NIAGARA FALLS NATURE CLUB
OUTINGS AND FIELD TRIPS
For 20015 – 2016

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Upcoming Outings

McGregor Point
Weekend Outing : September 11, 12, 13.
Kerry Kennedy (905-892-4932)

SELKIRK P. PARK
Sunday,September 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Meet at the Shopper’s Drug Mart in Fonthill.
RICK YOUNG (905-734-6226)

JORDAN HOLLOW
Saturday, Oct 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Join us as we enjoy fall colours and explore the 20 Valley Creek watershed below Jordan Hollow. October is the time for Salmon migration from Lake Ontario and we can look for salmon swimming upstream. Meet at parking lot at Jordan Hollow. Family friendly
IAN DARLING (905-892-0206)

LAKE ONTARIO NORTH SHORE
Sunday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Large rafts of ducks gather along the Lake Ontario shore and often we find rare species in the rafts. Bring a lunch and meet at the Tim Horton’s at Prudhomme’s landing.
GISELE MILLS (905-892-3973)

GULLS GALORE
Sunday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m.
At this time gulls from the north and west gather on the Niagara River. Bring a lunch and meet at the control structure above the falls.
KAYO ROY (905-892-4433)

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Sunday, December 27, 2015
By counting the birds we can gauge how well our environment is doing and find out what birds are still in the area. Plan to participate in this important census.
KAYO ROY (905-892-4433)

WATERFOWL ALONG THE NIAGARA RIVER
Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Come and see all the thousands of ducks, geese and swans that are in the river in the winter. Bring a lunch and meet at the parking lot at Dufferin Island.
GISELE MILLS (905-892-3973)

DUFFERIN ISLAND
Sunday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Come for a leisurely winter walk along the trails here. Dress warmly and bring some seed for hand feeding the chickadees. Meet at the parking lot at Dufferin Island. Family friendly.
CAROL HORVAT (905-687-8562)

FISHERVILLE AND SELKIRK P. PARK BIRDING
Sunday, February 28 at 9:30 a.m.
We will look for Raptors and other birds. Bring your lunch and meet at the Fonthill Shoppers Drug Mart.
RICK YOUNG (905-734-6226)

TUNDRA SWANS AT LONG POINT
Sunday, March 20 at 8:30 a.m.
Bring your lunch and dress warmly because we will have a full day of viewing the Tundra Swans and other waterfowl. Meet at the Fonthill Shoppers Drug Mart.
RICK YOUNG (905-734-6226)

BEAMER POINT HAWK WATCH
Good Friday March 25 - All Day.
This is an annual event to watch and count migrating hawks. Help is needed to man the NFNC table. Family friendly.
GISELE MILLS (905-892-3973)

MARLENE STEWART STREIT PARK
and LATHROP NATURE PRESERVE
Sunday April 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
What early spring mysteries are waiting in the woods of Fonthill? Families and friends are invited to join some nature awareness activities and explore these trails to find out. Dress for the weather, pack a snack and meet at the Fonthill Shoppers Drugmart. Family friendly.
KERRY KENNEDY (905-892-4932)

SPENCER GORGE AREA
Sunday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m.
This is a natural area with plants, trees and vistas of waterfalls and the gorge. Carpooling is advised as there is an entry fee per vehicle. Meet at Prudhomme’s landing and bring a lunch.
RICK YOUNG (905-734-6226)

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