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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The Big Sit
Birding from the Boardwalk at Huron Natural Area The Huron Natural Area boardwalk (near Strasburg Rd.) has become a wonderful spot to observe birds, often at close range. This access ... Read more
Saturday, September 30 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am at Huron Heights Secondary SchoolEasy 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 DriveLearning 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 trailsMonday 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 amLearning 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 DriveBirding 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 PreserveStewardship activity – buckthorn removal
Are you interested in learning how to best manage invasive plants? Do you want to take action? This is the event for you! Come out this fall to visit a ... Read more
Saturday, October 21Learning 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 pmMonday 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 amNative 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 HallAsters 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 AreaBluebird nest box workshop
Build a bluebird nest box with guidance from Eric, a local carpentry instructor. Tools and materials are provided, and you will learn how to make a nest box recommended by ... Read more
Sunday, November 19 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm