Workshops and Events
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Birds of the York Regional Forest Webinar
April 23rd, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM, Virtual
The York Regional Forest is an invaluable habitat for birds. It's host to an impressive list of breeding bird species, including the Black-billed Cuckoo, Eastern Towhee, and Wood Thrush. Join us for a webinar highlighting the extraordinary species that call this place home.
Birds of the York Regional Forest Guided Walk
NEW LOCATION: NOBLETON TRACT
5354 15th Sideroad, King, Ontario, L7B 1K4
April 27th, 2024 7:00-9:00 AM, Nobleton Tract
Come along for a guided birding walk through York Regional Forest's Nobleton Tract! This outing is designed for bird lovers of all experience levels. Families are welcome. We'll be looking for early migrants like Eastern Bluebird, Barn Swallow, and Eastern Phoebe.
Garlic Mustard Pull-a-Palooza: Day 1
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 5:00-7:00 PM, 5595 17th Sideroad, Schomberg, ON (Starcliff Nature Reserve)
Join us for this volunteer opportunity to remove Garlic Mustard, an invasive species, from our protected property located in Schomberg, Ontario. Invasive species effect natural ecosystem functions and decrease biodiversity by preventing the growth of native species. Help us achieve our conservation goals by participating in this event! Click the button below to register!
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, Saturday, May 25th, 2024 10:00 PM,
Schomberg, ON
We’re accepting applications for board members until April 16th. If you plan on attending, please RSVP at landtrust@oakridgesmoraine.org.
Garlic Mustard Pull-a-Palooza: Day 2
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 5:00-7:00 PM, 5595 17th Sideroad, Schomberg, ON (Starcliff Nature Reserve)
Join us for this volunteer opportunity to remove Garlic Mustard, an invasive species, from our protected property located in Schomberg, Ontario. Invasive species effect natural ecosystem functions and decrease biodiversity by preventing the growth of native species. Help us achieve our conservation goals by participating in this event! Click the button below to register!
Pride Month Nature Hike
June 11th, 2024 6:00-7:30 PM, MapleCross Nature Reserve
Join naturalist Maxwell Matchim (they/them) this Pride Month for a celebration of the amazing diversity of gender and sexuality in the natural world around us. Learn about the male Hooded Warbler couples that adopt abandoned eggs and raise young together. Discover how some birds are born half-male and half-female. This hike is designed for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Everyone is welcome to participate, and the safety of attendees is our top priority.
Pride Month Webinar: Queer Ecology
June 18th, 2024 7:00-8:00 PM, Virtual
Join naturalist Maxwell Matchim (they/them) this Pride Month for a webinar on the fascinating world of Queer Ecology. This new discipline challenges existing assumptions about gender and sexuality in biology. Learn about a few of the over 1500 species that participate in same-sex mating. Discover how the green frog can change its sex. Be prepared to have your view of nature changed forever!