Halton Hills Nature

05/05/2025

The spring bird migration is well underway, and and Halton Hills Nature are teaming up to bring you an exhilarating, peaceful, and unforgettable experience. At roughly 20km long, this route will take us from Fairy Lake in Acton, out to Dublin Line, across and down to 15th Side Road, then up 6th line and back to our starting point. We will take 4-5 short rest and birding breaks at known birding hot spots 🔥. We can't wait to see you there!

📍 When: Sunday May 11 th 9-11 am
📍Where: Fairy Lake main parking lot
📍What to bring: helmet, bike, water and binoculars if you like!
📍consider downloading the free .bird.id birding app before the ride to help identify what we see and hear.

Let us know if you have any questions!

04/12/2025

Firefly season has begun! At this very moment, they are crawling in your leaves and on trees. The first 3 pictures were taken in Acton both today and two weeks ago. The last one is of a firefly larva in the summer of last year. Have you seen any?

04/11/2025

Almost there 🌱😅✨️

11/06/2024

Register soon for this amazing opportunity.

Hey ! Ready for a unique birdwatching experience? 🦉

Join us on Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., or 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about the birds of Halton Hills through an Indigenous lens, as we hike through Willow Park Ecology Centre located at Mary St. & Highway 7, in Norval. 🌳 🐦

Joseph Pitawanakwat and two ecologists, will be leading a birding walk, identifying birds and introducing us to their names in Anishinaabemowin, the Ojibwe language. We will learn how to identify birds through sight and sound, and Joseph will share stories about the cultural and ecological significance of birds from an Anishinaabe perspective 🐦

To learn more and register for one of the free sessions, email Jennifer Spence, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator, at haltonhills.ca/getinvolved.

10/28/2024

🍂 Fall Leaf Mulch Magic: Nature's Gift to Your Garden & Ecosystem 🍂

Did you know your fall leaves could be a secret garden booster instead of yard waste? This season, skip the rake and start mulching! 🍁 It's an eco-friendly way to support your garden, protect pollinators, help birds, and create healthier lawns—all while saving time and energy.

Read the full blog post here:

Tired of the annual leaf-raking ritual? What if those leaves were more than just yard waste? Instead of bagging them, consider mulching your leaves this fall—it’s an easy, eco-friendly way to support your garden, wildlife, and even help combat climate change! A Boost for Pollinators Leaving shr