if more information is required.
For more information: www.mcilwraith.ca |
| Feb 12th, 2012 (Sun) |
6:00 PM |
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Mudpuppy night in Oxford Mills
Ontario East: Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club - Ottawa Mudpuppy night in Oxford Mills
*Kid Friendly*
Leader: Dr. Fred Schueler (coordinator Fenja Brodo 613 723-2054)
Meet: Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, near Pizza Pizza at 6 p.m. or at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Brigadoon Restaurant, Oxford Mills. (Hot drinks and other menu items available.)
Fred will give us an introduction to these unique animals and then we head outside to the best Mudpuppy viewing spot in Ontario. The flat bedrock provides safe footing and this event is lots of fun for kids. Dress very warmly. Insulated rubber boots allow participants to step into the frigid water but much can be seen from the shore. A strong flashlight is recommended. [Note: Mudpuppy Night in Oxford Mills occurs every Friday through the winter and the public is always invited. Details - Join the NatureList for regular updates.] We have scheduled an alternative date for this popular trip in case the weather is inclement.
For more information:
www.ofnc.ca
or
pinicola.ca |
| Feb 13th, 2012 (Mon) |
10:00 AM |
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NORTH BEAR-WOLF RUN Stewardship Walk
Huronia: Carden Field Naturalists Lake - Dalrymple NORTH BEAR-WOLF RUN Stewardship Walk
Monday. Feb.13, 2012 10AM
Meet at the CRC parking lot
Your Leader will be Tom Wilson 705-484-1073
For more information: cardenguide.com. |
| Feb 14th, 2012 (Tue) |
7:00 PM |
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Reptiles, by Joe Crowley
Northern Ontario - East: Nipissing Naturalists’ Club Inc. - North Bay Topic: Reptiles
Speaker: Joe Crowley, MNR Peterborough
Newcomers are always welcome to either of our clubs. We'll be happy to take you under our "wing," involve you in our activities and help you explore your areas of interest. We encourage fun, curiosity and learning with regards to the marvels of nature.
Nipissing Naturalists Club meetings are held every second Tuesday at 400 Olive St, in the Cassellholme Auditorium. Join us at 7:00 pm.
For more information:
www.nipissing-naturalist.com |
| Feb 15th, 2012 (Wed) |
9:30 AM |
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Riverside Park hike
Great Lakes West: Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists - Kitchener-Waterloo Riverside Park Cambridge
Wedenesday, February 15, 2012
Marco DeBruin
Meeting Time/Place: 930am at the entrance to Riverside Park (off King Street) in Cambridge, just outside the gate along the wall
Join Marco for a refreshing walk in Riverside Park in Cambridge. Weather permitting, this could be a good opportunity to see up close and photograph some of our winter birds. The terrain is fairly level with a good portion of boardwalk. If time permits, we could take a short walk along the Speed River and check out some of our over-wintering waterfowl. Dress appropriately and don’t forget your binoculars and your camera.
For more information: www.kwfn.ca%202012.pdf. |
| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Rouge Park - Going National
Lake Ontario North: Oak Ridges Trail Association - Aurora Thursday February 16: Rouge Park - Going National
Talked about for years, now becoming a reality. Rouge Park is on track to National Park status. This should give a higher level of protection to a fabulous treasure within the GTA and address many concerns that users now have, including environmental, historical and recreational. Get the inside goods from those closely associated with the process and have your questions answered.
In addition, hear about ongoing TRCA (Toronto Region Conservation Authority) projects. As the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail passes through many of their tracts, ORTA works closely with TRCA to develop trails and ensure good stewardship. Thus we will be interested to hear of new developments.
