The Thunder Bay FIeld Naturalists offer walks (field trips), talks (general meetings/indoor lectures) and workshops depending on the time of year. There is also a selection of youth programs for the young and young-at-heart.
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Join us with Mirabai Alexander and James Barber for birding at Hurkett Cove. Don't forget your binoculars, and dress for the weather. Please bring snacks and a lunch if you plan to stay for the afternoon. There are some picnic tables and areas for sitting.
Meet directly at Hurkett Cove Conservation Area at 7:30 am.
Parking is free if you have an Explore Card, otherwise there is a $5.00 per car fee. Explore Cards can be purchased through the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority.
To register, contact Sandy Barro by either telephone at (807) 977-1702 or email sbarro@lakeheadu.ca.
Red, orange, yellow-green, and mineral grey. Leafy, powdery, shrubby, and crusty. Lichens are both eye-catching and astoundingly diverse. This talk aims to break down lichen biology and identification for those without micro-scopes and laboratories. The region boasts and incredible diversity of unique lichens, and we will cover which boreal, temperate, tropical, and arctic-alpine species you might get a chance to see while out exploring.
*Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) – Nathan Wilson will give an update on the status and recognition of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and how to report suspected sightings of it in Thunder Bay District.
Enjoy a morning of birding and nature observation with Keith Wade. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. No registration required. Parent accompanied children are welcome. Meet in the LRCA Mission Marsh parking lot for this family friendly event at 8:45 a.m. The outing will go to 12:00 noon. However, participants can leave at any time for other planned activities. Parking is $5.00 per car or a current Explore Card purchased from the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. This event will coincide with the City Nature Challenge.
This guided "family friendly" walk will take place at Mills Block Forest at 8:00 pm. We will look and listen for frogs and evening songsters. Meet at the Mills Block Forest Conservation Area parking lot. Wear waterproof footwear and warm clothing. Bring a flashlight. Contact George Holborn at 807-622-2113 to confirm. Parking is $5.00 per car or a current Explore Card purchased through the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. Register with George at 807-622-2113.
