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February 2020
Field Trip to Wolfe Island: Snowy Owls
Wolfe Island is a great place to see Snowy Owls, and the Kingston Field Naturalists know where to find these majestic birds. Spotting scopes will be set up, giving observers great views. Bring your family and friends because this event is open to the public. We will meet at 8:45 am (note the time change ... Read more
Find out more »Ramble: Collins Creek Trails
Tuesday 18 February 9:00 to noon Collins Creek trails with Nick Gazendam. Meet on Rosanna Ave near the junction with Cataraqui Woods Drive. (West of Bayridge Dr and N of Princess St). Please park on south side of the road. May be muddy and wet. Waterproof boots and boot grippers recommended.
Find out more »General Meeting-Birding Adventures in Columbia
Meetings are held at Ongwanda Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Social starts at 7pm and meeting starts at 7:30pm. Past meeting minutes are here. Ken Edwards and Anthony Kaduck Colombia is a mecca for birders, home to 20% of the world’s bird species. Over 150 species of hummingbirds can be seen there, along with motmots, ... Read more
Find out more »Junior Naturalist Field Trip: Elbow Lake
Field Trip Saturday 22 February 9:00am to 2:00pm Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre. Meet McArthur 9:00am Return 2:00pm. Dress very warmly with good boots and spare mitts. Bring lunch with something hot in a small pack. Please sign up by Thursday 20 February at meeting or by e mail (n8ture.anne@sympatico.ca).
Find out more »Junior Naturalist Meeting: Locomotion
Thursday 27 February LOCOMOTION Meet at McArthur Hall (Union St at Sir John A Blvd.) Room 335. 6:30 pm to 8:00pm
Find out more »March 2020
Ramble: Murvale Creek
Tuesday 3 March 9:00am to 12:30pm Murvale Creek area. Join Chris Grooms to explore trails and see trail cam locations and animal tracks Meet Invista Centre (1350 Gardiners Road. Parking lot at NE corner) Bring a snack (or lunch!)
Find out more »Teen Naturalist Field Trip: Snowshoe at Mitchell Creek
The February and March outings are interchangeable depending on the ice conditions. Decision will be made a week ahead and e mail sent. Saturday 8 February 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Wood Duck box maintenance at Helen Quilliam Sanctuary Saturday 7 March 9:00am to 2:30 pm Snowshoe or ski on Mitchell Creek property of Nature ... Read more
Find out more »Junior Naturalist Meeting: Essential Plants
Meetings are at McArthur Hall (Union St at Sir John A Blvd) Meet in room A334. 6:30 to 8:00pm. Thursday 12 March ESSENTIAL PLANTS
Find out more »Ramble: Cataraqui Trail
Tuesday 17 March 9:00 to 1:30pm Cataraqui Trail east end of Sydenham Lake. Meet Rona (2342 Princess St. SE corner of parking lot). Bring lunch.
Find out more »Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend
The annual Presqu'ile Waterfowl Weekend is our region's most popular early spring birding event. Hosted by The Friends of Presqu'ile Park, there is something for everyone. Spotting scopes at viewing areas provide close-up looks at ducks, geese, and swans while provincial park staff and volunteers offer identification tips. Are YOU planning to attend this event? ... Read more
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