Where and When:
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Ballantrae Community Centre, 5592 Aurora Road, Stouffville L4A 7X3
0.8 km east of Highway 48/Markham Road, on the north side (see map) (www.oakridgestrail.org%20Aurora%20Road,%20ballantrae%20ON%20-%20Google%20Maps.pdf)
Cost: $5 contribution at the door gets you a ticket for some great prizes! Please lug a mug!
info@oakridgestrail.org
For more information;
www.oakridgestrail.org#ODN |
| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
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City Bird, Country Bird: Mechanisms of Response to Urbanization
Ontario East: Kingston Field Naturalists - Kingston Speaker: Fran Bonier
Fran is a NSERC Banting Postdoctoral Fellow with the Queen's University Biology Department, working with Professor Bob Montgomerie. She completed her MSc in Zoology at the University of Idaho, and her PhD in Zoology at the University of Washington in Seattle under the supervision of the founder of field endocrinology, John Wingfield. Fran's research interests revolve around questions of how organisms cope with challenges in their environment. She looks at both short-term responses to challenges, in terms of behavior, physiology, and life history, and also longer term demographic and evolutionary responses. She takes a diversity of approaches to addressing research questions, drawing on a wide array of tools from numerous disciplines including endocrinology, population genetics, hematology, behavioral ecology, and field biology. Her current research has two main foci: the hormonal mechanisms underlying life history allocation and the influence of the challenge of urbanization on the physiology, ecology, and behavior. Most of her research relies on field and comparative studies of birds.
More than half of the globe's human population now lives in urban areas, with a projected 70% of the human population of 9 billion expected to live in cities by 2050. Urbanization presents a challenge to many organisms and uniformly reduces biodiversity. Although most species do not persist in urban habitat, some not only persist, but appear to thrive in cities. How are species that thrive in urban centers different from those that do not? In our recent work, we find both population- and species-level differences related to ecology, physiology, and behaviour, suggesting that city birds differ from their country cousins in several important ways. These differences help explain the loss of diversity in cities and give insight into mechanisms for increasing biodiversity through careful planning and management of our urban centers.
For more information:
www.kingstonfieldnaturalists.org
Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 PM the third Thursday of the month from September to May in the Biosciences Complex, Room 1102, Queen's University. A map is available. Social begins at 7:00 PM. |
| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
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Wilderness Survival
Huronia: Midland-Penetang Field Naturalists - Midland-Penetang Frank Yamich eco-tour guide and Wye Marsh volunteer will share his vast knowledge on this subject.
Contact: Greg Lutick 526 3042
For more information:
users.csolve.net |
| Feb 17th, 2012 (Fri) -- Feb 20th, 2012 (Mon) |
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GREAT BACK YARD BIRD COUNT, FEBRUARY 17 – 20, 2012
Provincial Partners: Bird Studies Canada - Long Point GREAT BACK YARD BIRD COUNT, FEBRUARY 17 – 20, 2012
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. This is a great example of citizen science at its best as over 90,000 check lists were submitted in 2011 that included 594 bird species. While it is called the Great “Backyard” Bird Count, it can be done anywhere such as your local park or green space so if few birds visit your yard you can go and find them elsewhere.
For more information including a special page for kids, visit: www.birdsource.org |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) -- Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
8:00 AM |
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Killarney Park Winter Activity Weekend
Northern Ontario - East: Friends of Killarney Park - Killarney Coming Events:
Friends of Killarney Park Winter Activity Weekend (February 18th/19th, 2012)
Join your Friends and discover the winter beauty of Killarney Provincial Park. Glide along the 30km of cross country ski trails or join one of the guided snowshoe hikes. Evening activities include star-gazing at the Park observatory.
Sat, Feb 18th: View the night skies at the Park observatory (7pm – 9pm, weather permitting)
Sun, Feb 19th: Complimentary BBQ lunch (11:30am – 12:30pm), Guided Snowshoe Hikes (12:45pm – 4pm), Quinzee building workshop (1pm-4pm), Astronomy presentation by Bruce Waters (Killarney Bay Inn, town of Killarney, 5:30pm – 6:30pm)
To learn more about Winter in Killarney click here.
For more information;
friendsofkillarneypark.ca |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) |
8:00 AM |
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Hawks and Owls - Fisherville area
Carolinian East: South Peel Naturalists’ Club - Mississauga/Oakville Hawks and Owls - Fisherville area
February 18, 2012 - Saturday - 8:00 am
Leader: Mark Cranford
Meet at Bronte
Rating: Vehicles - Level 1
■Bronte Road - Pooled parking lot, now on the west side of Bronte Road
just south of the QEW in Oakville
Contact: mail@spnc.ca
For more information: www.spnc.ca#QTH |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:30 AM |
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Birding Lakeside Park
Great Lakes West: Huron Fringe Field Naturalists - Pine River Birding Lakeside Park
Saturday February 18, 2012
Kevin and Ken Dance
519-463-6156
Meeting Time/Place
9:30a.m. Park entrance/parking lot on Lakeside Drive adjacent to the park playground.
