Tuesday, December 3rd, 7:00-8:00 PM, Virtual

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The ecological makeup of Southern Ontario has changed dramatically since the arrival of European colonizers. Learn about the species that have disappeared from our landscape like the Karner Blue butterfly and the extinct Passenger Pigeon. Explore how factors like habitat loss, development, and overhunting have radically altered the biodiversity of this region. How we can prevent species at risk from disappearing forever? This presentation will provide tips on how to help fight biodiversity loss in our own lives.

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Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00-8:00 PM, Virtual​

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​Join our growing community of dedicated volunteers! Meet new people who share your passion for protecting the Earth. Be a part of something you can be proud of by making a tangible impact on the environment. 🌱❤️ Discover how you can be a caretaker for the Oak Ridges Moraine. This session will highlight a number of volunteer roles we offer as an organization, including education, public outreach, property stewardship, and invasive species removal.

Friday, January 17th, 7:00-8:30 PM,

Location: Beeton Heritage Forest, 5927 7th Line, Beeton, Ontario.​

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Our beloved annual owl prowl returns for another year! 🌙🦉

Wintertime is when local species like the Eastern Screech Owl and Great Horned Owl are courting one another with their iconic calls. Learn about the fascinating biology of these nocturnal predators as well as their ecological significance. With any luck, we'll hear one of these amazing birds calling in night! 

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Accessibility: please note that there are no washrooms on site. The trail contains uneven terrain and is unsuitable for many mobility aids.

Tuesday, February 11th, 7:00-8:00 PM, Virtual​

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The Oak Ridges Moraine plays an important role in how water moves through the environment in South Central Ontario. Stretching from the Niagara Escarpment to the Trent River, the moraine's unique features allow it to provide groundwater to over 200,000 people. Discover the role of the Oak Ridges Moraine in the water cycle, particularly its importance for groundwater. Learn about the Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program (ORMGP) and the available data and tools offered by this program.

Wednesday, March 12th, 7:00-8:00 PM, Virtual​

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In 2021, members of the Ontario Butterfly Species at Risk Recovery Team conducted the first reintroduction of an endangered butterfly when they returned Mottled Duskywing to Pinery Provincial Park. Since then, a population has become well-established and the team has begun reintroductions to other formally occupied sites and fully restored habitats. This collaborative work by the University of Guelph, NRSI, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, Wildlife Preservation Canada, NCC, and Ontario Parks is bringing attention to the loss of Ontario's rare tallgrass habitats and the inspiring work that is being done to restore and rewild them.

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The Mottled Duskywing is found in the Rice Lake area near our Kirtland's Warbler habitat restoration sites. By including their host plants in our restoration work, these sites have the potential to help support this endangered butterfly.