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DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS © 2018 UPDATED May 9, 2019
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
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Due to high noise levels from this weekend's races at Mosport, traffic congestion around the area and a long walk to see the wildflowers tomorrow's walk is being changed to Stephens Gulch.
Stephens Gulch is a little jewel in Spring with a wide assortment of wild flowers. Meet at the Stephen’s Gulch parking lot.
Directions: Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area is located northeast of Bowmanville. To reach the Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area parking lot, following these directions:
If coming from the south: From Liberty Street North, turn east (right) on Concession Road 4, turn north (left) on Bethesda Road, turn east (right) on Stephen's Mill Road, proceed along Stephen's Mill Road to Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area parking lot If coming from the north: From Taunton Road (east of Liberty Street North), turn south on Bethesda Road, turn east (left) on Stephen's Mill Road, proceed along Stephen's Mill Road to Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area parking lot.
Leaders: Our DRFN Plant Experts
Difficulty: easy walking
Bring appropriate clothing based on the weather forecast. Portions of the area may be slick and muddy depending on the weather so bring appropriate footwear.
Bring water and insect repellent (just in case).
Weather permitting, consider bringing a lunch.
Past Outings
Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Hydro Marsh and Alex Robertson Park (Pickering)
Saturday, March 23 at 9:00 AM
Presqu’ile Provincial Park: Waterfowl
Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 AM
Amherst Island: Raptors
Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Annual Winter Bird Feeder Tour and Potluck Lunch
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Durham Christmas Bird Count
Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 8 AM
Niagara Gulls
Saturday, October 13, 2018
at 10 AM
Darlington Generating Station Parkland
Sat. Sept. 15, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thickson's Woods Fall Festival
Come out and enjoy the festivities and join nature walks guided by DRFN members!
Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 AM
Presqu’ile Provincial Park Nature
Saturday, July 14 at 1:00 PM
Butterflies at Claremont Conservation Area with Rayfield Pye
Saturday, June 16 at 6:00 PM
Carden Alvar with Don Docherty
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Stephen's Gulch Wild Flowers and Nature Walk
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday, April 14. 2018 at 7 AM
Algonquin Park
Saturday, March 03 at 10:00 AM
Leslie Street Spit / Tommy Thompson Park
Sat. February 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Casual Winter Bird Walk
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Durham Christmas Bird Count.
Saturday, January 06, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Annual Winter Bird Feeder Tour and Potluck Lunch
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 8 AM
Niagara Gulls
Sunday, November 05, 2017 at 10 AM
Lake Ontario Marshes
Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Heber Downs Mushroom Walk
Monday, July 03, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Butterflies at Enniskillen Conservation Area with Rayfield Pye
Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Presqu’ile Provincial Park Nature Walk with Don Docherty
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Carden Alvar with Otto Peter
DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS
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