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Sunday, May 05, 2024 at 09:30 AM through March 11, 2025
Volunteer Opportunity: Passport to Nature Event Support
TTLT's Passport to Nature program is an incredible opportunity for everyone to explore and connect with nature, including event volunteers. We rely on the invaluable support of volunteers to help make every experience safe and enjoyable for everyone. Experience a variety of nature topics and activities alongside participants while exploring and getting to know TTLT nature reserves on a deeper level. Main responsibilities include: welcoming participants and introducing TTLT and the Passport to Nature program (provided in writing), signing participants in and having them sign the event waiver/photo permission form, taking photos throughout the event, and making sure no one gets left behind.
If you're interested in joining the Passport to Nature event support crew, please sign up here to support one or more events: https://signup.com/go/AJHUtHc
Carpooling options will be made available where possible if you would like to volunteer but do not have access to a vehicle. Please let us know at the earliest convenience.
The date below reflects the next event opportunity but programs run throughout the year, make sure to check out the other events and dates through the sign-up link.
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Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM · 6 rsvps
Hawk Cliff Woods in Union, ON, CanadaVolunteer Opportunity: Seed Collecting & Gardening
Join us for a native plant packed day at Hawk Cliff Woods! From 10am -12pm we will be gardening to get the raised wildflower beds ready for fall. From 12:30pm to 2:30pm we will be collecting seeds from a range of native wildflowers and grasses, which will be used in a variety of projects, from restoration to community wildflower gardens. You can even take some seeds home for your own gardens!
Come for one activity or stay for the full day (remember your lunch if you do!)
We'll provide training in seed head ID during the event, so no prior knowledge, experience, or equipment is needed to join in on the native plant fun!
Registration is required, please, RSVP below.
Please note: this event is weather dependent. In the case of any changes or cancellation, we will send out an email to everyone who is registered the day before the event.
Photo: Anthea Rowe
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Friday, September 20, 2024 at 01:00 PM through September 22, 2024
Hawk Cliff Woods in Union, ON, CanadaVolunteer Opportunity: Hawk Cliff Woods Migration Weekend
Look up! Its migration season and you don't want to miss the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event. Share the wonders of raptors, butterflies, and our local environment. There's a volunteer role for everyone. Sign-up to help set-up, run registration, help with kids activities, take photos, and much more!
Sign up for a shift here!
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Friday, September 20, 2024 at 05:00 PM through September 21, 2024
Glencoe Fairgrounds in Glencoe, ON, CanadaVolunteer Opportunity: Glencoe Fair Booth Support
TTLT is excited to have a booth at the Glencoe fair and an opportunity to share our passion for nature protection with the Southwest Middlesex community. Volunteer for a booth shift to talk with fair goers about TTLT and the work we do! -
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 09:00 AM through September 22, 2024
Hawk Cliff Woods in Union, ON, CanadaHawk Cliff Woods Migration Weekend
Are you ready to see hawks and other raptors up close? Then join us for the annual Hawk Cliff Woods Migration Weekend event on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Hawk Cliff Woods (4107 Hawk Cliff Road, Union, ON). The Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders are back to talk about the hawk migration along Lake Erie and show you some of the species their work involves. This event is free and does not require registration. Feel free to pop in any time throughout either day! Parking will be made available, but space is limited and the gate will close at 4pm - please consider carpooling with others if possible.
Event activities to include: Hawk talks, Monarch talks, face painting, guided meadow restoration hikes, Raptor Conservancy of Canada presentation, and more!
Event Schedule
Saturday, September 21st
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Guided meadow restoration hike (North end)
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Hawk Talk by Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Monarch Talk
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Hawk Talk by Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders
All Day: Scavenger hunt in the garden, seed collecting, nature bingoSunday, September 22nd
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Guided meadow restoration hike (North end)
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Hawk Talk by Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Raptor Conservancy presentation
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Monarch Talk
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Hawk Talk by Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders
All Day: Face painting, scavenger hunt in the garden, seed collecting, nature bingo
This event is generously funded by Wild Birds Unlimited and Stantec
Hosted in partnership by Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders, St. Thomas field Naturalist Club, Thames Talbot Land Trust, and Volunteers of Monarch Watch
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Friday, September 27, 2024 at 05:00 PM through September 30, 2024
Ilderton Agricultural Society in Ilderton, ON, CanadaVolunteer Opportunity: Ilderton Fair
TTLT is excited to have a booth at the Ilderton Fair and an opportunity to share our passion for nature protection with fairgoers. Volunteer for a booth shift to talk with the community about TTLT and the work we do! -
Sunday, October 06, 2024 at 10:00 AM · 9 rsvps
Five Points Forest - Ridgeview Wetlands in Putnam, ON, CanadaPassport to Nature: Maples and Mastodons
With Desmond MoserThe Ridgeview Wetlands portion of Five Points Forest flanks a ridge of coarse, glacially deposited sediment laid down when mastodons roamed nearby. While learning about today’s diverse ecosystem, we will take a walk through time, seeing evidence left by retreating ice lobes, and their rising and falling lakes. Enjoy a cornucopia of fall Carolinian colours on a land conceived of continental changes, stewarded by Indigenous peoples, and still holding its earthly beauty. Join earth scientist Desmond Moser at Five Points Forest near Ingersoll.
Registration is required and spaces are limited. Event may be subject to change or postponement due to unforeseen circumstances.
Skip the registration limits by signing up as volunteer support for this (and other) Passport to Nature events here.