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The Egret - Volume 41 - Issue 2 - June 2025 |
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Dirt under foot, sun on my face. Warm walks in summer; my happy place. |
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March Member's Meeting - AGM with Bonus Bat Talk!
By Sheila Laurin
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On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Rucha Patel and Teresa Jaworiwsky gave us a short informative presentation on bats. They showed us the several different species of bats that live in Ontario, and explained some of their unique behaviors. We were also shown the different designs of bat houses being used today. They also answered many questions from the curious audience.
Bats play an important role in Ontario nature because they are insectivores and can aid in pollination. They are attracted to areas with open water and wooded areas where there are many flying insects to eat at dusk.
Our local bats like to live in groups called colonies and hibernate in winter. Sometimes they have difficulty finding suitable areas for roosting due to habitat loss. For example, the Big Brown bat which is the most common and abundant in Ontario likes to use buildings or bat boxes for their housing in the summer.
Proper installation of well constructed bat houses is a common practice to aid bats. There are many factors to consider if you want to successfully attract bats to use a bat house. More information about bat conservation can be found in the Ontario Bat Guide https://onnaturemagazine.com/bat-guide.html, and the Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation: Home website. The Toronto Zoo has a Native Bat Conservation Program, which has more information about the bat species that are endangered. If you have bats on your property, you can report them to www.batwatch.ca.
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As usual, the March meeting was also the Club's Annual General Meeting. Prior to the Bat talk, there were some formalities as the Club reviewed recent treasury reports, current business, and voted on board members. A group photo of our wonderful membership was taken after the meeting (above). |
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April Member's Meeting - Nature Conservancy of Canada
By Sheila Laurin
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On Wednesday, 9 April 2025, Kandyce Affleck who works for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) as a conservation biologist gave us a presentation. It included an overview of the NCC owned properties in our area.
One of the properties discussed was the NCC Florian Diamante Nature Reserve on Pelee Island which was a full ecological restoration project of an agricultural field to a natural area which included construction of a wetland. This 62 acre site is open to the public. Kandyce noted that there has been a significant increase in wildlife since 2022 in the area and seeds were planted to increase plant diversity.
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NCC, which began in 1962, is working to protect natural areas across Canada. It has helped protect habitat for many species at risk and provide permanent natural areas which can also benefit people who enjoy and appreciate nature. As a non-profit organization, they do fundraising for all their projects. If you wish to learn more about them, see their website. Nature Conservancy of Canada: NCC
To help support the ongoing efforts of NCC, Club president Kory Renaud presented Kandyce with a donation of $5000 on behalf of the Club.
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Jack Miner's Migration Festival
By Cathy Lapain
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On April 12 and 13, at the Jack Miner's Migration Festival, ECFNC took advantage of another great opportunity to host an information booth, selling our Fish and Wild Flower books and a new fundraising effort for our Heritage Committee selling Club coffee mugs and Bird Friendly Coffee.
Despite the in and out of the sunshine the festival drew a moderate crowd, the main attraction being the Raptor show. A Harris Hawk was among the hawks that thrilled the audience, a Golden Eagle stood majestically on the handler’s arm for all to see (photo top right) and bunnies at the 4-H booth provided a lot of entertainment for the kids.
Thanks to our volunteers: Aileen Petrozzi, Bernadette Robertson, Sheila Laurin, Lou Anne Meloche, Megan Irwin, Vicki Rees and Cathy Lapain. Thanks to Tim Shortridge for helping us pack up on Sunday. (Photo top left: Lou Anne and Aileen at the booth)
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Phrag Fighters Update!
By Aileen Petrozzi
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On April 26th the Phrag Fighters were at Bryerswood Optimist Youth Camp to celebrate Earth Day on behalf of the Club. We had a booth set up but unfortunately due to the terrible cold weather it wasn’t very busy.Despite the weather, Bernard, Janice, Heather and I still got to work and cleaned up the Phragmites that was sprayed last fall. It was short work with Bernard using our Stihl hedge cutters for the first time. Our equipment used was purchased from grants received from the Ontario Invasive Control fund- Green Shovels and ECFNC matching the fund.
