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Cultivating an appreciation of nature
through learning and action
Our Mission is to:
• promote public awareness of the natural environment within the Region of York and the County of Simcoe
• identify and encourage the protection and preservation of the natural environment to maintain and enhance biodiversity
• educate and inform club members about environmental and natural heritage matters through speakers, outings and related activities
• develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Ontario Nature and other environmentally focused groups
• identify and encourage the protection and preservation of the natural environment to maintain and enhance biodiversity
• educate and inform club members about environmental and natural heritage matters through speakers, outings and related activities
• develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Ontario Nature and other environmentally focused groups
What We Offer
Monthly Guest SpeakersMembers meet the second Tuesday of every month from September to June. Each meeting features a guest speaker. Past topics have included Native Plant Gardening, Nature Journaling, Environmental Ethics and Lake Simcoe Conservation Efforts.
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Volunteer OpportunitiesThe club offers a variety of ways to get involved. Citizen science projects, environmental rehabilitation efforts, conservation awareness or club operation roles are just some of the ways to get engaged in our community.
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Nature OutingsOnce a month club members are lead on a local guided nature walk at one of the many trails found in our area. Special field trips also occur throughout the season that have members explore unique eco-systems like the Carden Alvar.
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Up Coming Events
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We greatly appreciate the support of Wild Bird Unlimited Barrie and Wild Birds Unlimited Newmarket in sponsoring our monthly speaker program
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April 14th, 2026Jenn Baici is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Smith Forest Health Lab and Sessional Lecturer at University of Toronto, Forestry Department. She also delivers a diverse array of courses at Trent University including: Insect Biology, Forensic Entomology, Online Evolution, Plant Physiology, and Plants in Society. Join us Tuesday April 14th for Jenn’s presentation Biocontrol of Invasive Plants in Ontario, highlighting research tools and new approaches to controlling invasive plants.
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May 12th, 2026Jen Llewellyn M.Sc. is an award-winning Horticulturalist, Consulting Arborist, Biologist and professional Speaker. This fun and interactive seminar will elevate your knowledge about how trees grow and what they need from their environment so you can make more informed decisions on how best to support them in our changing climate. Jen has amassed a wealth of real-world expertise throughout her career and is ready to share her top 6 insider nuggets that are sure to enlighten and impress. This seminar offers knowledge for novice tree lovers to seasoned Master Gardeners. Bring your burning questions and passion for learning more about your beautiful trees
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June 9th, 2026TBA
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