Field Trips

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A SLOW, EASY and SHORT walk around the one pond off the German 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.

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Enjoy an easy walk on the Beech Point Trail and the Pine Trail. We will see what Fall birds are migrating through and identify some wildflowers.

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We will bird several areas near Port Stanley, including Hawk Cliff.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
A leisurely walk through Weldon Park, Arva, we will be looking for fall migrants, interesting plants, animals and features of the park.

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Birds typically found here include, Robins, Sparrows, Goldfinches, Downy and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Great Blue Herons, Mallards and Wood Ducks, Chickadees, Cardinals, Red-tailed Hawks and Turkey Vultures. Usually turtles sunning themselves on logs.

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We will walk around Saunders Pond looking for fall migrants. Be prepared for the possibility of muddy conditions.

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Explore relatively level trails through open fields, forest and along the Thames River in search of signs that fall is in the air. Wearing hiking boots and bringing binoculars will be an asset. Dress for the weather.
Directions: Park in the lot at the east end Windermere, east of Adelaide Street and The Tin Cup. We will meet at the trail entrance for Kilally Meadows Trail.
Additional Comments: To see some of the trails we’ll be hiking, you may view this video from “Hiking With Kathleen” where the Kilally Meadows Trail is shown in the first 5 minutes of the video.

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Join us on a hike along the Ausable River in Exeter. We will be looking for the Exeter white squirrel, late migrants, fall colours and other interesting plants and features.

We will hike through varied habitats looking for fall birds. The terrain will be hilly in spots.
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NATURE LONDON MEMBERS ONLY.
Birds typically found here include, Robins, Sparrows, Goldfinches, Downy and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Great Blue Herons, Mallards and Wood Ducks, Chickadees, Cardinals, Red-tailed Hawks and Turkey Vultures. Usually turtles sunning themselves on logs.

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This is an easy walk on a level well maintained trail. We will pass a mill pond and take a stroll through a mature open forest. We will be looking for late migrants, plants, animals and features.

We will visit Strathroy and Forest Sewage Lagoons, as well as other sites as time permits.
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NATURE LONDON MEMBERS ONLY.
The beautiful setting of Medway Heritage Forest is home is a great many wildlife species, some of which have migrated or hibernated by this time. However, the various settings of open fields and forest that follow the meandering Medway Creek provide what it takes for a rich variety of overwintering birds and mammals.

Join 3 Western Integrated Science students on a walk through Kilally Meadows.

Hike through a private property opened up to the public. Evergreen trail to open field trail to mixed forest. Looking for late departing birds or those just arriving in the area, as well as other creatures.
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We will look for late fall birds along the north side of Fanshawe Lake.
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We will once again run our annual bird count for students in Grades 3 to 8.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Start 2024 by enjoying our feathered friends in Greenway Park. Dress warmly.
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Explore a trail in different light, get out to enjoy the winter season, listen to the winter sounds at night, help to learn about bark, maybe we can id some trees.
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Check for Snowy owls around Strathroy. Look at winter waterfowl along the St. Clair River.
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We will check for waterfowl from the dam and walk some trails on the south side of the river.
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Walk the trails and participate in a Treasure Hunt. Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, or Jim’s famous hot apple cider.
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Hopefully the skies will be clear to observe the stars, listen for owls, walk the Beech trail, enjoy a warming fire and experience the woods at night.
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The open water of The Thames River is the perfect habitat for many permanent animal species, even in the winter.
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Along trails and grassy areas to look for late winter birds and wildlife.
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We will look for various waterfowl and raptors.
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Tundra Swans and other migrating waterfowl
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Wildlife is abundant in the ponds and adjacent wetland and open fields in Komoka Provincial Park – The Ponds. This location is separate from the one along the Thames River.
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We will explore several ponds and trails in this natural area just north of Clinton.
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CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN AND FLOODING

We will walk trails near the river to look for early spring migrants and wildflowers.
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We will walk along the river and then on other trails to look for spring migrants and wildflowers. For those who’d like to stay until dusk, we will see if the American Woodcocks have returned to the area.
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We will walk around Saunders Pond looking for migrating birds and spring plants. The area can be muddy. There are some hills.
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See robins, sparrows, goldfinches, woodpeckers, nuthatches, herons, ducks, chickadees, cardinals, and hawks.
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Enjoy a relatively easy walk on the Beech Point Trail and the Pine Trail. 

We will look for spring migrants. Please be aware that there is paid parking at this site. There are several hills on the trails. For those interested, we can look for American Woodcocks at dusk.
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Explore the many habitats of the Cade Tract, a new public tract owned by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, west of St. Marys.
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Spring migrants and resident birds, often a good week for warblers.
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MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED This event lasts over the long weekend until May 20. We will visit various sites on the Bruce Peninsula to see migrating and resident birds. […]

CANCELLED

We will be walking the River Trail and the more difficult Northern Trail, looking for birds and interesting things along the way.
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Spring migration will be mostly finished by then but there will be a great selection of breeding birds to observe.
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Explore a range of habitats as we walk west from Meadowlily Nature Reserve, under Highbury Avenue, to the prairie plantings under the hydro corridor that parallels Highbury.
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Explore a range of habitats as we walk west from Meadowlily Nature Reserve, under Highbury Avenue, to the prairie plantings under the hydro corridor that parallels Highbury.
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A walk on the Beech Point and River Trails looking for variety of fungi.
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Walk on mostly paved paths looking at late summer plants and birds.
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Walk the trails along the pond’s edge looking for early fall migrants and resident birds.
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Nature journaling is a creative way to develop skilled observations, curiosity, and gratitude for nature.
The fall, with leaves starting to change colour, interesting fungi and other natural objects present is a great time to nature journal.
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Nature journaling is a creative way to develop skilled observations, curiosity, and gratitude for nature.
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David Jolly will lead a follow-up to his talk.
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Walk along the Beech Point and River Trails to view the colours of fall.
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Hawk Cliff, Port Stanley beaches, lunch at Mackie’s, Port Stanley Sewage Lagoons.
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We often see robins, sparrows, goldfinches, woodpeckers, nuthatches, ducks, chickadees, cardinals, and hawks.
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We will walk in several habitats to look for fall birds and plants.
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Featuring fall colours, migrants, waterfowl and other birds. 
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Walk in several habitats to enjoy the birds and plants of the fall.
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Sewage lagoons in Strathroy and Mount Forest. Also, Lake Huron shoreline.
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The White-tailed Deer breeding season is in full swing. Bear witness!
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Gentle hike through Coldstream conservation, some elevation changes.
Different habitats – cedar swamp, lake, deciduous trees. See what birds or other creatures are around.
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We will walk to the boardwalk on the northeast cove, then return to the parking lot to do the loop of the cove behind the German Club. Some may just […]

We will walk along the river in Greenway Park to start off 2025.
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Pinery is home to many winter residents.
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We will visit sites in western Middlesex and Lambton Counties to look for winter birds.
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The event began in 1998 as an annual bird count in North America and runs each February. A February count allows for a snapshot of birds right before one of their annual migrations.

Great Backyard Bird Count – Lets see what we can find around Morrison Dam in Exeter. Walk around the reservoir, IF water is open, waterfowl variety, small birds around on […]

We will walk several trails in Fanshawe Conservation Area to look for winter birds. We will try feeding them from the hand in several spots. Perhaps we’ll find some early […]

We will walk several trails (paved and unpaved) to look for birds and early signs of Spring. Directions: Meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts at the south […]