View upcoming meetings and outings using the calendar to the right.

The full program can be found below.

Non-members are always welcome.

For confirmation of dates/times, it is advisable to check with the contact person or the website. A reminder notice is sent via email. Make sure you are on our email list: orillianaturalists@gmail.com.

november, 2023

MEETINGS

Held at the Orillia Museum of Art and History (30 Peter St S, Orillia, ON L3V 5A9) 3rd floor, wheelchair access. Our meetings are hybrid. If you are attending in person, masks are optional. Meeting details are sent to our email list in advance.

OUTINGS

We meet for outings at the parking lot behind Zehr’s (289 Coldwater Rd W, Orillia, ON L3V 6J3) to car pool and get directions to our outing location. Please ensure you arrive early. Outing details are sent to our email list in advance.

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg, specially Ojibwe/Chippewa people. This is Williams Treaty territory.

The meetings are held September through May at 7:00 p.m.

november

01nov7:00 pm9:00 pmMEETING: Speaking of Wildlife

04nov9:00 am3:00 pmHuronia Regional Meeting - Ontario Nature Clubs & Groups

december

16decAll DayChristmas Bird Count

january

03jan7:00 pm9:00 pmMEETING: Migration birding at Point Pelee

10jan10:00 am12:00 pmOUTING: Explore Copeland Forest

february

07feb7:00 pm9:00 pmMEETING: Mute Swans in ontario

march

06mar7:00 pm9:00 pmMEETING: Ancient DNA - the next frontier

april

03apr7:00 pm9:00 pmMEETING: A final refuge for wildlife in Southern Ontario

Event Details

Leora Berman

What does the Land Between mean? Get to know the remarkable and irreplaceable features and functions of The Land Between; a region that is often associated with Cottage Country. Here wildlife abounds. Species from the north and the south call this landscape home and it is a vital refuge for 59 Species at Risk and many common, yet declining species such as loon, lake trout, bear and moose. The Land Between is also the name of a grassroots charity that functions in unique ways, working to save this last stronghold in Ontario. Learn about ways you can help save the living land between.

Leora has a diverse and impressive background. She is a Strategic Project Manager, Soil and Water Technologist, has studied Economics, has diplomas in Fine Arts, and is a recognized leader in the social sector. She began in the “trenches”, with years of conducting hydrogeological, hydrological and wetland assessments. She then designed and delivered environmental remediation and restoration projects and grew to developing and managing large-scale and multi-partnered projects across Ontario and for the International Joint Commission between Canada and the USA. Leora is the recipient of the 2019 Roland Michener Conservation Award from CWF for exceptional work in wildlife research and conservation.

This event will be available on Zoom as well. Please ensure you are on our email list to receive the link and any updates on this event. orillianaturalists@gmail.com