2025 – 2026 Schedule
We welcome our upcoming speakers who will be presenting on a wide range of topics, sharing their appreciation of nature from near and far. We will now meet at Heartland Forest at 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month, September – March, and May, as well as on Zoom for select presentations.
Address for events taking place at Heartland Forest: 8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls.
Environmental projects at Heartland Forest.
September 11, 2025 7:00 pm at Heartland Forest
Lisa Stanton
Meteors and Near Earth Asteroids
October 9, 2025 7:00pm at Heartland Forest
A presentation about meteors and meteor showers (what they are and where they come from) as well as larger Near Earth Asteroids and the threat to our planet.
Robert Lewis
Why Crawford Lake became one of the best-known lakes on the planet.
November 13, 2025 7:00pm at Heartland Forest
Crawford Lake is a unique meromictic (permanently stratified) lake whose annually layered (varved) sediments record several intervals of human impact since the late 13th century.
Francine McCarthy
Annual Christmas Party and Members Show Night
December 11, 2025 7:00pm at Heartland Forest
Bring a treat to share with the group and don’t forget to wear your favourite festive sweater!
Why I love Trees (Zoom Presentation)
January 8, 2026, 7:00pm on Zoom
Beauty can be found in trees at any time of the year. We’ll examine their value to our world.
Paul Philp
Embark on an Unforgettable Aerial Adventure (Zoom Presentation)
February 12, 2026, 7:00pm on Zoom
Dive into the world of ospreys, majestic raptors known for their specialization in preying on fish.
Dave Taylor
Research updates on two important insect pests in Niagara’s vineyards.
March 12, 2026, 7:00pm at Heartland Forest
An introduction to both pests and the current research as to what makes them pests in vineyards.
Malkie Spodek
Annual Dinner Meeting and Presentation
Saturday, April 11, 2026 5:00pm
Location and Speaker TBD
Bring Back the Pollinators
May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm
Who are our local pollinators and how we can help them in our own backyards.
Joanna Paul
Pot Luck Picnic at Queenston Heights
June 11, 2026 6:00pm
Pot Luck at the picnic area at Queenston Heights, followed by a walk. Bring your favourite dish to share and, plate, cup, beverage, and utensils. Paid pkg.