Nature Seekers

Nature Seekers

Nature Seekers provides hands-on fun and educational programming where youth make a positive impact in the natural world.

02/08/2023

A grade 5 Class was thrilled to learn about Owl species found within Niagara.

This student's comment had to be one of the funniest we've had during the Owl Pellet Investigation!

02/02/2023

Wishing everyone a Happy Groundhog Day!

We are visiting a grade 2 class to share all about this important native species through hands-on learning and activities!


www.natureseekersniagara.com

01/19/2023

This Cardinal & Mourning Dove would like to remind you to clean your bird feeders often!

Your feathered friends will thank you.

A clean feeder helps prevent the spread of diseases.

09/07/2022

This Monarch Butterfly is almost ready to emerge ๐Ÿฆ‹

It will then be tagged & released at Merritt Island in Welland.

๐Ÿ’š NATURE SEEKERS will have Monarch Butterfly tagging opportunities, free for all ages. Dates & Times to be announced!

04/20/2022

๐Ÿ’š Let's do our part ๐Ÿ’š

This year on Earth Day, we will Help to tame LDD Moth outbreaks!

In just one season, a lone LDD moth caterpillar can eat 10 square feet of leaves! During a severe outbreak, entire forests are threatened.

02/15/2022

WHEN: MARCH BREAK MONDAY & TUESDAY

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES | WILDLIFE TRACKING | CONSERVATION | CRAFTS & GAMES & more!

Ages 8-12 โœ…
9am - 4pm โœ…
$55 per youth per day โœ…
12 Young Street, Welland โœ…

Contact us today to sign up and secure a spot!

02/12/2022

We are excited to announce the return of in-person activities! ๐Ÿ’š

NATURE SEEKERS full day March Break programming will be offered on Monday & Tuesday in WELLAND!

๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ‰๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿ”Ž

Unleash Your Curiosity

9am - 4pm
$55 per day

Stay tuned...More to come!

01/16/2022

A wonderful example of peaceful coexistence with wildlife in the natural world!

The resting Trumpter Swans kept a watchful eye out as a Fox makes its way across the frozen waterway.

Happy hiking on the trails!

01/10/2022

Locating wildlife during the cold winter months can be tricky.

Sometimes you need to rely on evidence!

This rabbit s**t (๐Ÿ’ฉ) was observed on a nature walk. Take a closer look at the s**t. What do you notice?

Size? Shape? Colour? Can you tell what the rabbit could have eaten from observing their ๐Ÿ’ฉ?

This s**t was relatively fresh! There is a chance the rabbit could be near by.

11/27/2021

The thrill of dissecting Owl Pellets!

One of our Explorers said "This looks like a hairball my cat throws up!" Another Explorer says "The pellet feels a little hard and squishy and, I can see a bone already!"

Our Explorers were able to successfully identify the prey their owl had consumed based on the bones revealed.

REGISTRATION open for NATURE SEEKERS 8 week, fun & educational programming!

Starting WEDNESDAY January 19th
Please email [email protected]

11/19/2021

Identifying wildlife s**t, tracks and eyes can be a challenge. ๐Ÿ’ฉ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿพ

The team pictured below had the most correct answers - Congratulations Team!!!

Photos from Nature Seekers's post 11/06/2021

Our NATURE SEEKERS Explorers carefully collected water samples from the Welland Recreational Canal. Our explorers were able to find several living organisms in their samples!

โœ… Registration open for NATURE SEEKERS 8 week programming
โœ… Ages 8-12
โœ… Wednesdays @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
โœ… November 24 - January 19
โœ… Contact us to register

www.natureseekers.ca
[email protected]

11/02/2021

Meet and greet with a Praying Mantis (Mantis Religiosa) during a NATURE SEEKERS session!

Our explorers learned only the male is capable of flight. Although female Praying Mantis' are agile runners!

Please contact us to register a youth age 8-12 for our NATURE SEEKERS eight week program!

10/29/2021

Creating an elegant nature craft - maple leaf roses! ๐Ÿโš˜๐Ÿ

Our explorers carefully selected colourful maple leaves during a nature walk for this craft!

Please contact us to register a youth age 8-12 for a NATURE SEEKERS eight week session!

www.natureseekers.ca

10/26/2021

Each of our NATURE SEEKERS Explorers had the opportunity to learn about Niagara's Owls and dissect an owl pellet.

Pictured here is just one of the many skulls revealed!

10/22/2021

A variety of species made an appearance for a successful Bug Crawl!

Our NATURE SEEKERS Explorers learned Woodlouse (potato bugs) are completely harmless to humans. They do not transmit disease, or bite, and are entertaining to handle!

NATURE SEEKERS: Session 2 eight week program (November 24 - January 19) is now open for registration! Please contact us to register a youth aged 8-12.

