Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 17 rsvps

  Westminster Ponds Centre in London, ON, Canada

  Volunteer Training: Tree ID

  How well do you know the trees in your neighbourhood?

  Note: This event has been postponed to April 17th.

  If you're unsure, this may be the event for you! These tree-mendous beauties grow all across the Forest City. Whether you're walking along a city street or visiting a TTLT nature reserve, trees are sure to be found. Come out to learn tips and tricks on how to get on a first-name basis with your local tree species!

  What to Expect:

  This 1-hour session for volunteers will be split into two parts: 

  1) A short presentation indoors

  2) A hike outside around Westminster Ponds.

  Volunteers will be introduced to basic tree biology, important characteristics for identification, dichotomous keys, online resources, and common tree species found in London. The outdoor component will most likely be focused on winter tree ID techniques, depending on the progression of spring. A resource list will be provided as a follow-up email after the event.

  Please note: Only those who are signed up for our email list will automatically receive the follow-up email (you can unsubscribe at any time). Otherwise, the resource list can be sent to individuals who reach out directly.

  RSVP today for this skills building opportunity on tree identification! 

  Photo: American Beech and Wild Grape with Mhairi McFarlane 

• Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

  Citi Plaza in London, ON, Canada

  Volunteer Opportunity: Booth Support at EarthFest

  We are excited to be at EarthFest again this year! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers that want to be involved in engaging with the London community about TTLT's mission and work. There are multiple shifts throughout the day, so you will be able to engage the community and experience all the other amazing things EarthFest has to offer. We will be alongside many of London's environmentally-focused businesses and organizations to celebrate Earth Day (April 22).

  Interested in volunteering? Please sign-up here!

  EarthFest aims to promote awareness on environmental issues and provide a space for the London community to get involved in environmental action. Last year saw approximately 3,000 people through the doors. You can find more information at https://earthfestlondon.ca/.

• Monday, April 22, 2024 at 06:30 PM

  Saint James Westminster, Wortley Village in London, ON, Canada

  Volunteer Opportunity: Mass for All Creatures Booth Support

  Do you love nature AND music?  This might be the volunteer opportunity for you! Come to volunteer, stay for the music. TTLT has been invited to have a booth at the the Mass for All Creatures concert. This event is described as " [exploring] the diversity of the natural world and our relationship to it. The music is eclectic and contemporary with influences of folk and art music from across the globe. The texts are drawn from various sources such as the writings of the medieval visionaries St. Francis of Assisi and Meister Eckhart, 18th century romantic poet William Blake and the Bible." - Stephen Holowitz

  In your volunteer role, you will have the opportunity to engage with the public before the concert and sell TTLT merchandise, enjoy the concert, and chat with people again before packing up at the end of the night. 

  if you are interested in volunteering, please sign-up here!

• Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM · 5 rsvps

  Hawk Cliff Woods in Union, ON, Canada

  Volunteer Event: Gardening at Hawk Cliff Woods

  

  Do you love gardening? Then consider helping us out at the Auzins Community Wildflower Garden.

  The Auzins Community Wildflower Garden at Hawk Cliff Woods is planted with all native perennial plants that are beautiful and hardy choices for landscaping. The garden serves as a demonstration site for native plant gardening as well as a source of seeds for interested community members who want to grow native plants for their own gardens.

  Why native plants?

  Native plants provide food and habitat for birds, insects, and other creatures while requiring less care in terms of watering, pesticides, and fertilizers, than exotic landscaping plants. It's a win-win for nature and gardeners alike.

  How can you help?

  We are looking for help with garden maintenance, primarily weeding and keeping the trail clear. 

  What to bring

  • This is an outdoor event so please bring whatever you need to be comfortable, such as sunscreen, bug spray, and good shoes. As well, be sure to bring any snacks and water you might need. 
  • We can provide gardening gloves, knee pads, and tools but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. 
  • Hawk Cliff is a great place to see flowers, birds, and wildlife, so bring your binoculars, camera, and field guides if you have them.

  Please note: this event is weather dependent. In the case of cancellations, we will send out an email to everyone who is registered the day before the event.

   

  Butterfly photos (top) by Rebecca Launchbury. Butterflyweed photo (right) by Anita Caveney.

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• Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM

  London Civic Garden Complex - 625 Springbank Dr, London, ON N6K 4T1 in London, ON, Canada

  Volunteer Opportunity: London Civic Garden Open House

  The Thames Talbot Land Trust will have an outreach booth at the Open House & Greenhouse Tour hosted by the The Friends of the London Civic Garden Complex. We are looking for volunteers who are eager to engage with the public about all things nature and TTLT at our table!

  please, signup here if you are interested in this outreach volunteer opportunity.

  Be sure to check out everything else this free entry event has to offer, from a plant and compost sale, to guided hikes, and a children's activity. You can read more about the event here.

  Photo curtesy of the Friends of the London Civic Garden Complex.

• Saturday, May 04, 2024 at 09:30 AM

  Western Fair District Agriplex in London, ON, Canada

  Volunteer Opportunity: Go Wild, Grow Wild Booth Support

  We're so excited that Go Wild Grow Wild is back and that we get to be a part of it! We're looking for some enthusiastic folks who would like to engage with attendees about TTLT and nature protection at this year's Green Expo.

  If you are interested in volunteering for a booth shift, please, sign-up here!

• Sunday, May 05, 2024 at 09:30 AM · 15 rsvps

  Sitler Woods (near Newbury, ON) in Newbury, ON, Canada

  Passport to Nature: Birds of Spring

  With Dr. Mhairi McFarlane

  Have you ever seen or heard a bird and thought, “I wonder what that bird is?” Then bring your binoculars and your enthusiasm and join Dr. Mhairi McFarlane on an easy morning walk. We will search for some spring birds in Sitler Woods and the adjacent county forest near Newbury in Southwest Middlesex. Mhairi will share some tips and tricks about bird identification for some of the diverse species that call Sitler Woods home.

  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.

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• Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 09:30 AM · 3 rsvps

  Five Points Forest - Driedger Tract in Ingersoll, ON, Canada

  Passport to Nature: Wildflower Walk (AM)

  With David & Winifred Wake

  Celebrate native spring wildflowers at TTLT’s Driedger Tract near Ingersoll. We will encounter a variety of habitats, including second-growth woodlands, pocket wetlands, and swamp forest. Special attention will be given to the deciduous forest on a moraine ridge. This area supports a fine array of fascinating spring flowers, each with its own story. You may wish to bring a camera, binoculars, and a notebook. Be prepared for muddy conditions.

  If this event is full, there is another Wildflower Walk at 2 pm. RSVP here.

  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.

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• Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 02:00 PM · 14 rsvps

  Five Points Forest - Driedger Tract in Ingersoll, ON, Canada

  Passport to Nature: Wildflower Walk (PM)

  With David & Winifred Wake

  Celebrate native spring wildflowers at TTLT’s Driedger Tract near Ingersoll. We will encounter a variety of habitats, including second-growth woodlands, pocket wetlands, and swamp forest. Special attention will be given to the deciduous forest on a moraine ridge. This area supports a fine array of fascinating spring flowers, each with its own story. You may wish to bring a camera, binoculars, and a notebook. Be prepared for muddy conditions.

  If this event is full, there is another Wildflower Walk at 9 am. RSVP here.

  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.

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