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Great Lakes Hawk Watch

In partnership with the Toronto Ornithological Club, the Ontario Field Ornithologists, the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch, Holiday Beach Migration Observatory, Hawk Cliff Hawk Watch, Hawkwatch International, and Birds Canada, the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) is supporting and recruiting participants for a 2-day dispersed hawkwatch event that unifies the hawkwatch and birding communities. Called the GREAT Great Lakes Hawkwatch, we aim to organize and support community scientists in conducting standardized raptor migration counts, outside of traditionally monitored hawkwatch sites. The link to the event is located here: https://www.hmana.org/great-great-lakes-hawkwatch/

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Featured Featured Event Series Great Lakes Hawk Watch

Great Lakes Hawk Watch

In partnership with the Toronto Ornithological Club, the Ontario Field Ornithologists, the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch, Holiday Beach Migration Observatory, Hawk Cliff Hawk Watch, Hawkwatch International, and Birds Canada, the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) is supporting and recruiting participants for a 2-day dispersed hawkwatch event that unifies the hawkwatch and birding communities. Called the GREAT Great Lakes Hawkwatch, we aim to organize and support community scientists in conducting standardized raptor migration counts, outside of traditionally monitored hawkwatch sites. The link to the event is located here: https://www.hmana.org/great-great-lakes-hawkwatch/

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Youth Programs & Community Science Presentation

Lunan Hall - St. Paul's United Church 349 Waverley Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

This summer, TBFN relaunched its Youth Programming with three new program streams: the Wolf Packs, the Efts, and the Nature Explorers With Technology (NEWT). We will give an overview of these new programs which together provide educational nature and science-themed events for children, families, and youth up to 19 years of age. We will share some highlights from this summer and a sneak peek at what's to come this year.  Speakers will include Courtney Moudoux and Gene Kent.

Several TBFN members will present brief updates on community science initiatives that have been undertaken by the TBFN. Meeting participants will hear about the Gray Fox Project, Thunder Cape Bird Observatory, the Bluebird Project, and several other TBFN initiatives, as well as potential future projects. Speakers will include Rob Foster, Allan Harris, Susan Robinson and Ted Armstrong.

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*** Event Full *** Geology of the Thunder Bay Region

Silver Harbour Conservation Area G25F+RX Shuniah, Ontario, Shuniah, ON, Canada

Join Gene Kent as we tour the geological formation of the region traveling back in time from our youngest rock formations, and early forms of life through to the formation of Lake Superior and the great continental rift. We look for evidence of magma chambers, and how faulting and veining created the amethyst deposits in Shuniah. We will search for evidence of meteorite impact materials and how life changed on earth after the great impact. A very ancient Maar Volcano will help to tell the story of the formation of our continent.

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Ducks and Fall Migrants

Chippewa Park Pavilion 8QMP+GX Thunder Bay, Ontario, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Join Allan Gilbert as we hike through the campground at Chippewa Park, crossing the bridge into the old landfill area, looking for ducks in the river area and the ponds. Contact Allan Gilbert at (807) 768-8582 to confirm. We will meet at the main parking lot by the main pavilion at Chippewa Park.

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Global BIG Day – Efts and NEWTs Event

Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area 9QFQ+W2 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

October 9th is the fall Global Big Day and World Migratory Bird Day. Global Big Days celebrate birds and birding while collecting valuable observation data during the spring and fall migration seasons. We will participate in this community science initiative with Keith Wade who will lead us on a trip to observe land and water birds at Mission Marsh Conservation Area. We will discuss bird migration and the impacts of climate change on migrating birds.
This is a combined event for both Efts (12-15 year olds) and NEWTs (high school students 15+).

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Fall Art – Wolf Packs Event

Cascades Conservation Area FQRF+PP Thunder Bay, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

WOLF PACKS EVENT - This event has been designed for children 6-11 years old, but older and younger children are also welcome. Parent/guardian accompaniment is required.
Let's get inspired by nature! We will use our creativity, observation skills, and appreciation of nature during fall-themed art projects. We will be outside, so comfortable layers are recommended.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during Wolf Packs events.
Please note, there is a $5 parking fee for the Cascades to support the work of the LRCA. Alternatively, annual parking passes can be purchased for $40 +HST from the LRCA website.

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Forest Fungi Walk – Efts Event

Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area HPQ4+9G Thunder Bay, Ontario, Ontario, Canada

EFTS EVENT

Guest leader Ben Bohemier will lead us on a trail walk to look for mycological observations. We will discuss the biology and ecology of forest fungi along the way.

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** Outing is now Full ** Pearson Wetlands Field Trip

Meet at the Movati Athletic Club Parking Lot 1185 Arthur Street W, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

** Outing is now Full **
Explore the new Nature Conservancy of Canada trail with Rob Foster.  This large mesa overlooks the Pearson Wetlands and is a designated conservation reserve.  The trail starts with a difficult 210 m (.21 kilometers) climb up a rocky cliff to the top of the mesa that has a 5 km moderate loop trail   (There is an option to just do a portion of this upper trail overlooking the wetland.) Bring lunch. 

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Iceland: A Land Well Worth Visiting

Lunan Hall - St. Paul's United Church 349 Waverley Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a change for a change of pace evening presentation on Iceland: A Land Well Worth Visiting.
David Legge and Shelley Crawford recently circumnavigated this amazing country (by road), rich in scenery, with dazzling adventures at every turn.
They will show slides illustrating exceptional diversity in nature, art and culture and a warm, hospitable population little more than that of northwestern Ontario: very progressive, environmentally sensitive yet facing challenges and unique vulnerabilities of interest to our members.
COVID-19 screening will be in place. Maximum of 75 participants.

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