Upcoming Events and Programs
Ojibway Nature Centre
VISA, MasterCard and Debit card are accepted for in-person registration. There is a 10% discount for families and seniors. Fees are $6 higher for non-residents of Windsor. NEW! You can now register on-line at: www.reconnectwindsor.ca (Call Ojibway first to register for this service).
Christmas Bird Counts
2011 CBC DATES:
Lakeshore - December 15
Cedar Creek - December 17
Blenheim/Rondeau - December 18
Point Pelee - December 19
Holiday Beach - December 27
Detroit River MI/ON - January 1, 2012
Sign up to count birds in a specific area or just your backyard. Contact the nature centre for more details.
$5 Participant fee required
Owl Prowl
Whoooohoooo is hiding in the forest? Join us for this nocturnal adventure at Ojibway Park. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, January 5 6:30 - 8:30 pm
$8/adult, $7/child
Winter Festival
Enjoy cross-country skiing, skating and winter wanders through the park. Take our Winter scavenger hunt Challenge! A 10% discount on bird seed and feeders.
February 19
Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm
Free Admission
October 31 - December 12
January 17 - April 3
Wildlife exploration and nature fun for the younger set. The first class is introductory for parents and children.
October 31 - December 12
Explore our winter wonderland through games, crafts and outdoor fun. January 3 Discover Ojibway's creatures through hikes and hands-on animal adventures. Early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up until 5 pm. January 4 PRE-SCHOOL
Planning a Children's Party?
Celebrate at Ojibway with an animal talk and guided nature hike. Call the nature centre for details.
'Possum Pals (Ages 2-4)
Children not ready to leave the pouch? Join us for this exciting and fun parent/tot adventure in nature.
February 6 - April 2
Monday 10:00am - 12:00pm
$56/7 weeks
L'il Nature Nuts (Ages 2-4)
Come out for a fun and creative experience using beautiful recycled junk, homemade play dough, cornstarch goop and natural materials like leaves, fruit, vegetables, water and snow.
Tuesday 10:30am - 11:30am
$49/11 weeks
Captivating Critters (Ages 3-5)
February 6 - April 2
Monday 1:00 - 3:00pm
$56/7 weeks
Wee Winter Wildlife (Ages 4-6)
Tuesday 10:00 am-12:00 pm
$11Wildlife Detectives(Ages 7-12)
Wednesday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
$31
ADULT PROGRAMS
Winter Hiking at Ojibway
Exercise your body and brain! These brisk morning walks with one of Ojibway Nature Centre's naturalists will introduce you to the many plants and animals in our area. Explore the Ojibway Prairie Complex and meet new friends. Senior discount available.
January 17, 31, February 14, 28, March 27
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 am
$22/5 weeks
Winter Birding Field Course
A series of morning field trips to observe winter birdlife in Essex County.
Saturday morning field trips (8:30 am - noon)
$15 each (dates are tentative)
- Dec 03, (Saturday) meet at the Tip parking lot, Point Pelee
- January 7, meet at the Point Pelee tip parking lot
- January 21, meet at Lakeview Marina, Windsor
- February 4, meet at the Point Pelee tip parking lot
- February 18, meet at Hillman Marsh C.A.
Also listed are activities of the Essex County Field Naturalists' Club.
VISA, MasterCard and Debit card are accepted for in-person registration. There is a 10% discount for families and seniors. Fees are higher for non-residents of Windsor.
