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SUMMARY:URGENT – Take Action for Conservation Authorities\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:1️⃣ Register for the Webinar\,  (register for Zoom link)\n2️⃣ Take Action  (sign petition)\n  \nProtect Our Conservation Authorities!\nThe Ford government wants to dismantle Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities (CAs) and replace them with seven much larger ones directed by a new provincially-appointed agency. The knowledgeable and effective Hamilton Conservation Area (HCA) would be combined with three others into a highly inefficient entity spanning 28 municipalities from Niagara Falls to the edge of Toronto. This would cripple local control of our watersheds. If approved\, Hamilton’s taxpayer dollars (and those of other local agencies) would be diverted to a Queens Park-based agency while leaving us with only one or two voices out of maybe 70 provincial appointees. \n \n  \nWednesday\, January 21st\, 2026\, 7 – 8:30pm \nRegister for Zoom link \nThis meeting is open to all—feel free to forward the registration link to others. \nSpecial guests include: \n\nBrad Clark\, Chair\, Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors\nLisa Burnside\, CAO\, Hamilton Conservation Authority\nTony Morris\, Director\, Conservation Policy and Campaigns at Ontario Nature\n\nThe HCA manages 11\,744 acres of conservation lands\, including the Dundas Valley\, Eramosa Karst\, Valens Lake\, Christie Lake and major recreational trails. These natural areas are central to our local recreation\, environmental health and quality of life. The knowledge and expertise of local CA professionals protect these lands and protect us all from flooding and loss of life and property. \nDecisions about flooding mitigation and how these lands are used and cared for need to remain grounded in local priorities. The HCA plays a critical role in managing natural lands\, mitigating flooding\, reviewing development applications\, issuing or denying permits in regulated flood zones\, and helping protect people\, property and infrastructure from flooding\, erosion\, and other natural hazards. \nAll of these things run contrary to Minister McCarthy’s stated goal for the CA mega-merger: “To reduce delays and get shovels in the ground sooner.” \nOntario Nature Petition\nIn addition to joining our webinar\, Ontario Nature has an online petition\, Re-empower Conservation Authorities\, that you can customize or send as-is to Minister McCarthy.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/urgent-take-action-for-conservation-authorities-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T203000
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SUMMARY:How to be a Happy Camper
DESCRIPTION:Join Kevin Callan\, a.k.a the Happy Camper\, award-winner presenter and speaker\, as he shares why we seek the wilderness and how to enjoy it. Learn outdoor tips\, camping gadgets\, portaging etiquette and even how to make a bush martini. With stories from his adventures across Canada\, this is one talk you won’t want to miss. \nLearn more about Nature London’s Nature in the City series here: https://www.naturelondon.com/event/nitc-how-to-be-a-happy-camper/
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/how-to-be-a-happy-camper/
LOCATION:Central Library Wolf Performance Hall\, 251 Dundas Street\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian West,Nature London
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature London":MAILTO:info@naturelondon.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260109T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T203915Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Café
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a household item that’s broken or needs repair? We’ll show you how to fix it for free! \nNith Valley EcoBoosters will be hosting our 2nd Repair Café \nWe’ll have skilled volunteer fixers on hand for woodworking\, sewing\, mending\, knitting\, crocheting\, jewelry and book repairs. \nDo you have questions? Please contact us at: nvebrepaircafe@gmail.com or check out our website www.nvecoboosters.com \nTo learn more about the Repair Café movement visit Repaircafe.org \nStay tuned for more details! Spread the word!
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/repair-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Zion United Church\, 215 Peel St.\, New Hamburg\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nith Valley EcoBoosters,Nature Network,Great Lakes West
ORGANIZER;CN="Nith Valley EcoBoosters":MAILTO:nvecoboosters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260123T203218Z
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SUMMARY:Learning from the Land: Land based education\, Healing Forests\, and the role of land trusts
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Land Trust Alliance for a webinar featuring presenters from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation and the National Healing Forest Initiative. This session will explore land-based learning and National Healing Forests as approaches to strengthening relationships between people\, land\, and community. Speakers will share lived experience\, real-world examples\, and practical insights into how land trusts can respectfully support Indigenous-led learning\, healing\, and stewardship initiatives. \nThroughout the session\, speakers will highlight practical opportunities for land trusts\, including: \n\nHow land trusts can engage respectfully with Indigenous communities\nWays to support land-based learning initiatives\nHow land trusts can contribute to the creation and stewardship of healing forests\n\nThis webinar is intended for land trust staff\, board members\, and partners interested in moving beyond land protection toward relationship-building\, learning\, and reconciliation. \nThis webinar is free.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/learning-from-the-land-land-based-education-healing-forests-and-the-role-of-land-trusts/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Ontario Land Trust Alliance,Provincial Partners,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Land Trust Alliance":MAILTO:phyllis.lee@olta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20251024T194423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T150514Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinators\, their importance\, and how we can help support them
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 90% of flowering plants and 75% of food crops rely on pollinators\, making them vital to ecosystems and agriculture.  Beyond the well-known honeybee\, native pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and moths also play key roles but face major threats. In this presentation\, Jordan Phelps from Pollinator Partnership Canada will discuss their importance\, challenges\, and how we can help protect them. \nLearn more about Nature London’s Nature in the City series here: https://www.naturelondon.com/event/nitc-polinators-their-importance-and-how-we-can-support-them
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/pollinators-their-importance-and-how-we-can-help-support-them/
