Walk Information and 2025 Schedule
All walks are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Anyone may join and all participants are asked to sign in with the leader ahead of time. Walks are rated from 1 to 10: 1 is easy and 10 is strenuous. In case of rain the walk may be cancelled. For more information, contact the walk leader. Long sleeves and insect repellent are highly recommended. Please refrain from smoking on the trails. We kindly ask that you leave your dog at home.
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
April 30 | WOODEND CONSERVATION AREA (6/10)
Meet outside the gate on the lane at 1 Taylor Rd., Niagara-on-the-lake.
Spring ephemerals and some fine views from the cliffs make for an enjoyable evening.
WIN LAAR 905-262-5057
MAY 7 | MARCY’S WOODS (6/10)
Meet at the end of Holloway Bay Road, Fort Erie.
Come and enjoy the abundance of spring flowers. We should also see many birds.
JOYCE SANKEY 905-329-9672
MAY 21 | LOWER CAVE SPRINGS (8/10)
Carpool Walmart Parking lot near the LCBO 6:30p.m or meet there.
From Victoria Ave. in Vineland take King St west 4.7 km to Cave Spring Rd., then uphill around a curve between vineyards, then right to a cul-de-sac below the red barn.
Explore the base of the escarpment and feel for ice in cave remnants.
WIN LAAR 905-262-5057
MAY 28 | MOUNTAINVIEW TRAIL (7/10)
Carpool Walmart Parking lot near the LCBO 6:30p.m or meet there.
We will meet in the small parking lot at 4174 Mountainview Rd, Beamsville.
A passive natural area comprised of Carolinian forest, this 25-hectare area conserves Carolinian plants, provides habitat for animals and shelters a portion of the Niagara Escarpment. We’ll see numerous spring ephemerals, as well as exposed dolostone rock, many bedrock fractures and eroded talus slopes of the Escarpment.
INGRID FORSTER 416-992 5461
JUNE 4 | ST JOHNS CONSERVATION AREA (6/10)
3101 Barron Rd, Fonthill. We will meet in the main parking lot before entering into the park.
Located within the Niagara Escarpment and Twelve Mile Creek valley, this natural area provides a tranquil setting for wildlife and visitors.
INGRID FORSTER 416-992 5461
JUNE 11 | 6:00 p.m | POT LUCK at QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (3/10)
Meet at the picnic area, followed by a walk in the woods. Bring food, plate, cup, utensils, and drink.
WIN LAAR 905-262-5057
JUNE 18 | MORGAN’S POINT (3/10)
Carpool Walmart Parking lot near the LCBO 6:30 p.m. or meet there.
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 explore old growth forest, prairie remnants and a sand dune complex on Lake Erie shoreline.
MISSY ACKER 289-407-2440
JUNE 25 | DUFFERIN ISLANDS River Walk (2/10)
Meet at the last parking lot. 6345 Dufferin Isle Rd., (Niagara Parkway) Niagara Falls. Paid Parking
Come and explore the varied plant and bird life on the island. We will be walking out to the Niagara River to see the heron and cormorant rookeries.
MISSY ACKER 289-407-2440
JULY 2 | NIAGARA COLLEGE PONDS (Glendale campus) (2/10)
Meet at Niagara College, 135 Taylor Rd., NOTL, at the south-east corner of the back parking lot near the greenhouse.
On the Wetland Ridge Trail, we will find marsh birds, turtles, and frogs.
KATIE BRISTOW 905-941-3357
JULY 9 | GONDERS FLATS (2/10)
2919 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie (Townline Rd & Niagara River Parkway)
This wetland adjacent to the Niagara River has undergone restoration of the shoreline habitat that will include wildlife habitat conservation work, trail upgrades and educational signage.
KATIE BRISTOW 905-941-3357
JULY 16 | OUTLET MALL PONDS (2/10)
Meet in the parking area 1A, behind Marshalls at 300 Taylor Rd, NOTL.
A nice easy walk to see Marsh wildlife.
DEBBIE WRIGHT 905-374-1521
JULY 23 | SHORTHILLS (3/10)
Meet at Parking
Carpool Walmart Parking lot near the LCBO 6:30 p.m. or meet there. Meet at Parking Lot B on Roland Rd. Thorold.
Short Hills Provincial Park at 660 hectares, is the largest provincial park in Niagara Region.
DEBBIE WRIGHT 289-990-7343 MISSY ACKER 289-407-2440
JULY 30 | LAKE GIBSON – MEL SWART CONSERVATION PARK (3/10)
On Decew Rd., north of Beaverdams Rd., in Thorold
We will look for flora and fauna along a trail and a lovely boardwalk overlooking Lake Gibson.
LISA BACON 905-380-4963
AUGUST 6 | MERRITT ISLAND (3/10)
From East Main St., turn Right on Cross St., follow over white Bridge to parking lot, Welland.
Walk the paved trail at an enjoyable pace, stopping along the way to enjoy flora and fauna.
LISA BACON 905-380-4963
AUGUST 13 | SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE (2/10)
We will meet in front of the Butterfly Conservatory. Paid Parking
Legacy Prairie Garden located next to the Butterfly Conservatory was designed as an educational resource for the native habitat, meadows and prairie gardens found throughout Ontario.
WIN LAAR 905-262-5057
AUGUST 20 | MALCOLMSON ECO PARK (2/10)
325 Lakeshore Rd, St Catharines.
We will observe the native plant restoration that is attracting many birds and mammals.
WIN LAAR 905-262-5057
AUGUST 27 | DUFFERIN ISLANDS (2/10)
Meet at the last parking lot. 6345 Dufferin Isle Rd., (Niagara Parkway) Niagara Falls. Paid Parking
Come and explore the varied plant and bird life on the island. Many surprises are to be found here both in the plants and birds.
JOYCE SANKEY 905-329-9672