Register early to avoid the waiting list that forms each year for the Fabulous Fall Fungi 2015 at Queen’s University Biological Station.

Now in its 6th year, this popular 3-day workshop explores the vast diversity of mushrooms and other fungi found in Southern Ontario.

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All are invited to Andrew Haydon Park on Saturday, May 30, 2015, to enjoy Nature Canada’s third annual Bird Day Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fair celebrates our area’s migratory bird with nature walks, educational activities, live animal demonstrations, arts and crafts and much more!  Get more Continue reading →

The Friends of the Carp River and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority are inviting the community to join them to “Canoe the Carp River” on May 25. Details at http://www.friendsofthecarpriver.com/

Proceeds from the silent auction at the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists Spring Gathering on May 21 & featuring Mysteries of the Monarch Butterfly will go towards the campaign to save the Burnt Lands Alvar. Details at mvfn.ca.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority needs volunteers to plant trees on the Carp River & its tributaries. To sign up and get details about the planting locations contact Caleb Yee at Cyee@mvc.on.ca, 613-253-0006, ext. 253.