LOCATION:Central Library Wolf Performance Hall\, 251 Dundas Street\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian West,Nature London
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature London":MAILTO:info@naturelondon.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260116T201751Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:As the snow begins to fall gently across Cambridge\, the world outside slows down just enough for us to hear our own breath again. This is the season of soft lights\, warm hands around a mug of chai and the beautiful reminder that we are allowed to let go of what no longer serves us—so we can make space for what truly matters. \nOur winter Yoga in the Garden invites you to step into that stillness.\nWhere can we soften?\nWhere can we breathe?\nWhere can we choose kindness—toward ourselves\, and others? \nLed by our instructor\, Chai\, this beginner-friendly\, all-levels class will be a gentle anchor during the colder months: \n\nSlow stretching to melt tension we’ve carried all year\n\n\nTwists to release old habits and emotional knots\n\n\nMeditation—our holiday gift to ourselves—the gift of slowing down\n\n\nBreathing practices that feel like sipping warm tea: steady\, comforting\, nurturing\n\nEvery exhale becomes a little snowflake drifting away\, carrying our worries with it.\nEvery inhale becomes a soft snowfall\, bringing renewal and possibility. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this grounding\, heart-warming practice in nature and community. \nEvent Details \nCost: Free with a donation of food to the Cambridge Food Bank\nRegistration: Please register your attendance below. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour own yoga mat\nWater\nWeather-appropriate clothing\n\nMeeting Point:\nWe’ll gather in the parking lot at Springbank Garden\, 681 Blair Rd\, Cambridge\, and walk to the gardens together. \nInclement Weather Plan: \nIf the weather doesn’t cooperate\, we’ll relocate to the cozy indoor space at Resource House\, 768 Blair Rd. But we’ll be hoping for bright skies and the sounds of winter birdsong.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/yoga-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Springbank Garden\, 681 Blair Road\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Provincial Partners,Rare Charitable Research Reserve
ORGANIZER;CN="rare Charitable Research Reserve":MAILTO:rare@raresites.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260116T203330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T203330Z
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SUMMARY:Birds on the Niagara 2026
DESCRIPTION:North America’s only international bird festival is proud to announce the 9th Annual Birds on the Niagara\, February 13-16\, 2026 \nBirds on the Niagara 2026 (BON26) will be held from Friday\, February 13 through Monday February 16 and on Sunday\, February 22.  North America’s only international birding festival\, BON26 celebrates winter birds in the Niagara region with free walks\, presentations\, and family-friendly activities exploring the intersections between birds\, conservation\, social justice\, and inclusion. Programs are scheduled throughout the weekend all across the Niagara River Corridor for all ages\, abilities\, and interests! \nBirds on the Niagara is a not-for-profit event focused on collaborating with organizations\, agencies\, and individuals from both sides of the border and dedicated to promoting conservation and enjoyment of the Niagara River Globally Significant Important Bird Area and the Ramsar wetland of International Significance. \nFestival Events \nPlease Register for any of these events at niagarafallsnatureclub@gmail.com. A waiver is required for hikers. \nThe festival kicks off on Friday Feb 13 at 4.30\, with a short walk along the Lake Erie shore\, starting at the parking lot on the Niagara Boulevard across from Old Fort Erie. Led by Jeremy Bensette\, we will be looking for swans\, ducks and gulls at we travel north along the Niagara River. \nThe walk will be followed at 6:00 pm with a Beers and Bird event at Brimstone Brewing in Ridgeway. Register by email to niagarafallsnatureclub@gmail.com. Jeremy Bensette\, a professional birder and naturalist in the Point Pelee Birding Area will speak on his adventures in following Ontario birds. \nOn Saturday February 14\, BON will host two bird hikes. \nAt 9.00am\, Naturalists Marcie Jacklin and Jeremy Bensette will explore birds at Dufferin Island and the Niagara River above the Falls. This is a family-friendly\, accessible location. A good variety of winter birds and ducks can be found here. Park in the last section of the parking lot. Remember to get a Niagara Parks pass before this event. An annual pass is a bargain https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/niagara-parks-annual-pass/. \nAt 1.00pm\, Missy Acker\, also a well-known Niagara birder and artist\, will be at the Adam Beck Overlook.  She will have her telescope ready for better looks at the varied and unusual gulls that are often here. \nOn Sunday\, February 15\, beginning at 9.30am\, Bob Highcock and Jean Hampson of the Peninsula Field Naturalists will lead a hike along the Lake Ontario Shoreline. \nJoin us in our search for waterfowl\, gulls and winter woodland bird species along the Lake Ontario shoreline and Niagara River.  Dress warmly and bring your binoculars.  Meet at Newark Park\, 1501 Old Lakeshore Rd. in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Immediately south of Lakeshore Rd/Niagara Shores).  Walking and some driving involved. \nMarcie Jacklin and Jeremy Bensette team up again on Sunday for an afternoon of birding. Starting at the Adam Beck Overlook at 1:00pm\, Jeremy will give pointers and tips for digiscoping\, a versatile technique that uses the camera on your cell phone to take pictures through a spotting scope! Free parking. \nAt 2:00 pm\, Marcie and Jeremy will leave to visit some local hot spots. And at 4:30\, they will be at the Nelson Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake to watch the evening fly-by\, where the gulls that have been on the river all day fly out to the lake to roost for the evening. There may be thousands of gulls flying by\, and this is a great way to spot a Little gull! Free parking. \nAt 4:30 pm\, they will be at Nelson Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake to watch the fly-by. This is the time of evening when Bonaparte’s Gulls head out to the Lake to roost overnight. If the conditions are right\, it is possible to see thousands of these beautiful gulls and who knows\, maybe a Little Gull or something unusual. Dress warmly. \nOn Monday\, February 16 there will be a Family Day Open House at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre from 10 to 4.00 pm\, with lots of fun activities and nature display tables from various organizations. The feature event will be live birds of prey from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. The Parkway Artist Guild will also present an Art Demonstration by Artist Missy Acker. Free parking. \nSunday\, February 22 will feature the PAG Paint Battle from noon to 4.00 p.m. at the Canadian Corps Unit 104\, 4674 Ferguson Street\, Niagara Falls. Come out to join or cheer on our exciting competition for live artists to paint birds and celebrate the Birds on the Niagara Festival. The event features 20 incredible artists who will go head-to-head in 3 rounds of live painting with the winners determined by audience vote. As a BON warming station\, there will also be vendors and opportunities to buy a unique piece of art during the silent auction.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/birds-on-the-niagara-2026/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian East,Niagara Falls Nature Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Niagara Falls Nature Club":MAILTO:niagarafallsnatureclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T140000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Easement Agreements: Leveraging What We Have Learned Part 5
