Come and discover nature in ‘our back yard’! Join us Saturday September 16th, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. At the Mono Pollinator Garden, on the south side of Hockley Rd about 1km east of the intersection with highway 10 Discover pollinating insects, flowers, snails, birds — anything and everything!! A short FREE field trip for kids and adults We welcome kids from 3 years and up accompanied by a responsible adult. If your child uses cameras or binoculars ,you could bring your own — but we’ll be concentrating on direct observation and interpretation. See the natural world through the eyes and ears and perceptions of kids! For More Information, contact: info@onheadwatersnature.ca
This message is from Laura Timms, a past Headwaters Nature speaker. She’s a Senior Specialist, Natural Heritage Management for Credit Valley Conservation, and is in charge of the annual CVC Butterfly Blitz. A number of our members have participated in this over the years.The 2023 CVC Butterfly Blitz is starting soon, running from May 6 – September 16. They’re starting earlier this year in the hopes that we all can spot more early spring butterflies, many of which are already flying. We’ll then meet for an in-person kickoff event on June 3rd. You can find out more about this fifth Butterfly Blitz at https://cvc.ca/butterfly-blitz/ and can register there via the enroll now button on the website. One of the early spring butterflies of special interest is the West Virginia White, a provincial species of Special Concern. They should be flying soon, and may be found in large areas of intact… Read more »
Headwaters Nature is hosting an evening dedicated to sharing our enjoyment of nature with like-minded people. Headwaters Nature brings together people who share a common interest in the natural environment: enjoying it, preserving it, and learning more about it in all of its incredible complexity and beauty. Indulge your inner nature nerd and join us for the evening where we will enjoy: a short presentation displays of nature art and artifacts, specimens a book table a couple of entertaining nature films Test your knowledge with a fun “Nature ID Quiz” Tuesday February 28, 2023, Orangeville Senior’s Centre 26 Bythia St 7:00pm. Free admission Everyone welcome Refreshments provided (bring your own mug) So far 7 people are setting up displays of their nature items. There will be interesting things for you to see such as specimen collections, nature artifacts, DIY peanut feeder and art. There’s still time to reserve a table. Let… Read more »
