Wednesday, April 17th, 2013: 6:30 pm
Giovanni Caboto Club, Windsor
Wednesday April 17th Canada South Science City will be hosting its 8th annual fundraising Earth Day Dinner at the Caboto Club! The guest speaker is award winning biologist and cancer researcher Dr. Lisa Porter from the University of Windsor. Her presentation, entitled Living Forever: Stem Cells and Cancer- How they are linked?? discusses what stem cells are, how they are involved with cancer, and how they could help in its treatment.
Tickets are $40/adults, $30/children ages 5-12, with $20 discounts available for tables of 8 (a portion is eligible for a tax receipt). This is CSSC's major fundraiser of the year and your participation will help CSSC to grow and prosper. Click here for poster and here for ticket order form.
For more information, please contact: William E. Baylis, Canada South Science City
www.cssciencecity.com, 519-973-3667
FRIENDS OF CANARD MEETING
Thursday, April 18, 2013: 6:30 pm
Villanova Highschool Library, LaSalle
Join the Friends of Canard River as they prepare for their fundraising barbecue at Earth Day. New members are welcome! For more information contact: Caroline Biribauer 519-776-5209 x 245
CANADA SOUTH LAND TRUST DINNER & SILENT AUCTION
Friday, April 19, 2013: 7 pm (Doors open at 6 pm)
Giovanni Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave, Windsor Room
Guest speaker is Land Trust director Terry Anderson who will discuss the American Chestnut and the efforts to save this tree species in Ontario. Donations towards the silent Auction are welcome.
Tickets are $35.00 - please contact Betty for more info:[email protected]
EARTH DAY TREE PLANTING CELEBRATIONS Sunday, April 21, 2013: 10 am to Noon
Dig out your shovel and join ERCA in planting hundreds of trees to celebrate Earth Day and help continue to make our community a little greener. Make fun nature crafts and explore with a nature scavenger hunt! Event sponsored by Windsor Cardiac Centre with additional support from the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup
ESSEX-WINDSOR EARTH DAY 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013: 10 am to 3 pm
Malden Park (4200 Malden Road)
Free
SHORE AND SONGBIRD CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2013: 9 am - 4pm
Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, Leamington
Join expert naturalists to celebrate the shore and songbirds as they migrate through this internationally renowned shorebird habitat. See them up close and personal as they are banded by experts. Not to be missed! For more information:
Bev Wannick, 519-776-5209 x 308.
OJIBWAY NATURE CENTRE ACTIVITIES
Thrilling Thursdays (all ages)
March through November, Ojibway Nature Centre will be open in the evening on the last Thursday of the month. Please sign up early for these special programs offered.
April 25
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Tadpole Discovery
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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May 30
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Beautiful Birds
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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June 28
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Butterfly Secrets
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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July 25
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Deer Hike
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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August 29
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Spiders and Other Bugs
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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September 26
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Snakes and other Endangered Species
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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October 31
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Fall Colours
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult $5/child
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November 28
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Out of this World Astronomy
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6:30-8:00pm
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$6/adult, $5/child
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Friends of Ojibway Prairie Annual General Meeting (all ages) - FREE
Sunday, April 21 - 1:00 pm
Updates on the Friends of Ojibway Prairie's activities, board of director's elections and Guest Speaker, Barbara Macdonell from the Ministry of Transportation speaking on the work being done to protect endangered species at the parkway project. Refreshments provided.
Friends of Ojibway Prairie Spring Cleanup (all ages) - FREE
Tuesday, April 23 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join the Friends of Ojibway Prairie as we help beautify our local natural areas. Lunch provided.
Natural Discoveries (ages 3-6 and 7-13) - $14/2 classes
Fridays, April 12 and May 10 - 10:00 am - noon
Discover the wonders of nature through these monthly hands-on discovery classes at Ojibway Nature Centre. We will study bird identification, signs of spring, insect and pond life.
Hiking at Ojibway (adults) - $26/6 weeks
Exercise your body and your brain! These brisk morning walks with one of Ojibway Nature Centre's naturalists will introduce you to the many native plants and animals in our area. Explore the Ojibway Prairie Complex and make new friends!
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 and 14
10:00 - 11:00 am
Spring Bird Migration Field Course (adults) - $15 each
A series of field trips to observe the incredible variety of bird life that migrates through Point Pelee National Park and Southwestern Ontario. Discover the most popular outdoor hobby in North America. Trips are 8:30 am to noon, except May 9 which is 8:00-11:30am
- Saturday April 27 meet at 8:30 am at the Point Pelee Visitor Centre
- Wednesday, May 1, meet at 8:30 am at the Point Pelee Visitor Centre
- Thursday, May 9, meet at 8:00 am at the Marsh Boardwalk lot, Point Pelee
- Wednesday, May 22, meet at 8:30 am at the Point Pelee Visitor Centre
Big Day Birding (adults) - $25
A longer day of Pelee area birding where we will seek over 100 species of birds in a single day!
Wednesday, May 15, meet at 6:00 am at the Marsh Boardwalk parking lot, Point Pelee
Nature Photography: Spring Wildflowers - $19
Saturday, May 4 - 9:00 am - noon
Develop the skills to get better images from your camera, using the colourful array of wildflowers at Ojibway Park. Bring your photo equipment and dress for the weather. Appropriate for beginners.