Bunchberry. Photo © Bruce Thacker
Join us on Zoom for an entertaining and informative night of exploring Michipicoten Island from a unique perspective. You will hear about the recent history of caribou; use by local indigenous communities and a bit about our new Nature Reserves on the island.
Join Sue Bryan for a winter hike to Caldwell Lake Nature Reserve on the Lake Superior shore. Look for winter birds, mammal tracks and sign in the snow, possibly very early signs of spring. Snowshoes are required. Bring a hearty lunch, water, and dress appropriately for the winter conditions considering level of physical exertion, wind and temperature. The hike into the site along a rough forest trail is about 1.5 hours. Depending on snow conditions it could represent a high level of physical exertion. If ice conditions on Lake Superior are suitable we may hike in through the forest on the trail but return along the Superior shoreline on the frozen lake. We hope to stop for an outdoor hot coffee or tea and eat lunches outdoors at the Bryan cabin on the Superior shore (half way mark in the total hike).
Join us as Courtney Mondoux shares her research experience with polar bears of the southern and western Hudson Bay subpopulations.
Join Keith Wade as he guides us along Mission Marsh looking for early spring migrants.
Join us as Brian Jackson, Park Biologist for Quetico Provincial Park, shares recent work examining a historical perspective on red pine and white pine but in a contemporary context. He will explore the relationship between these majestic pines and wildfire and the challenges in managing a wilderness park to perpetuate their abundance and distribution. He will also share the historical and cultural significance of white and red pine as revealed through physical evidence still observed within the park and being revealed through collaborative research projects.
Join George Holborn as he guides us in the Mills Block Forest listening to the evening sounds of nature (Juniors are welcome).
Join us with Tom Mitton as we look for spring migrants at Hurkett Cove.
Join Marian Childs as we explore the treasures of Middle Falls.
Join us as Allan Gilbert leads this outing beginning with a few stops at local marshes and farmer’s fields. A visit to the boat launch will give the group an opportunity to look for Peregrine Falcons. The highlight of the outing is the hike at Mink Mountain to view the area birds and vegetation. Please wear clothing suited for the day and bring a snack and beverage along. Bring your binoculars for bird and scenery viewing. This trip will begin at 7:30 am and should finish up between 1 and 2 pm. Please contact Allan to secure your spot at 768-8582.
Note: Due to the absence of bluebird eggs in the nesting boxes along the birding route, coupled with the long grass which has yielded ticks, There are very few nest boxes inhabited along the birding route this spring, therefore there are no bluebird eggs or offspring. Many nest boxes have very tall grasses and shrubs nearby which has also produced a very high incidence of ticks. For these two reasons it has been decided to cancel this event for this year.
Join Susan Robinson as we travel the country roads in search of Eastern Bluebirds. Please wear clothing suited for the day. We will meet at the Movati parking lot at 6:00 pm and finish up at 9:00 pm. Bring along your binoculars. Please email or call Susan at hitchcroft@shaw.ca or call 633-4858 (cell) to secure your spot.
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