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 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).