4th Annual Rouge Park Frog Watch, June 21, 2012

The evening will involve going to different wetlands throughout the park and documenting what kind of frog species are present by frog call identification. Each team of frog watchers will have a leader who is comfortable with their frog call ID’s, so it will be a great learning experience. The evening...

25-gram Songbird Makes Miracle Migration to Africa Each Year

Published On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 in the Toronto Star by Leslie Scrivener, Feature Writer The sharp-eyed northern wheatear is a songbird that weighs a mere 25 grams, about the same as two tablespoons of flour. With its spindly legs, its muted white, brown and black color, who would think such a lightweight...

Birds of Prey Featuring Live Falcons, Eagles, Owls & Hawks, March 14 – 18, 2012

Make sure you look for the Birds of Prey Exhibit, featured at this years Toronto Sportsman Show. It’s not often people get to see these types of birds, let alone get within two feet of a live one. Back by popular demand, the Canadian Peregrine Foundation (CPF) will be returning to the Toronto...

Huron Fringe Birding Festival in Port Elgin, May 25 – 28, 2012

Welcome to The Huron Fringe Birding Festival, held annually on the first two weekends after the May 24th long weekend. This eight-day Birding and Nature Festival is uniquely placed to explore the Huron Fringe coastline of Lake Huron and the Bruce Peninsula. Mornings are filled with guided hikes both in and...

Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend, March 17 & 18, 2012

World-class waterfowl viewing during the spring migration.Volunteer naturalists will help you view and identify over 25 different species of ducks, geese, and swans.Also check out the children’s activities in the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre.Join The Friends for BBQ lunch at the Lighthouse, on...

Rouge Park’s 9th Annual Winter Bird Count, January 08, 2012

Whether you are an experienced birder*, nature enthusiast, or just want to learn more about Rouge Park and it’s birds, you’re invited to participate in the Ninth Annual Rouge Park Winter Bird Count (volunteers are also needed to count and report birds in their backyards). For more info or to register,...