Outings

Join us to find those special places for nature, whether the Hawk Cliff raptor migration, looking at a bee hive, the Christmas bird count, finding out about local wetlands, or seeing our sponsored Peregrine falcons banded. There is always something new!

Non-members are welcome to attend any outing, although we do have to ask you 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 Kathy Mortimer at outings@waterlooregionnature.ca.

For information on a specific outing, please contact the outing leader.

  • Walk away the blues: Strasburg & Brigadoon Woods

    Join us for a 'learning together' walk through a beautiful woods in south Kitchener (Doon). Registration required.

    Monday, January 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Strasburg and Brigadoon Woods

  • The Linear Trail and Riverside Park, Cambridge

    river scene with open water and snow

    A bird walk along the Linear Trail and Riverside Park in Cambridge. Registration required.

    Saturday, February 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Linear Trail Cambridge

  • WATERFOWL AND EARLY SPRING MIGRANTS IN THE PORT ROWAN/LONG POINT AREA

    Long Point Provincial Park is the 4th oldest Provincial Park in Ontario, established in 1921. It has been designated as a World Biosphere Reserve. It is also one of the largest Waterfowl Staging areas in North America, and also hosts migrating songbirds at this time of year.

    Sunday, April 6 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm at Long Point Provincial Park

  • Birding Hotspots in Ontario! Rondeau Provincial Park

    Join this outing to explore a top birding hot spot: Rondeau Provincial Park, known for Carolinian Forest and proximity to Lake Erie. Migrant Songbirds are the Park's main attraction at this time of year. Maximum of 15 participants.

    Tuesday, May 13 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm at Rondeau Provincial Park

  • Special Event

    A joint outing to the Nationally Significant Carden Alvar with the Peterborough Field Naturalists will take place on the Victoria Day weekend.

    Sunday, May 18 - Monday, May 19

  • Carden Alvar (with Peterborough Field Naturalists)

    A joint outing to the nationally significant Carden Alvar with the Peterborough Field Naturalists. Limited to 30 participants (15 per club).

    Sunday, May 18 @ 7:30 am - Monday, May 19 @ 7:30 am at Prairie Smoke – Carden Alvar Natural Area

  • Birding Hotspots in Ontario! Glen Morris and northern Brant County

    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.

    Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm at Glen Morris
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