Events Calendar

SEPTEMBER

A Natural History Hike with Matthew Lawson
Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Register by Thursday, September 16, 2010
Location: Meet at the rare Administration Centre, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge and then depart to the hiking trail.
Come and join our Manager of Education on a hike to stimulate your senses. This hike will focus on a variety of natural wonders along the Cliffs and Alvars Riverside Trail. Matt will discuss the history of the Grand River, deciduous forests and plants, wildlife, and all of the interactions therein. This hike will cover more than 5 kms. Alternate routes are available for those who desire a shorter hike. It is recommended that you bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.  Please ensure that you have proper footwear to walk over uneven terrain.
Cost:  $8.00 ($3.00 for rare Event Discount Card holders)

Asters and Goldenrod – A Hike with Larry Lamb
Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Register by Thursday, September 16, 2010
Location:  Meet at the Grand Trunk Trail Parking area located
                  near the intersection of Blair Road & George Street in
                  Cambridge.
Plant enthusiasts often find Asters & Goldenrod particularly challenging to identify. On this hike, participants will learn that it really isn’t that confusing. You will be surprised though to discover how many Asters and Goldenrod species occur at rare.
Cost:  $8.00 ($3.00 for rare Event Card holders) 

A Beginning Birder’s Hike with Julia Marko-Dunn
Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Register by Thursday, September 23, 2010
Location: Meet at the rare Administration Centre, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge and then depart to the hiking trail
As we walk along the River Trail we’ll keep a look out for fall migrants. Along the way, we’ll discuss the best weather conditions for migration (and hope that they happen on that day!), some of the field guides that are available, and useful characteristics for field identification of the bird species we find.  We recommend that you bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.  Please ensure that you have proper footwear to walk over uneven terrain.
Cost:  $8.00 ($3.00 for rare Event Discount Card holders)

OCTOBER

Your participation, on Sunday October 3rd, as a sponsored walker OR by sponsoring a walker, can help make a difference now and for future generations. Participants will be invited to join us after the rare Walk for a continental breakfast to celebrate our efforts.

Click here to download a registration form and participate as a walker. Once completed, please email, fax (519-650-5923) or mail (1679 Blair Rd., Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8) back to us. **** Please note: NO CREDIT CARD INFORMATON SHOULD BE SENT TO US VIA EMAIL ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. THE REGISTRATION FORM WILL NOT LET YOU ENTER THIS INFORMATION ON A COMPUTER. If you wish to pay with credit card to register, you may call us and give us that information over the phone. However, PLEDGES CAN BE paid for with credit card through CanadaHelps.ca. 

OR

Click here and go to Canada Helps, where you can make a donation pledge, helping to sponsor a walker. Be sure to note the name of the walker you are sponsoring!

For more information or questions please contact Tarah Walsh at 519-650-9336 x 112.

Closing Your Pond – a hands-on presentation
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Register by Monday, October 4, 2010
Location:  The rare Administrative Centre, 1679 Blair Road in Cambridge
Join our guest speakers Les and Farley (Garden Gate and Moore Water Gardens) as they examine and demonstrate how to close your pond for the winter season.  With their vast knowledge, whether you’re a beginner or not, you are sure to enjoy learning from these two fascinating gentlemen.
Cost:  $8.00 ($3.00 with an Event Discount Card)

Bird Banding Demonstration
Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Register by Thursday, October 7, 2010
Location:  The rare Slit Barn, 768 Blair Road in Cambridge
Banding birds has provided valuable information to researchers about bird ecology, migration routes and population dynamics.  A group of volunteers led by Bird Bander Kevin Grundy and a dedicated group of volunteers have been banding birds during the spring and fall migrations at rare since 2008. Join us for a close-up look at what is involved in bird banding. Observe how the birds are captured, banded and what information is collected from each bird. You will have a unique opportunity to observe close up some of the bird species that breed at rare or migrate through the property on their way south.