Outdoor Event – Lambton Wildlife

20 Dec 2024

Christmas Bird Count for Kids CBC4KIDS

Hello Young Nats, Lambton Wildlife Inc. and the Young Nats are thrilled to be holding our 4th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS) on January 4th, 2025 from 9:30am - Noon at Canatara Park. Come on out with your parent or guardian and join us while we see what birds are hanging out in our forest, beaches and pond. Pre-registration is required, as numbers are limited. As Young Naturalist Club members, you have the exclusive benefit of registering before we put it out to the general public. So don't delay and register today! Binoculars and Spotting Scope available for use sponsored by LWI, Vortex…

04 May 2024

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Pinery Butterfly Count

Insects, Outdoor Event

The Pinery Butterfly Count will be held on Saturday June 22, 2024. It is a NABA Count. (North American Butterfly Association) and there is a $5.00 administration fee per person. Participants are asked to meet at the Chalet between 8:30-9:00 a.m. (Ask for directions at the gate). Courtesy entry into the park will be allowed provided you confirm your attendance by June 17th with Sharon Nethercott. NABA discourages use of nets and encourages participants to photograph the butterflies they see. Participants will be divided into groups to include a cross section of experience levels. There is no need to be…

28 Jan 2024

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Down River Ducks – CANCELLED!

Outdoor Event, Wildlife

February 4th - Regretfully, due to lack of ice and birds in the river we have cancelled the Down River Ducks event.

10 Apr 2023

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Volunteers Needed!

Natural Areas, Outdoor Event

Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve Volunteer Day – April 15, 2023 Lambton Wildlife Inc. needs your help! When: Saturday, April 15, 2023; 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Where: Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve (located on Mandaumin Road just south of the village of Mandaumin - parking is on the West (park) side of the road What: Clearing trails and picking up garbage Needed: Everyone must wear eye protection, work gloves, and closed-toed shoes(appropriate for wet conditions) Provided: Loppers and trash grabbers Contact: Roberta Buchanan (roberta.buchanan@icloud.com)

22 Dec 2022

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Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS)

Outdoor Event, Young Naturalists

Date and Time: December 31, 2022 ; 9:30am-Noon Event Location: Canatara Park Carriage House (near Animal Farm Entrance) Parent/guardian must attend. Ages: 6-12 Registration Required: https://forms.gle/Sfyobe2v7Ghgscz87 Thank you! Registration is now full Lambton Wildlife Inc. and the Young Nats are thrilled to be holding our 3rd annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4KIDS) at Canatara Park on the morning Of December 31st, 2022. After 2 years of backyard birding, we are excited to see you all again. Come on out with your parent or guardian and join us while we see what birds are hanging out in our forest, beaches and pond. Will this be the year we…

18 May 2022

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Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve 50th Celebration

events, Natural Areas, Outdoor Event

On May 1, Lambton Wildlife Inc. celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the purchase of Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve. Roberta Buchanan, property manager for the reserve, welcomed more than 75 people to the celebration and introduced Gerry Clements, one of the founding members of Lambton Wildlife. Gerry spoke about the purchase of the property and the importance of preserving natural spaces in Lambton County. Four expert naturalists took groups along the reserve’s trail to look at wildflowers, trees, and birds. Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve is a beautiful Carolinian forest and is home to an impressive array of species that helps to…

11 Apr 2022

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Thank You!

Natural Areas, Outdoor Event

A big thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer their time at Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve! https://youtu.be/YItvgkPPWzM

30 Mar 2022

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Volunteer Day – Sunday April 10th

Community Event, Natural Areas, Outdoor Event, Uncategorized

Volunteers Needed! Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve Volunteer Day – April 10 (rain date April 12), 2022 Lambton Wildlife Inc. needs your help! When: Sunday, April 10, 2022; 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. (weather permitting) Where: Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve (located on Mandaumin Road just south of the village of Mandaumin - parking is on the West (park) side of the road Photo credit - Mark Buchanan What: Clearing trails and picking up garbage Needed: Everyone must wear eye protection, work gloves, and closed-toed shoes(appropriate for wet conditions) Provided: Loppers and trash grabbers Contact: Roberta Buchanan (roberta.buchanan@icloud.com) both photos in this post credit - Mark Buchanan

01 Nov 2020

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Lambton Wildlife Inc. Needs Volunteers

Natural Areas, Outdoor Event

Lambton Wildlife Inc. needs volunteers to begin site preparation for planting native plants at Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve. Date: November 4, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Please wear long pants, work gloves, closed toed shoes, and bring your own mask to wear in the event that social distancing is not possible. We will be removing small brush with loppers (branch pruners) and picking up garbage. Several pair of loppers and garbage pickers will be available for use but please bring your own if possible. Due to COVID-19 sharing loppers or garbage pickers will not be permitted Meeting Location: The nature reserve is located…

01 Nov 2020

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Giving Nature a Helping Hand

Natural Areas, Outdoor Event

On October 18, 2020, fifteen volunteers from Lambton Wildlife Inc. braved the rain to plant native Carolinian trees at Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve. These ecologically valuable trees, purchased with funds provided by Enbridge, will support many birds, butterflies, moths, and other native wildlife. A big thank you goes out to Enbridge for their support of Lambton Wildlife Inc. Roberta Buchanan, property manager for Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve, welcomed the volunteers and introduced Larry Cornelis who explained why it is important to plant trees at the reserve. When the Ash tree population was devastated by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer it left large gaps…