Lakeside Park is an excellent example of an urban park, which provides a variety of habitat types for birds and other wildlife. Join us for a winter hike through the park searching for winter birds and evidence of mammals and other wildlife that call the park their home. We will also discuss some of the history of the park as we search for wildlife. As the date of this hike falls within the time for the Great Backyard Bird Count, all of our bird observations on during the hike will be recorded and submitted as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count.
For more information: www.kwfn.ca%202012.pdf. |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Family Nature Walks - High Park
Lake Ontario North: High Park Community Advisory Council - Toronto Family Nature Walks
Saturday Walks - High Park Nature Centre
- see poster (www.highparknaturecentre.com)
Where: Meet at High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Drive
Free - suggested donation $2
February 18 1-3 pm
Frosty Fairies
For more information; www.highparknature.org
Walks are led by High Park Nature Centre staff |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) |
1:00 PM |
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Woodbine Park and Ashbridges Bay – Birds & Trees Walk
Lake Ontario North: Toronto Field Naturalists - Toronto Sat, Feb 18 at 1:00 pm • WOODBINE PARK & ASHBRIDGE BAY – Birds & Trees
Leader: Bob Kortright. Meet at the northwest corner of Northern Dancer Blvd and Lake Shore Blvd E. Bring binoculars. About 2 hours.
For more information: www.torontofieldnaturalists.org |
| Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
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Sunday, February 19, 2012 – Bird Chase Trip
Lake Ontario North: Willow Beach Field Naturalists - Cobourg-Port Hope Meet at Cty. Rd. 28 commuter parking lot in Port Hope, off Phillips Rd., opposite Arby’s at 8 a.m. We will chase the rarest bird(s) reported within a 2 hour drive of Port Hope. Leader: Roger Frost |
| Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
10:00 AM |
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Prospect Marsh Stewardship Walk
Huronia: Carden Field Naturalists Lake - Dalrymple Prospect Marsh Stewardship Walk
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 10 AM
Meet in the Prospect Marsh parking lot
Your Leader will be Noella Storry 705-327-1118
For more information:
cardenguide.com . |
| Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Free Sunday Walking Tours - High Park
Lake Ontario North: High Park Community Advisory Council - Toronto Free Sunday Walking Tours - see the 2012 Sunday Walking Tours brochure (www.highparknature.org%20Walking%20Tours%20Brochure.pdf)
When: every first and third Sunday of the month, including holidays.
Time: from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Where: Meet at the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant in the middle of High Park.
Walks may go on wooded trails, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Walks are led by volunteer scientists, historians, and local naturalists who will help you to understand and explore High Park’s many significant features. Walking Tours are volunteer-led with the support of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Jan 8
How Plants and Animals Survive the Winter (Note 2nd Sunday of the month) Pat Parent
Jan 15
Winter Wonderland Photo-Buff Walk David Allen
Feb 5
The Naked Trees of Winter Toronto Urban Forestry
Feb 19
Snow Safari Walking Tours Committee
March 4
Discover the Park Through Archival Photos Terry Fahey
March 18
Women of the Park Julia Bennett
For more information; www.highparknature.org |
| Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
10:30 AM |
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Snowshoe Workhop presented by Ed Grenda
Ontario East: Friends of Frontenac Park - Kingston This is a snowshoe day for people of all ages and all levels. Mr. Edward Grenda will conduct a workshop that will discuss various topics. A snowshoeing trip will then be held in the Park. Volunteers will serve hot chocolate in front of the fireplace in the Park Office. Please dress in layers for the weather, bring your snowshoe equipment, including a small backpack with water, a hot drink, and lunch. There will be a limited number of snowshoes available for rent. Please meet at the Park Office. Time: 10h30 to 15h30. Call 613 376-3489 if you need more information.
