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Toronto Entomologists’ Association Toronto, Ontario Canada |
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The T.E.A. conducts a number of field trips over the summer. Everyone is welcome. There is no fee. The field trips are held in locations in Toronto itself and in the rest of Ontario. Most trips require pre-registration so that we can contact those who wish to participate in case the trip is not held due to rain or other unfavorable conditions. The field trips include the Canada Day Butterfly counts for the North American Butterfly Association, surveys of particular habitats to assess the insect fauna, and visits to favourite places to refamiliarize ourselves with, and introduce visitors to, old friends. For more information on our field trips, or if you would like to be added to our e-mail list, contact us. Sunday May 3, 10 AM Directions: From Hwy 401 take Exit 212 and go north on Guelph Line a short distance to Campbellville Rd., then east on Campbellville Rd. to Hilton Falls Conservation Area. We will meet at the Park entrance. (Now completed: this was our first field trip of the year) Saturday June 20, 8:30 p.m. Directions: Exit Hwy.403 at Hwy.24 just west of Brantford, and drive south on 24. It stops being an official hwy. and turns west near Lake Erie (near Port Ryerse). Continue west about 22 km, cross "Hwy.59", then go another 5.5 km on Concession Rd 5 (Regional Rd 60) to Mary and Peter's farm, #316. For more information contact Carolyn King at 416-222-5736 or cking@yorku.ca. Bring insect containers, a flashlight, moth guides if you have them. (Now completed) Saturday June 27, 11 a.m. Directions: Contact Carolyn King for directions at 416-222-5736 or cking@yorku.ca. (Now completed) Wednesday July 1, 9 a.m. Directions: From Sheppard Ave go north on Meadowvale Rd; take the exit to the Toronto Zoo but turn RIGHT at the first turn and park along the side of the road. Bring nets, containers, lunch and water. No collecting in the Rouge. Call Tom Mason at 905-839-6764 if you plan to participate. (Now completed) Saturday July 25, 8:30 p.m. Directions: Take Exit 101 from Hwy 401 and drive south 16 km on Kent Bridge Rd. (Chatham Kent 15). Follow the signs to the Park. We will meet at the Rondeau Visitor Centre, about 6 km inside the Park gate. For more information contact Carolyn King at 416-222-5736 or cking@yorku.ca. (Now completed) Thursday August 6, 8:15 p.m. Directions: Meet at the benches across from the Grenadier restaurant at 8:15 pm. This outing is especially good for children – bring the whole family! No collecting. Bring insect containers, a flashlight, moth guides if you have them. For more information contact Carolyn King at 416-222-5736 or cking@yorku.ca. (Now completed) Saturday August 8, 10 a.m. Directions: Meet on the road shoulder where Beaver Creek flows under Hwy 12 just south of Blackwater. (Now completed) Saturday August 15 (raindate: Sunday August 16), 5:45 a.m.
Kerry has recently written an article for the summer issue of Outdoor Photography Canada magazine. Click here for details Directions: The main entrance to Scotsdale Farm is on Trafalgar road 1 km north of Hwy 7. Meet in the parking lot. Bring a digital SLR, tripod, rain pants and rubber boots (for the early morning dew), long sleeves and insect repellent, hat, water, snacks. If you are coming, please call Kerry to confirm by Friday, August 14, not later than 9 p.m. (905) 873-6178 kerryjarvis@kerryjarvis.com |