You and your camera are capable of beautiful nature photos.  With Antony Chodas of Camera Canada, you can learn how experts capture more of the natural beauty.  This event will take place among the wild flowers and forest of the Wardsville Woods nature reserve. Antony’s presentation will be particularly helpful to new and intermediate photographers, but there will be opportunities for all in this lovely natural setting.

Bring your camera gear or just your eyes, walking shoes or boots, long pants, long sleeves and sun protection on this search for photo opportunities. 

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“Just living is not enough”, said the butterfly, “One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower” - Hans Christian Anderson

It’s not quite that simple but the little flowers help. At Hawk Cliff we have created an accessible native wildflower garden.  Kim McCabe, landscape designer, will explain how the Auzins Wildflower Garden was designed and created.  Participants will learn how to select and grow native wildflowers that nurture our birds, butterflies and wildlife in Southwestern Ontario.  Afterwards there will be a leisurely walk to view the flowers and butterflies in the nearby meadows in the Hawk Cliff nature reserve.

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The health and healing qualities of walking in a forest and connecting with nature are widely recognized. Journey into Joany's Woods with a small group to nourish a deep appreciation for the natural world. This will be a gentle, slow-pace walk that includes a series of sensory oriented invitations for relaxation and connection to the forest.

Your guide, Katie will share her passion for forest walks and nature connections, and is offering this hike in partnership with the Global Institute of Forest Therapy. Please dress for the weather - will take place rain or shine. This walk is intended for adults.

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Do you know the native wildflowers of summer? Learn what flowers are blooming at Newport Forest with Will Van Hemessen, botanist and ecologist, as we hike through this unique Carolinian floodplain forest. Biting insects and ticks are possible and participants should take appropriate precautions.

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Each September, armed with an insect net and a Wildlife Tagging License, Bruce Parker tags over 200 Monarch butterflies as part of an ongoing study by the Entomology Department of the University of Kansas.  Bruce has tagged over 3000 Monarchs since 1998. He is a member of Monarch Watch, Monarch Health, and Nature London.  His presentation will focus on the biology, tagging, and migration of the species.  Afterwards, we will look for butterflies in the nearby meadow.

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Knitting is now widely recognized as a therapeutic and relaxing activity. What better way to make it even more soothing than by taking it outside! Bring a folding chair, your current project and join fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts for two hours of crafting surrounded by beautiful scenery. Work on your creations while basking in the music of bird song and breathing in the fresh air around you. Meet new friends and get inspired. All knitting and crochet levels welcome.

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*Please note that physical copies of the booklet state that the event is Sunday, October 30th, which is incorrect. The correct event date is Saturday, October 26th.

Why do we have so many kinds of trees? Join Donald Craig, a professional forester with over 40 years of experience in southern Ontario woodlands, for an interpretive hike through the Tanager Tract. Donald will identify trees in this significant Carolinian woodland, point out which ones are healthy or struggling and explain why they are growing where they are.

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