Meet at 10 am at the Walter Devereux Conservation Area located at 13016 McLarty Line north of Ridgetown. Take Hwy 21 (Victoria Road) to just north of 401 overpass and turn west on McLarty. Let’s go looking for some strange creatures! Although fungi can be seen throughout the year, autumn is, without doubt, the best […]
Seed collecting is satisfying and rewarding, a great volunteer activity and a way to be introduced to prairie restoration. Meet at 1 pm at Wallaceburg Paw Paw Woods, at the end of Mitchell St. Bring leather gloves, heavy duty scissors, and cloth or paper bags. We will be gathering from the native tall grass prairie […]
Speaker: Steve Marks, is a professional herpetologist who specializes in the conservation of endangered amphibians and reptiles, and their habitats. Steve has been studying these misunderstood creatures for more than 30 years and is excited to have the opportunity to tell us about the amphibians and reptiles we can hope to see in our region!
By the light of the November full moon, we will use our senses to discover the nocturnal world around us. Park at 7 pm at the intersection of Harwich Road and Sinclair Line and we will walk along Sinclair Line by the glow of the full moon. You might need to wear warmer clothes. Going […]
Herman Giethoorn’s presentation will concentrate on the Saguenay Fjord & the Mingan Archipelago National Park, featuring whales, sea birds & marine life. Herman, a club member, is a very respected photographer and his pictures will amaze you. All are welcome.
All Sydenham Field Naturalist members are welcome to share their nature-related pictures, items and stories in brief presentations of less than 10 minutes. This is one of our most popular nights as we discover what other members have been up to in their passion for nature. This meeting is open to ALL and is a […]
Meet at 2 pm at 2898 Burman Ln (between Brigden Sideroad and Mandaumin Rd) for a winter walk. Hike past frozen wetlands and enter a woodlot for some peaceful time strolling. Bring the family and join us for chili or hot dogs around a campfire in the bush. RSVP: sydenhamfn@hotmail.com
Walpole Island Purple Martin Project will update us on the roost on Walpole Island and success of the program. Learn, What is a roost? Where are roosts found? What purpose do the serve? What part do roosts play in the life cyle of purple martins? Join us and find out the answers.
Join us for this year's Nature in Chatham-Kent Winter Guest Speaker Series at the Chatham-Kent Public Library Chatham Branch 120 Queen St, Chatham-Kent, ON. Starting at 7:00 pm each night Wednesday February 26, 2020 ~ Our guest speaker will be Monica Vida talking about "Native Planting Gardening-What to Plant Where" Thursday, March 26, 2020 ~ […]
Did you know dragonflies are veracious predators? Mike Kent, LWI board director, ecologist and entomologist will take us into the interesting world of dragonflies, their life cycles and the species we have locally.