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Essex County Field Naturalists' Club
The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from September to June in a new location Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchette Road, Windsor. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm and feature a guest speaker. Non-members are welcome to attend events and learn more about our club.
"Thank you" to everyone who has volunteered to lead an excursion. We appreciate leaders sharing their time and expertise with others. Let us know about your ideas for upcoming excursions. Consider volunteering as an excursion leader.
January 8 - ECFNC Winter Excursion - Owl Prowl with Tom Hurst. Join Club member Tom Hurst at 2:00 p.m. at the entrance to Holiday Beach Conservation Area. The group may drive to another location. This outing is an excellent introduction to the techniques for observing owls, especially the long eared owls which often roost in the Holiday Beach area.
January 11 – ECFNC Members Meeting – To celebrate our new meeting location we will be having a pre-meeting owl prowl at 6:30pm. Meet at the Ojibway Nature Centre. Guest speaker: Scott Rush, Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, University of Windsor – There and Back Again: An Unexpected Journey of Avian Proportions. From the islands and shores of Lake Erie, to the forests of the southeastern United States, assemblages of breeding and migrating birds often require contrasting habitats. Effectively managing these diverse communities entails that the requirements of multiple species be considered. Using examples from the Lake Erie Islands, Ohio’s Metroparks and southeastern forests, Dr. Scott Rush (University of Windsor) will discuss how avian populations can influence, and be influenced by habitat management. The presentation will provide a journey through unique ecosystems and discuss some of the issues facing avian populations. Regular meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre.
February 8 – ECFNC Members Meeting – Guest speaker: Vic Bernyk, Native Trees and Plants, www.nativetreesandplants.com, 519-736-4695 – Bees and Native Plants. Much has been written about the loss of honeybees which of course are very important pollinators of crops. Some of the suggested reasons for CCD (colony collapse disorder) have included mites, pesticides, sound frequencies etc. The verdict is out to explain all the different situations. The good news is there are many other native bee pollinators (still relatively healthy) in southern Ontario which can and are offsetting what honeybees can and cannot do. Actually there are 6 major groups of bee pollinators. This presentation will illustrate the importance of native plant diversity to keep these bee populations healthy. Meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre.
February 12 - ECFNC Winter Excursion - Join ECFNC member Paul Desjardins for our annual winter waterfowl excursion. Paul checks out the locations for waterfowl prior to the trip and leads us to the best viewing areas. Meet in the Ojibway Nature Centre parking lot at 1 pm.
March 1 - Canada South Land Trust - Annual General Meeting to be held in Room C of the Civic Centre with updates on Land Trust activities. Following the business portion of the meeting, Bob Pettit has volunteered a presentation on the Galapagos Islands with images of wildlife obtained on a recent visit to these wondrous islands. Meet at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments following the meeting. Call Betty at 519-944-0825 to indicate you will be attending. All are welcome.
March 14 – ECFNC Annual General Meeting – Join us for committee reports and a review of the club’s activities the past year. Board of Directors elections and a thought-provoking game with prizes makes this meeting a highlight of the year! Meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre.
March 23 - Canada South Land Trust - Annual Dinner and Silent Auction to be held in the Windsor Room at the Caboto Club. Guest speaker is Tom Hince who will present a program with images of birds and wildlife viewed during a month long tour of Australia during Fall 2011. Tickets are $35.00. Donations to the silent auction are welcome. Call Betty for further information at 519-944-0825. All are welcome.
For more information about the club or how to become a member please attend a monthly meeting or write to:
| Essex County Field Naturalists' Club Devonshire Mall P.O. P.O. Box 23011 Windsor, Ontario N8X 5B5 |
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