FIELD TRIPS

UPCOMING OUTINGS

Note: In the event of a forecast of bad weather, an email will be sent to the DRFN distribution list the evening before a trip, with trip cancellation or re-scheduling information. If you are not on the list, you may check the DRFN website or call the outing leader.

To find out about upcoming outings for Pickering Naturalists, check their website: www.pickeringnaturalists.org

Upcoming Outings and COVID-19 Guidance

These are challenging times due to COVID-19. We all embrace nature and long to see our favourite wildflowers, birds, mammals, insects and other wildlife. DRFN will follow the guidance, laws and regulations of Canada, Ontario and local municipalities to limit the spread and minimize the danger.

Next Outings

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10 AM

Samuel Wilmot Nature Area – Monarchs and Nature Walk - Updated

Brian Reid will lead

Our outing will coincide with a Samuel Wilmott outing. This will be kid-friendly so consider bringing your children or grandchildren so that they can be enthralled too. Our plan is start by capturing and tagging some Monarch butterflies then we’ll walk this beautiful nature area. (Brian will have nets and tags.)

Take the 401 to exit 440 (Mill Street) then drive south. At the fork, take Port of Newcastle Drive south to Lakebreeze Drive. The Gazebo is located a short walk east on Lakebreeze.

Difficulty: Light walking.

Bring water.

Bring appropriate clothing and footwear based on the weather forecast.

Saturday, October 05, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Long Sault CA: Nature Walk

Leader: Otto Peter

Long Sault CA is a wonderful conservation area. Otto will show us an area on the north end that he knows well and offers good walking and, hopefully, fall colour. With luck we’ll get a few more surprises.

Directions: Exit 401 at Bowmanville Ave. Travel North on Regional Rd. #57. Turn right at Regional Rd. #20. Turn left at Grasshopper Park Rd. The road ends at Concession 10. Drive east to the parking lot at Avery Road where we will meet and start our walk.

Pay and Display Parking may be in effect at a cost of $6 per vehicle/day but, at this time, there is no payment machine at this location.

Difficulty: Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We’ll be walking an easy trail so, weather permitting, the footing should be fine.