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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is a time to celebrate our love for and dependency on this third rock from the sun we call planet Earth.\n\n\nIt is a day to support and nurture nature beauty\, so we can reap the benefits nature has to offer. It is a time to lessen the negative impact of mankind has on this planet that all living things call home.\n\nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the richness of local waterways. Consider lending a hand in cleaning up garbage on the water edge of Running Creek along the trails of Crothers Park in Wallaceburg. We will meet in the parking lot off of Forhan Street at 9:00 am on Saturday\, April 22\, 2023.\n\nPlease wear appropriate footwear (boots) and bring some work gloves. Feel free to bring a garbage bag or any tools that will assist you in comfortably clean up the shoreline.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday in nurturing nature.\n\n\nPlease see attached flyer for more information. Should you have any questions or suggestions\, please feel free to contact us.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/3219/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230401T220000
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SUMMARY:SFN's 36th Annual Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Spring is just around the corner; you know what that means\, our annual Banquet is fast approaching. Our special Guest Speaker will be ALUS Senior Hub Manager\, Great Lakes\, Alyssa Cousineau. \nAlyssa liaises with our community coordinators and serves as a management resource for local ALUS projects around the Great Lakes. Working with ALUS since 2016\, Alyssa started as the ALUS Elgin Program Coordinator\, moving into the role of Eastern Hub Manager in 2020 and Great Lakes Senior Hub Manager in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Masters in Environment and Sustainability. Alyssa is based in Tillsonburg\, Ontario. \nHer topic\, ALUS 101: Beyond Conservation to Production\, will introduce us to ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) a charitable organization with an innovative community-developed and farmer-delivered program that produces\, enhances and maintains ecosystem services on agricultural lands. Alyssa will talk about how the ALUS program works and the benefit from the production of environmental outcomes to usual crops of food\, fibres and fuels. \nThis year the banquet will be hosted:\nSaturday\, April 1/23\nDoors open 5:30 p.m. Buffet dinner 6:00 p.m.\nHidden Hills Golf Course\n25393 St. Clair Rd.\nDover Centre\nTickets – $35.00 \n With limited seating\, tickets must be paid for in advance. For your convenience\, several options for purchasing your tickets. \nThey will be available for Purchase on Wednesday\, March 1\,\, 2023\, at our Monthly Meeting.  \n Arrangements have been made for ticket purchases in Wallaceburg and Chatham. For additional details\, please see attached flyer.  \nThis year we are accepting PayPal payments.**  Our account accepts all major credit cards. Your ticket(s) will be available for pick-up at your convenience or available on April 1st at the door   \nPlease follow this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lc43EQ1zgB7OVVDYldPHXBKvMEQBzb7GEBTVulTcFC6eanz5k–hkdnb1YsaTyEylKK9dWC1tXpN8DF9 \n**In the section that asks; “Add any special instructions to the SFN” Please add Banquet ticket(s) or simple reply to the email letting us know of your purchase.  \n Finally\, we may be able to arrange for delivery and payment by email your requesting tickets. \n Many are familiar with the enjoyable bucket raffle which is held prior to the buffet and this year we have some extraordinary prizes to test your luck. In this cashless society\, please remember to bring some cash or cheques to experience the excitement of our bucket raffle. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase or renew your Sydenham Field Naturalist membership. \nWhile ushering in spring with an evening about nature\, we look forward to sharing the accomplishments your club has made through the past year.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/sfns-36th-annual-banquet/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T210000
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SUMMARY:March 2023 Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on March 1st to attend our next monthly meeting.\n\n\n\nNature has its beauty and its massive power for destruction. In February of 2009\, Wallaceburg experienced a major ice jam which caused flooding. Our Program Chair\, Darrell Randell\, is planning on taking us on a trip down memory lane while sharing some important and interesting observations that can help us work with nature.\n\n\n\nHis presentation will include aerial and ground footage of this historic flood.\n\n\n\nWith Global Warming effects increasing each year\, this is a great opportunity for us to look back and see what we were able to learn from the 2009 flood.\n\n\nSince this event is open to everyone\, please feel free to invite family\, friends and/or neighbours. With the knowledge of the past\, let us learn together how we may prevent future devastation by working alongside nature.\n\n\n\nNo Registration is required.\n2023 Membership will be available.\n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you\, Wednesday\, March 1\, 2023\, at 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nHidden Hills Golf & Country Club\n25393 St. Clair Road\,\nDover Center\, Ontario\nN0P 1L0
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/march-2023-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
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SUMMARY:SFN Monthly Meeting~~ Canada South Land Trust~~
DESCRIPTION:Hello \nWe invite you to join us on February 1st to attend our next monthly meeting. The topic for this event will be Canada South Land Trust -Your partner in natural heritage conservation\, with our special guest speaker Patricia McGorman. \nThe Canada South Land Trust members are excited to have this opportunity to share with you at the upcoming meeting. The Canada South Land Trust was formed by local conservationists in our area who were concerned about the ongoing destruction of our amazing and significant natural heritage sites. As a registered charitable organization\, and approved with Environment Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program\, opportunities are available for individuals and community conservation projects. \nPatricia McGorman\, President and one of the founding members of the Canada South Land Trust\, is passionate about our need to conserve and restore our amazing natural heritage. She will share with us some of the tools available for large-scale conservation efforts with a land trust. Patricia has also owned and operated a native plant nursery\, led large-scale natural habitat restoration projects and advocated for the protection of our significant resources when governments supported their destruction. She believes that when we plant seeds\, whether they are those of native plants\, or of hope for a healthier environment\, supporting one another for a positive outcome is essential. \nSince this event is open to everyone\, invite family\, friends and/or neighbours to learn how working together we can conserve our natural heritage for future generations. \nFor more information on Canada South Land Trust check out their website http://www.canadasouthlandtrust.org/# \nNo Registration is required.\n2023 Memberships will be available  \nLooking forward to seeing you\, Wednesday\, February 1\, 2023\, at 7:00 pm \nHidden Hills Golf & Country Club\n25393 St. Clair Road\,\nDover Center\, Ontario\nN0P 1L0
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/sfn-monthly-meeting-canada-south-land-trust/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20221209T005917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T005917Z
UID:3073-1672858800-1672866000@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:The Return of Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:After a 2-year hiatus\, we are excited to be able to host one of our most popular events Members’ Night. It is a night for us  to share our passion and love for nature with others; discover what other members have been doing; and see nature through the eyes of another. It is an awesome way for kindred spirits to embrace the wonders and beauty of nature together. \nThis amazing night will be at 7:00 pm on January 4th\, 2023\, at Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club. \nWe encourage you to consider “Sharing Your Love For Nature” with others with a 5-minute presentation\, which may include a slide show\, stories and/or items. \nWe are asking those who would like to share something to let us know by replying to this email. This will help us keep the night organized and running smoothly. \nPlease do not hesitate to contact us anytime if you have any questions or need a little guidance. \nWe are really looking forward to rekindling this amazing opportunity for our members to share their passion. You do not have to be a speaker to enjoy this amazing event so mark your calendars and join us for a night filled with nature.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-return-of-members-night/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20221130T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T172416Z
UID:3063-1670439600-1670446800@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meet and Greet Night\nA Town Hall Style Meeting \nThe World of Nature Through SFN Eyes \nWe invite you to join us on Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022\, at 7:00 pm for a special meeting\, that is open to all members and non-members\, allowing everyone a wonderful opportunity to: \n\nGet to know Board Members and their roles.\nLearn about our ongoing projects and the properties we steward.\nHear about the progresses made and future plans.\nUnderstand how your membership\, volunteer efforts and donations have made a difference.\nLearn how High School students can earn their volunteer hours while helping the environment.\nTo asks questions or make suggestions.\nIntroduce family and friends to the world of nature through SFN eyes.\nPurchase or renew memberships. All new memberships will include the rest of this year and all of 2023 benefits **\nSocialize and catch up with one another.\n\nBring family members and/or friends for a night of intrigue and fun as we close out 2022 with an amazing event. \nWe look forward to seeing you at: \nHidden Hills Golf & Country Club\n25393 St. Clair Road\,\nDover Center\, Ontario\nN0P 1L0 \n  \n** Membership Prices:\nStudent        $10.00/year\nIndividual     $20.00/year\nFamily         $30.00/year \nWe accept Cash or Cheque unfortunately we are unable to offer an on-site digital payment option.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20221123T155953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T155953Z
