Sydenham Field Naturalists

Tree Identification Walk
2018-11-03 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods, Maplewood Cres, Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada
Meet at 2 pm at Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods. Join Larry to learn about the different tree species growing here at WSW. With trees bare but leaves still intact lying on the ground, this is the perfect time of year to learn about tree identification. WSW has a great variety of trees for this outing. Enter from Maplewood Crescent.
Leader: Larry Cornelis 519-626-9591

Reid Conservation Area
2018-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Reid Conservation Area, 601 Duthill Rd, Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada
Meet at 2 pm at the Reid Conservation Area south of the Darcy McKeough Dam on Duthill Road between Kerr Line and Tulloch Line. Explore this 170 acre protected property that was donated to St Clair Conservation Area. Join us to enjoy a fall walk in this deciduous forest and along the Sydenham River.

Sydenham River Nature Reserve
2018-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
Our season starts with guest speakers from Ontario Nature. They will share the results of surveys and inventories at the Sydenham River Nature Reserve. Learn about the rare and endangered species living at this amazing ecological gem south of Alvinston that the SFN was instrumental in protecting.

Wardsville Woods
2018-09-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Wardsville Woods, 1632 Longwoods Road, Wardsville, Ontario, Canada
We start our new season with a tour of Wardsville Woods at 10 am at 1632 Longwoods Road. Wardsville Woods is a 50 acre tract located in the Skunk’s Misery Natural Area and is a great mix of upland, slope, and floodplain forest. This is an excellent place to see a wide representation of Carolinian trees including the Tulip and Sassafras trees.

Naturalized Gardens Tour - Night 3
2018-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | University Ave, Wallaceburg, 369 University Ave, Wallaceburg, On, N8A 4A4, Canada
Naturalized Gardens Tour – Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25, 2018
Here is an opportunity to visit three ecologically responsible gardens that are designed with native plant species to attract and benefit wildlife including birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Meet the gardeners and hear first hand info and stories about their gardens. All dates – 7:00 pm
Night 3 – July 25, 369 University Ave, Wallaceburg

Naturalized Gardens Tour - Night 2
2018-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 | North River Line, Wallaceburg, 8589 North River Line, Wallaceburg, On, N8A 4L1, Canada
Naturalized Gardens Tour – Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25, 2018
Here is an opportunity to visit three ecologically responsible gardens that are designed with native plant species to attract and benefit wildlife including birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Meet the gardeners and hear first hand info and stories about their gardens. All dates – 7:00 pm
Night 2 – July 18, 8589 North River Line, east of Wallaceburg, or turn south off Hwy 78 at Brigden Side Road, first house

Naturalized Gardens Tour - Night 1
2018-07-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Dora Ave, Wallaceburg, 407 Dora Ave, Wallaceburg, On, N8A 2K2, Canada
Naturalized Gardens Tour – Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25, 2018
Here is an opportunity to visit three ecologically responsible gardens that are designed with native plant species to attract and benefit wildlife including birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Meet the gardeners and hear first hand info and stories about their gardens. All dates – 7:00 pm
Night 1 – July 11, 407 Dora Ave, Wallaceburg

Swallow Nesting Colony
2018-06-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Core Farm, 4082 Confederation Line, Wyoming, On, N0N 1T0, Canada
Meet at 10 am at Ron and Linda Core’s farm (4082 Confederation Line east of Mandaumin) to observe bank swallows, a species at risk, as they enter and leave their nests to feed their young. Ron refaces the bank every spring so the swallows can excavate new nests. Bring your binoculars. Ron will also take us on a hike on their nature trail to view wildflowers and trees.

Annual Native Plant Sale
2018-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Peers Wetland, 29644 Kimball Rd, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 4L1, Canada
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.
Inquiries: Larry Cornelis 519-626-9591 and Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986

Sydenham River Nature Reserve Spring Walk
2018-05-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Sydenham River Nature Reserve, 2740 Buttonwood Dr, Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0, Canada
Meet at 10 am at the south entrance on Oil Springs Line, 1km east of Nauvoo Road. Witness the splendour of spring in all its beauty.

Nature in Chatham-Kent Speaker Series - Night 4 - Larry Cornelis
2018-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Chatham-Kent Public Library, 120 Queen St, Chatham, ON, N7M 2G6, Canada
We invite all to attend each evening of this exciting speaker series being presented by Sydenham Field Naturalists and hosted by Chatham-Kent Public Library in Chatham. Each presenter is sure to appeal to what you would like to learn more about the nature in Chatham-Kent.

Rowsom’s Tilbury West Conservation Area
2018-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Rowsom’s Tilbury West Conservation Area, 15172 S. Middle Road, Town of Lakeshore, On, N0P 1J0, Canada
Meet at 10 am at the conservation area 15172 S. Middle Road, Lakeshore. Join us on the trails through various habitats on this 25 hectare (61 acre) property of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. Pack a lunch if you wish.
Inquiries: Larry Cornelis (519-626-9591)

Annual Banquet 2018
2018-04-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Country View Golf Course, 25393 St Clair Rd, Dover Centre, On, N0P 1L0, Canada
Annual Dinner, Country View Golf Course
Doors open 6 pm. Buffet dinner 6:30 pm
Tickets in advance only.
The Return of the Bald Eagle
Guest Speaker – Phil Roberts, one of our most popular presenters in 32 years, is returning. Hear of the recovery efforts of these magnificent raptors.
Contact: Larry Cornelis (519) 626-9591 or email larry.cornelis@gmail.com

Nature in Chatham-Kent Speaker Series - Night 3 - Stan Caveney
2018-03-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Chatham-Kent Public Library, 120 Queen St, Chatham, ON, N7M 2G6, Canada

Raising The Ecological Bar
2018-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
Past President, Larry Cornelis, will guide us on how to create a naturalized garden that will raise the ecological values of our home landscapes. Learn about the best species of plants to attract, benefit and support wildlife. Even native species aren’t all equal in their abilities to support nature.

