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.
july, 2025
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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 meet up at Zehrs parking lot in the northeasterly area near the Bank of Montreal (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, specifically Ojibwe/Chippewa people. This is Williams Treaty territory.
july
No Events
august
No Events
september
03sep6:00 pm8:00 pmHuronia Joint Meeting
Event Details
Join us for our Huronia Joint Meeting, with Orillia Naturalists' Club, Carden Field Naturalists, Nature Barrie and Midland-Penetang Field Naturalists Club. Speaker to be announced. In
Event Details
Join us for our Huronia Joint Meeting, with Orillia Naturalists’ Club, Carden Field Naturalists, Nature Barrie and Midland-Penetang Field Naturalists Club.
Speaker to be announced.
In Person Meeting (Giiwendin Ki, 7098 Rama Road, Couchiching Bldg). Timing of meeting to be confirmed.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
13sep10:00 am12:00 pmOuting: Impacts on wetlands in Lake Couchiching Region
Event Details
What are the impacts of building on wetlands in the Lake Couchiching Region? Join Matt Thomson to discover the value of wetlands and why these spaces are important
Event Details
What are the impacts of building on wetlands in the Lake Couchiching Region? Join Matt Thomson to discover the value of wetlands and why these spaces are important during a changing climate and under the pressures of urban sprawl. Meet to carpool at Zehrs (near carwash) at 9:30. 10 AM at 3331 Goldstein Road, Severn (follow road to the waterfront). There’s a parking area at the end of Goldstein and no need to turn the bend onto Aldershott.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
october
01oct7:00 pm9:00 pmOctober Meeting
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced. In person meeting. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs. Sign up for
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced.
In person meeting.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
11oct10:00 am12:00 pmOuting: Tree Museum
Event Details
Using his personal experiences from time spent working for land management organizations, David will look at how personal morals, organizational ethics, and supposed common sense interact with critical
Event Details
Using his personal experiences from time spent working for land management organizations, David will look at how personal morals, organizational ethics, and supposed common sense interact with critical decision making. There’s always at least two sides to a dilemma, and it takes an open mind to accept alternatives. This program is a “light-weight introduction” to understanding why others do not think the same way you do!
Meet at Zehr’s Parking near the car wash end at 9:30 to carpool.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
november
05nov7:00 pm9:00 pmNovember Meeting
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced. In person meeting. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs. Sign up for
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced.
In person meeting.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
december
No Events
january
07jan7:00 pm9:00 pmJanuary Meeting
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced. Zoom only meeting. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs. Sign up for
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced.
Zoom only meeting.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
february
04feb7:00 pm9:00 pmFebruary Meeting
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced. Zoom only meeting. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs. Sign up for
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced.
Zoom only meeting.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
11feb10:00 am12:00 pmOuting: Snowshoe
Event Details
Details to be confirmed. Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program
Event Details
Details to be confirmed.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
march
04mar7:00 pm9:00 pmMarch Meeting
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced. Zoom only meeting. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs. Sign up for
Event Details
Speaker and details to be announced.
Zoom only meeting.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
april
01apr7:00 pm9:00 pmApril Meeting
Event Details
Speaker: Arni Stinnissen In person meeting. To celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, Dianne and Arni traveled the length of Vancouver Island, exploring its dramatic coastlines, lush
Event Details
Speaker: Arni Stinnissen
In person meeting.
To celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, Dianne and Arni traveled the length of Vancouver Island, exploring its dramatic coastlines, lush rainforests, and abundant wildlife and of course taking many pictures along the way.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
13apr6:00 pm8:00 pmOuting: Sights & Sounds of Spring #1
Event Details
Birding by ear is all about repetition! Join us for the last of our Sights & Sounds outings. You know the drill…an easy walk where we watch and
Event Details
Birding by ear is all about repetition! Join us for the last of our Sights & Sounds outings. You know the drill…an easy walk where we watch and listen for species like Green Heron, Black-throated Green Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and many more. All are welcome and encouraged to join in!
Location to be determined each week and shared via email.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
18apr10:00 am1:00 pmEvent: Community Clean up in partnership with Green Orillia
Event Details
Date tentative and to be confirmed closer to the date. Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming
Event Details
Date tentative and to be confirmed closer to the date.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
22apr6:00 pm8:00 pmOuting: Sights & Sounds of Spring #2
Event Details
Birding by ear is all about repetition! Join us for the last of our Sights & Sounds outings. You know the drill…an easy walk where we watch and
Event Details
Birding by ear is all about repetition! Join us for the last of our Sights & Sounds outings. You know the drill…an easy walk where we watch and listen for species like Green Heron, Black-throated Green Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and many more. All are welcome and encouraged to join in!
Location to be determined each week and shared via email.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
30apr6:00 pm8:00 pmOuting: Sights & Sounds of Spring #3
Event Details
Birding by ear is all about repetition! Join us for the last of our Sights & Sounds outings. You know the drill…an easy walk where we watch and
Event Details
Birding by ear is all about repetition! Join us for the last of our Sights & Sounds outings. You know the drill…an easy walk where we watch and listen for species like Green Heron, Black-throated Green Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and many more. All are welcome and encouraged to join in!
Location to be determined each week and shared via email.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
may
06may5:00 pm9:00 pmMay Meeting & Annual General Meeting
Event Details
In person meeting. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs. Sign up for our
Event Details
In person meeting.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Follow us on Instagram at @orillianature or Facebook at @orillianaturalistsclub
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
20may7:00 pm8:00 pmOuting: Chimney Swift Night
Event Details
Join for an evening of counting Chimney Swifts at dusk! Witness the fascinating spectacle of these birds gathering and roosting. Learn about their behavior
Event Details
Join for an evening of counting Chimney Swifts at dusk! Witness the fascinating spectacle of these birds gathering and roosting. Learn about their behavior and contribute to conservation efforts. Bring your binoculars and enjoy this unique opportunity to observe nature in action. All are welcome!
Sign up for our email list through our form to be notified of upcoming events, any changes to the program and ways to get involved.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Lion's Oval Public School
25 Brant St W, Orillia, ON L3V 3N6
june
No Events