Walk Information and 2024 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.
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
MAY 1, 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
MAY 15, NIAGARA COLLEGE PONDS (Daniel J. Patterson campus in NOTL) (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
MAY 22, MORGAN’S POINT (3/10)
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
MAY 29, ST JOHNS CONSERVATION AREA (6/10)
3101 Barron Rd, Fonthill. Park in the small parking lot before the gate. Gates are locked at 8pm.
Located within the Niagara Escarpment and Twelve Mile Creek valley, this natural area provides a tranquil setting for wildlife and visitors.
INGRID FORSTER
JUNE 5, FIREMEN’S PARK (6/10)
Meet in the 2nd parking lot at the north end of Dorchester Rd. N. Falls, just over the train tracks.
This area has a wealth of trees and flowers.
MISSY ACKER
JUNE 12, 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
JUNE 19, WILLICK RD WOODLOT (1/10)
9382-9388 Tallgrass Ave, Chippawa. Take Sodom to Mann to access the new subdivision where the woodlot is located. We will walk along the new boardwalk to view wetlands and tall trees in this lovely woodlot.
JOYCE SANKEY & MICHELLE STRANGES
JUNE 26, MOUNTAINVIEW TRAIL (8/10)
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 exposed dolostone rock, many bedrock fractures and eroded talus slopes of the Escarpment.
INGRID FORSTER
JULY 3, 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
JULY 10, OUTLET MALL PONDS (2/10)
300 Taylor Rd, NOTL.
Marsh wildlife. Meet in the parking area 1A, behind Marshalls.
DEBBIE WRIGHT
JULY 17, SHORTHILLS (3/10)
Meet at Parking Lot C on Wiley Rd., Thorold.
Short Hills Provincial Park at 660 hectares, is the largest provincial park in Niagara Region.
MICHELLE STRANGES & MISSY ACKER
JULY 24, 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
JULY 31, 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
AUGUST 7, 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
AUGUST 14, 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
AUGUST 21, SHAGBARK (2/10)
From the corner of Dominion Rd. & Burleigh Rd. in Fort Erie turn north on Burleigh. The parking lot is after the first house on the left.
We’ll explore some of the trails through this park maintained by BMNC.
DAWN PIERRYNOWSKI
AUGUST 28, 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. Meet at the last parking lot. 6345 Dufferin Isle Rd., (Niagara Parkway) Niagara Falls.
JOYCE SANKEY