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall and winter for Conservation Easement Agreements: Leveraging what we have learned! \nThis series will explore everything we’ve learned over the past 30 years of working with Conservation Easement Agreements.  \n  \n  \nSession 1 – Oct. 15\, 1:00 pm – View the Recording Here \nThe first of these webinars focused on the creation of conservation easement agreements (CEAs) as legal contracts and as instruments registered on land titles. This initial webinar will be informed by the experience of land trusts and conservation authorities with the interpretation\, monitoring and enforcement of CEAs gained over these past thirty years. \nSession 2 – Nov. 10\, 1:00 pm – View the Recording Here \nThe second in the CEA webinar series focused on the responsibilities of CEA holders in acquiring CEAs\, issuing donation receipts and in managing CEAs as important organizational assets. \nSession 3 —Best Practices for Amendments and Enforcement – View the Recording Here \nSession 4 — Best Practices for CEA Monitoring — Jan. 19\, 1:00 pm – Recording coming soon! \nSession 5 — Series Highlights\, Hot Topics and Issues – February 17\, 1:00 pm – Register here \nIn 1994\, the Ontario Conservation Land Act enabled the registration of conservation easements on private lands. Land Trusts and conservation authorities now have 30 years of experience creating\, registering\, managing\, amending and enforcing these agreements. \nIn this series we will be exploring lessons learned about CEAs over the past 30 years. The series will be facilitated by Paul Peterson with guest presenters. \nThis webinar series is supported by the Ecological Gifts Program of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Logistical support is provided by the Ontario Land Trust Alliance. \n\nRegister for Session 5!
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/conservation-easement-agreements-leveraging-what-we-have-learned-part-5/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Ontario Land Trust Alliance,Provincial Partners,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Land Trust Alliance":MAILTO:phyllis.lee@olta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260130T201917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T201917Z
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SUMMARY:Radiation across the Riverbed: Macroevolutionary Patterns and Population-level Processes in a Hyperdiverse Neotropical Catfish Clade
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nathan K. Lugan\, of the Royal Ontario Museum and Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, U of T\, will be speaking on Radiation across the Riverbed: Macroevolutionary Patterns and Population-level Processes in a Hyperdiverse Neotropical Catfish Clade \nThe Brodie Nature Club\, a club at UofT for more than 100 years\, consists of academics\, naturalists\, government biologists and students. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month during the academic year\, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 432 of the Ramsay Wright Zoological Laboratories located on the southwest corner\, Harbord/St. George. \nAll are welcome to attend as guests of the club
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/radiation-across-the-riverbed-macroevolutionary-patterns-and-population-level-processes-in-a-hyperdiverse-neotropical-catfish-clade/
LOCATION:Ramsay Wright Laboratories\, 432-25 Harbord Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Lake Ontario North,Brodie Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20250425T202305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T194158Z
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SUMMARY:Ecuador’s Highlands with Ontario Nature
DESCRIPTION:Ecuador’s highlands are well-situated to deliver a high-impact tropical experience! The superposition of the Andes overtop the Equator has allowed for a massive proliferation of biodiversity as different life forms are found at different altitudes\, and the barrier the mountains themselves form means that some wildlife is found on one side of the mountains and not on the other. \nJust a short drive from the highland capital of Quito lay the Tandayapa Valley and Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve. These areas on the west slope of the Andes are hotspots for endemic birds and are arguably the world’s best places to observe hummingbirds! The trees are draped in mosses\, bromeliads\, and orchids. The spectacular lek of male Andean Cock-of-the Rocks is an ongoing phenomenon\, and the nearby Maquipucuna Cloud Forest offers the chance to observe endangered Spectacled Bears feeding on fruiting trees. \nTraversing Quito southward\, we visit the highland páramo grasslands at Antisana Ecological Reserve\, watching for hardy Andean Condors patrolling the skies with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. Our adventure continues as we cross to the Andes’ east slope and gradually descend\, delving into the moist foothills around Wildsumaco. Rising slightly in altitude again\, we come to Isidro Lodge\, which is famous for bird and mammal diversity. \nIf you wish to have an even fuller Ecuador experience\, consider visiting the Amazon Lowlands during an optional post-trip extension. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/ecuadors-highlands-with-ontario-nature/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Nature,Provincial Partners
ORGANIZER;CN="Quest Nature Tours":MAILTO:travel@worldwidequest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260213T202833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202833Z
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SUMMARY:The ‘Giant’ Whales of the Gulf of St. Lawrence with Franco Mariotti
DESCRIPTION:A closeup perspective of the magnificent and largest creatures on this planet.  Discover the secret lives of Humpback\, Fin and the biggest of them all\, the Blue Whale.  Meet the researcher who has devoted his life to studying them and how he is answering some of their biggest mysteries. \nFranco Mariotti is a Biologist\, Naturalist and a Science Communicator. He was employed at Science North for 32 years where he developed programs/presentations for the public\, delivered hundreds of presentations and developed content for exhibits and videos. Through this work he was able to travel to fascinating ‘wild’ places\, such as Tanzania in the making of an IMAX film on Dr. Jane Goodall and to Borneo in another IMAX film on Orangutans. \nThose interested in our talks are encouraged to become a member of North Durham Nature. The cost is only $25 for an individual or $40 for a family for the year\, and lets you participate in our walks and other events as well\, as well as get exclusive links to webinar presentations. 7pm – Virtual Meeting over Zoom