For more information:
www.frontenacpark.ca |
| Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Live Animal Show - Birds of Prey
Huronia: Friends of Wye Marsh Inc. - Midland Wye Marsh (maps.google.com)
You will be brought face-to-face with the grace, majesty, power and intelligence of birds of prey. Learn about all about the different types of birds of prey, their habitats, adaptations, and life histories, all the while being delighted by these magnificent animals in flight.
For more information (www.wyemarsh.com) |
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Discover Nature on Family Day (Hosted by Ontario Nature, Peterborough Field Naturalists, Kawartha Field Naturalists, and the Peterborough County Stewardship Council)
Lake Ontario North: Peterborough Field Naturalists Club - Peterborough The Peterborough and Kawartha Field Naturalists Clubs are once again teaming up with the Peterborough County Stewardship Council to offer the "Discover Nature on Family Day" event on February 20, 2012 at Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough. This fun-filled all-ages event will feature presentations on reptiles and falconry, as well as outdoor activites such as snowshoeing, geocaching, and animal tracking. For more information, please contact Joe Halloran at joe.halloran@ontario.ca or 705-755-1951.
For more information; www.ontarionature.org |
| Feb 20th, 2012 (Mon) |
7:30 AM |
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Ecological Restoration of Watersheds
Great Lakes West: Saugeen Field Naturalists - Grey-Bruce The speaker for this meeting will be Adrienne Mason of Paisley, a watershed restoration specialist and currently Project Coordinator for the Pine River Watershed Initiative. She will speak on watershed restoration using examples from Inverhuron Park and the Pine River watershed near Ripley.
Unless otherwise noted, indoor meetings are held in the Conservation Education Resource Centre at the Headquarters of the Saugeen Valley Centre for Conservation, five kms south of Hanover and just east of County Road # 10. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month except for the May meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. There are no meetings in December, July or August.
For more information:
www.saugeenfieldnaturalists.com/SFN.home.html |
| Feb 20th, 2012 (Mon) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Family Day at Point Pelee
Carolinian West: Friends of Point Pelee - Leamington Date: February 20th, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Point Pelee National Park
Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee
Spend Family Day at Point Pelee! Join us for crafts and a winter bird hike. The Visitor Centre and Nature Nook are open from 10am to 5pm.
For more information: friendsofpointpelee.com |
| Feb 24th, 2012 (Fri) -- Feb 26th, 2012 (Sun) |
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Cross-Country / Snowshoe Weekend - Bondi Resort
Provincial Partners: Wilderness Adventurers of Ontario Inc. - Ontario Cross-Country / Snowshoe Weekend - Bondi Resort
Trip details and contact information are available to members only.
For more information:
www.wildernessadventurers.com |
| Feb 24th, 2012 (Fri) |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Annual General Meeting
Lake Ontario North: Willow Beach Field Naturalists - Cobourg-Port Hope February 24, 2012 – Annual General Meeting at Cobourg Public Library, 7:00 p.m. there are refreshments and a Silent Auction
John Geale, Director of Willow Beach and the Northumberland Land Trust a well-known birder in Northumberland County.
He is taking us for a tour of the Galapagos Islands and will be telling us about the Blue Boobies, Sea Lions and Crabs. |
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CARING FOR SPECIES AT RISK WORKSHOPS
Carolinian West: Carolinian Canada Coalition Spaces Still Available! Register Today!
CARING FOR SPECIES AT RISK WORKSHOPS RESCHEDULED Burford - March 03 Cayuga - Feb 25
Woodstock - March 10 Ridgetown - Feb 11
A unique opportunity for rural landowners. Join one of our workshops to learn about species at risk found in your area, local habitat stewardship projects now underway, and how you or your neighbours can initiate your own projects to create natural habitat and conserve biodiversity. We will also provide expert advice as well as info on sourcing financial incentives. To find out more and to register Click Here (www.carolinian.org) , or contact Bernie at 519-426-7124
For more information: www.carolinian.org |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:00 AM |
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Algonquin to Adirondacks Conservation Association 2012 Annual General Meeting
Ontario East: A2A - Algonquin to Adirondack Conservation Association - Lansdowne 2012 Annual General Meeting
A2A's AGM will be held on Saturday, February 25th starting at 9:00am at the Rockport Community Hall, Rockport, Ontario.