We found last spring that the phragmites was so thick on the land around the pond that we couldn’t cut it or dig it out, so we recommended it be sprayed last fall by Ontario Invasive Species Center. This was the second time the lovely pond was sprayed to treat the invasive phragmites.The Phrag Fighters have been going to Bryerswood for around 5 years now and each time we go back I am surprised how the pond looks.
Bryerswood Optimist Youth Camp is not-for-profit, charitable organization, providing opportunities to learn life skills, outdoor camping skills and environmental stewardship.(https://bryerswood.com/about-us/) The pond gives the youth an opportunity to experience nature where many of them have not.
In June we will be meeting with Karen Alexander, the City of Windsor Naturalist, to develop a plan/dates to continue our efforts within Blue Heron Park and the Ojibway Prairie Complex. I will have dates for all the volunteers to sign up the end of June.
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Nature Neighbours Series - West Elgin Edition
By Melanie Masse and Chris Hart
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On Saturday, April 26, the West Elgin Nature Club hosted members of our Club and the Sydenham Field Naturalists (Nature CK) for a guided walk through John E. Pearce Provincial Park in Wallaceburg as part of the second installment of the Nature Neighbours series.
It was a cold and windy day, but despite this everyone was in good spirits. and the walk was still filled with the sights and sounds of spring. Notable bird sightings included song sparrow, red-bellied woodpecker, and 3 sandhill cranes flying over head. Plus, the forest was decorated extravagantly with the yellow pompoms of Spicebush, while may apple and the early signs of Yellow Trout Lily carpeted the forest floor.
Thank you West Elgin Field Naturalists for showing us your corner of nature. Its a truely wonderful property with an amazing story and a testament to restoration.
ECFNC members - we're inviting our 'nature neighbours' down here next. Where should we take them? (Photo by Melanie Masse) |
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Earth Day Planting at Little River Corridor Park
By Gina Pannunzio, Danielle Stuebing, and Ian Naisbitt
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Our Windsor-Essex community celebrated Earth Day 2025 by planting trees on Sunday, 27 April. Volunteers participated from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2200 trees were planted in the open greenspace along the Ganatchio Trail in Little River Corridor Park.
What a delightful Spring day we had for planting: we started the morning at 6 C and by noon it was 12 C. A fresh, north breeze of 20 km/h made the tree branches sway.
A UV index of 7 or high meant a bright and full sun during our planting time.
Wildlife observed: several Canada Geese, numerous Red-winged Blackbirds, a pair of Mute Swans and Mallard Ducks.
This naturalized area has been our focus for past Earth Day Celebrations.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Green Teams who participated, the City of Windsor and the Essex Region Conservation Authority for helping to organise this special Earth Day Event. A “Tip of the Cap” to Enwin Utilities, Tree Canada and Green Sun Rising for sponsoring the trees.
Photo: Spring season once again reveals the scientific fact that this natural flood zone area is a wetland habitat.
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35th Anniversary of Lil Reg's First Tree Panting at Little River Corridor Park
By Ian Naisbitt
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Thirty-five years ago, on May 14th, 1990, school children from Concord School were invited by the City of Windsor to plant 400 seedlings in Little River Corridor Park. The planting site is beside John’s Pond along the Ganatchio Trail which is adjacent to the intersection of McHugh Street and Florence Avenue in East Windsor. If one now looks east from the pond you will see a grove of trees that are 35 years old. It has become a substantial woodland habitat with the help of Mother Nature. She has a way of taking charge of returning the land back to a natural setting.
Local native species of trees and shrubs have seeded themselves and contribute to the naturalization. What started out as a low mound of mown grass has turned into a flourishing woodland. The trees planted at this site provide spiritual well-being for people and vital habitat for the benefit of wildlife. This is a success story for humans helping Mother Earth to reclaim natural areas. It is encouraging to visit this site, sit on a bench and reflect on the connection we have with nature.
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World Migratory Bird Day
By Chris Hart
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in May in Canada and the USA, and on the second Saturday in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. This year's theme was Shared Spaces; creating bird-friendly cities and communities.
