​​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.
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• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Ontario Nature and other environmentally focused groups.

What We Offer

Monthly Guest Speakers

Members 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.

Volunteer Opportunities

The 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. 

Nature Outings

Once 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.

Up Coming Events

We greatly appreciate the support of ​Wild Bird Unlimited Barrie and Wild Birds Unlimited Newmarket in sponsoring our monthly speaker program

September 9th, 2025

"Watershed security for municipalities: To integrate land and watershed planning" with ​Andrew McCammon of the Headwaters Institute.

October 14th, 2025

"Wild Turkeys: A Year in the Life" with Jenn Baici.

December 9th, 2025

"My Summer of Glorious Freedom: John Muir's Saunters Around Southern Ontario in the Summer of 1864" with Author Robert Burcher.

Partnership with
​Ontario Nature

Since 2007 York Simcoe Nature Club has been the steward of the Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve. In partnership with the land owner, Ontario Nature, our club members continue to take on a variety of conservation projects throughout this 108-hectare property.

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