2026 – 2027 Schedule
NFNC members will receive an email with details of upcoming opportunities and instructions to register. Non-members, please email niagarafallsnatureclub@gmail to RSVP.
Walk opportunities will also be posted on the Niagara Falls Nature Club Facebook page.
All participants must complete a Liability Waiver before each walk/activity.
Member waivers are good for the year, while guests must complete a waiver for each event separately.
NFNC Release of Liability for non members
NFNC Release of Liability
Would you like to lead a walk? Do you have a special place, at a particular time of year, that you would like to share? Email niagarafallsnatureclub@gmail.com to be a volunteer leader, to share a suggestion, or to join the planning committee.
MORGANS POINT
Saturday, Sept, 19, 2026 | 10AM
From Hwy 3 in Port Colborne go west to Wainfleet, take Golf Course Rd. south to Lakeshore Rd., then Lakeshore west to Morgan’s Point Rd., then go south to the park.
We will be looking for shorebirds and late fall migrants on our walk while we explore old growth forest, prairie remnants and a sand dune complex on the Lake Erie shoreline.
DEBBIE WRIGHT (289) 990-7343
GRIMSBY WETLANDS
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10AM
624 Winston Rd, Grimsby
The wetlands extend over multiple properties – 20 acres belong to the Region of Niagara, and 9 acres belongs to the Department of National Defence. There is an easy trail and an observation tower to spot marsh wildlife.
DEBBIE WRIGHT (289) 990-7343
WILDERNESS WALK
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:30AM
407 King St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake
“The Wilderness,” a historic nearly five-acre plot of first-growth Carolinian forest at 407 King St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake, holds rich Indigenous and Settler history along the banks of One Mile Creek.
MARY-LOU DAVIDSON
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
December 2026 – Exact date TBD
By counting the birds we can gauge how well our environment is doing and find out what birds are still in the area.
MARCIE JACKLIN (905) 871-2577, LISA BACON (905) 380-4963
WINTER WATERFOWL ALONG THE NIAGARA RIVER
Saturday, January 29, 2027 | 9:00AM
Come drive and see the thousands of ducks, geese and swans that are in the river. Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of Beatrice St. Fort Erie.
DEBBIE WRIGHT (289) 990-7343
BIRDS ON THE NIAGARA (BON27)
Friday Feb 12 – Monday, February 15, 2027 | EVENTS TBD
Come enjoy the international Birds on the Niagara Festival and all the outings available this weekend.
TUNDRA SWANS AT LONG POINT
February date and time to be determined
Bring your lunch and dress warmly to view the Tundra Swans and other waterfowl. Meet at Shoppers Drug Mart, Fonthill, 20 Hwy 20 E.
DEBBIE WRIGHT (289) 990-7343, LISA BACON (905) 380-4963
BEAMER POINT HAWK WATCH
Saturday, March 6, 2027| 10AM
28 Quarry Rd, Grimsby
Come hike the trails and watch the migrating hawks, falcons and eagles. To carpool meet at Niagara Falls Walmart parking lot near the LCBO.
MISSY ACKER (289) 407-2440, DEBBIE WRIGHT (289) 990-7343
HEARTLAND FOREST
Saturday, April 3, 2027 | 11AM
8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls
Join us for an easy walk looking for spring butterflies and frogs.
JOYCE SANKEY (905) 329-9672
DUFFERIN ISLANDS
Sunday, April 11, 2027 | 2PM
Come for a leisurely winter walk along the trails here looking for signs of spring. Meet at Dufferin Islands, 6345 Dufferin Isle Rd. (Niagara Pkwy) paid parking and Family friendly.
JOYCE SANKEY (905) 329-9672
PORT WELLER EAST PIER WARBLER WALK
Saturday, May 8, 2027 | 8:30AM
This is an easy 5 km walk. We will walk out to the lighthouse looking for spring arrivals. Meet at the end of Seaway Haulage Rd (off Broadway Ave just past the Welland Canal Pay Station, 4 Seaway Haulage Rd.) by the yellow gate.
MISSY ACKER (289) 407-2440, DEBBIE WRIGHT (289) 990-7343
QUEENSTON HEIGHTS PICNIC
Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 5:30PM
POTLUCK SUPPER at the picnic area at Queenston Heights followed by a walk in the woods. Bring a favourite dish, a plate, cup, utensils & drinks.
WIN LAAR (905) 262-5057