Join one of our club outings to somewhere the leader finds special: an old woods, a birding hotspot, a riverside walk, a favourite sanctuary. From raptor migrations to the Christmas bird count, from local wetlands to the Great Lake shorelines, there is a whole lot of nature out there to see and share! Outing leaders can be experts or just enthusiastic observers, but whatever the case, you can always count on learning something new about the natural world.
Non-members are welcome to attend any outing. This year both members and non-members will be asked 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 Shane Mulligan at outings@waterlooregionnature.ca.
For information on a specific outing, please contact the outing leader.
Spring Clean-Up at Moyer’s Landing
Come join a spring clean-up along the Grand River to help remove litter from the riparian zone of the Grand River, helping to protect our river, drinking water, and local wildlife.
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Moyer’s LandingVoices of the night at Laurel Creek Nature Centre
Experience the Voices of the Night as we focus on American Woodcock, but also listen for and identify amphibian and possibly owl calls.
Thursday, May 1 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Laurel Creek Nature CentreHullett Marsh (A pleasant alternative to the overcrowding at Point Pelee)
We will stop at various spots to search for waterfowl, raptors, migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers and anything else that captures our interest. A moderate amount of walking is involved, but nothing too strenuous.
Tuesday, May 6 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at Hullett Provincial Wildlife AreaBirding 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 ParkCarden 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 AreaBirding 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 MorrisPollinator Roadsides – weeding work party
Saturday, May 24 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Pollinator Roadsides – weeding work party. Beautification, Bees and Butterflies. Last year we planted a roadside with native plants and wildflowers ... Read more
Saturday, May 24 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pmGarlic mustard pull at rare
Come join a spring clean-up along the Grand River to help remove litter from the riparian zone of the Grand River, helping to protect our river, drinking water, and local wildlife.
Sunday, May 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at rare Slit BarnGarlic mustard pull at rare
Come join a spring clean-up along the Grand River to help remove litter from the riparian zone of the Grand River, helping to protect our river, drinking water, and local wildlife.
Wednesday, May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at rare Slit Barn