Nature in Chatham-Kent Speaker Series - Night 2 - Paul Pratt
2018-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Chatham-Kent Public Library, 120 Queen St, Chatham, ON, N7M 2G6, Canada

Bickford Oak Woods Winter Walk
2018-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Bickford Oak Woods, 701 Bickford Line, Sombra, Ontario, N0P 2H0, Canada
RESCHEDULED We are now rescheduling this event to Sunday (Feb. 11). We will meet at the corner of Hwy. 40 and Bickford Line at 10 a.m. We will be cleaning out and repairing wood duck boxes as well as seeing a beaver lodge and other interesting nature features at their winter best. Bring the family and lunch if you wish. Hot chocolate and cookies to follow. This is a great mid winter outing.

Birds in Action
2018-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
Butch Dompierre is a SFN member and one of the best wildlife photographers in this area. At the end of every weekend, Butch puts his ‘Sunday Evening Post’ on his blog showing some of his best shots of the week. His action photos are exceptional as he will show in this illustrated presentation.

Nature in Chatham-Kent Speaker Series - Night 1 - Allen Woodliffe
2018-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Chatham-Kent Public Library, 120 Queen St, Chatham, ON, N7M 2G6, Canada

Members’ Night
2018-01-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
All SFN members are welcome to share their nature-related pictures, items and stories in brief presentations. Contact Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986.

Biology, Migration and Tagging of the Monarch Butterfly
2017-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
Meet Bruce Parker who has tagged over 3000 Monarchs since 1998, with 23 being recovered in Mexico. Learn of his independent study on the species.

Tree Identification
2017-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods, Maplewood Cres, Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada
EDIT: Event time changed from November 5th to November 12th at 2 pm (due to heavy rain on the 5th). Hope to see you all there on the new date!
Meet at 2 pm at Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods. Join Larry to learn about the different tree species growing here at WSW. With trees bare but leaves still intact lying on the ground, this is the perfect time of year to learn about tree identification. WSW has a great variety of trees for this outing.
Leader: Larry Cornelis 519 330 8981

Invasion of the Habitat Snatchers
2017-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
Dr. Daria Koscinski, Conservation Property Manager for Thames Talbot Land Trust, will help us to sort out the friends from the foes. She will describe the impacts of nasty invasives, and shed light on helpful local and legislative responses.

The Culture of Bird Watching
2017-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, 786 Dufferein Ave, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 2V3, Canada
Birders are out in nature looking at our birds, but who is watching the bird watchers? Is there an observable bird watching culture? Paul Nicholson, lifelong birder and the bird watching columnist for the London Free Press, will share his thoughts on this unusual but interesting theme.

McKeough Conservation Area Hike
2017-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | McKeough Conservation Area, 940 Holt Line, Wilkesport, On, N0P 2R0, Canada
Meet at 10 am at the McKeough dam parking area on Holt Line, east side of the North Sydenham River. Walk along the diversion channel and explore the new wetland that was created while repairing some needed infrastructure.

Sydenham River Nature Reserve
2017-09-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Sydenham River Nature Reserve, 2740 Buttonwood Dr, Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0, Canada
For members only of Sydenham Field Naturalists and Lambton Wildlife Inc, join us for a tour of this ecological wonder. Led by Ontario Nature, you will explore interpretive hikes throughout the woodland and finish the day with a light celebratory lunch at noon. RSVP by September 5 to Kirsten Dahl at 416-444-8419 ext. 235 or kirstend@ontarionature.org

McLean's and McGeachy Pond
2017-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Keith McLean Conservation Lands, 18331 Kent Bridge Road, Morpeth, Ontario, N0P 1X0, Canada
Meet 10:00am at Keith McLean Conservation Lands, 18331 Kent Bridge Road. See picturesque ponds full of blooming lotus flowers. We will then travel to McGeachy Pond, a wetland/lakeshore waterfowl habitat located at the north shore of Lake Erie between Erie Beach and Erieau.
Inquiries: Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986

Annual Native Plant Sale
2017-05-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Peers Wetland, 29644 Kimball Rd, Wallaceburg, Ontario, N8A 4L1, Canada
Garden in harmony with nature. Plant sale is from 9 am – 1 pm.
Located at Peers Wetland, 29644 Kimball Side Rd. Come early – plants sell fast! Tour Peers Wetland while you are here and discover its biodiversity.
Inquiries: Larry Cornelis (519-626-9591) and Tom Chatterton (519-627-2986).

Spring Gem Duo
2017-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods, Maplewood Cres, Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada
Come join us in touring two woodland gems, Sycamore Woods and Paw Paw Woods, located right in Wallaceburg. Meet at 10 am at Sycamore Woods, Maplewood Cres., Wallaceburg.
Lead and Inquiries: Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986

Bird Banding in Canatara Park
2017-04-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Canatara Park, Lake Chipican Drive, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Meet at 9 am at Canatara Park, Sarnia. Rachael Powless and Carl Pascoe, Master Banders, will demonstrate bird banding. Pack a lunch and picnic with us in the park. Rain date Sunday, April 30th.
Inquiries: Larry Cornelis (519-626-9591)