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/the-giant-whales-of-the-gulf-of-st-lawrence-with-franco-mariotti/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Lake Ontario North,North Durham Nature Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20251107T202053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202053Z
UID:67128-1771959600-1771965000@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Gardening and The  Restoration of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Many Londoners enjoy gardening\, but most plants in the city are not native. Human activities have harmed wildlife habitats. Gardeners can help by using native plants\, which support birds\, mammals\, and insects. What are native plants? What do insects eat? How can we help birds? By increasing biodiversity in our gardens\, we can make a difference. Dr. Nina Zitani promotes diversity and will guide you in supporting wildlife in your backyard
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/biodiversity-gardening-and-the-restoration-of-nature/
LOCATION:Central Library Wolf Performance Hall\, 251 Dundas Street\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian West,Nature London
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature London":MAILTO:info@naturelondon.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260116T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T202522Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Conservation : Secret Lives of Cats and their Impact on Local Wildlife with Jonathan Chu
DESCRIPTION:The Secret Lives of Cats \nOutdoor domestic cats are estimated to be highly impactful to wildlife. In Canada it’s been estimated that cats kill 60 million birds per year. While mortality estimates by cats are staggering there are uncertainties regarding what species are killed\, how they vary across environments and why certain cats have higher predation rates. To address these questions\, Jonathan attached animal-borne cameras\, CatCams\, and GPS trackers\, to owned cats in southwestern Ontario\, around Guelph-Kitchener/Waterloo-Cambridge\, and the Okanagan Valley\, British Columbia\, between Kelowna and Osoyoos. These cameras recorded from the point-of-view of each cat\, allowing Jonathan to accurately calculate predation rates and identify prey species. \nAudience members will get a sneak peak of the world through the eyes of a cat and learn what species are commonly depredated by cats in Canada\, how they differ between regions\, and what factors determine which cats have higher predation rates. \nAbout Jonathan Chu \nJonathan is a PhD Candidate at the University of Guelph studying outdoor domestic cats. He has primarily focused on the impacts cats have on wildlife by employing the use of animal-borne cameras that he attaches to owned domestic cats. These cameras allow him to see the world from the point-of-view of a cat. By using these cameras\, he can ascertain the types of species\, and the number of animals cats depredate when they are outdoors. He aims to understand the role cats play in the outdoor environment and what we can do to ensure cats\, humans and wildlife can sustainably live in our urban environments together. Collecting insects and watching birds in the urban parks he frequented when he was growing up inspired him to study Urban Ecology. When not spying on the secret lives of cats he finds any excuse to watch birds. \n \nPay What You Can \nrare strives to host community events for everyone with a ‘pay what you can’ model. If you are in a position to make a contribution\, all proceeds help us to offer meaningful events and activities for our community to engage with and learn about our natural world. \nVenue \nDuring the colder months\, the Conversations for Conservation series will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126 (Preston)\, located at 334 Westminster Dr N\, Cambridge.  Parking is available on site. \nThe Conversations for Conservation series is supported by the City of Cambridge. \nQuestions? Contact Amanda Humphreys\, Events & Development Coordinator\, at Amanda.Humphreys@raresites.org or (519) 650-9336 x122.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/conversations-for-conservation-secret-lives-of-cats-and-their-impact-on-local-wildlife-with-jonathan-chu/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126\, 334 Westminster Drive N\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, N3H 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Provincial Partners,Rare Charitable Research Reserve
ORGANIZER;CN="rare Charitable Research Reserve":MAILTO:rare@raresites.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260218T195515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195515Z
UID:68232-1772564400-1772569800@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Indigenous-led Legal Challenge Against Bills 5 and C-5 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the legal challenge against both Bill 5 being led by Indigenous communities\, and Bill C5 and how you can support. \nThis free webinar will include a panel discussion from Indigenous rights holders and legal experts about the importance of the legal challenge and how challenging Bills 5 and C-5 in the courts is expected to unfold. \nPassed by the Government of Ontario in June 2025\, Bill 5 threatens the long-term sustainability and well-being of Ontario. Similarly\, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-5 in June 2025\, which also threatens Indigenous rights\, democratic processes and environmental protections. \nYou will hear from: \n\nRamon Kataquapit\, intervenor and founder of the Indigenous youth organization Okiniwak\nMichel Koostachin\, intervenor and founder of the Friends of the Attawapiskat River\nKerrie Blaise\, founder and legal counsel at Legal Advocates for Natures Defence (LAND)\nNicholas Daube\, senior counsel at Woodward & Company LLP\n\nOntario Nature’s Conservation Policy and Campaigns Director\, Tony Morris\, will provide a brief overview of both bills and facilitate the panel discussion. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of the nature of the legal challenge and how they can support it. \nAttendees will be able to ask questions of the panelists. \nPhoto Credit: First Nations Rally Opposing Bill 5\, Queen’s Park © Greg Noakes
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/understanding-the-indigenous-led-legal-challenge-against-bills-5-and-c-5-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Ontario Nature,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260123T203611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211029Z
UID:67905-1773302400-1773421200@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Two-Eyed Seeing and Ethical Space Training II Sustaining balance in the era of climate change