Locally, PIBO, the Pelee Island Bird Observatory, hosted several events to honour the day, including presentations by Dr. Dan Mennill from the University of Windsor. Dr Mennill gave his talk, entitled 'Why do birds sing?', on Wednesday, May 7, leading up to WMBD, at the Ojibway Nature Centre, and on Saturday, May 10 at PIBO. The Essex County Field Naturalists' Club had a booth set up at the Ojibway event to promote our club to those in attendance.
And very fittingly, those participating in a birding hike at Ojibway Park on World Migratory Bird Day were treated to a flyover by several White Pelicans!
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May Members' Meeting - The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas
By Sheila Laurin
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At the 14 May 2025 club meeting, Paul Pratt gave us a presentation about the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. He gave us an overview of the current project which is called Atlas-3. Paul Pratt and Karen Cedar are the Region 1 Coordinators of Atlas-3, which began in 2021 and is in its last year of data collection. He showed us some comparisons of data, which indicated some notable changes in the distribution and population of some bird species over time. The first Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas book (Atlas-1) covered the years 1981-1985. The second Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario covered the years 2001-2005, and is available digitally or hardcover.
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Analysis of this information will help inform future bird conservation efforts. It can also be a valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn more about birds of Ontario. The website is birdsontario.org.
The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas website explains in much more detail as to how the Atlas project is organized and conducted. The project is based on volunteers who report on the abundance of each bird species in a certain square area. Anyone can participate, but higher levels of birding skill is required to do some of the reporting by sound of species in the summer. Volunteers can register and contact their regional coordinators, if interested. Region 1 email is essex@birdsontario.org. |
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Essex County Nature Supporting Pride Events in Nature Across the County
By Jeremy Hatt
The Essex County Field Naturalists' Club was proud to help advertise for the Ontario Field Ornithologists’ Birding With Pride at Point Pelee event again this spring, which takes place the first weekend of May. This annual event is part of the Festival of Birds and several ECFNC members attended or helped lead walks for participants this year.
The event was a great success despite cold weather and rain. Bird activity was buzzing around the Northwest Beach area and the event managed to raise a total of $720.47 towards Trans Wellness Ontario for the imperative work they do around the province. Members of Trans Wellness Ontario attended and spoke during the opening remarks, highlighting the importance and necessity of events like this in light of the significant rise in hate and erosion of rights directed at 2SLGBTQIA+ people, particularly against the Trans Community.
The ECFNC is excited to team up w/ the Ontario Field Ornithologists again on June 15th for the annual Pride Nature Walk at Ojibway Park, from 8:30am to 12:00pm. This walk is to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community but all are welcome. The walk will be co-led by ECFNC Board members Jennifer Nantais and Jeremy Hatt. See the Upcoming Events section below for more info.
It is very important that ECFNC continues to advocate for and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community w/ events, walks, and advertising on social media. More than ever we need to provide safe places for the queer community to gather and enjoy nature together. Have a safe and happy Pride and we hope to see you at Ojibway Park in June!
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An Evening Walk at Dave's
By Melanie Masse and Chris Hart
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On Saturday, May 24th, several Club members met for an evening stroll through Dave Kraus' beautiful property in Leamington. The weather was perfect (thanks to Carl) to explore the variety of habitats on offer, including meadows, prairie, forest, and wetlands.
The numerous wildflowers and other native plants had members brushing up on the plant ID skills. Dave also has various habitat enhancement features on his property to help the local wildlife, including snake hibernacula, bat boxes, and bird nesting boxes.
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Thank you Dave for inviting us and showing us around! Sometimes its nice to get lost in the woods… even if we almost did. Thank you to the deer for forging most of our path. It was a wonderful experience you don't get to do too often in nature.
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Turtle Conservation Committee Update
By Alexander Campbell
So far this year, the Turtle Conservation Committee (TCC) has been very busy with surveys! With just under 212 working hours logged from April - present, the TCC is thankful for all the hard working volunteers!
