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DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS © 2018 UPDATED Mar. 26, 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
Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Hydro Marsh and Alex Robertson Park (Pickering)
•This wonderful parkland and marsh are located adjacent to Pickering Generating Station. We’ll have a casual walk in search of migrant birds from the South. The trees and undergrowth can harbour a wide variety of species as does the marsh.
•If you come by the 401, from the east exit at Liverpool or from the west, exit at Whites then take Bayly Street east to Sandy Beach Road. Drive south until you’re near the nuclear generating station berm. There will be sports fields to your left. Turn right to the parking for Alex Robertson Park.
•Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
•Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking depending on the state of path/road clearing. Paths may be damp so hiking boots or waterproof shoes would be safe.
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Old Swamp Road Walking Trail and Yeo Side Trail (Murray's Woods) with Maria Prisciak
•Join Maria in search of spring wildflowers on the Oakridge Moraine near Mosport.
•Directions from highway 401. Exit Liberty Street in Bowmanville. Head north on Liberty to concession 8. Turn right (east) on concession 8 until you approach the village of Leskard. Go past the three way stop and immediately turn left (north) on Leskard road. Travel up the road 1 km to a small parking lot is on the left side of the road.
•Directions from Taunton Road: Travel east on Taunton Road to Leskard Road (just prior to entering Orono). Turn left (north) and continue until you reach concession 8 in the village of Leskard. There is a jog in the road at concession 8. Turn right and take an immediate left to stay on Leskard Road. Travel up the road 1 km to the small parking lot on the left hand side of the road. .
•Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Bring water and insect repellent.
•Difficulty: It is a 5 km (out and back) moderate linear trail with abundant flowers and good birding opportunities. There is one big hill to climb but the rest of the trail is easy.
Past Outings
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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