Wednesday, June 11th, 6:00-8:00 PM

Rain date: Wednesday, June 18th, 6:00-8:00 PM

Location: StarCliff Nature Reserve, Schomberg, Ontario​

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Join us for our second annual Queer ecology Pride Month hike. Led by naturalist May Matchim (they/she), you'll learn about the amazing sexual diversity of the plants and animals around us. Discover frogs and wildflowers that can change their sex. Hear about same-sex bird parents and a group of salamanders that are entirely female. Prepare to have your assumptions about the natural world challenged!

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This Pride Month event is a celebration of the LGBTQ2+ community, and all are welcome to attend. The safety of attendees is our top priority and all participants are expected to behave in a respectful manner. 

 

Accessibility: please note that the trail at this site contains some steep inclines and uneven terrain. It is not accessible for community members with limited mobility.

Saturday, July 12th, 9:00-11:00 AM

Rain date: Sunday, July 13th, 9:00-11:00 AM

Location: MapleCross King Nature Reserve, Schomberg, Ontario​

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From Monarch Butterflies to Green Darners, the Oak Ridges Moraine region is home to an amazing diversity of butterfly, dragonfly, and damselfly species. Spend a Saturday morning out in nature discovering these amazing flying insects. Join us for this family-friendly guided walk and learn about the fascinating life cycles of these remarkable animals. Find out how you can help support butterflies and other pollinators at home. 

 

Accessibility: please note that there is no washroom at this site.

Friday, July 25th, 8:00-11:00 PM

Rain date: Saturday, July 26th, 8:00-11:00 PM

Location: MapleCross King Nature Reserve, Schomberg, Ontario​

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Our annual Moth Night is back for 2025! Join us in celebrating National Moth Week. The project's Canadian coordinator, Aundrea Schneider will be returning to lead this event. Participate in a community science project and learn more about the fascinating biology of this amazing group of insects. Visit https://nationalmothweek.org/ to learn more.

 

Accessibility: please note that there is no washroom at this site.