Westminster Ponds is part of an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) that has incredibly diverse ecosystems that support all kinds of wildlife that I have witnessed over the past year, including coyotes, deer, rodents (including beaver, muskrats), snakes, and yes, several species of birds plus wildflowers. We will start the hike at the viewing platform overlooking […]

This walk is intended for members who have mobility challenges who may require canes, a walker, an assistant, or frequent pauses. We will walk on a level trail covered with wood chips at a slow pace to spend some time observing Nature in the spring. Members may bring an assistant, if needed, who is not […]

Join us for a relaxing hike on the beautiful MacNaughton Trail in Exeter. We should be seeing spring migrants, spring flowers and the White Squirrel along with other wildlife. The trail is wide and fairly level with some stairs and is 4 kms long. Dress for the weather and wear proper footware. Take Richmond St. […]

We will walk the trails leading to Dingman Creek looking for spring wildflowers and any birds that are around. It is a lovely area for a walk and trails are mostly flat. There could be a few muddy sections so waterproof shoes and walking sticks are not a bad idea. There is a small parking […]

We will walk the trails leading to Dingman Creek looking for spring wildflowers and any birds that are around. It is a lovely area for a walk and trails are mostly flat. There could be a few muddy sections so waterproof shoes and walking sticks are not a bad idea. There is a small parking […]

Explore the many habitats of the Cade Tract, a fairly new property owned by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, west of St. Marys. This former farm was donated to the UTRCA by Barnby Cade and restoration efforts are ongoing. We’ll view a cool water stream, a new wetland creation, a young prairie, thickets and […]