Join Jim Burrell at the meeting point. We will car pool from there, and travel into Wellesley Township and Peel Township looking for over wintering raptors and anything else that shows itself. Be sure to bring your binoculars, camera, scopes, water, and snacks. There are no washrooms so be sure to empty yourself before meeting ... Read more
(Re-scheduled from Jan 13) A fun winter birdwatching event open to any kids accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
The book club runs online, from November to March, during the coldest months of the year when staying home and reading is an excellent, cozy activity! Bring something to share - a nature book, old or new, a nature-based film, radio show or talk, piece of art, special sighting or... it's up to you. Each person ... Read more
Everyone is welcome! If you like birds, this is the place to come on February 18. Try your hand at bird bingo at Kitchener's worker-owned Co-operative Together We're Bitter. Cards are $5 each, and you can play the same card (or swap it out) for the whole afternoon. For the expert birders, one or two challenge ... Read more
Join us for a guided snowshoe hike at the rare Charitable Research Reserve led by Michelle MacMillan, Educator, and Aleksandra Dolezal, Conservation Scientist. The trip will be approximately 2.5 km roundtrip while exploring the Ancient Woods & Thompson Tract Trail System. Snowshoes will be provided by rare. If there is no snow, we will hike the trail system together. Be sure to dress accordingly ... Read more
(Rescheduled from Jan 27) - We are meeting at the Geo-Time Trail in Waterloo to explore this beautiful place and play some active games including a compass game. (For families registered in the WRN Kids program.)
Waterloo Region Nature is celebrating it’s 90th anniversary this year! To mark this milestone we are creating a set of badges to celebrate favourite natural spaces in Waterloo Region. We have received many nominations for natural spaces in the region. Now it’s time to choose your favourite 5! Voting is on now - February 26 ... Read more
Dr. Liam McGuire is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo. Liam’s research program is broadly interested in how animals cope with energetic challenges, primarily focussed on bats and birds. His current research focusses primarily on migration, hibernation, and wildlife disease. Liam’s research has taken him all over the world, from Alaska to Quebec and Texas, Europe, Central America, and Australia. Natural history is an important part of Liam’s research program, knowing which neat animals are out there and how they can help answer the big question of “How do animals work?”
Let’s join Dr. Liam McGuire and learn more about the science and mystery of bats. There are over 1,400 species of bats worldwide, but most remain mysterious to most people. As nocturnal animals that fly above our heads and vocalize at frequencies we can’t hear, most people don’t get to experience bats up close. I’ve been fortunate to have made a career studying these fascinating animals and I have lots of fun stories to share, some about the science we do and some about the mysteries we still have to solve. We will explore some amazing bats from around the world, and learn about the species closer to home.