CORE Nature Experiences

09/11/2026

How are you spending Halloween?

We’ve added a new time slot on Halloween Night for our Stratford Ghost Walk!

The added tour begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday October 31st. Tickets for our tours in October are selling quickly so book now to get your spot.

On our 1-hour long, guided walking tour through the streets of downtown Stratford you will learn dark stories from the past.

From a haunted hotel, to a spirit that roams the Avon Theatre, to a grisly murder… you will be informed and entertained on this ghostly adventure.

Tickets are $20 per person. Advance reservations required. Full details and tickets are available at www.stratfordwalkingtours.ca

09/10/2026

Owl Prowls
Saturday, November 28th

Family Prowl: 5:30-6:15 pm
Late Prowl: 6:30-7:15pm

Join me for a fun, family-friendly Owl Prowl and discover the sights and sounds of nature after dark. Together we will quietly prowl woodlot trails while listening carefully for the distinctive call of the Eastern Screech Owl. As your eyes adjust to the darkness, you’ll discover a whole new world of nighttime activity and hopefully see these nocturnal birds of prey hidden among the trees.
Learn about owls, their fascinating adaptations, and what makes them incredible night time hunters.

Please lug a mug or cup to recharge after your walk with some hot chocolate (kindly provided by the Sawyer Preservation Woodlot Association)!

No Registration required and the event is Free to attend!
This event is sponsored by the Sawyer Preservation Woodlot Association!

Sawyer Preservation Woodlot Association

09/08/2026

Saturday, October 3 from 3-4pm at Sawyer Preservation Woodlot

Join me for a fun, family-friendly walk to discover the sights and sounds of the woodlot in autumn. Explore the changing forest as we look closely at the trees, listen for birds, search for fascinating bugs and uncover the hidden world of mushrooms.
Along the way, learn how to identify common trees and discover why trees—and all the plants and creatures that depend on them—are so important to a healthy forest. Come ready to explore, ask questions, and enjoy the beauty of the woodlot as it comes alive with the colours, sounds and surprises of fall!

07/30/2026

I will be mentoring this program on Monday mornings in the fall!

07/23/2026

Reasons why I love dragonflies. I wish more would come to my backyard for a bite to eat!🦟

Dragonflies are more than just beautiful—they’re powerful indicators of a healthy ecosystem.
Spending most of their lives underwater as larvae, dragonflies rely on clean, unpolluted wetlands and waterways to survive. When you see one, it’s a sign that the environment around you is thriving.
These incredible insects are also natural pest controllers, helping to keep mosquito populations in check.
Protecting habitats like wetlands, rivers, and ponds means protecting species like dragonflies—and all the life that depends on them.

07/22/2026

August 4 is International Owl Awareness Day! Do you know what owls eat? What kind of owls live in Ontario? Join me on a nature walk to find out more about owls through activities, stories and crafts!
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Meet at the North Shore Park in Stratford, ON!
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program!

07/22/2026

Did you know that July 28 is World Nature Day? A perfect excuse to get out with your family to explore the trails in Stratford!
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06/12/2026

Fellow entrepreneur and friend Lauri from Stratford Walking Tours will be hosting Plants, Parks and Patterson - a guided Stratford History and Nature Walk throughout the summer.

The first one is on Father's Day. What a way to celebrate Father's Day?

06/03/2026

Do something for wildlife daily. Need some ideas?

Make a splash 💦 for Canada’s wildlife this June! Our action calendar is packed with daily ways to . Get involved today: https://bit.ly/45pIjkW

06/03/2026

Saturday June 20 from 3-4pm
The Crump Family Farm - 5372 Egremont Dr. Ilderton, ON
$10/family

🌳Forest and 🐸Wetland Discovery Walk:
Located within the Carolinian Life Zone, come to The Crump Family Farm to see environmental stewardship in action! Local Naturalist and educator, Denise Iszczuk will lead you on a walk through young forests and new wetlands to learn about their importance. She will also teach some nature identification skills through engaging hands-on learning for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the walk.

Walk will run rain or shine.
Registration not required.

Meet at the Store. The Store will be open from 10-5pm for gift and food purchases!





ALUS
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority