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 519-330-8981 and Tom Chatterton 519-627-2986
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 […]
We start our new season with a 10 am walk through Newport Forest located at 22130 Fleming Line, West Elgin. The 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 […]
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. Kathryn 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, […]
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 […]