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Ontario Nature's 82nd AGM and Gathering

Please join us for our 82nd Annual General Meeting and Gathering at Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve where we will explore the reserve’s rolling hills, wetland, creeks and woodlands.

You will have the opportunity to go bird watching, participate in a bioblitz and take a hike with expert guides. Turtles, butterflies, plants, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls are all residents on the reserve – maybe we’ll see a few! You can learn from expert naturalists about the wildlife and unique features of the property while helping Ontario Nature better manage the reserve by increasing our knowledge of the species it hosts.

At the AGM and Conservation Awards Ceremony, we will highlight Ontario Nature’s conservation successes and celebrate the achievements of our award winners. Later, you can catch up with old friends over a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres. The AGM, Conservtion Awards ceremony, and wine and cheese reception is intended for members only, but space permitting, we welcome non-members as well.

Please be aware that this is an outdoor event with no running water and limited electricity. On-site we will have a tent to provide shelter from the sun and rain. Portable toilets and sinks will be available as well as plenty of drinking water.

Date: June 8, 2013
Location: Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve, Bathurst Street (east) entrance
Directions: Just northwest of Newmarket, click here for directions
Parking: Parking is limited and will be set up along the entrance drive. We encourage all participants to try to carpool for this event.
Cost: There will be no charge for the event this year
Registration: Registration is now closed.
Weather: We will be holding this event, rain or shine!
Program:

7:00 – 9:30 a.m.	Early morning birding excursion (no advance registration required, refreshments provided)
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.	Registration
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Morning bioblitz / guided hike
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Delicious barbecue lunch
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Afternoon bioblitz / guided hike
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Registration for new arrivals
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.	AGM and Conservation Awards Ceremony
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Wine and cheese reception

* Please note that we changed the venue from Isaiah Tubbs Resort to Mulock.

Food and drink

Morning refreshments will be provided for those participating in the early morning birding and a barbecue lunch will be provided for those participating in the BioBlitz. Water will be available throughout the day. Please note that there will be no additional food available on-site for BioBlitz participants, and we encourage attendees to bring their own snacks and refillable water bottles.

What to bring

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants and a pair of sturdy, closed-toed shoes are recommended. Remember to bring water, sunscreen and a hat.