Please note:
- Unless stated otherwise, events are open to the public.
- All Indoor Events and Birding Wing Events are held at the London Civic Garden Complex, unless indicated otherwise. See the event details for location specifics.
- If attending an Outdoor Event, please review these important guidelines.
- Events prefixed with “TTLT” are run by and the responsibility of the Thames Talbot Land Trust. Please direct any questions to the TTLT at thamestalbot@ttlt.ca.
- For instructions on how to use the Events Calendar, please review the introduction.
January 2019
Nature in the City: The Thames River – Its Present and Future
London’s Thames River, winding throughout the city, has had its ebbs and flows. Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s General Manager, Ian Wilcox, will describe the health, care, and future opportunities of the Thames.
Find out more »Nature in the City: Groundhog Day – The History, Culture, and Biology of Hibernation
Western University’s Alan MacEachern of the History Department and Jim Staples of the Biology Department will talk about the folklore and fact of groundhogs and other hibernators. Come and find out what makes Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil tick and hear all about their biology.
Find out more »February 2019
Nature in the City: Celestial Events and the Night Skies over London
Astrophotographer Ryan Fraser will return to Nature in the City to take us on a trip to the stars. Ryan will also show us how to capture the experience through photography. Will he manage to “eclipse” the popularity of his last talk? Come and find out!
Find out more »Nature in the City: London’s Urban Forest
Sara Rowland, Urban Forestry Planner for the City of London, will take us out on a limb to learn about the urban forest. With a focus on climate change, Sara will consider what measures need to be employed to ensure our future City remains “liveable”. While in the midst of winter, we will reflect on assisted migration and warm afternoons enjoying the shade from the canopy of London’s trees - a treasure we need to nourish and protect.
Find out more »Nature in the City: Woodland Restoration from the Ground Up
Will future generations value our natural spaces as much as we do? What can the Garden Club of London’s Woodland Restoration Project teach us about the legacy we leave behind in nature? Roseann McKay describes a memorable journey of selfeducation, conservation, and stewardship.
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