DURHAM REGION FIELD NATURALISTS

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

 

 

 

  

Next Outings

 

 

Sunday, April 19 at 10:00 AM

Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Leader: Don Docherty

Presqu’ile to see a wide range of habitats and can be a fine place to see migrant birds as they head north as well as a number that call it home. We’ll probably check the area near the sightings board, lighthouse, part of the cottage road and the calf pasture.

Meet at the Park entrance.

There is an admission charge to enter the park. There is a reduced rate for seniors. Consider booking your day pass up to 5 days earlier at the Ontario Parks website to ensure access. A regular day use permit should cost $21 including tax.

Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Recent rain may cause ponding, etc. so be prepared with waterproof footwear.

Bring water, LUNCH, sunscreen and insect protection.

Difficulty: Extensive easy walking but trails may be wet or water filled depending on the weather. Just in case, bring rubber/waterproof gear.

 

Sunday, May 03 at 9:00 AM

Stephen's Gulch Wildflowers and Nature Walk

Maria Prisciak will lead

Stephens Gulch is a little jewel in Spring with a wide assortment of wildflowers

Meet at the Stephen’s Gulch parking lot.

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.

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.

Parking will cost $7/vehicle/day (Visa/MasterCard) via pay-and-display or the HONK Mobile app. Annual passes are available for $85. Consider carpooling to save money.

Bring water and insect repellent (just in case).

Weather permitting, consider bringing a lunch.