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SUMMARY:Join us at the Dresden Christmas Night Market
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be invited to be part of the Dresden Night Market on Saturday\, November 26th. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our club as well as purchase or renew memberships.\n\n\nWe have 3 Membership Types: Individual for $20; Family for $30\, and Student for $10.\n\n\nIf you are having a difficult time buying for the nature lover in your family then stop by our booth and see what we have available.\n\n\nMemberships are for a calendar year. When purchasing one at the market\, you will receive the benefits for the rest of this year and all of 2023. A Membership would be the ideal stocking stuffer.\n\n\nWhile you are there\, check out our amazing Field Guides that any nature lover would be surprised to find in their stocking this year. \n\n\nWe have a few other products that any nature lover would enjoy finding under the tree.\n\n\nAll proceeds aids in \, maintenance and restoration of our local Native Biodiversity as well as Educational Programs.\n\n\nSee you at the Downtown Dresden Christmas Night Market.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/join-us-at-the-dresden-christmas-night-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Desden\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20221026T233945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T005803Z
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SUMMARY:November Meeting~~Greening Your Grounds: A Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Landscaping Projects
DESCRIPTION:We invite you and your friends to join us at our next meeting\, where our President Mike Smith will be speaking on the very inspiring topic. \nWith our gardens and plants preparing for their winter nap\, this is a great time for us to start planning for next year’s projects. After the severe drought we had\, what better way to help your gardens than by incorporating stormwater into your landscaping project. Mike will take you through the benefits as well as the do’s and don’ts of how to bring your gardens to life with simple and versatile design techniques. \nCome Join us \nWenesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 7:00 pm \nHidden Hills Golf & Country Club \n25393 St. Clair Road\, \nDover Center\, Ontario \nN0P 1L0 \nNo Registration Required \nAll Are Welcomed \n  \nMike Smith Biography: \nAs a graduate of the University of Guelph-Ridgetown Campus’ Environmental Management Program\, Mike Smith is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance native plants have on our collective environment. Since moving from a small parcel in Chatham to an acre in North Buxton in 2019\, Mike has been documenting the naturalization process on his property via ReLeaf Chatham-Kent\, a Facebook group with over 1\,200 members. Through native tree and shrub auctions this group has raised money to benefit The Downie Wenjack Fund\, The Buxton Museum\, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and The Sydenham Field Naturalists. Mike’s eagerness to form partnerships with like-minded community groups has furthered his goals of Re-Leafing Chatham-Kent thus why he was selected as the 2022-2024 Sydenham Field Naturalists President! \n  \n 
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/november-meetinggreening-your-grounds-a-homeowners-guide-to-stormwater-landscaping-projects/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydenham Field Naturalist":MAILTO:sydenhamfn@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20221002T002347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T002639Z
UID:3038-1667134800-1667140200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:A Fall Frolic in the Woods: Exploring Sycamore Woods
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 30th at 1:00 pm\, we will be hosting “A Fall Frolic in the Woods: Exploring Sycamore Woods.” With Sycamore Woods in its autumn array of colours\, it will be a captivating and awe inspiring adventure. With limited spots we are personally offering you the opportunity to register for this outing before opening it to the public. \nClick here to contact us if you are interested in touring Sycamore Woods. Registration ending on October 27th\, 2022. \nThose who are registered will be receiving pertinent information about location and parking a few days before the event. \nFinally\, we would like to remind you that as a nature preserve\, Sycamore Woods is not accessible to the public except through designated tours. \nWe look forward to enjoying the beauty of fall in Sycamore Woods with you.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/a-fall-frolic-in-the-woods-exploring-sycamore-woods/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods\, Maplewood Cres\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydenham Field Naturalist":MAILTO:sydenhamfn@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20220827T233455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T233455Z
UID:3036-1663408800-1663416000@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:The Enchanted Forest: A Guided Tour of Myers’ Carolinian Woods
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/the-enchanted-forest-a-guided-tour-of-myers-carolinian-woods/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20210202T010340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T010340Z