[email protected]
www.natureseekers.ca

Photos from Nature Seekers's post 10/17/2021

We are thankful to have had an opportunity to participate in a tree planting event, to help restore habitat for Brook Trout along the Twelve Mile Creek!

'Bring Back the Brookies' is a wonderful project in conjunction with NPCA and the Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada. Upcoming tree planting events are happening in Niagara over the next couple weekends!

Bringbackthebrookies.ca

Photos from Nature Seekers's post 10/15/2021

Discovering our local tree species while crafting ornaments with fallen leaves! ๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿ

www.natureseekers.ca
[email protected]

10/14/2021

๐Ÿฆ‹ Monarch Butterflies rely on milkweed for survival. ๐Ÿฆ‹

Our Explorers harvested a few milkweed pods, containing HUNDREDS of seeds!

Fall is the perfect time to plant these seeds to help restore habitat for Monarchs.

Please contact us for complimentary Milkweed Seeds!

www.natureseekers.ca
[email protected]

10/12/2021

A Green Frog made an appearance during our NATURE SEEKERS night hike!

Contact us to register a youth for our 8 week NATURE SEEKERS programming! Next session begins November 24, 2021!

10/07/2021

Our Explorer's took a moment to document observations into their nature journals at Sunset.

Photos from Nature Seekers's post 10/01/2021

๐Ÿฆ Millions of migrating birds die each year in Canada as a result of window collisions. ๐Ÿฆ

How can we help migrating birds?

Our NATURE SEEKERS Explorers took part in a small conservation effort by creating their own window stickers to help birds avoid window collisions at their homes.

09/30/2021

Handpicked off the tree and tasted by each of our NATURE SEEKERS Explorers, is Ontario's ONLY native species of apple - the wild crabapple! (Malus Coronaria)

09/27/2021

How many Banded Garden Spiders do you think our Explorers will discover in their habitats this Wednesday? The answer will be posted! ๐Ÿ”ฆ๐Ÿ•ท๐Ÿ”ฆ

With its belly facing south as always, this Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata) waits for prey to become entangled in the web.

This particular species will stay active in the Niagara Region until the first frost.

The Banded Garden Spider is beneficial to gardens, as they act as a natural pest control!

09/25/2021

Our NATURE SEEKERS Explorers are looking forward to locating and identifying wildlife species that makes an appearance during our upcoming fall programming.

The frog in this photo is a Green Frog. One of 13 different types of Frogs and Toads found across Ontario!

See you Wednesday, Explorers!
๐Ÿ”ฆ๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ”ฆ๐Ÿ”Ž

09/21/2021

Sneak peak - a glimpse of a couple items included with our NATURE SEEKERS explorer welcome packages!

Our fall 8 week programming begins next week. Get ready to Unleash your Curiosity!
๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ”ฆ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿ”ฆ๐Ÿ”Ž

09/19/2021

Attention families of Explorers

Please check your email for an important update!

Thank you

HMANA 09/18/2021

The fall Great Great Lakes Hawkwatch takes place today and tomorrow! ๐Ÿฆ…

Keep YOUR ๐Ÿ‘€ to the Sky

Perhaps YOU will observe one of the 17 possible species soaring high in the sky during fall migration.

Sighting possibilities may include:

โ€ขBald Eagle โ€ขGolden Eagle โ€ขTurkey Vulture โ€ขBlack Vulture โ€ขRed-tailed Hawk โ€ขRough-legged Hawk โ€ขOsprey โ€ขBroad-winged Hawk โ€ขRed-shouldered Hawk โ€ขSwainson's Hawk โ€ขNorthern Goshawk โ€ขCooper's Hawk โ€ขSharp-shinned Hawk โ€ขPeregrine Falcon โ€ขMerlin โ€ขAmerican Kestral โ€ขNorthern Harrier

Take a look
https://www.hmana.org/great-great-lakes-hawkwatch/

HMANA The Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) is committed to the scientific study, enjoyment, and appreciation of raptor migration.

09/09/2021

Our NATURE SEEKERS explorers release a moth into its natural habitat, after close observation.

Please contact us to register for our fall 8 week program that begins September 29!
Ages 9-12*

www.natureseekers.ca
[email protected]

Unleash your Curiosity 09/06/2021

๐Ÿ’š Please LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE us! ๐Ÿ’š

One lucky youth (age 9-12) will receive 50% off registration cost for our fall 8 week program, NATURE SEEKERS: Session 1 located in Welland!

To be considered for the contest, please include your child's answer to this question in the comments:

What do you enjoy most about nature?
๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ”ฆ๐Ÿฆ†๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿ”ฆ

The winner will be announced at 4:00pm Thursday, September 9, 2021

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[email protected]

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