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.

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  • Easy Saturday morning bird walk (2)

    This is one you don’t want to miss! Join Stewart for a walk or roll on Saturday September 30 in the Waterloo Park area. We will be searching for late ... Read more

    Saturday, September 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Waterloo Park – Seagram Drive
  • Learning together – West Side Trails

    Learning together outings are designed to learn from each other during the walk.  We take in nature’s delights along the way. This is a great way to get out and ... Read more

    Sunday, October 1 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at West side trails
  • Monday meanderings- downtown Kitchener

    Let’s go for a leisurely stroll along Schneider Creek on Kitchener’s Iron Horse Trail. Learn a little about the community’s history while enjoying a peaceful greenspace in the heart of ... Read more

    Monday, October 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Learning together – Stamm Woodlot

    Learning together outings are designed to learn from each other during the walk.  We take in nature’s delights along the way. This is a great way to get out and ... Read more

    Wednesday, October 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at Stamm Woodlot – Springwater Drive
  • Birding at the Mike Schout Wetland Preserve

    This exciting, well-planned wetland officially opened in June 2023, and on several visits since, David found it very productive for birds, dragonflies, butterflies and other interesting features. Not having visited ... Read more

    Saturday, October 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Mike Schout Wetland Preserve
  • Learning together-Mill Race Trail

    This trail is a very easy flat dirt trail with a mill race on the left, no longer in use, and the Conestogo River on the right. A mill run ... Read more

    Sunday, October 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Monday meanderings – uptown Waterloo

    We will walk in uptown Waterloo. Details to follow. Accessible walk: The meet-up location and trails are accessible by transit and mobility devices. Meeting point: will be sent to people ... Read more

    Monday, October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Native tree, plant and seed swap

    After a very popular and successful spring native plant swap, we are holding a fall swap! Bring native trees, plants or seeds to swap with other Waterloo Region Nature members. ... Read more

    Monday, October 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall
  • Asters and goldenrod hike

    Details forthcoming Meeting point: will be sent to people who register.

    Saturday, October 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at Huron Natural Area