Enjoy a morning and afternoon at Hurkett Cove when bird migration is at its peak. Don't forget your binoculars, and dress for the weather.

Meet at the Landmark Inn parking lot at 7:30 am or at the Cove by approximately 8:30 am. Contact Marian Childs at 577-1324 to register. From there, we will drive to Hurkett Cove.

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.

This weekend event is sponsored by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA). If you would like to learn more about birds or are an avid birder, this festival is one to take in. Register via the LRCA at lakeheadca.com.

This outing will be a leisurely walk/hike through the area of Middle Falls. There is a lot of natural history to see in this area.

Meet at Scotiabank on west Arthur Street at 9:00 am.   Contact Marian at 577-1324 to register.

Visit two locations on the recently purchased McTavish Wetland Nature Reserve to learn more about the property and the wetland protected there. A walk will follow the old PD rail bed to a beaver pond and cattail marsh complex located on the north boundary of the reserve. Time permitting, we will stop at a roadside forested location on the west boundary of the property. Spring birds and butterflies seen will add to the species list for this new property.

Meet and park at the roadside of Pearl Road 5 south (exists on the south side of Hwy 11-17, before you reach Pearl Lake). Travel 630 metres on Pearl Road 5 South to where the old PD rail (Kinghorn) line crosses the road. Park on the roadside. The group will walk east along the old rail bed to reach the north west corner of the reserve. Bring water, snack, insect repellant and sun screen. This is a half-day outing and we should be home for a late lunch. This field trip is moderate difficulty. For more information or to sign up, call Sue Bryan (345-6446 or email bryan@tbaytel.net).

Enjoy a morning of hiking into the area of Mink Mountain as we look for elusive warblers. Remember to bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a lunch. Meet at the Movati Athletic Club parking lot near Scotiabank on Arthur Street at 8:00 am. Contact Allan to register at 768-8582 or email agilbert@lakeheadu.ca. 

This outing will introduce methods to collect a variety of organisms such as cyanobacteria, diatoms, micro crustaceans and other interesting creatures. The outing is presented by Nathan Wilson MSc who is currently studying cyanobacteria in area lakes, and Frank Barclay a microscopy enthusiast.

The event will be held Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at Boulevard Lake, (Current Avenue at Rita Street) from 6 pm to 8 pm. There is ample parking at this site.

To register please forward name and email to Frank at barclayf@tbaytel.net or call (807) 345-0817. If you are able to commit to cyanobacteria collection for research, a limited number of kits MAY be available.

Attached QR codes will provide some info relating to cyanobacteria, a group of organisms which are of concern in area water bodies.