Here you can find all of our upcoming nature events, workshops, and webinars on and near the Oak Ridges Moraine. You won’t want to miss them!
WELCOME BACK!
Your health and safety is important to us. The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust has changed how we are delivering our events based on social distancing guidelines, mask recommendations and suggested cleaning practices. While we have taken steps to prevent the spread, we would like to also emphasize the importance of your actions in protecting yourself, loved ones, and those most vulnerable in our community. We thank you for your ongoing support and safe participation.
We ask each participant to review the ORMLT COVID-19 Event Protocol here.
If you still have questions about how we are adapting to the COVID-19 situation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Webinar | Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 | Time TBD
OMRLT welcomes Michael Runtz all the way from Carleton University to teach us all about dragonflies and damselflies. How many species are there? What do they do and how are they important? If you didn’t think there was much to learn about these unique looking insects, Michael will convince you otherwise!
An Introduction to Mushrooms & Other Fungi of the Moraine
Webinar | Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 | 7:00pm
The Oak Ridges Moraine is home to an astounding diversity of mushrooms and other fungi. Come get acquainted with over three dozen of the more commonly occurring species found here. With sizes ranging from tiny bird’s nest fungi to giant puffballs, a spectrum of colours worthy of an artist’s palette, and a host of shapes that reflect nature’s mind-boggling creativity, you are sure to be impressed with the fungal diversity the Moraine has to offer.
Please note that this webinar with not be recorded.
Spring Mini-Bioblitz
BioBlitz| Sunday, May 16th, 2021 | 8am – 2pm,
Location: Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
(exact address will be sent prior to the event)
Birds, plants, and insects – oh my, it’s time to Blitz!
Our Mini-Bioblitzes give participants a chance to learn more about species on the Moraine and learn how to submit your observations for science. You will help to contribute to valuable Citizen Science! Our experts will help you identify birds, plants, spiders, and all kinds of other species!
Each 2-hour walk will focus on a different topic, with an expert lead to teach you about the species you find. Sign up for the bird, spring plants, spider, or general ecology walk – or sign up for all of them! Guided walks will be in small groups throughout the day, with COVID safety measures in place.
Track In Field Outdoor Activity
Ongoing – Download our Activity Sheet!
Be part of this community citizen science project using the mobile app iNaturalist! Keep up to date with our progress by following us on Facebook and/or Instagram! Contact us to learn how to use phone apps to get the best experience!
The Great Backyard BiOlympics – Speed Scavenger Hunt
Downloadable Scavenger Hunt!
How many items can you “collect” in one hour? Earn points for nature and earth friendly objects in your home and yards.
Don’t forget that you can watch our past webinars on demand!
Click here to explore our library of presentations.
Have an idea for a nature event or want us to present to your group?
We’d be happy to talk with you!
You can contact the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust at landtrust@oakridgesmoraine.org or
905 853 3171 x 30 during office hours, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.
This work would not be possible without the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and our many other funders
