Join one of our club outings to somewhere the leader finds special: an old woods, a birding hotspot, a riverside walk, a favourite sanctuary. From raptor migrations to the Christmas bird count, from local wetlands to the Great Lake shorelines, there is a whole lot of nature out there to see and share! Outing leaders can be experts or just enthusiastic observers, but whatever the case, you can always count on learning something new about the natural world.
Non-members are welcome to attend any outing. This year both members and non-members will be asked to sign a Waiver Form at the start of the outing.
We schedule as many outings per month as there are people willing to lead them. If you have a special place that you like to visit, why not share it with other members?
Do you know a great place to explore nature but don’t want to be a leader? Suggest a “meet ’n’ greet.” You set a time and place and everybody just walks and enjoys together without a leader. Easy and no stress!
If you would like to lead an outing, or suggest an outing destination, please contact outings@waterlooregionnature.ca.
For information on a specific outing, please contact the outing leader.
How to Use eBird and Merlin

New to birding? Looking to learn and find more species in the Waterloo Region? Come and join us for an introduction to two free apps, eBird and Merlin.
Thursday, April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Huron Natural AreaVoices of the Night

Enjoy the varied Voices of the Night as we focus on American Woodcock, but also appreciate and identify amphibian and possibly owl calls.
Thursday, April 30 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Huron Natural AreaHow to Use eBird and Merlin

New to birding? Looking to learn and find more species in the Waterloo Region? Come and join us for an introduction to two free apps, eBird and Merlin.
Monday, May 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Huron Natural AreaBirding Hotspots in Ontario! Rondeau Provincial Park

Join Stewart on this journey to one of the most renowned Birding Hotspots in Ontario! Rondeau Provincial Park, located on the north shore of Lake Erie, is known for its Old Growth Carolinian Forest and its proximity to Lake Erie. Migrant Songbirds are the Park's main attraction at this time of year.
Sunday, May 10 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm at Rondeau Provincial ParkHullett Marsh (A pleasant alternative to the overcrowding at Point Pelee)

We will stop at various spots to search for waterfowl, raptors, migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers and anything else that captures our interest. All-day trip.
Tuesday, May 12 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at SpruceHavenCarden Alvar

A joint outing to the nationally significant Carden Alvar with the Carden Field Naturalists and the Peterborough Field Naturalists.
Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17 at Prairie Smoke – Carden Alvar Natural AreaBirding Hotspots in Ontario! Glen Morris and Surrounding Area

Join this outing to explore birding hot spots in the Glen Morris area and northern Brant County. This area is known for its Carolinian Forest and proximity to the Grand River. Maximum of 15 participants.
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm at Glen Morris Trail Access