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From early April - currently the TCC has been patrolling many high-mortality areas (HMA’s) and recording deceased wildlife, with a focus on Herps and SAR observations to further establish these HMA’s. Unfortunately, volunteers have recorded over 329 observations of wildlife on roads in these areas.
From Mid May - currently the TCC has been conducting Nesting and Visual Encounter Surveys of Turtles around Essex County.
Most of the species that can be found in Essex County have now been observed nesting, including several rare observations of Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtles & a single Eastern Musk Turtle, and most of these nests have been protected.
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We have protected so many nests this year that we are down to our last few Nest protectors!
During Visual Encounter Surveys, lead biologists were able to take biometric, reproductive data and shell notch from the following turtles; 1 Blanding’s Turtle, 3 Common Snapping Turtles, 1 Northern Map Turtle and an Easter Musk Turtle!
Please note that all operations conducted by the TCC are conducted under the permits and authorization of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks.
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Please remember to report all sightings of Alive, Deceased or Injured Turtles, Turtle Nests to the Turtle Conservation Committee - Turtle Hotline (226) 348-2057. Reports should include a photo, location of the observation and Date/Time
Do you love Turtles? Always wanted to get hands-on experience in the field? Have some spare time to donate to a fantastic conservation program?
Join the Essex County Field Naturalist Clubs’ Turtle Conservation Committee!
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"Betty's Bench"
By Ian Naisbitt
We are pleased to share that her bench has been installed.
Betty was a founding member of the Canada South Land Trust, Essex County Field Naturalists' Club, and Little River Enhancement Group. Each of these groups are appreciative of the time and effort our dear friend Betty dedicated to their success.
Tom Henderson and I visit our Lil’ Reg 25th Anniversary site on a regular schedule.
With the addition of Betty’s plaque and bench we feel it has become a cherished and venerated place for people to visit and reflect in the natural setting. The bench provides the opportunity to sit, relax and absorb the sights, sounds, and ambiance of the nature we love. The inscription on the plaque is provided beneath the photo below.
Directions:
The site is located south of Riverside Drive East along the Ganatchio Trail extension. Parking is available in Sandpoint Beach Public parking lot. The parking lot is across Riverside Drive from Sandpoint Park. There is a traffic light at the intersection of Florence Drive and Riverside Drive East that gives drivers access to the parking lot.
Betty’s Plaque and Bench are located at our 25th Anniversary planting site. It is a short walk south along the Ganatchio Trail.
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Elizabeth “Betty” Learmouth
24 December, 1941 – 1 October, 2023
“I am with you Always”
Love Nature
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Our monthly walks through Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park provide a great opportunity for reflection. Photo by Sheila Laurin |
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North America's largest native moth, the Cecropia moth (
Hyalophora cecropia), in Ojibway Park, late May 2025. Photos by Chris Hart |
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SAVE THE DATE - The Club's Annual Dinner is Saturday, November 8th, 2025 |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
For full details and the latest updates, visit www.essexcountynature.com/events
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Member meetings are now starting at 7pm, and pop-up events are still popping up!
The ECFNC is working diligently to host fun, exciting and educational events, as well as inform our members of those events put on by like-minded organizations.
Please stay tuned for Member Updates as new events are announced. |
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ECFNC June Members' Meeting
Wildflower Photography with Graham Brown
Wednesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Ojibway Nature Centre
Graham Brown is an amateur photographer who has always been fascinated by wildflowers. Modern photographic equipment has opened a new world.
The presentation will showcase photographs of Southern Ontario Wildflowers with an emphasis on how they got their common names and the beauty that a close-up lens reveals.
Members are encouraged to ask questions, or add to his knowledge.
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Evening Walk to Betty's Tree
Thursday, June 12, 6:30pm.
Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Recently a tree was planted at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in honour of Betty Learmouth. Enjoy an evening walk through the park as we take the opportunity to visit that tree in tribute to Betty's legacy. |
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Pride Nature Walk in Ojibway
Sunday, June 15, 8:30am
Ojibway Park
Meet 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Ojibway Park in Windsor to join OFO and the Essex County Field Naturalists' Club (ECFNC) for a Pride Month Nature and Birding Walk. This second annual walk is a celebration of the LGBTQ2S+ community, but all members of the community are welcome. We start by exploring the trails of Ojibway Park before crossing the street to follow the Titcombe path between the Tallgrass Heritage Prairie Heritage Park and the Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve.