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to register for Two-Eyed Seeing and Ethical Space\nTraining II — Sustaining Balance in the Era of Climate Change! \nDates: March 12 & 13\, 2026\nLocation: Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe loss of biodiversity\, natural spaces and relationships with the land due to climate change is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. As the climate crisis continues\, ecosystems\, species and communities are being forced to adapt\, migrate\, or face extinction. Climate change alters the delicate balance established by natural law\, leading to a cascade of negative effects across the planet. The UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere is home to a unique and diverse communities of humans\, plants\, and other animal relatives\, many of which are at risk due to environmental pressures. G’chi Bimadinaa (‘The Great Cliff That Runs Along’ in Anishinaabemowin) or Kastenhraktátye (‘Along the Cliffs’ in Kanyen’kehá:ka/Mohawk) for time immemorial has been a great teacher to all who live within it. It is time to gather and listen\, and restore balance to our biosphere. \nThis gathering will explore the practical ways in which Indigenous principles can be shared to develop a response to the degradation of balance in nature caused by human actions. An essential aspect of this series is to reveal the benefits of Two–Eyed Seeing and how it can be successfully implemented to create ethical space within conservation practices. With the intent of training Biosphere leaders\, we will explore the pragmatic protocols and tools needed to create ethical space with Indigenous partners in developing effective conservation practices. \nThe conference goal is to create Ethical Space for the engagement of ideas and inspiration as we live within a new ecological scenario exacerbated by climate change. Topics to be featured include: \n\nGlobal frameworks on Two–Eyed Seeing and Ethical Space in conservation\n​Advancing towards Canada’s Target 3 to protect biodiversity and natural spaces\nUsing Two–Eyed Seeing to address the consequences of climate change\nDeveloping Ethical Space for true collaborative partnerships\nPreventing Species Extinctions and Protecting Indigenous Culturally Significant Species\nYouth Response Panel\n\nClick below to see the full agenda and to register:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/two-eyed-seeing-and-ethical-space-training-ii-sustaining-balance-in-the-era-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre\, 242 Jozo Weider Boulevard\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260311T190045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190045Z
UID:68537-1773748800-1773752400@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Big Picture 2030: Re-Mapping the Zone for a Green Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this webinar for a sneak peek of Big Picture 2030 and put yourself on the map! \nCarolinian Canada and partners are beta-launching Big Picture 2030 to grow healthy landscapes and activate habitat corridors in the Carolinian Zone in the spirit and practice of reconciliation. \nJoin us for a sneak peek of Big Picture 2030 and put yourself on the map. Carolinian Canada and partners are beta-launching Big Picture 2030 to grow healthy landscapes and activate habitat corridors in the spirit and practice of reconciliation. Connect with an active community of plants\, people\, and projects to grow a green future in your neighbourhood! \nRegister: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_erl3FQhzRqGmfWNQmTuXmg#/registration
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/big-picture-2030-re-mapping-the-zone-for-a-green-future/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian West,Carolinian Canada Coalition,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolinian Canada Coalition":MAILTO:info@carolinian.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260220T211454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211454Z
UID:68288-1773775800-1773779400@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:And Then There Were (Almost) None: The Rise and Fall of Sloths
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gerrardo (Gerry) De Iulliis will speaking on And Then There Were (Almost) None: The Rise and Fall of Sloths \nThe Brodie Nature Club\, a club at UofT for more than 100 years\, consists of academics\, naturalists\, government biologists and students. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month during the academic year\, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 432 of the Ramsay Wright Zoological Laboratories located on the southwest corner\, Harbord/St. George. \n All are welcome to attend as guests of the club
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/and-then-there-were-almost-none-the-rise-and-fall-of-sloths/
LOCATION:Ramsay Wright Laboratories\, 432-25 Harbord Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brodie Club,Nature Network,Lake Ontario North
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260213T201900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201900Z
UID:68201-1773826200-1773831600@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:March Yoga in the Garden session
DESCRIPTION:This is the season of soft lights\, warm hands around a mug of chai and the beautiful reminder that we are allowed to let go of what no longer serves us—so we can make space for what truly matters. \nOur winter Yoga in the Garden invites you to step into that stillness.\nWhere can we soften?\nWhere can we breathe?\nWhere can we choose kindness—toward ourselves\, and others? \nLed by our instructor\, Chai\, this beginner-friendly\, all-levels class will be a gentle anchor during the colder months: \n\nSlow stretching to melt tension we’ve carried all year\n\n\nTwists to release old habits and emotional knots\n\n\nMeditation—our holiday gift to ourselves—the gift of slowing down\n\n\nBreathing practices that feel like sipping warm tea: steady\, comforting\, nurturing\n\nEvery exhale becomes a little snowflake drifting away\, carrying our worries with it.\nEvery inhale becomes a soft snowfall\, bringing renewal and possibility. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this grounding\, heart-warming practice in nature and community. \nEvent Details \nCost: Free with a donation of food to the Cambridge Food Bank\nRegistration: Please register your attendance below. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour own yoga mat\nWater\nWeather-appropriate clothing\n\nMeeting Point:\nWe’ll gather in the parking lot at Springbank Garden\, 681 Blair Rd\, Cambridge\, and walk to the gardens together. \nInclement Weather Plan: \nIf the weather doesn’t cooperate\, we’ll relocate to the cozy indoor space at Lamb’s Inn\, 1679 Blair Rd\, Cambridge. But we’ll be hoping for bright skies and the sounds of winter birdsong.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/march-yoga-in-the-garden-session/
LOCATION:Springbank Garden\, 681 Blair Road\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Provincial Partners,Rare Charitable Research Reserve
