Meetings

Anyone with an interest in nature is welcome to attend our free meetings.

We start with a few announcements of noteworthy upcoming events, conservation issues or projects.
A microphone is passed around as people share recent sightings of animals, plants, and insects
We welcome new members and guests
After a short break...
The main feature is a presentation by a guest speaker on one of a variety of interesting topics

Our December meeting is a social event, lately a winter walk.

Our May meeting includes a native plant swap.

At each meeting field guides are available for sale.

Meetings are usually on the 4th Monday of the month (unless that conflicts with a holiday) at 7:30 pm from September through May. The December social is held earlier in the month. The May meeting (which includes a short annual business meeting) starts at 7:00 pm.

Our meeting location is:

Knox Presbyterian Church Hall
50 Erb Street West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 1T1

The facility is fully accessible

Doors will open at 7:00 pm for regular meetings, or as may be announced for special meetings (AGM in May, and potluck events).

PUBLIC TRANSIT:

There are ION LRT stations nearby at Waterloo Public Square and at Willis Way. The route 5 bus stops on Erb Street West between Father David Bauer Drive and Caroline Street. The route 7 and route 16 buses stop on King Street near the Waterloo Public Square station.

CYCLING:

Bicycles are welcome. The church recommends bringing your bicycle inside for safe keeping.

PARKING:

All Parking is Free
Marsland Centre is free after 6 pm
Dupont Lot D is free after 5:30 pm
As a courtesy to library users, please do not use the lot located underneath the library building.

Note that traffic around the block: Erb – Albert – Caroline is one-way counterclockwise.

All parking access is from Dupont Street, which is two-way and can be entered from either Albert or Caroline N.

Upcoming Meetings

Name: The Owl Foundation: Helping wild Canadian Owls and other raptors
Start: 2026-11-23T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-23T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church Hall

By The Sweep Of The Bay – The Two Bays Coyote Pack
Let's welcome David Rankine as he presents his work of studying The Two Bays Coyote Pack. Over a period of almost 6 years, David has walked thousands of kilometres on coyote trails, learning first-hand about the behaviour and ways of the Two Bays Coyote Pack. Exciting face to face encounters, group ...
Monday, September 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall
Volunteer Appreciation & Potluck
Please join us for the October meeting to celebrate and recognize our volunteers many contributions to our club. If you're interested in seeing some of our current volunteer opportunities, please check out our website for more information: www.waterlooregionnature.ca/ volunteer-opportunities/
Monday, October 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall
The Owl Foundation: Helping wild Canadian Owls and other raptors
The Owl Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization that helps wild Canadian owls and other raptors that are injured or orphaned. The Foundation operates an international recognized rehabilitation centre located in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. .
Monday, November 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall