fall – Lambton Wildlife

30 Nov 2016

By the light of the silvery moon…….

Outdoor Eventconservation area, fall, hike, Lorne C. Henderson, super moon, walk

Join Lambton Wildlife for an evening walk at the Lorne Henderson Conservation Area outside of Petrolia. Discover how easy it is to see and walk under the natural light of a full moon and use your other senses to experience the nocturnal world around you. So enticed by that invitation, and the news that this moon was the brightest full moon to be seen for the next 18 years , 35 adventurous people joined Donica Abbinett on her moonlight walk on November 14th at Lorne C Henderson Conservation Area. (more…)

13 Nov 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Eastern Hog-nosed Snake Spotted

SightingsEastern Hog-nosed snake, fall, Ontario, Pinery Provincial Park, threatened

The Eastern Hog-nosed snake is a threatened species in Ontario. During a fall hike recently in the Pinery, we spotted this young one lying in the leaves along the edge of a trail. We photographed it and then showed it to the Naturalists at the Visitor's Centre. They asked us to fill out a 'Species At Risk' form and to upload an image to their site. (more…)

26 Oct 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

The Up and Down of Fall

Nature Notescolours, fall, fungi, leaves, trees

Autumn is an ephemeral time of blasting colour where the asters spark up, leaves are set a blaze, pumpkins perch as glowing beacons, and avian migrants give birders their seasonal eye check-up and neck workout. If not for the sake of easing the neck pain from looking up, trick-or- treat your eyes to a fungal foray in the forest and you’ll be surprised at all the different colours, shapes, and forms mushrooms come in. As triumphant green chlorophyll, the star of photosynthesis, exits the solar stage to unveil the carotenoids and xanthophylls that give off yellow, orange, and brown hues.…

18 Oct 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Mandaumin Woods Fall Trail

Natural Areas, Nature Notesfall, Mandaumin Woods, trail

Mandaumin Woods is a beautiful nature preserve and the trail this time of year is dry and very enjoyable. Mandaumin Woods is located just south of the village of Mandaumin on the west side of Mandaumin Road. The bugs are mostly gone and it is the time of year to enjoy the fall colours and watch for wildlife. We saw a deer and several wild turkeys as we walked the trail; although it is hard to sneak up on anything because the leaves are dry and walking on them sounds like walking on Rice Crispies! (more…)

13 Oct 2016

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Rock Glen Walk

events, Outdoor Event2016, Carolinian, fall, forest, Rock Glen, trees

On a beautiful, sunny Sunday, Justin Nicol led 28 Lambton Wildlife members and guests on an educational stroll through a section of the Rock Glen Conservation Area. Rock Glen is located in Arkona, Ontario. It is usually known for its natural collection of Brachiopod, Coral and Crinoid stem fossils. This day, however, we were treated to an opportunity to appreciate the area for its collection of Carolinian and Great Lake native trees. Rock Glen is in a transitional zone of Carolinian, to the south, and Great Lake zone to the north, this results in trees native to both areas growing…

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Rock Glen Walk

fall, Justin Nicol, plants, Rock Glen, trees

Join Justin Nicol at Rock Glen for an afternoon of identifying trees and other plants on this wonderful fall day. Bring your camera and binoculars to explore the area while Justin shares his knowledge about the natural world. Meet at 1pm at the Lambton Mall parking lot behind the old Montana's, or meet the group out at Rock Glen at 2pm. Rock Glen Conservation Area brochure.