In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day 2025 and the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are hosting an Interpretive Walk as part of our effort to learn more about the fragile and ecologically significant Goulbourn Wetland Complex.
Rain or Shine, two walking groups will be formed, along with a guide. One group will be walking from the TransCanada Trail Head to the viewing platform overlooking the headwaters of Poole Creek. The second group will cross the bridge and walk towards Henry Walker Grove and view other areas of the Goulbourn Wetland Complex.
Guide Owen Clarkin is the President and Chair of the Events Committee, Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club. The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club was founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879. The OFNC is Canada’s oldest natural history club. Over 800 members have interests in all aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation.
Guide Rob Stavinga, a retired Environmental Technologist, dedicated his career to conservation in Ontario. An avid birder, he currently volunteers with the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, Ontario Shorebird Survey, Couchiching Conservancy, and Bird Friendly City of Kawartha Lakes, supporting bird monitoring and conservation efforts. Rob continues to enjoy exploring and learning about natural areas and sharing his knowledge with others.
Registration is Limited to 30 Participants so register in advance! Register here. Please arrive at 9:20am.
A liability waiver for participants for review and acceptance is required to complete your registration.