ORGANIZER;CN="rare Charitable Research Reserve":MAILTO:rare@raresites.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260213T203210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T203210Z
UID:68205-1774378800-1774382400@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:The Hidden Life Around Us with Don Scallen
DESCRIPTION:All around us\, some creatures are conducting their lives largely unseen. Who has observed amorous salamanders\, piscine stonemasons\, or crooning tree crickets?  We are more aware of birds and the larger mammals\, but there is a host of animals active underwater or after dark that are seldom noticed.  Others use camouflage to conceal their presence. Come to our March talk to hear Don Scallen share stories and show images about fish\, caterpillars and other animals that slip under our radar. \nDon is a writer\, naturalist\, and former president of the Halton North Peel Naturalist Club. He is a regular contributor to an acclaimed regional magazine called In The Hills. https://www.inthehills.ca/author/don-scallen/  and has published two books: Nature Where We Live and Spotted Salamanders and their world” \n 
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/the-hidden-life-around-us-with-don-scallen/
LOCATION:Scugog Memorial Library\, 231 Water Street\, Port Perry\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Lake Ontario North,Durham Region Field Naturalists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260206T204740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205034Z
UID:68120-1774465200-1774470600@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Conversations for Conservation: Raising the Earth Stewards of Tomorrow with Jacob Rodenburg
DESCRIPTION:Children across the country are growing up with constant reminders that our planet is under strain: shrinking wildlife populations\, climate change\, pollution\, and habitats in decline. It’s a heavy weight for young shoulders\, and many feel overwhelmed by what psychologists now call “eco-anxiety.” For children\, the future seems daunting and hopeless. \nYet hope is within reach. \nIt begins with simple\, joyful experiences outdoors\, supported by caring adults and rooted in the places that children call home. When young people can explore nature\, feel its rhythms\, and take age-appropriate action on its behalf\, they discover confidence\, belonging\, and their own capacity to make a difference. \nIn Peterborough\, Ontario\, a community-rooted initiative\, recently honoured by the United Nations University as an Outstanding Flagship Project\, is charting a new path forward. The Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship is a practical\, inspiring guide for parents\, educators\, conservationists\, and community leaders who want to help raise the next generation of Earth stewards. \nRooted in local ecosystems and strengthened by caring adult mentors\, the Pathway model shows how simple\, consistent engagements with nature can grow into a lifelong ethic of stewardship. It offers a hopeful\, actionable roadmap for communities seeking to protect the places they love by empowering the young people who will inherit them. \nThis talk will share the story behind the Pathway and explore how conservation groups\, educators\, and citizens can work together to cultivate a generation ready to care for and care about the natural world. \n \n\nAbout Jacob Rodenburg \nJacob Rodenburg is an award-winning environmental educator with more than 35 years of experience inspiring children\, youth\, and communities to connect with the natural world. As Executive Director of Camp Kawartha and an instructor in Environmental Education at Trent University\, he blends ecological literacy\, experiential learning\, and sustainability into innovative programs. Jacob is the co-creator of the Eco-Mentor Program and co-author of The Big Book of Nature Activities and The Wild Path Home: A Guide to Raising the Earth Stewards of Tomorrow as well as the author of the Book of Nature Connection. He co-led the development of the Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship Program\, recently recognized as an Outstanding Flagship Project by the United Nations University. \n \n  \nPay What You Can \nrare strives to host community events for everyone with a ‘pay what you can’ model. If you are in a position to make a contribution\, all proceeds help us to offer meaningful events and activities for our community to engage with and learn about our natural world. \nVenue \nDuring the colder months\, the Conversations for Conservation series will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126 (Preston)\, located at 334 Westminster Dr N\, Cambridge.  Parking is available on site. \nThe Conversations for Conservation series is supported by the City of Cambridge. \nQuestions? Contact Amanda Humphreys\, Events & Development Coordinator\, at Amanda.Humphreys@raresites.org or (519) 650-9336 x122. \n  \nRegister here: https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/7270328/chk/c351/?modal_widget=true&widget=true
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/conversations-for-conservation-raising-the-earth-stewards-of-tomorrow-with-jacob-rodenburg/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126\, 334 Westminster Drive N\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, N3H 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Provincial Partners,Rare Charitable Research Reserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260327T191640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191640Z
UID:68660-1776502800-1776510000@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:Join Ontario Nature at RK McMillan Park on Sat April 18\, 2026\, from 9 am to 11 am for a guided birding walk! We will wander the park looking for early spring migrating birds in the woodlands and red-necked grebes\, long-tailed ducks\, buffleheads\, and other waterbirds out on the lake\, while learning about bird identification\, conservation\, and community science projects. All are welcome to attend\, no birding experience necessary! This park is easily accessible with free parking\, nearby bus stops\, public washrooms\, and a relatively flat and even trail system.\n\nOntario Nature’s Conservation Science Coordinator\, Sarah Mueller\, will lead the bird walk and will share how to keep and submit a checklist to record bird observations on the community science platforms eBird and Nature Counts. These initiatives allow members of the public to contribute vital data on bird populations\, distribution\, and trends across Ontario. Attendees will take home a bird identification pocket guide\, and we will raffle off one copy of the second Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas.\n\nRegistration is required; use this link to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ontarionature/2100101. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have binoculars and field guides available to loan for the event. We will meet at the parking lot here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V1NPQ8CUCkj53EPn7.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/bird-walk-at-rk-mcmillan-park-in-mississauga/
LOCATION:R. K. McMillan Park\, 840 Hampton Crescent\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ontario Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260227T201656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201656Z
