Tuesday, May 20th, 7:00-8:00 PM

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Did you know that about sixty species of orchid are found across the province? From coralroot to lady's slippers, the Oak Ridges Moraine is home to many of these charismatic wildflowers. Join us for a presentation on this fascinating group of flowers. Learn about the life history of these plants, where you can find them, and what you can do to help conserve them. 

Tuesday, May 27th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Rain date: Wednesday, May 28th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Location: StarCliff Nature Reserve, Schomberg, Ontario​

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Join us for our annual Garlic Mustard pull. Help manage the spread of this invasive plant at the StarCliff Nature Reserve in Schomberg. Garlic Mustard is easy to manually remove, with no tools or training required. Protect biodiversity, spend an afternoon in the woods, and become a part of our volunteer community.

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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.

Wednesday, May 28th, 7:00-8:00 PM

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The Western Chorus Frog is a tiny frog species experiencing dramatic population declines across much of its range in Southern Ontario. 

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The Western Chorus Frog Friendly program provides private landowners with the opportunity to learn how to steward, restore, and create habitat for this species on their properties. Learn about the biology of this frog, the threats they're facing, and how you can earn a WCF Friendly Designation for your property, workplace, or business.

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.