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Species at Risk in the Great Lakes~~Virtual Presentation
DESCRIPTION:It has been a while since we have been able to host our usual monthly meetings and outings. We know many of you are missing these little treats just as much as we are missing sharing them with you.  Today we have some good news. While we will not be able to host physical meetings or outings\, we have the opportunity to host a virtual presentation on February 10\, at 7:00pm through Zoom. \nThis is a special presentation by the Toronto Zoo on Aquatic Species at Risk in the Great Lakes by Kat Lucas. \nOur Great Lakes support a diverse array of plants and animals\, with rich ecosystems that are unique in the world. The lakes provide us with fresh drinking water\, food and recreational opportunities. This session will focus on some of the species at risk in our Great Lakes and our role as individuals to protect this sensitive ecosystem. \nKat Lucas is the Aqua-Links Program Assistant at the Toronto Zoo. She has a passion for conservation education and connecting others with the environment. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science\, Zoology and a Master of Environmental Science with a focus on aquatic toxicology and fish reproduction. \nIf you find this topic of interest and would like to attend this virtual presentation\, please contact us as soon as possible. There is limited access to this presentation and you would not want to miss out. Once you sign up\, we will send you all the details you need to access this presentation. If you have any technical question please do not hesitate to contact us\, our tech savvy members will help answer any question you may have. \nWe are looking forward to sharing this opportunity with you. \n 
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/aquatic-species-at-risk-in-the-great-lakesvirtual-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual Online Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydenham Field Naturalist":MAILTO:sydenhamfn@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20201002T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T222052Z
UID:2349-1602097200-1602104400@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:AGM Meeting and Guest Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hold our Annual General Meeting and Guest Presentation
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/agm-meeting-and-guest-presentation/
LOCATION:Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club\, 25393 St. Clair Road\, Dover Center\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190928T010154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T151348Z
UID:1586-1592042400-1592053200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Nature Exploration for Families
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 10 am at Peers Wetland\, 29644 Kimball Side Rd. We have prepared a family/children’s program to explore freshwater life with nets and other activities designed to connect to bugs\, birds and creatures in nature. Cookies and drinks to follow.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/nature-exploration-for-families/
LOCATION:Peers Wetland\, 29644 Kimball Rd\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 4L1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190928T004954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T004954Z
UID:1584-1589619600-1589626800@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Native Plant Sale - 2019
DESCRIPTION:Garden in Harmony with Nature.\nPlant sale 9 am – 11 am. Located at Ontario NativeScape\, 6890 Base Line East\, Wallaceburg. Come early – plants sell fast. We have worked hard to bring you our largest native plant sale yet! Large native trees will be available and a wide assortment of woodland\, prairie plants and native shrubs. \nNote our new location for this year’s native plant sale. \nInquiries: Larry Cornelis 519-330-8981 or Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-native-plant-sale-2019/
LOCATION:Ontario NativeScape\, 6890 Base Line East\, Wallaceburg\, ON\, N8A 2K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190928T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T004139Z
UID:1581-1587805200-1587814200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Kopegaron Woods: Spring Birds and Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 9 am at 762 Talbot Rd. E. (Hwy #3) just west of Wheatley. Kopegaron Woods is renowned for its vast array of Carolinian wildflowers and for viewing the spring migrant birds.Take a hike along one of the most beautiful forest boardwalk trails in the region as it meanders through the conservation area. While exploring the woodland\, we will see the beautiful blanket of spring wildflowers. Kopegaron Woods provides excellent woodland birding during the migration period. Colourful warblers at this site can often rival the beautiful blanket of spring wildflowers.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/kopegaron-woods-spring-birds-and-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Kopegaron Woods\, 762 Talbot Road E\, Leamington\, ON\, N0P 2P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T235320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T152904Z