As a cooperative effort of OFO and the ECFNC, we invite all who are interested in the outing and encourage newer or first-time birders and nature enthusiasts to come along. Creating a respectful, welcoming and accessible environment is our first priority as we enjoy observing the breeding birds of Ojibway and their environs. It is a great opportunity to observe the late spring flowers and insects too! |
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Hawk Trail Walk 'n Wine
Saturday, June 28th, 1:00pm
Cooper's Hawk Vineyard, Harrow
What wine pairs well with a nature hike?
How about one of the fine selections from Cooper's Hawk Winery!
Join us for an afternoon walk around the Hawk Trail located right on the vineyard property. This 1.5 km easy stroll explores trees, wildflowers and birds. When the walk is done relax on the patio for a glass or a flight of wine.
Walk is free, wine is available for a fee. |
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Annual Ojibway Butterfly Count
Saturday, July 12th, 9:00am
Ojibway Prairie Complex
Bring a keen eye and a positive attitude for a morning of counting lepidoptera with Tom Preney. Meet out front of the Ojibway Nature Centre. |
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OPMA Purple Martin Festival
Saturday, July 12th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Colchester Heritage Schoolhouse Site, 195 Bagot Street, Colchester
Come out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ontario Purple Martin Association. Visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of an active Purple Martin colony, and the bonus of a long-established and thriving colony of Chimney Swifts! The event will also feature presentations and speakers, bird banding, children’s activities, and dozens of vendors.
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Monthly Walks in Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park
Third Sunday of the Month, 10am
After a full year in Spring Garden, we will now venture into Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park every month to monitor changes in the natural world as the year progresses.
We will meet at the Titcombe Parking Lot off Matchette Road (not Malden Rd).
Next Walk: Sunday, June 15
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Upcoming ERCA Events
Saturday, June 21, 10am - Turkey Creek Watershed Clean-up
Wednesday, June 25, 6:00pm - Detroit River Evening
Saturday, July 5, 8:00 - Detroit River Family Fishing Day
Saturday, September 13 - Festival of Hawks
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ECFNC Monthly Members' Meetings
Second Wednesday of the Month, 7:00pm
Ojibway Nature Centre
July - Real-Time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network
with Edward Millar from the University of Windsor
August - Movie Night - 'Butterflies on the Brink' |
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ECFNC Annual Dinner
Saturday, November 8, Doors at 5pm.
St. Mary's Hall, Maidstone
This year's speaker will be Jessica Linton, Senior Biologist and Project Manager at Natural Resources Solutions Inc. Jessica will speak about the efforts and the work being done to preserve the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly. |
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Mugs for Sale!
Next time you see us make sure to grab yourself some great bird friendly coffee and an ECFNC camp mug!
What is bird friendly coffee? Birds and Beans Coffee is roasted in Canada with beans grown and harvested with sustainable, ethical practices. It tastes great too. Available whole bean, ground or decaf. Tastes even better in one of our club mugs.
Proceeds support the Heritage Fund.
We encourage everyone to bring a re-useable mug to enjoy our refreshments served at the meeting. Bring your own or add a club mug to your collection. |
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Join or Renew your Membership for 2025!!
Another year has come and gone. For those looking to join the club, or renew memberships, just tap the button below to pay online. (You don't need a PayPal account. Just tap "enter as a guest' and then "continue to payment" if you want to use a credit card.)
Annual membership fees are $10 for students, $20 for other individuals and $25 for families. If you have questions or can't remember when you last paid for your membership, contact membership secretary Janice Boussey
Please send cash or cheques by mail to:
Cathy Lapain, treasurer
Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club
c/o Ojibway Nature Centre
5200 Matchette Rd.
Windsor, ON, N9C 4E8
(*Cheques should be made out to the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club. Please indicate on the cheque if it is a membership fee or a donation.)
