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DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS © 2020 UPDATED Nov. 13, 2020
DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS
"conservation through education"
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. When “Stay at Home” guidance is lifted, DRFN will resume outings but limits on group size and social distancing will still apply. We will not car-pool or share optics so bring your own. Be prepared that washrooms may not be as available as in the past. Bring hand sanitizer. Bring your own drinks, and food since restaurants may not be available.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Durham Christmas Bird Count.
Contact Rayfield Pye to participate @ 905-436-7998 or raypye@interlinks.net.
Social distancing will be necessary. Follow public health guidelines.
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Saturday, January 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Annual Winter Bird Feeder Tour
This is our annual opportunity to check our favourite feeders in north Pickering and Whitby in search of local birds, northern visitors and those who normally would have headed south by now. Due to COVID-19, we will miss our delicious potluck but look forward to 2022.
Meet at Mount Zion United Church. (Drive north on Westney Road past highway 7 to Concession 8 and turn right (east). Address is 3000 Concession 8 just east of Salem Road.)
Dress warmly!
February Outing: Date-To-Be Determined
Durham Gulls with Rayfield Pye
In the event of a forecast of bad weather, an email will be sent to those on the DRFN distribution list on 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.
Past Outings
Saturday, November 07, 2020 at 10 AM
Lake Ontario Marshes
Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 AM
Durham Forest Fall Forest and Mushroom Appreciation Walk
Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 10 AM
Darlington Generating Station Parkland
Saturday, August 29,2020 at 10:00 AM
Nature Walk Long Sault CA
Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Butterfly Walk at Heber Down Conservation Area
Saturday, March 14, 2020
at 7 AM
Algonquin Park
Monday, February 17, 2020
at 10:00 AM
Thickson’s Woods – Winter Walk
Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Annual Winter Bird Feeder Tour and Potluck Lunch
(cancelled due to weather)
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Durham Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, November 30,2019 at 8 AM
Niagara Gulls
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10 AM
Cranberry Marsh – From Different Perspectives
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Thickson's Woods Land Trust
Birds, Beavers & Butterflies
Nature Festival
Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10 AM
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
Saturday, July 06, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Butterfly Walk at Heber Down Conservation Area