Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regrettably will be postponing all in-person conferences, events and programs until further notice, to proactively protect participants, and all who would be in attendance, from the potential risk of contracting COVID-19.
Please visit the TRCA events calendar for our online learning programs and workshops.
Workshop: Dragonflies and Damselflies
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12:00 pm
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES* Learn about the fascinating biology and migration of some of the world’s most ancient flying animals: the dragonflies and damselflies! Join us for a whirlwind tour of these strikingly beautiful insects, and venture outdoors to learn some in-the-field identification while observing dragonflies and damselflies in their natural habitats. * Also offered as part of the Ontario Naturalist[...]
Workshop: Butterflies of Ontario
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
This workshop will give you a close-up look at these beauties of nature. Learn all about butterfly biology and identification, their amazing knack for mimicry, and their role in our environment. Then go out and look for these incredible insects in the field. WORKSHOP DATE Sunday July 19, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PRICING $79 + HST
Workshop: Midnight Astronomy
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 22 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 23 @ 12:00 am
8:00 pm
First, receive a detailed introduction to the basics of astronomy through an indoor presentation. Learn your way around the night sky in an amazing portable planetarium. Next, we’ll venture out into the darkness for naked-eye viewing of constellations, more detailed observations with binoculars (provided) and viewing planets and deep-sky objects through telescopes of amateur astronomers. WORKSHOP DATE Wednesday July 22,[...]
Workshop: Bat ID and Survey Methods
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
7:30 pm
Learn about the only mammals that can fly, and discover how their incredible echo-location system works! The evening will begin with a presentation covering a wide variety of bat-related topics. The participants will then go out onto the Kortright Centre property to view live bats as they forage for insects overhead and will try to identify them using sophisticated audio[...]
Workshop: Bees
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
This workshop will give you an up-close and personal look into the lives of these incredible insects. Learn all about bee biology and identification, their role in our environment, and the threats to their health. We will also tour the active hives and bee education centre at the Kortright Centre. Build a native bee habitat to take home! * Also[...]
Workshop: Ferns and Grasses
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Ferns are an ancient species of vascular plant. Their history long precedes seed plants and they rely on minute spores to reproduce. Learn the biology, habitat requirements and characteristics of ferns necessary to identify them in the field. Grasses are an abundant species in ecosystems throughout Ontario. This module will look at grass taxonomy, biology and cover the differences between[...]
Workshop: Introduction to Birds
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
Bird watching is one of the most popular hobbies in North America — and with a wide variety of birds living in our backyards, nearby parks and outdoor spaces, it’s easy to understand why. This workshop is a fun and educational introduction to birding, covering topics such as bird identification, bird anatomy, how to choose and use binoculars, and where/when[...]
Workshop: Birding Tour of Kortright
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Join us for a day exploring the Kortright Centre property. The Kortright Centre is a local hotspot for bird activity. In addition to our resident bird species, we’ll watch for fall migrants, including warblers and other songbirds, and raptors. Binoculars will be available to borrow, but please bring your own if you have them. WORKSHOP DATE Sunday, September 20, 2020[...]
Workshop: Reptiles of Ontario
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
A hands-on workshop featuring live reptiles from around the province! Learn from Jeff Hathaway of Scales Nature Park how to identify and conserve Ontario’s snakes, turtles, and lizards. Learn about threats and conservation issues, key identification features, distribution, handling techniques, and much more! Participants will have the opportunity to handle various live species. * Also offered as part of the Ontario[...]
Culture Days 2020
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10:00 am
GET A TASTE OF WHAT KORTRIGHT HAS TO OFFER ALL YEAR ROUND! Join Kortright staff by our picnic shelter and enjoy a campfire. (Don’t forget to bring your own items to roast!) Dissect an owl pellet, meet some interesting creatures, talk to a naturalist, and try your hand at a variety of other family-friendly crafts and activities. DATES Saturday September[...]
Workshop: Invertebrate Identification
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Invertebrates make up about 97% of the world’s species — and yet they seem to attract the least attention from naturalists. This session will move beyond “charismatic” invertebrate species and delve deeper into their world. There are approximately 30 phyla of invertebrates, but for the purposes of this course we will focus on the Mollusca (snails, slugs, etc.), Annelida (earthworms,[...]
Culture Days 2020
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10:00 am
GET A TASTE OF WHAT KORTRIGHT HAS TO OFFER ALL YEAR ROUND! Join Kortright staff by our picnic shelter and enjoy a campfire. (Don’t forget to bring your own items to roast!) Dissect an owl pellet, meet some interesting creatures, talk to a naturalist, and try your hand at a variety of other family-friendly crafts and activities. DATES Saturday September[...]
Workshop: Mosses and Liverworts
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am
Bryophytes are a group of small herbaceous non-vascular land plants that includes mosses, liverworts and hornworts. Mosses and liverworts share the same habitat and can be often found growing together. In this module we will take a closer look at these species and begin to learn how to identify them in the field. ** Also offered as part of the[...]
Workshop: Animal Tracking (Intermediate)
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
Think you know what made that mark in the snow? Join us for a half-day workshop to learn to identify the tracks and sign of Ontario’s wildlife. PLEASE NOTE: Previous tracking experience or participation in our online Introduction to Mammal Tracking course is a prerequisite. ** Also offered as part of the Ontario Naturalist Certification Course Level II. WORKSHOP DATE[...]
Workshop: Fungi
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Oct 17 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
12:30 pm
Fungi (mushrooms) have long been prized in the culinary world. Lesser known is their important ecological role as decomposers that recycle dead plants into nutrients used by other plant life. This module will look into the ecosystem role, biology and identification of these great decomposers. ** Also offered as part of the Ontario Naturalist Certification Course Level II. WORKSHOP DATE[...]
Workshop: Birds of Prey
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Nov 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
7:00 pm
Join Wild Ontario‘s naturalists for an evening all about birds of prey! In the first part of this program we’ll cover the basics of biology, natural history and identification. Then meet some of Wild Ontario’s special (feathered) guests, up close and personal. Finally, head out for a walk on the trails as we try to hear — or maybe even[...]
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