Events

As a courtesy to others, please do not attend any event if you are unwell.

  • Together for Nature Afternoon Gathering (max 2)

    • 18 Sep 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Sept 18 - Oneida Nation of the Thames lands
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    The event will begin with an opening song, followed by open dialogue and discussion focused on Bill 5/C-5 with Oneida and LAND. We will also provide a catered lunch.

    Location: Oneida Community Centre, 2017 Ball Park Rd, Southwold, ON


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  • Ontario Nature: Together for Nature Tour

    • 18 Sep 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Sept 18 - Metropolitan United Church

    Join Ontario Nature this September for the Together for Nature Tour, which is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples to come together to raise our voices for nature and all our relations through story and song.

    Ontario Nature and Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence invite you to hear from Okiniwak, Here We Stand, and the Friends of the Attawapiskat River to amplify the voices of Indigenous youth and land protectors from Northern Ontario. Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark will join us on tour.


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  • Fall Plant Sale

    • 19 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Sept 19 - Civic Garden Complex

    Friends of the London Civic Garden Complex are holding their Fall Sale on Saturday, September 19, 10 am to 1 pm. Perennials, Native plants, House Plants, Compost, and Gardening-related items. If you can, bring your own containers (boxes, trays or wagons). Cash, cheque, or e-transfer.

    Your support helps us reach our goal of donating to 22 London Non-Profit groups.

    Donations are needed. NEW! DO NOT drop off plants and gardening items at the Greenhouse. DROP OFF AT: 505 Teeple Terrace (call or text 519-852-6670) or 279 Wortley Road (Call or text 519-200-9429). www.friendslcgc.com


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  • Mini Forest Maintenance and Invasive Species Reporting

    • 22 Sep 2026
    • Sept 22 - Fanshawe Conservation Area

    MEMBERS ONLY

    UTRCA has a pilot project under its Biodiversity Builders program, partially funded by Nature London. Nature London members are welcome to attend.

    Western's MES class will join us at Fanshawe Conservation Area's mini forest to help complete planting maintenance. The class will be divided into two groups and rotate between mini forest maintenance (completing activities such as weeding, removing invasive species, and mulching) and utilizing a reporting tool to measure invasive species presence along the Lake Trail. 

    Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Road, London ON - Former Children's Safety Village

    For more information and to register, please email April Scholtz at scholza@thamesriver.ca.

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  • Fall Festival of Animals on the Move

    • 26 Sep 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • 26 Sep - Western University

    A day of discovery awaits!

    Researchers from Western's Centre for Animals on the Move and the Advanced Facility for Avian Research (AFAR) invite you to explore hands-on activities, guided tours, bird walks, research demonstrations and engaging talks that showcase how scientists study and protect wildlife around the world.

    Browse the activities below and register for the experiences that interest you. 

    Some activities have limited capacity and require advanced registration.

    For more information, click here.

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  • Hawk Cliff, Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area, Port Stanley

    • 26 Sep 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Sep 26 - Elgin County
    • 15
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    Members only

    On this outing to Elgin County, we will be looking for early fall birds and plants. We hope to see migrating raptors at Hawk Cliff and waterfowl at Yarmouth and Port Stanley. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited at Yarmouth.

    We will be walking on uneven paths. There are stairs at the Port Stanley Sewage Lagoons. Bring a bagged lunch, binoculars, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Walking poles may help on the trails. For Yarmouth, the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority requests that each participant deposit $3.00 for property maintenance in the appropriate box on site.

    Meet in the parking lot at Value Village, 4465 Wellington Road South.

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    Cathy McCrae
    cmcc@sympatico.ca






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  • Bioblitz

    • 27 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Sep 27 - Cedarcroft

    Bioblitz London volunteers are leading a bioblitz in collaboration with Cathy and Jeff. Hopefully, we get a good crew of participants out to explore! 

    For details and registration, see Eventbrite. 

    For directions, see The Cardinal or online directions.

    Kari Morelond

    kmoreland@fanshawec.ca


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  • Cedarcroft Walk

    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Sep 30 - Cedarcroft
    • 10
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    Members only

    A moderate walk on the River Trail, Beech Point Trail and the Pine Trail. View the Fall colours, look for migrating birds, and see beautiful fungi.

    Wear appropriate footwear and bring hiking poles if you need them. There is an outhouse on the property.

    Meet at the parking lot in front of Cedarcroft.

    Directions: Consult The Cardinal

    OR: https://naturelondon.ca/Cedarcroft-Directions

    Evelyn Rogers and Pat Shoebottom
    ed95r@hotmail.com

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  • Dalewood Conservation Area Walk

    • 1 Oct 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Oct 1 - Dalewood CA
    • 7
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    Members only

    Explore the habitats of Dalewood Conservation Area. We'll walk the trail that follows the edge of the reservoir, providing lovely views of the water and adjacent wetlands. This will be an out-and-back walk (not the entire 8 km loop).

    We'll focus on identifying fall flowers, trees and shrubs. Also, we'll watch for migrating songbirds and waterfowl. The trail is narrow in sections and there are some exposed roots and short hills, so long pants and sturdy boots are advised. A walking stick may be handy. Bring binoculars to watch for birds.

    Meet at the main parking lot (trailhead) of Dalewood Reservoir on Dalewood Rd, south of Ron McNeil Line and just south of the big white bridge over Kettle Creek. Latitude: 42.79765, Longitude: -81.17979. Do not park at the campground access north of the bridge. We will start by crossing the bridge (it has a wide, protected sidewalk) to the trail on the other side.

    If the weather is poor, we will reschedule the hike to October 2nd.

