Hike a new well maintained trail along fields, a small evergreen plantation, past an old mill pond and then through an old growth deciduous forest. This area is an old section of the CA and has been rehabilitated due to the heavy illegal atv use. We will be looking for spring flowers and early migrants. Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear.

We will explore the trails off Western Counties Road and look for spring migrants and resident birds. These trails often have muddy and slippery sections with some inclines so please wear appropriate footwear.

May and Trilliums go together. Time to explore this beautiful little area known for its variety and abundance of trilliums. It is not a long trail, reasonably level, hard packed (unless we have had lots of rain). We will walk once in each direction as it is a loop trail.

Explore Kelly Stanton ESA and see what birds are to be found. We will check out the storm water pond then venture onto the trails in the tallgrass prairie and wooded areas. There could be muddy or slippery sections, waterproof footwear with good traction, long pants and bug spray for tick prevention are recommended.

Explore the many habitats of the Cade Tract, a relatively new public tract located west of St. Marys, owned by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. This former farm was donated to the UTRCA by Barnby Cade and restoration efforts are ongoing. We'll view a coolwater stream, a fen-like habitat, a young prairie, a thicket, meadow and mature woodlot. We'll focus on identifying plants but also watch for birds. There are no managed trails and the vegetation can be thick, so long pants and hiking boots or rubber boots are advised. We we'll cross a creek as well.

A leisurely walk around the woods at Circle R Ranch to view the many Spring Wildflowers species there. There will be birds in the canopy to see and hear.

Explore the Coldstream Cons. Area looking for wildflowers, maybe some birds too.
The Coldstream Conservation Area has two trails – the trail in the south end of the Conservation Area takes you through a cedar swamp, a rare experience in Southwestern Ontario. The trail north of Coldstream Road is a wonderful place for spring wildflowers and birds
Hard packed trail, some boardwalk. We will check out the main trail/cedar swamp for wildflowers and depending on recent rainfall, creek may have some activity in as well.
Check out reservoir for ducks etc. and the newly constructed bridge

A SLOW, EASY and SHORT walk around the one pond off the Germany Canadian Club parking lot. We will only be going around this pond. The aim is for an inclusive hike open to those who want to go at a slower than average pace and to take our time. Binoculars or camera is recommended. Birds typically found here include: robins, sparrows, goldfinches, downy and red bellied wood peckers, nuthatches, great blue herons, mallards, wood ducks, chickadees, cardinals, red-tailed hawk and turkey vultures.