Essex County Nature

06/14/2026

National Urban Park Petition Update

This week, Minister Dabrusin provided a response to the petition tabled in April by Harb Gill MP on behalf of our community in support of Ojibway National Urban Park and the National Urban Parks program across Canada.

A big thank‑you to our volunteers and our friends at Local 444 Environment Committee , Essex County Nature, Windsor of Change and Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden for helping collect signatures and build momentum.

We appreciate Minister Dabrusin’s response and will continue working with our National Urban Parks Alliance partners in Halifax and Saskatoon to advance a strong national framework that:

✅ Prioritizes ecological integrity through both policy and legislative tools
✅ Establishes and expands ecologically grounded boundaries for thriving ecosystems
✅ Supports Indigenous partnerships
✅ Ensures community engagement in governance

You can read the Minister’s full response here:
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=451-00900

Swale Watchers
Friends of Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes
Wildlands League
Ontario Nature
Nature Canada
CPAWS · SNAP Canada

06/10/2026

Who Should Come? As a cooperative effort of OFO and the ECFNC, we invite all who are interested in the outing and encourage newer or first-time birders to come along. Creating a respectful, welcoming and accessible environment is our first priority as we enjoy observing the breeding birds of Ojibway and environs.

ECFNC Members do not need to register for this event, it is open to everyone so please bring your fiends!

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.