    Cathy Quinlan
    cathyquinlan2@gmail.com






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  • Fall at Westminster Ponds ESA

    • 7 Oct 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Oct 7 - Westminster
    • 17
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    Members only

    This outing will be focused on enjoying fall colours and looking for fall birds.

    We will walk trails and boardwalks to view 2 or 3 of the ponds on the site. Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots. There will be some hills. Bring binoculars, a water bottle, and walking poles, if appropriate.

    Head south on Western Counties Road off Commissioners. Drive to the T-intersection and turn left. Park near the baseball diamond. This is east of the buildings that house TTLT, LEN, etc.

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    Cathy McCrae

    cmcc@sympatico.ca






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  • The Western Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association Inc.

    • 9 Oct 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Oct 9 - Civic Garden Complex
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    Rivers, streams and ponds are essential supports for important elements of nature and species in the London Region. For more than 150 years, fishing clubs have nurtured aquatic habitats and advanced public appreciation of this important community resource. At the Nature London meeting on October 9th, join Frank Colozza and Stan Gibbs of the Western Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association (WOF&GPA) to learn about their centre at Westminster Ponds and their work to improve aquatic habitats around London.

    Frank is a member of WOF&GPA and a geoscientist who has spent his career studying groundwater beneath Ontario's landscapes. Stan Gibbs is the President of WOF&GPA.

    Frank Colozza


    Frank Colozza has been a member of WOF&GPA since 2022, where he enjoys both spin cast and fly fishing on the club's pond. By profession, Frank is a geoscientist who has spent his career studying groundwater beneath Ontario's landscapes — knowledge that gives him a unique window into the natural forces that shaped the club's grounds.

    Frank will present a look at the club’s natural setting. Drawing on his background in geology and hydrogeology (the study of groundwater), he'll explain why the club's pond exists where it does, how it was formed, and what it takes to keep its ecosystem healthy for the fish, plants, and wildlife that depend on it.

    Stan Gibbs


    Stan Gibbs joined WOF&GPA in1993 and was elected to the Executive Board in 1995 as Second Vice President. In 2000, he became President.

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  • Cedarcroft Walk

    • 10 Oct 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Oct 10 - Cedarcroft
    • 12
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    Members only

    Moderate walk on our redesigned Northern Trail. We will enjoy the Fall colours and look for fungi and migrating birds.

    Wear appropriate footwear, hiking poles if you need them, cameras, binoculars and water.

    Meet at the parking lot in front of Cedarcroft.
    Directions are in The Cardinal

    OR: https://naturelondon.ca/Cedarcroft-Directions

    Evelyn Rogers and Pat Shoebottom
    ed95r@hotmail.com
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  • Fall at Kilally Meadows ESA

    • 18 Oct 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Oct 18 - Kilally
    • 17
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    Members only

    We will enjoy interesting sightings of the flora and fauna of mid-fall.

    We will be walking on paved and uneven trails. Bring binoculars, a water bottle, and walking poles, if appropriate.

    Meet at the east end of Windermere Road, at the Thames River.

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    Cathy McCrae
    cmcc@sympatico.ca






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  • The physiology of ultra-endurance flight in migratory birds

    • 30 Oct 2026
    • 7:30 PM
    • Oct 30 - Civic Garden Complex
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    Some migratory birds are capable of flying non-stop for several days to over a week without food or water. This remarkable feat allows them to travel thousands of kilometers in one flight, but the physiological adaptations that make it possible are still mysterious. In this presentation, Dr. Guglielmo will discuss research being conducted by his lab and others to discover how they do it.

    Dr. Chris Guglielmo is a Professor of Biology and the Director of the Centre for Animals on the Move at Western University. He is also a Co-Director of the Advanced Facility for Avian Research, where he and his students use a unique climatic bird wind tunnel to study endurance flight of wild migratory songbirds and shorebirds under different altitude, temperature, and humidity conditions. He has over 30 years of experience working with migratory birds and bats in the field and laboratory.


     

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  • Fall Birding west of London

    • 8 Nov 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Nov 8 - West of London
    • 21
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    Members only

    We will visit sewage lagoons in Strathroy and Forest, as well as sites along Lake Huron near Port Franks and Ipperwash to look for waterfowl and late fall birds.

    Most of the walking will be on uneven ground. Some small hills will be encountered. Carpooling is encouraged. Dress warmly. Bring binoculars, snacks, a water bottle, and walking poles, if appropriate. We will stop at Tim Hortons or another restaurant for lunch.

    Meet at the Tim Hortons at 1255 Fanshawe Park Road West, near Sunripe. It is a short distance east of Hyde Park Road.

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    Cathy McCrae
    cmcc@sympatico.ca






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  • Awards Banquet and Guest Speakers

    • 20 Nov 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • November 20 - Lambeth Legion Hall
    • 70
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    The annual Nature London Awards Banquet will celebrate the stellar accomplishments of Nature London’s 2026 award recipients.  It’s always a fun evening with social time, dinner, awards, a bucket raffle with nifty prizes and a lively presentation.  Delicious dinner fare will once again be provided by Bruinink’s Catering. 

    The guest speakers are Christa Wise and Joseph Langlois, Interpretive Naturalists at The University of Guelph Arboretum. They will explore the “Naturalists' Calendar” of things they look forward to through the seasons. From spring birding and ephemeral flowers to catching dragonflies and finding galls, each season brings something new to be excited about. Join Christa and Jo to discover how you can start your own naturalist’s adventure! 


    The website will email you an invoice that describes your payment options. 

    For more details, click here.

    The Lambeth Legion Hall is at 7097 Kilbourne Road, London, Ontario.  It has ample parking and an accessible entrance. 


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