All A2A members and the general public are invited to attend and participate.
The day starts with a Speakers Forum featuring Phil Chadwick (aka Phil The Forecaster) discussing Algonquin Park, followed by Tom Thompson's art and the
weather story it tells. Plus, "How Can We Reduce Road Mortalities?".
Refreshments will be served.
Memberships available at the Door or renew online
For more information:
www.a2alink.org |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:00 AM |
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Ontario Field Ornithologists - Fisherville Field Trip
Provincial Partners: Ontario Field Ornithologists - Ontario February 25 (Saturday) Fisherville Area, Haldimand-Norfolk County
Leader: Dave Milsom. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the high school at the north end of Cayuga on County Road 54. Hawks, owls, Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs, sparrows.
Please read carefully. Trips will operate rain or shine. Remember to bring lunch, drinks, proper clothing, footwear, sunscreen & insect repellent. You must register for the Manitoulin trip. For all trips, if you have questions, contact Dave Milsom at milsomdave@hotmail.com or 905-857-2235.
For more information:
www.ofo.ca |
| Feb 26th, 2012 (Sun) |
10:00 AM |
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Nature Walk the Friends of Frontenac
Ontario East: Friends of Frontenac Park - Kingston If it’s a warm day, the snow fleas should be out. Meet at the Park Office at 10h00. If it’s very cold we’ll have lunch in the Trail Centre, but do dress warmly; bring a warm drink, snack and your lunch. Contact the Park (613 376-3489) for more details.
For more information:
www.frontenacpark.ca |
| Feb 27th, 2012 (Mon) |
7:30 PM |
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Native Wildflowers Of Sarnia-Lambton
Carolinian West: Lambton Wildlife Incorporated - Sarnia Native Wildflowers Of Sarnia-Lambton
Where: Esso Careers and Learning Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave., Sarnia (highway 402 & Colborne Rd.)
Date: February 27, 2012
Dorothy Tiedje and Larry Cornelis, two of LWI’s plant experts, will team up to share their knowledge of local wildflowers and the importance of native plants in our landscapes.
All indoor programs are open to the public and are held on the last Monday of the month from September to
November and January to March at the YMCA Learning & Career Centre 660 Oakdale Avenue at 7:30 pm.
For more information: www.lambtonwildlife.com |
| Feb 27th, 2012 (Mon) |
7:45 PM |
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Bokashi or EM (Effective Microorganisms Technology)
Lake Ontario North: Mycological Society of Toronto - Toronto Monday, February 27, 2012 7:45 p.m.
Speaker: VERA DEL VECCHIO, MST Member, President of Healthy Earth
Presentation: "Bokashi or EM (Effective Microorganisms Technology)"
Description: Vera has had a long standing interest in bringing composting techniques to an urban environment. The more she researched about EM and Bokashi, the more amazed she became. The composting method is 10 times faster than regular composting, degrading in seven days with little effort. It is clean and does not attract insects, nor animals, and rotting garbage is eliminated. It can be used on a large commercial scale or small, perfect for owners urban backyards, apartments or condos, providing sweet organic soil for indoor and outdoor plants too! It currently is being used around the world in 130 countries. The method eliminates the use of pesticides, hormones, and fertilizers with healthier and larger yields of produce. Results are substantial at reduced costs.
MST meetings are held in the Auditorium of the Toronto Botanical Garden (formerly the Civic Garden Centre), located at the southwest corner of Leslie St. and Lawrence Ave. East.
For more information:
www.myctor.org |
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Upcoming Workshops on Bioregional Planning for Aggregates
Submitted by Tim Hayward, Ontario Nature
Ontario Nature is holding a series of workshops on Bioregional Planning for Aggregates. These workshops are an opportunity for you to provide input on aggregate planning in your community. We will be taking the results from these sessions to the aggregate industry and the provincial government. The following workshops are scheduled: February 6 in Whitchurch-Stouffville, February 9 in East Gwillimbury, and February 28 in Scugog. If you would like to attend one of these workshops, please contact Tim Hayward at timothyh@ontarionature.org or 416-444-8419 ext. 235.
For more information;
www.ontarionature.org |
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