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Visit www.essexcountynature.com/junior-egrets to join the excitement.
The Junior Egrets' page is being updated regularly, so check back often. |
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Request for Photos!
Have you seen anything neat in nature lately? Did you happen to catch it on camera? If so, consider submitting it to egret@essexcountynature.com and we could include it in future articles or posts. Be sure to include your name and all relevant information about the photo (who/where/what/when). |
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Stay tuned for more!
Any future events will be announced during monthly meetings and listed in our calendar.
Look out for email updates about any events.
Check out our Facebook page and subscribe to our YouTube channel for fun content updates!
Visit our website to view historical issues of The Egret (1984-present).
A new year is upon us, so don't forget about renewing your membership dues.
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STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS' CLUB! |
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About Us
Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club is a non-profit, open-to-the-public volunteer organization that focuses on promoting the conservation and restoration of the diverse natural heritage of Essex County and the surrounding region. We also strive to provide educational opportunities for the people of Essex County to become acquainted with and better understand the natural environment. |
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Contact Us
Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club
c/o Ojibway Nature Centre
5200 Matchette Rd.
Windsor On,
N9C 4E8
Except for our annual dinner in November, monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Ojibway Nature Center, 5200 Matchette Road, Windsor. All are welcome! We also have monthly outings posted in the ‘Events’ section of this newsletter as well as on our website. |
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Kory Renaud (koryrenaud@gmail.com)
Vice-President: Chris Hart (c.hart14@yahoo.ca)
Chair Person: Jennifer Nantais (jennifer.nantais@gmail.com)
Secretary: Aileen Petrozzi (petrozzi2@gmail.com)
Treasurer: Cathy Lapain (aclapain@gmail.com)
Membership Secretary: Janice Boussey (electric.chickadee@gmail.com)
Directors:
Dave Kraus (519-257-8674)
Carolyn Brown (carolynabrown99@gmail.com)
Jeremy Hatt (hattjeremy@hotmail.com)
Kathleen Woodhouse (kathleen.woodhouse22@gmail.com)
Xander Campbell (xandercampbell777@gmail.com)
Melanie Masse (melmasse3@gmail.com)
Vicki Rees (vickirees@hotmail.com)
Michelle Gordy (shellyz1183@gmail.com)
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CHAIRPERSONS/LIAISONS
Ontario Nature Liaison: Jennifer Nantais
ERCA Liaison: Gina Pannunzio
Bluebird Committee: Don Bissonnette
Ojibway Liaison: Chris Hart
Citizens Environment Alliance Liaison: Phil Roberts
Canada South Land Trust Liaison: Dave Kraus
Detroit River Canadian Cleanup Liaison: Gina Pannunzio
Climate Change: Jennifer Nantais
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COMMITTEES
Egret Editorial: Chris Hart, Sheila Laurin
Junior Egrets: Jen Nantais, Carolyn Brown
Heritage: JoAnn Grondin, Dave Kraus, Gerry Waldron, Shirley Grondin, Cathy Lapain, Tim Shortridge, Aileen Petrozzi, Ellen van Wageningen
Little River Enhancement Group: Ian Naisbitt (chair)
Fish Book: Dave Kraus
Website & Social Media: Kory Renaud, Melanie Masse
Membership: Jeremy Hatt (chair), Carl Maiolani, Aileen Petrozzi, Janice Boussey, Melanie Masse
Grant Committee: Chris Hart, Jennifer Nantais
Phragmites Committee: Heather Cohen, Aileen Petrozzi, Rose Simard, Joan Murphy-Walker
Turtle Conservation Committee: Alexander Campbell, Kathleen Woodhouse
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ECFNC MEMBERSHIP
Your annual membership fees help to support the local efforts of the club. To learn more about becoming a member, please contact our membership secretary, Janice Boussey.
- Receive the quarterly newsletter The Egret via email
- Enjoy guest speakers at the monthly meetings
- Explore our natural heritage with a guide
- Help restore and protect Essex County’s natural heritage
Online Payment Option
Join or renew your membership online at www.essexcountynature.com/membership
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