UID:1577-1585764000-1585774800@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Banquet-Coyote Watch Canada has been Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Coyote Watch Canada\nGuest Speaker – Wendy Brown \n“Ontario’s Eastern Coyote is a resilient keystone species maligned and misunderstood. We invite you to engage\, share and learn about this wild kin to our family dogs” Enjoy an evening out hearing about the Eastern Coyote biology and ecology overview. What are the wild canid myths and facts? How can a Community Co-existence Strategy Framework address the man to coyote encounter? \nTickets in advance only   Contact: Larry 519-330-8981
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/annual-banquet-coyote-watch-canada/
LOCATION:UAW Hall\, 88 Elm Dr S\, Wallaceburg\, ON\, N8A 5E7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T233447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T233447Z
UID:1575-1583350200-1583355600@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/dragonflies-2/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre\, 786 Dufferein Ave\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 2V3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20200220T144158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T145903Z
UID:1601-1582743600-1582743600@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Nature In Chatham-Kent Winter Guest Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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 \nWednesday  February 26\, 2020 ~ Our guest speaker will be Monica Vida talking about “Native Planting Gardening-What to Plant Where” \nThursday\, March 26\, 2020 ~ Our guest speaker will be Jessica Middleton talking about the “Healing Power of Forests” \nThursday\,  April 30\, 2020 ~ Our guest speaker will be Jennifer Pate talking about the  “Stories from Water”. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/nature-in-chatham-kent-winter-guest-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent Public Library\, 120 Queen St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7M 2G6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T223503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T224011Z
UID:1571-1580931000-1580936400@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Purple Martin Project and Roost
DESCRIPTION:Walpole Island Purple Martin Project will update us on the roost on Walpole Island and success of the program. \nLearn\, 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.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/purple-martin-project-and-roost/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre\, 786 Dufferein Ave\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 2V3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T201832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T201832Z
UID:1568-1579960800-1579971600@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Booth Creek Winter Adventure
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRSVP: sydenhamfn@hotmail.com
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/booth-creek-winter-adventure/
LOCATION:Booth Creek Wetlands\, 898 Burman Ln\, Wilkesport\, ON\, N0P 2R0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T201301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T201517Z
UID:1565-1578511800-1578517200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Members Share Night
DESCRIPTION: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 great way to be exposed to various nature elements and hobbies. \nNOTE: Location change to Chatham-Kent Public Library.\nContact Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986 with any questions or to confirm you which to present.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/members-share-night/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent Public Library\, 120 Queen St\, Chatham\, ON\, N7M 2G6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T195404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T195404Z
UID:1563-1575487800-1575493200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Highlights of Eastern Quebec
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/highlights-of-eastern-quebec/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre\, 786 Dufferein Ave\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 2V3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Atlantic-Puffins-Razorbills-6.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190927T194422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T222720Z
UID:1560-1573585200-1573592400@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Moonlight Walk Near Sinclair Bush
DESCRIPTION: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 on a nature walk at night means you’ll see (and hear) lots of things that you wouldn’t normally notice in the daylight. Bring a flashlight.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/moonlight-walk-near-sinclair-bush/
LOCATION:Near Sinclair Bush\, 10440 Sinclair Line\, Blenheim\, ON\, N0P 1A0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190925T030211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T195648Z
UID:1549-1573068600-1573074000@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Appreciating Reptiles and Amphibians in Southwestern Ontario
