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High Lonesome Nature Reserve in summer

High Lonesome Nature Reserve 867 Carbine Rd., Pakenham, Ontario, Canada

Early August is a time when the first bird migrants start to move to the south: ruby-throated hummingbirds are among those migrants. This is also a time when you can observe some tiny amphibians (spring peepers and grey tree-frog) hunting insects from tall perennial plants... If you are interested to see the changes in nature after bird breeding season, join our guided tour to High Lonesome Nature Reserve, located near Pakenham in Ottawa Valley.

$15.00 – $30.00

Exploring Gatineau nature in August

This guided tour is for those who like to explore new places. We'll meet in the center of Ottawa near Dow's Lake at 8:30 am and we'll go together to the Gatineau area from there. In Gatineau, we'll visit several areas near Val-des-Bois, including the area adjacent to several lakes and a small waterfall.

$15.00 – $30.00

Mud Lake: Britannia Conservation Area in Ottawa

Mud Lake Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

We organize a guided tour to Mud Lake in Ottawa for observation of migratory birds. This place (a part of Britannia Conservation Area) is a real paradise for birds and birdwatchers. So, we invite birdwatchers and other naturalists to explore bird diversity during the start of autumn bird migration.

$15.00 – $30.00

Nature Guided Tour to Marlborough Forest

Marlborough Forest - P-E3

This is a trip for nature and mushroom lovers. We will visit the Marlborough Forest, located not far from Ottawa. This place is known as homeland for several species from Suillus genus. We'll learn how to identify the different species of Suillus and other Boletes. During our guided hike, we'll learn also about other various kinds of mushrooms and fungi.

$15.00 – $30.00

Fall Colors in Algonquin Provincial Park

This trip will take place at the peak of autumn colors, which at this time form the unique landscape of the park and attract many visitors who want to see this beauty. We have booked a place for 6 people in the Pog Lake and Kearney Lake Campground from Friday (it's September 30th) until Sunday (it's October 2nd).

$120.00

Morning Fogs and Sunset at ZEC Dumoine

Camping in the Dumoine River area , Canada

We invite you to explore nature in early fall at the Dumoine River, the last wild river in Ottawa Valley. September is the time when it is still warm and sunny during the day; however, it is already cold at night, and in the morning a milky impenetrable fog covers all the surroundings.

$150.00 – $250.00

Birds and Mammals at Mud Lake in October

This is a free guided hike for those who are interested to know more about birds and mammals that are well adapted to urban conditions or stay at the lake during migration. We'll meet at 9:00 am on October 22 at the parking along Cassels Street near Mud Lake.  We'll explore the area near Ottawa River and around Mud Lake to see mammals and birds inhabiting this area in October. Families with kids are invited.

Snow Geese on the Way to Breeding sites

This spring, the first migratory snow geese just appeared near Ottawa. We expect that the mass migration will start in early April. We plan to go to some such places in the Cobbs Lake Creek area, known as a stopover for snow geese during spring migration. We hope to see not only snow geese but other interesting bird species, including other geese species, birds of prey, ducks, gulls, and passerines. If we'll be lucky, we'll be able to see even sandhill cranes.

$10.00 – $30.00

Night creatures in Gatineau Park

This is a guided hike to explore Gatineau Park in the evening time for those who are interested to know more about dwellers of the forests and wetlands, tiny creatures, that just recently woke up after winter hibernation, and nocturnal bird species.

$10.00 – $30.00

Mud Lake: Turtles and Birds in the Spring Time

We’ll explore the area near Ottawa River and around Mud Lake to enjoy the blooming season of first Trout Lilies and other spring flowers, we’ll walk around the lake that to observe amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, inhabiting the urban area in spring or just passing this area on their way to summer breeding places in the tundra and boreal forests of Canada.

Excursion to Forêt-la-Blanche Ecological Reserve

This is a guided hike for nature enthusiasts. We’ll walk on the wooden trails with fascinating views of the wetlands. We'll discover the variety of plant and animal species inhabiting different types of ecosystems in forests and wetlands.

$15.00 – $35.00

Guided hike to Dewberry Trail and Mer Bleue Bog

If you are interested to know more about plants and animals in spring, join our hike on Sunday, May 14 at 9 am. We meet at the Parking on Dolman Ridge Rd. of Ottawa Greenbelt.

$10.00 – $30.00
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