On Saturday June 1st, a group of 7 naturalists including our leader Don Currie, met at the Milford Bay Community Center. Don lead the group along 2 trails nearby through very lush woodlands. As Don entertained the group with some of the history of the area, we were treated to a choir of…
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Exploring East Coulson Swamp: A Chilly Spring Outing with the Orillia Naturalists Club
On a crisp spring evening, eight nature enthusiasts from the Orillia Naturalists Club gathered for our last Sights & Sounds outing to the East Coulson Swamp, a pristine nature reserve protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Although the air was cool and the sky blue, we were eager to explore this unique wetland ecosystem…
Sights & Sounds #2: A Refreshing Evening Stroll at George Langman Sanctuary
The Orillia Naturalists’ Club embarked on a tranquil journey through George Langman Sanctuary, greeted by a cooler breeze at 7 degrees Celsius. Despite a day of rain, fortune smiled upon us as we ventured around the sanctuary without a single drop falling from the sky. Our senses were treated to a plethora of natural wonders,…
Outing: Cowan Trail
Eight people gathered for an outing to the Cowan trail on May 12. This 1.9-km loop trail near Severn, Ontario is generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. Matchedash Bay is the largest marsh situated on Georgian Bay and is listed as an Important Bird Area (IBA). The…
Sights & Sounds #2 Outing
Location: Ramara Trail Date: April 19th Well I can just say that this week’s walk was a huge difference from last week’s. This week it was about 4 degrees C compared to last weeks 25 degrees. All 11 stalwart walkers were bundled up against the cold as we walked down the Ramara Trail. Despite the…
Recap: Coldwater River to Matchedash Bay Outing
Five people joined together on an absolutely beautiful Friday morning to paddle the Coldwater River and Matchedash Bay area. Species: Two racoons in the middle of the marsh Mink Midland Painted Turtle (~35) Sandhill Cranes Great Blue Heron Osprey Canada Geese Leopard Frog Northern Shoveller Muskrat Red-winged BlackBirds Blue-winged Teal Turkey Vultures Double-crested Cormorants Black-capped…