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/appreciating-reptiles-and-amphibians-in-southwestern-ontario/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre\, 786 Dufferein Ave\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 2V3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SMarks-e1569466788323.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190925T023523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T023523Z
UID:1544-1571490000-1571497200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Native Seed Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will be gathering from the native tall grass prairie field at our Paw Paw Woods. Come learn some tips and tricks from Larry Cornelis on gathering\, storing and propagating seeds from various native tall grass prairie plants.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/native-seed-gathering/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Paw Paw Woods\, 147 Mitchell Dr\, Wallaceburg\, ON\, N8A 5B1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190925T020358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T020358Z
UID:1540-1570356000-1570363200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Fungi Foray
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAlthough fungi can be seen throughout the year\, autumn is\, without doubt\, the best season. Some people enjoy eating fungi\, but on our hike\, you can enjoy photographing them in their natural habitat. The purpose of the walks is to find and enjoy the different species we can find and learn some tips on identification. \nNote: There will always be fungi to find but the range and volume can be affected by (in particular) dry or wet spells of weather.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/fungi-foray/
LOCATION:Walter Devereux Conservation Area\, 13016 McLarty Line\, Ridgetown\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073107
CREATED:20190906T015853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T012536Z
UID:1534-1570044600-1570050000@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Weather Chasing - Terrestrial and Celestial in Southwestern Ontario and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Our season starts with guest speakers  Kathryn Anderson  and Dave Paddick of Photography by Phos3.  The Who\, What\, When\, Where\, Why and How of Chasers and Photographers Kathryn and Dave. \nKathryn Parent and Dave Paddick are a husband and wife team\, life partners and soul mates.Together they publish their fine art photographs under one name\, ‘Photography by Phos³’. Their home base is in Chatham\, Ontario\, Canada. Their extreme weather photography is admired in the weather community around the world and we are bringing their exciting stories to you as we invite all to attend our fall opening meeting.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/weather-chasing-terrestrial-and-celestial-in-southwestern-ontario-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre\, 786 Dufferein Ave\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 2V3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073108
CREATED:20190928T151900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T153308Z
UID:1590-1569060000-1569069000@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Newport Forest
DESCRIPTION:We start our new season with a 10 am walk through Newport Forest located at 22130 Fleming Line\, West Elgin. \nThe 44.5-ha (110 acre) site is located on the south side of the Thames River near Wardsville\, Ontario within the Deciduous Forest Zone. Historically\, it is ecologically contiguous with the Skunk’s Misery area on the north side of the Thames\, barely one kilometer’s distance over intervening agricultural land. \nNewport Forest consists of lowland forest\, with some upland forest (the Hogsback)\, meadow\, ravine slopes and bluff forests\, and floodplain.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/newport-forest/
LOCATION:Newport Forest\, 22130 Fleming Ln\, Wardsville\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073108
CREATED:20180914T013357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T111744Z
UID:1438-1560592800-1560607200@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Mitchell's Bay Exploring and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 10 am at the corner of Park St and Pinsoneault St. Enjoy the short drive to the Bay for a relaxing morning viewing the Purple Martins\, learning about the care-taking of the houses and the past and present success of these T14 houses\, and then walking the Lakeshore Trail. There will be a free barbeque following for SFN members. Memberships available prior to picnic.
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/mitchells-bay-exploring-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Mitchell’s Bay\, Park St\, Mitchell's Bay\, Ontario\, N0P 1L0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073108
CREATED:20180914T013011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T232239Z
UID:1436-1558170000-1558184400@sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garden in Harmony with Nature. Plant sale 9 am – 1 pm. Located at Peers Wetland\, 29644 Kimball Side Rd. Come early – plants sell fast. Tour Peers Wetland while you are there and discover its biodiversity.\nInquiries: Larry Cornelis 519-330-8981 and Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986
URL:https://sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/event/native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Peers Wetland\, 29644 Kimball Rd\, Wallaceburg\, Ontario\, N8A 4L1\, Canada
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