All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migrations. Tens of thousands of hawks and raptors will fly overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. In recognition of the amazing sight, […]

Whoooo’s ready to celebrate Halloween? Join us to learn about the owls of southwestern Ontario, their adaptations, physiology and more. Then, enjoy a guided hike through Holiday Beach Conservation Area, looking and listening for these majestic birds of prey. Due to the nature of this event, it is best suited […]

On November 2nd the very popular Phil Roberts is back! Naturalist, knowledgeable birder and “raconteur” extraordinaire - his previous talks have always been a huge hit with our readers. And this event will have an interesting twist. We will meet at the bookshop for a talk at 6:30. Right now […]

Point Pelee, Northwest Beach, Dark Sky Night Explore the park on your own after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee. You will have the opportunity to stay late and see what goes on after dark. Note that there are no formal programs on these evenings. Visitors can […]

Point Pelee National Park was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve (DSP) by the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) in 2006. What does it mean to be a Dark Sky Preserve? It means that the park is one of the best places to explore the […]