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Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 09:00 PM
MeadowWoods in West Elgin, ON, CanadaVolunteer event: Bat Monitoring at MeadowWoods
This summer, TTLT is surveying for bats at Blain Farm and MeadowWoods. Survey data helps to inform conservation for these unique but often misunderstood creatures. You can help!
Volunteers are invited to join us on Wednesday, July 28th at 9pm at MeadowWoods to learn how to complete bat transect monitoring with an acoustic monitor. You will learn the monitoring protocol, how to use the equipment, and the transect route. Trained volunteers will then be able to sign up for monitoring shifts throughout August.
Group size is limited so please RSVP at the bottom of this page.
What to expect:
This is an outdoor event taking place shortly after sunset. We will be walking approximately 3km. Be prepared for potentially wet, muddy, and uneven terrain. The monitoring equipment will be provided, but please bring your own headphones, as well as whatever you need to be comfortable and safe during this event.
- Proper footwear such as waterproof hiking books or rubber boots
- Long sleeves and pants and bug spray
- Head lamp or flashlight with spare batteries
- Water
- Headphones
We may encounter ticks at this event. Be sure to check for ticks before leaving the site and once you get home. More info on ticks is available here.
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Friday, July 30, 2021 at 01:00 PM
Meadowlily Nature Preserve in London, ON, CanadaMission Monarch at Meadowlily
Mission Monarch is a community science program aimed at gathering data on monarch and milkweed distribution and abundance. This field day will take you to our Meadowlily Nature Preserve to monitor for Monarch Butterflies, their eggs and caterpillars. This will be a great chance to help the butterflies in the area while also learning about TTLT's restoration efforts at Meadowlily. The data collected from this event will help researchers from Mission Monarch help to conserve Monarch Butterfly populations. To RSVP to this event please click here. If you are attending this event please also view the webinar introducing the program here.
This event is made possible by the Signal Boost program through Reforest London.
Photo by Cathy Quinlan.
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Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 08:30 AM
Hawk Cliff Woods in Union , ON, CanadaPassport to Nature: Yoga at Hawk Cliff Woods
Yoga has many benefits to the mind, body and soul. Nature offers similar benefits so why not combine yoga with nature? Join Leigh Shand, Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Lifestyle Consultant, Holistic Practitioner and nature lover, for a 60-minute yoga practice at either 8:30 am or 10:00 am (two sessions, if one session is full please check the other event posting for open spots).Please bring your own mat, comfortable exercise clothing, and a reusable water bottle. No experience required. Namaste.This event is subject to COVID regulations at the time. If necessary, this event will be held as a webinar, postponed or cancelled.Please RSVP below to confirm your spot.© Erin Zukiwski
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Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Hawk Cliff Woods in Union , ON, CanadaPassport to Nature: Yoga at Hawk Cliff Woods
Yoga has many benefits to the mind, body and soul. Nature offers similar benefits so why not combine yoga with nature? Join Leigh Shand, Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Lifestyle Consultant, Holistic Practitioner and nature lover, for a 60-minute yoga practice at either 8:30 am or 10:00 am (two sessions, if one session is full please check the other event posting for open spots).Please bring your own mat, comfortable exercise clothing, and a reusable water bottle. No experience required. Namaste.This event is subject to COVID regulations at the time. If necessary, this event will be held as a webinar, postponed or cancelled.Please RSVP below to confirm your spot.© Erin Zukiwski