KWFN Outings - Scheduled and submitted
by Mary Voisin
From time to time, some members may
schedule impromptu outings not advertised in the Heron. These additional last minute outings are posted
on the Kitchener Waterloo Field Naturalists’ website. Occasionally check the website for these
outings by googling KWFN for details. By
the way, if you would like to lead an outing anytime, email maryvoisin@rogers.com
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By Mary Voisin
It’s time to shine up your hiking boots and make plans to
join KWFN on an outing or two! September
is a great month to enjoy the outdoors and observe the transition from summer into autumn.
If would like to lead an outing or have suggestions for new outing locat
Last
year I introduced a new style of outing so more opportunities can be offered
for people to enjoy the outdoors together. The difference in
this outing? There is no designated leader. It’s a shared
experience!
ions, please
email me at maryvoisin @rogers.com or speak to me at
a meeting.
Meet at the
given location.
Greet your
fellow naturalists. (experieinced
and new) Guests are always welcome.
Explore together. Share
your questions and knowledge as you enjoy your hike together.
Note regarding
guests – Please email me for waiver form for your guest
to sign and drop the signed form off at the next meeting.
Health Valley Trail
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.
Meet, Greet and Explore! A shared experience!
Meeting Time/Place:
9:00 a.m. at the Riverworks parking
lot, St. Jacobs, at the extreme east end (follow the signs for buses and
campers)
The Health Valley Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail. This
part of the trail goes from St. Jacobs to Martin’s Creek. Varied habitats
will be encountered as you follow the trail along the river through woods,
cross open pastureland and skirt some backwater ponds. Be on the lookout for a
variety of wildflowers, butterflies (Monarchs are on the move migrating south)
and birds such as warblers, flycatchers, herons and shorebirds. Bring a drink
and snack for this leisurely 2 ˝ hour hike. Binoculars, field guides
and appropriate footwear would add to the enjoyment of this outing.
Fern
Hike at
Fraser Gibson 519 576 9287
Meeting Time/Place
9:00 a.m. at the entrance to
Join Fraser on a leisurely walk through
the Nature Centre's beautiful hardwood forest. Our focus will be on fern ID
where we should be able to find about 10 species. We'll be on the lookout for
any other objects of interest so bring your sharp eyes and curiosity.
Tuesday, Sept.
14, 2010. (Alternate Date: Friday, Sept. 17)
Randy Fowler 519-576-2788
Meeting Time/Place:
8:00 a.m. at the carpool parking lot,
Once again we travel to Hawk Cliff near
Various species such as Sharp-shinned Hawks, Kestrels, Northern Harriers, Osprey,
Broad-winged Hawks, Merlins and Bald Eagles will be moving
at this time of year.
If you get tired of watching hawks, then check out the migrating
warblers and other passerines that are usually found in the nearby trees and
thickets along the roadside.
Bring a lunch and drinks, a chair to sit back in, your
hat, binoculars, field guide and a scope if you have one. This outing will consume most of
the day with a one and a half hour travel time each way. Porta-potties
should be on location. If you would like to meet us there, you can get
directions on the Hawk Cliff website. For detailed information and photos, go
to: www.ezlink.ca/~thebrowns/HawkCliff/
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.
Jim Burrell
519-699-4695
Meeting Time/Place:
6 p.m. park near the bridge
just past the entrance gates to
An experienced or beginner birder
would enjoy this outing to one of our local haunts. Bring your own lawn chair
and viewing equipment and join Jim and other birding enthusiasts for a laid
back evening. Extra binoculars and field guides will be available to share. The
large concrete culvert on
September Outings at a Glance - refer to this Heron for full outing details
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7 Health
Valley Trail 9:00 a.m. |
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11 Fern Hike
at 9:00 a.m. |
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14 Fall
Raptor Migration 8:00 a.m. |
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17 (rain
date) Fall
Raptor Migration 8:00 a.m. |
18 Armchair
Birding 6:00 p.m. |
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Very
Important. If you are not
a member of the KWFN, please bring the following form filled out to the outing.
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KITCHENER-WATERLOO
FIELD NATURALISTS
Waiver
and Assumption of Risk Form
In consideration
of the Kitchener- Waterloo Field Naturalists allowing me to accompany them on
this trip, I hereby agree to release, save harmless and indemnify the
Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists, its officers, directors, its agents and
members from and against all claims, actions, costs and expenses in respect to
death, injury, loss or damages to me or my property arising as a result of my
participation in this trip, notwithstanding that the same may have been
contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of the Kitchener-Waterloo Field
Naturalists, its officers, directors, agents and members.
I affirm that I
am in good health, capable of participating in this trip, and I accept as my
personal risk the consequences of such participation.
I agree to
follow the safety instructions and other rules of the Kitchener-Waterloo Field
Naturalists. I will not participate in this trip if I am under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
In the event of
an accident or medical problem suffered by me, I consent to the
Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists seeking out the appropriate medical care
required.
I declare this
Waiver and Assumption of Risk is binding on me, my heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
I have read this
Waiver and Assumption of Risk and I fully understand all aspects of it.
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