UID:68395-1776506400-1776517200@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual County of Brant Community Tree Plant
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Brant Tree Coalition invites the public to engage in community tree planting events. \nThese events are supported by Brant for Nature. \n(more information – https://brantwaterways.ca/) \nEvent: 11th Annual County of Brant Community Tree Plant \nDate: Saturday\, April 18 \nTime: 10 am to 1pm \nLocation: Rising Park\, Glen Morris (5 Brook St.)
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/11th-annual-county-of-brant-community-tree-plant/
LOCATION:Rising Park\, 5 Brook Street\, Glen Morris\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian East,Brant for Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260410T192632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T192632Z
UID:68783-1776686400-1776691800@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:"Ask us anything" In the Zone with Ryan the Botanist
DESCRIPTION:On April 20 from 12:00-1:30 PM\, celebrate spring with the In the Zone team at our free virtual gathering. \nCome with your questions for WWF-Canada’s resident botanist Ryan Godfrey and leave ready to garden with actions you can take to heal the land where you live. \nYou can submit your questions for Ryan when you register\, ask them live on April 20\, or email us anytime at inthezone@wwfcanada.org.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/ask-us-anything-in-the-zone-with-ryan-the-botanist/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian West,Carolinian Canada Coalition
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolinian Canada Coalition":MAILTO:info@carolinian.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260320T200137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T200137Z
UID:68596-1776798000-1779570000@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Our Water – Challenges & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:On December 4\, 2025\, the Region of Waterloo announced a significant water capacity issue linked to population growth and aging infrastructure. The concern affects the Mannheim Service Area\, which supplies Kitchener\, Waterloo\, parts of Cambridge\, and Woolwich and Wilmot Townships. \nTo help our community understand what this means and what can be done\, the Nith Valley EcoBoosters invite you to:  Our Water – Challenges & Solutions \n\n\nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 \n\n\n7:00–9:00 p.m. \n\n\nZion United Church\, 215 Peel St.\, New Hamburg \n\n\nOur keynote speaker\, Dr. Hugh Simpson\, is a hydrogeologist with over 30 years of experience in provincial and municipal groundwater management. \nQ&A will follow. This event is free\, but registration is required. A livestream option will also be available. Register here https://bit.ly/2026water Questions? Contact nvecoboosters@gmail.com
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/our-water-challenges-solutions/
LOCATION:Zion United Church\, 215 Peel St.\, New Hamburg\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Great Lakes West,Nith Valley EcoBoosters
ORGANIZER;CN="Nith Valley EcoBoosters":MAILTO:nvecoboosters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260327T192513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192513Z
UID:68664-1776799800-1776803400@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Presentation on “The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas: results from 10 years of community science”
DESCRIPTION:Teagan Netten\, Conservation Science Coordinator\, Ontario Nature\, will be speaking on “The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas: results from 10 years of community science” \nThe Brodie Nature Club\, a club at UofT for more than 100 years\, consists of academics\, naturalists\, government biologists and students. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month during the academic year\, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 432 of the Ramsay Wright Zoological Laboratories located on the southwest corner\, Harbord/St. George. \nAll are welcome to attend as guests of the club
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/ontario-reptile-and-amphibian-atlas-results-from-10-years-of-community-science/
LOCATION:Ramsay Wright Laboratories\, 432-25 Harbord Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Lake Ontario North,Brodie Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260410T190755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T190755Z
UID:68781-1776884400-1776893400@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:All About Turtles! A Community Forum hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek\, which runs through the heart of Stittsville. The cold or cool waters of Poole Creek are considered a crucial and rare habitat\, sustaining a unique ecological system of significant environmental and recreational value to the community of Stittsville and Ottawa. \nTo gauge community support for such an initiative\, the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are hosting a forum on Earth Day\, Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\, entitled “All About Turtles” from 7 – 9:30 PM at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The goal of the evening will be to raise public awareness about turtles\, conservation\, and to explore the key elements and benefits of rolling out a community science program for our community. \nDavid Seburn\, Freshwater Turtle Specialist\, Canadian Wildlife Federation\, Janet Mason\, Chair\, Friends of Carp Hills\, and Lisa Browning\, Education Coordinator\, Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre have graciously agreed to speak at this event. Seburn will focus on “Saving our Turtles. What can you do to help?” Mason’s talk is entitled “It takes a village: a community model for turtle conservation in the Carp Hills.” Browning will speak about the “Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre – Where Community and Conservation Connect.” \nAttend in person or watch the Livestream  \nPre-registration will be required  \nOur sincerest thanks to Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower for his support through the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program and to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for the provision of their facilities.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/all-about-turtles-a-community-forum-hosted-by-the-friends-of-stittsville-wetlands/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 2 Mulkins Street\, Stittsville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Ontario East,Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260227T201930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201930Z
UID:68399-1777111200-1777122000@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual City of Brantford Community Tree Plant
DESCRIPTION:Event: 13th Annual City of Brantford Community Tree Plant \nDate: Saturday\, April 25 \nTime: 10am to 1pm \nLocation: Wayne Gretzky Blvd. Parking at Jaycee Park (395 Dunsdon St.)
