Friday April 2nd, 7:30p.m.
Owl Prowl in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Meet at County Fair Plaza east of the gas bar. Car pooling recommended. Dress warmly with warm boots. Minimal walking but lots of standing around in the cold.
Call Al Harris at 344-7213 to confirm.

Friday, April 23rd, 8:00 p.m.
The Spring Songs of Frogs
Meet at the Mills Block Forest on John Street Rd. Don’t forget the $2 fee for each vehicle unless you have a seasonal pass. Dress warmly. Waterproof footwear a must! A short walk but part of the trail is underwater at this time of year.
Call George Holborn at 622-2113 to confirm.

Saturday May 1st, 8:00 a.m.
Birding at Mission Marsh
Take the Island Drive Bridge to Mission Island. Meet at the gate of the Generating Station. All cars must go through the gate together. Dress warmly with waterproof boots. Walking is on a narrow uneven trail, which is wet in spots and on uneven ground through the bush.
Call Al Baxter at 346-4404 to confirm.

Saturday May 8th, 9:00 a.m.
Early Birds at Cloud Bay
Meet at Arthur Street Marketplace (Thunder Bay Mall) at the south end of the parking lot in front of the Athletic Club. Carpooling is recommended, as the parking space at the Macdonald’s camp is limited. Usually dry underfoot with easy walking along the road. Bring lunch. Coffee as well as hot water for tea will be provided.
Call Irene Macdonald at 622-5753 or Geoff Gooding at 345-8513 to confirm.

Saturday May 15th, 9:00 a.m.
Water Quality and the Role of Wetlands – Pearson Township
Meet at Arthur Street Marketplace (Thunder Bay Mall) at the south end of the parking lot in front of the Athletic Club. Carpooling is recommended. The area we plan to visit includes different types of wetlands – swamp, fen and marsh. Dress warmly. Rubber boots a must. Our leaders will be Dr. Paul Dinsmore and Rebecca MacDonald, a plant ecologist, from Lakehead University.
Call Dr. Dinsmore 343-8539 to confirm.

Saturday May 22nd, 8:00 a.m.
Birding and Hurkett Cove Conservation Area
Meet at County Fair Plaza east of the gas bar. Carpooling encouraged. Don’t forget the $2 per vehicle fee. This is usually the height of the warbler migration. Dress in layers. Be prepared for wet and cold. Waterproof footwear recommended. Bring lunch. The trail is uneven with wet spots. After lunch we hike west along the lakeshore and even do a bit of wading looking for water birds.
Call George Williams at 577-6985 to confirm.

Saturday May 29th, 8:00 a.m.
More Good Birding on the Nipigon Trail
Meet at County Fair Plaza east of the gas bar. Carpooling encouraged. Keep an eye on the weather reports and dress accordingly. Layers are wise. It may be colder here than in Thunder Bay. If it’s warm, sunscreen and bug dope may be necessary. Bring your lunch with you on the hike as we eat at Sawmill Point before we start back. Easy walking on a good trail.
Call Geoff Gooding at 345-8513 to confirm.

May Any 24-hr Period
Baillie Birdathon
Here’s your chance to raise money for the Thunder Cape Bird Observatory and enjoy yourself at the same time. You may go alone or with a team. Collect pledges from your family, friends, folks at work or even fellow club members who don’t want to get up early. You can ask for a flat sum or so much per species. Then spend all or part of 24 hours trying to see as many species of birds as possible. You are not restricted to Ontario and so, even if you are on holiday you can participate. Indicate on the form you send to Bird Studies Canada that you want your contribution to go to Thunder Cape Bird Observatory.
Registration packages are available from Bird Studies Canada at 1-888-448-2473 or online at www.bsc.eoc.org
If you would like to go with an expert TBFN birder just raise $50 in pledges and contact Allan Gilbert at 768- 8582 to sign up. See ad on page 3 of this issue of Nature Northwest.

Saturday June 5th, 10:00 a.m.
Canoeing Pine River and Touring the Illingworth’s Spring Garden
Meet at the parking lot of the public boat launch on Memory Road at the mouth of the Pine River. This is about a 50-minute drive south of Thunder Bay on Hwy 61. Bring your own canoe. You must be able to handle/load it yourself. Bring your own lifejackets/paddles/boat safety equipment as well as picnic lunch. Book ahead! Maximum 10 canoes – first come first served. Expect to see ducks, birds and maybe beaver, otter and deer. Afterwards enjoy your lunch on the deck of the Illingworth’s home at 62 Memory Rd. They will give us a tour of their impressive garden after lunch.
Call Mike and Sue Bryan at 345-6446 to book.

Saturday June 19th, 7:30 a.m.
Even More Birding – At Mink Mountain
Meet at Arthur Street Marketplace (Thunder Bay Mall) at the south end of the parking lot in front of the Athletic Club. Carpooling recommended. Hats, sunscreen and bug dope recommended. Don’t forget your binoculars and sturdy footwear. Bring lunch.
Call Brian Moore at 344-2986 to confirm.

Saturday June 26th, 10:00 a.m.
Dragonflies
Meet at Stanley Tavern. Wear rubber boots or shoes you can get wet. Bring a net if you have one. Hats recommended. Sunscreen and bug dope a must.
Call Rob Foster at 346-4950 to confirm.

Field trips provide an excellent opportunity for club members to meet new people and to explore our natural environment. However, we ask you to remember that the places we visit are special, so please do not pick plants or collect specimens on field trips. Leave dogs and other pets at home. Use your own judgement as to whether you bring lunch or refreshments. Also, dress appropriately for the weather. Insect repellent is recommended for trips in May and June.

If you have any questions regarding field trips, please contact either the trip coordinator or the leader directly. The club is always interested in new ideas, so don't hesitate if you would like to lead a field trip or workshop.

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IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:
Please call the field trip leader and confirm the date, time and place
a few days before the trip is scheduled to take place. The leader will also appreciate
knowing the approximate number of participants ahead of time.

If you would like to request or nominate someone for a particular trip,
please bring this to the attention of the trips coordinator or a member of the executive.

If you would like to volunteer to lead a trip, please also advise the trips
coordinator or a member of the Executive by the end of January.

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