Registration is required for most events. Please do not attend if you feel unwell.
We will walk the boardwalk trail to the open bog first, observing plants and birds. Then, for those up for a longer walk, we will follow a trail to the south through the woods to the east of the open bog. There is some uneven ground and small hills in the second part of the […]
Enjoy a Fall walk at Cedarcroft. We will walk the Beech Point Trail, River Trail and the Pine Trail. The trails could be damp and slippery in places. Please wear appropriate footwear and possibly bring a hiking pole. After the hike, we can sit at the picnic tables and enjoy the birds at the feeders. […]
Kains Woods is home to many year-round residents, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and more. On this hike, we will explore those that thrive in this woodlot along the Thames River. There are uneven surfaces on this trail. Trekking poles and good hiking boots are suggested. Park on the street on Westdel Bourne, south of […]
Garth Casbourn is an ornithologist and soon-to-be academic. Born and bred in London, Ontario, Garth returned to his native soil for his doctorate. He studies the effects of testosterone on avian movement behaviours with Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton at the University of Western Ontario. A long-time member of Nature London, he’s had a long association with […]
We will fill the feeders and then walk the Beech Point Trail, River Trail and the Pine Trail. The trails could be damp and slippery in some places.
We will visit Strathroy and Forest Sewage Lagoons and the Lake Huron shoreline, looking for birds. We will stop for lunch at Tim Horton’s in Forest. There will be some uneven ground. Warm clothes may be needed near the lake. Directions: Meet at the Tim Horton’s at 1255 Fanshawe Park Road West, near Sunripe. Additional […]
The Garden Club of London’s Annual Christmas Boutique fundraiser. Unusual and interesting handmade items using natural materials. Tearoom, urn inserts, tree decor, herbs and preserves, handmade soaps, pressed flower cards, wreaths, lavender products and lots more. Cash or Card. Cost: Free Admission
The Awards Banquet celebrates the amazing accomplishments of Nature London members with dinner, awards, bucket raffle prizes, and a guest speaker. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s speaker, Julia Zarankin, author of “Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder”, and her presentation “Rediscovering the Magic of our Common Birds”. We’ll be feasting on […]
Join us for a nature walk along the Thames Valley Parkway between Gibbons Park and Harris Park. We will help you to set up and use iNaturalist or Seek on your mobile phones. We will stop often to photograph interesting birds and plants. We will start in the south parking lot of Gibbons Park. You […]
Young birders! Join our annual bird count for students in Grades 3 to 8. We welcome younger children if they have an interest in nature. Adults must accompany all young birders throughout the event. See also https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/christmas-bird-count-for-kids for more information and a helpful bird guide. To register, email Cathy McCrae at cmcc@sympatico.ca by December 4. Meet […]