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/13th-annual-city-of-brantford-community-tree-plant/
LOCATION:Jaycee Park\, 395 Dunsdon St.\, Brantford\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Carolinian East,Brant for Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260402T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T193907Z
UID:68706-1777786200-1777809600@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Thickson’s Woods Dawn Chorus & Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Ontario Nature staff and Thickson’s Woods Land Trust members at Thickson’s Woods in Whitby on Sunday\, May 3rd in celebration of National Dawn Chorus Day for a special community birding experience in one of the region’s most important coastal forests. \nThis event will feature two sessions to suit different schedules and interests: start your day with the Dawn Chorus (5:30 am – 7:30 am)\, where we’ll listen and look for migratory songbirds as they fill the forest with early morning calls\, OR join us later for the Morning Nature Walk and lunch (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)\, a relaxed hike through woodland and along the shoreline in search of spring migrants and other wildlife. \nThickson’s Woods is known for its rich biodiversity\, especially during spring migration\, and features relatively flat trails through forested habitat near the Lake Ontario shoreline. Registration is required. Please use this link to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ontarionature/2127599.
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/thicksons-woods-dawn-chorus-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Thickson’s Woods
CATEGORIES:Ontario Nature,Nature Network,Nature Reserves,Lake Ontario North,Thickson’s Woods Land Trust
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260416T003848
CREATED:20260227T203500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193311Z
UID:68402-1781222400-1781395199@ontarionature.org
SUMMARY:Kingston Field Naturalists 2026 BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis will be the Kingston Field Naturalists’ 28th BioBlitz with a goal to record 1\,000 species in a 24-hour period with 100 people! We hope that everyone will find it a fun and educational event. Come for any or all of the time. No expertise required. \nBioBlitzes originated in 1996 in the United States. The first KFN BioBlitz took place in 1997 and has become an annual event with the exception of 2001. Our BioBlitz aims to inventory as many living things as can be identified within a 24-hour period within a defined area. Specialists and experts from diverse disciplines will explore the chosen site. Guided walks (program available in May)\, children’s program and social time are important components of our BioBlitzes. \nThe BioBlitz takes place from 3:00 pm on Friday 12 June to 3:00 pm on Saturday 13 June 2026 rain or shine. \nThe Site:\nCamden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and is presently unmaintained Crown Land specifically managed for wildlife and to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation including hunting and wildlife viewing. Please avoid walking in hayfields. \nThe area we will Blitz is approximately 850 acres of which 130 acres is land based and has woodland\, wetland and open area habitats with some flat trails on the limestone. Habitats also include marsh and swamp as well as open\nfields\, field edges\, a plantation and mixed woodland. Access to the shallow lake is available for those with their own boat (see “What to bring” below). \nRegistration: Participants should register at the BioBlitz base site between 2:30 and 9:00pm on Friday or between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday.\nAccommodation: Tent camping on-site is available. Nearby roofed accommodation may be limited – book early! \nContact David McAvoy (davehmcavoy at gmail.com) with questions. \nDirections to Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area:\n The BioBlitz site is 22.5 km (21 minutes) north of Hwy 401 at Odessa.\n From Hwy 401 take Exit 599 and follow County Rd 6 north for 10.5 km to Yarker.\n At Yarker turn right to continue on County Rd 6 and then right again after 0.5 km to remain on County Rd 6.\n Proceed another 8.5 km to Card Rd (1 km north of Moscow).\n Turn left onto Card Rd and continue 3 km to reach the BioBlitz site
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/kingston-field-naturalists-2026-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Nature Network,Ontario East,Kingston Field Naturalists,Community science
ORGANIZER;CN="Kingston Field Naturalists":MAILTO:info@kingstonfieldnaturalists.org
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SUMMARY:River Run 2026: Walk with Grassy Narrows for Mercury Justice!
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 23rd\, 2026 \nTime: 12pm \nLocation: Downtown Toronto\, exact location TBD \nSign up: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nWalk with Grassy Narrows youth and community members to show that we are with them on their path to achieve mercury justice and freedom! \nThis is a family-friendly event. Rain or shine! \nCheck out FreeGrassy.net for more details as the event approaches. \nGrassy Narrows people are powerful leaders in the movement for Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice. They have shown that together we can fight for justice against all odds and make real gains. \nFollow this link to RSVP — https://freegrassy.net/river-run-2026-rsvp
URL:https://ontarionature.org/event/river-run-2026-walk-with-grassy-narrows-for-mercury-justice/
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