Essex County Nature

06/04/2026

Turtle Nesting Season is underway!

The Turtle Conservation Committee has been busy responding to calls regarding injured turtles, nesting turtles and turtle nests around Windsor-Essex County.

If you come across a nesting turtle, please give her plenty of space (a minimum of 10 feet) to prevent any distress & call our Turtle Rapid Response Hotline!

Want to get involved in the turtle fun? Send an email to: [email protected]

Please note: All work is conducted with all appropriate & approved protocols, permits & registrations.

05/20/2026

Show us your skills! ‼️Only 5 days left to enter

The countdown begins! ⏳

5 days left to enter Green & Seen 2026! Don’t forget, this year’s winning photos will be highlighted in the fall edition of Art Create Learn magazine and across Windsor of Change’s social media. With three thematic categories this year—we’ll have three top prizes! 🕊🌼🌅

Submit your photo by Sunday, May 24: https://www.windsorofchange.com/green-seen-contest-and-fundraiser

05/20/2026

Can't make it to the grand opening of Essex County's newest Conservation Area?

Join us as we discover what this latest addition has to offer.

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04/29/2026

Happening today! 🐢If you are interested in learning more about local turtle populations and how to support them, don't miss this upcoming Turtle Training and Information Session being held by at the John R. Park Homestead on Wednesday, April 29th from 6pm to 8pm. 💚

The session is free, but registration is required, please RSVP to: [email protected]

04/28/2026

We’re so excited about this talk, we’re moving up May’s meeting up a week!

We are so excited to partner with our friends at PIBO for this not to be missed talk!

Guest speaker is birder Tim Birkhead, world-famous UK ornithologist, professor, and author.

Please join us as we talk all things birds with a perfect kick off to the May birding season.

04/28/2026

We’re not ‘mothing’ around!

Ok, actually we are! Join us for this very exciting evening on Pelee Island, June 6, to ‘moth around’ with Toronto Entomological Association’s very own, Alan MacNaughton.

This is a very special opportunity to learn about moths on Pelee Island and potentially see some that are rarely documented in Essex County. The outing will take place at 285 West Shore Road, Swallow Haven Farm.

"Moths are everywhere in an amazing array of patterns, colours and life strategies. Lights and screens will be set up to attract them, small and large. Also consider coming back in the morning to see the smaller jewels caught in light traps, as they are documented and released. Ideas for gardening for moths will be shown."

Visit Eventbrite for details
For more information on this free event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/magnificent-moths-jewels-of-the-night-tickets-1983689443525

Pelee Island is accessible by ferry. To book the ferry, visit https://www.ontarioferries.com/pelee-island-ferries/. There are three departure times each day from Leamington Marina. You can take a vehicle on the ferry.

A list of accommodations are available here:
https://www.pelee.org/tourism/accommodations

Or, if you prefer to camp, East Park Campground is also available:
https://www.pelee.org/camp-eastpark/.

04/16/2026

Today’s the day!

Come out to our open house, this event is for all ages!