|
Mandaumin Woods
April 18th and 25th, 2001 (Wednesdays)
Meet at 6:00 p.m. at Mandaumin Woods
John Teasell 542-5788
Canatara Park
May 2nd ,9th and 16th (Wednesdays)
Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the entrance to Tarzanland
Gerry Clements 336-3513
Native Plant Sale
Saturday May 12, 2001
Time: 8:00 a.m to noon
Location: 1247 & 1267 Lakeshore Rd
Attract birds and butterflies to your yard by planting native wildflowers in your yard.
Organizers: Thelma Shaw 332-6977, John Teasell 542-5788 and George Sunaitis 542-8340
Spring Ephemerals in the Ausable Valley
Saturday, May 19, 2001
Meet: 9:00 a.m Knechtel's (Bright's Grove)
Leaders: John and Dorothy Tiedje 542-4537
Rondeau Provincial Park
Sunday, May 20, 2001
Meet: St Clair High School at 6:00 a.m.
Leaders: Paul Carter 344-2571
and Diane Haselmayer 542-2826
Camping at Point Pelee 2001 - Four Nights
Saturday May 26 through Tuesday May 29
Cost: The cost of the site will be split between the participants. With 8 participants the cost will be $28.00 per person for the four nights. You can't get a better deal anywhere. Please reserve a spot as soon as possible by contacting Diane Haselmayer 542-2826 .
Botany On The Bruce Weekend
(Owen Sound area)
Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17, 2001
Cost: $15.00 members and $20.00 non-members plus food and lodging for the weekend.
Everyone should make their own reservations for their preferred type of accommodation (camping , B&B or Motel) as soon as possible. This is a busy weekend in Owen Sound
Meet: Friday, June 15 at 12:45 p.m. Harrison Park Inn (restaurant parking lot inside the campground)
Limit of 16 participants
Leader: We have been fortunate to obtain the services of Joan Crowe for the weekend. Joan lives in Owen Sound and knows the flora of the area very well. Joan will lead hikes on Friday afternoon, Saturday all day and Sunday morning. She will give a slide presentation Saturday evening on the flora of the Bruce Peninsula for anyone interested.
Inquiries: Diane Haselmayer 542-2826
Port Franks & Area Butterfly Count
Saturday, June 23, 2001
Rain Date: Sunday, June 24, 2001
Meet at the Visitor Centre - Pinery PP at 8:30 a.m.
For more information call Brenda Kulon 869-2833
Register ahead for free group camping by calling Pinery (519) 243-2220.
Participants only.
Shorebirds in North Lambton
Saturday, July 14, 2001
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Knechtel's (Bright's Grove) or 8:30 a.m. at Point's Preference (Kettle Point)
Bring lunch, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.
Leader: Alf Rider (519) 786-4213
St. Clair National Wildlife Area
Saturday, August 11, 2001
Canoe outing to see marsh flora and fauna in areas not open to the public.
Canoes will be supplied. Bring a lunch.
Participants MUST register ahead by calling Don Smith 336-6568
Limit 16 participants
Meet: 8:00 a.m at St. Clair High School
Leader: John Haggeman, Game Officer, N.W.A.
|
|
Forested Dunes/Karner Blue Sanctuary
Saturday, August 18, 2001
Meet: 10:00 a.m. at McPherson's Restaurant, Northville
Lunch at the restaurant.
Leaders: Dorothy and John Tiedje 542-4537
Fungi Foray
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Meet: 8:30 a.m. at Bright's Grove (Knechtel's)
Leader: Peter Banks 869-4243
Elgin County Tree Tour (and much more)
Sunday, September 30, 2001
Meet: 8:00 a.m at St. Clair High School.
Bring a lunch.
Leader: Paul Carter 344-2571
Kettle Point Birding
Saturday, October 27, 2001
Meet: 8:00 a.m. at Bright's Grove (Knechtel's) or 8:30 a.m. at Kettle Point (Point's Preference)
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Leader: Alf Rider (519) 786-4213
Point Edward Lighthouse
Saturday, November 10, 2001
Join Alf around 8:00 a.m. at the lighthouse (end of Fort Street) to look for ducks, gulls and jaegers.
Leader: Alf Rider (519) 786-4213
Birding Niagara
Sunday, November 25, 2001
Leaving: 5:00 a.m. Early start requires car pools to be arranged ahead.
Bring lunch.
Call: Paul Carter 344-2571
Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 15, 2001
Call Alf well ahead if you want to participate so he can
arrange his territories
Coordinator: Alf Rider (519) 786-4213
Winter Rarities, Hamilton, Ontario
Tentative Date Sunday, January 20, 2002
This trip is to see interesting birds wintering in the Hamilton/Toronto area. Call Paul to confirm the date of the trip.
Leader: Paul Carter 344-2571
Down River Ducks
Sunday, February 3, 2002
Meet: 9:00 a.m. at McLean's Centre.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Coordinator: Mary Harman 542-7112
Owling Trip
Saturday, April 13, 2002
Hank Nienhuis will show us some owl nests and owlets
Meet: 9:00 a.m. at Wawanosh Wetlands
Leader: Hank Nienhuis 337-9400
Howard Watson Nature Trail Clean-Up
Sunday, April 21, 2002
Meet: 9:00 a.m. at the junction of H.W.N.T. and Modeland Road
Inquiries: Gord Catterson 337-1246
Evening Walks into Spring 2002
Mandaumin Woods
Apr 30, May 14 2002 (Tuesdays)
Meet at 6:00 p.m at Mandaumin Woods
Canatara Park
May 8 and May 15 (Wednesdays)
Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the entrance to Tarzanland
Camping at Point Pelee
May, 2002
Dates to be announced January 2002
|
