The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Hazel Bird Nature Reserve is a national nature viewing and public recreation destination. The reserve conserves tallgrass prairie, sand barren, oak savanna, and oak woodland communities while providing significant habitat for grassland birds.

Join Gerry Bird and Linda Sunderland as we take a 3 km walk to look for returning birds and wildflowers with target species being Prairie Buttercup, Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, Eastern Meadowlark, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Towhee, Eastern Bluebird, and a variety of grassland sparrow species including Clay-coloured, Grasshopper, Field and Vesper.

To register, contact Linda after May 6 at [email protected]. Further details will be sent to those who register. Accessibility: Moderate with steep sections and uneven terrain. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and bring bug spray and your binoculars.

Sunday, May 26 9 to 12 p.m. 15 participants

Hazel Bird Nature Reserve