Winter Wildlife Tracking with Jeff Kinchen - February 23

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to winter wildlife tracking at our Springer-Derby Nature Preserve in Georgian Bluffs, just a 6-minute drive from Chatsworth.

Hosted by Jeff Kinchen and supported by Amy Darrell, this event invites you to explore the beauty and mysteries of the winter wilderness.

Throughout this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn to observe and interpret animal tracks, habits, and behaviours. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor enthusiast or a budding nature lover, this program is for anyone eager to deepen their connection with the natural environment.

Date: February 23, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Springer-Derby Nature Preserve

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About the Springer-Derby Nature Preserve:
This 50-acre preserve features a small creek that flows through its northeast corner into the Sydenham River. Thank you to land donors Gunter and Vicky Springer for making this space available to nature lovers and wildlife.

The preserve supports diverse habitats, including cedar forest, deciduous swamp, regenerating field, and upland hardwood forest. It is home to various species such as groundhogs, porcupines, White-tailed Deer, Snowshoe Hares, Wood Ducks, and many more. Noteworthy species at risk include Black Cohosh, Butternut, Bobolink, Eastern Ribbonsnake, Monarch Butterfly, and Snapping Turtle.

Your Guide: Jeff Kinchen
With over 15 years of experience in guiding and a lifelong passion for animal tracking, Jeff will ensure participants gain valuable insights into animal behaviours and their traces in the wild.

Register for this FREE event today: Email Hannah Jowett at hannah@escarpment.ca.