KWFN Outings - Scheduled and submitted by Mary Voisin

           

From time to time, some members may schedule impromptu outings not advertised in the Heron.  These additional last minute outings are posted on the Kitchener Waterloo Field Naturalists’ website.  Occasionally check the website for these outings by googling KWFN for details.  By the way, if you would like to lead an outing anytime, email maryvoisin@rogers.com .

 

Outings Schedule for March, 2010

Meet, Greet and Explore! 

I would like to introduce a new style of outing so more opportunities can be offered for people to enjoy the outdoors together. The difference in this outing? There is no designated leader. It’s a shared experience!

Meet at the given location.

Greet your fellow naturalists. (experienced and new) Guests are always welcome.

Explore together. Share your questions and knowledge as you enjoy your hike together.

 

Note regarding guests - Please email maryvoisin@ rogers.com for a waiver form for your guest to sign. Drop this signed form off at the next KWFN meeting.

 

If you would like to lead an outing in April, please contact me.   Mary Voisin 519-884-6881

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Bald Eagles at rare - Saturday, March 13, 2010

Andy Steinberg

519-744-8961

 

Meeting Time/Place:

8 am at rare Administration Centre, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge

 

A coordinated Bald Eagle monitoring effort has been underway at rare since the winter of 1999/2000. The location of the eagles is monitored between 7 and 9 am every second Saturday morning January through March.  Come and join Andy to learn about rare’s monitoring efforts and hopefully we will see some of these majestic birds. Bring your binoculars, scope (if you have one) and field guides. Wear warm clothing and hiking boots as we may have time to explore some of the old growth forests on the rare property.

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Huron Natural Area - Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Meet, Greet and Explore!  A shared experience!

 

Meeting Time/Place:

9:30 am at the Pavilion area – 801 Trillium Park Dr.

Directions – Take Strasburg Rd. south from Bleams Rd. to Trillium Dr. Turn west (right) about 1 km. to the parking lot on the south (left) side.

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Long Point Waterfowl - Saturday, March 20, 2010

Jim, Mike and Ken Burrell

519-699-4695

 

Meeting Time/Place:

8:00 am Homer Watson Blvd. / Fountain Street 401 Carpool lot

 

Join Jim and sons, Mike and Ken, for this popular annual outing to Long Point, one of Lake Erie’s birding hotspots.  We should see many species of ducks, geese and swans as they stop on their way northward.  Bring a lunch, binoculars, field guides and a scope if you have one.  Please bring walkie-talkies if you have them to allow for better communication between groups.  Dress warmly as it may be cooler near the lake at this time of year.

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Petersburg Regional Forest - Saturday, March 27, 2010

Valerie Hill

519-578-8113  cell  519-841-3228

 

Meeting Time/Place:

9:30 am Supercentre Mall,  Highland and Fischer-Hallman Kit.   (meet in Beer Store parking lot)    

 

Join Valerie for a hike through Petersburg regional forest. These woods have served as a popular recreation area used for walking, skiing, and mountain biking. The forest, a mix of hardwood and conifers “ is an extremely valuable corridor for the movement of wildlife in the Region of Waterloo.” Wear warm hiking boots and trek with Valerie on winding trails through this beautiful old forest as we search for signs of spring.

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March Outings at a Glance  - refer to this Heron for full outing details

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Health Valley Trail 9:30 am

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13 Eagles at rare 8:00 am

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17 Huron Natural Area

9:30 am

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Longpoint

8:00 am

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27

Petersberg

Reg Forest 9:30 am

 

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Very Important.  If you are not a member of the KWFN, please bring the following form filled out to the outing.

 

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KITCHENER-WATERLOO FIELD NATURALISTS   

Waiver and Assumption of Risk Form

 

In consideration of the Kitchener- Waterloo Field Naturalists allowing me to accompany them on this trip, I hereby agree to release, save harmless and indemnify the Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists, its officers, directors, its agents and members from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses in respect to death, injury, loss or damages to me or my property arising as a result of my participation in this trip, notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of the Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists, its officers, directors, agents and members.

 

I affirm that I am in good health, capable of participating in this trip, and I accept as my personal risk the consequences of such participation.

I agree to follow the safety instructions and other rules of the Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists. I will not participate in this trip if I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

In the event of an accident or medical problem suffered by me, I consent to the Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists seeking out the appropriate medical care required.

I declare this Waiver and Assumption of Risk is binding on me, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.

I have read this Waiver and Assumption of Risk and I fully understand all aspects of it.

 

 

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