Spring Migration at Rondeau

The warm winds pushing up from the south are starting to bring the birds into the park and Rondeau is ready for their arrival!

There will be daily guided hikes with Steve LaForest starting Saturday May 1st.

$5 per person

- 7:30 am and 1 pm leaving from the Visitors centre.

- 7 pm hike starts at the Marsh Trail.

- There will be a further hike on Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm meeting at the Blenheim sewage lagoons.

We will also be offering beginner birds hikes for those who are new to this passion of bird watching - if you are a new birder and would like a bit of helpful advice to get you going down the trails, please inquire at the VC .

The Friends of Rondeau will once again be providing "Birders Breakfast" at the Visitors Centre. Coffee, tea, bagels, muffins, soup and treats will be available for a small fee from 7 am to 2 pm daily.

Our 24 hour Bird-a-thon weekend is May 7th-9th. Info at the Visitors Centre.

Join us for a special new program on "Spring Migration at Rondeau" the evening of May 15th at 7.pm at the Visitors Centre. Tickets for this event are available at the Visitor Centre.

Come on out to Rondeau and be the first to fill in a spot on our tally board of bird sightings. What will you see this year at Rondeau?

Rondeau IS on fire!

Sections of Rondeau are currently undergoing a prescribed burn, access to some areas of the Park may be limited or denied on the burn days, please call the Park for more information if you are planning a visit in the next week or so. 519-674-1750

For information on why this is being done you can read more about the reasons here: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/AFFM/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_165767.html
scroll down to the part on FIRE ECOLOGY
OR you can come on out to the park this Saturday April 17th and learn all about it during an informative and fun walkabout with a Park Naturalist.
Enjoy some great photos of last weeks efforts!

What's on at Rondeau April 2010

Saturday April 3, 2010

Spring's Wake Up Call
4 P.M. meet at the Visitor Centre

Nature is just starting to wake up from its long winter nap.
Join us to explore the first signs of spring along the Tulip Tree Trail.
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Saturday April 10, 2010

Tree-tastic Adventure
4 P.M. meet at the Visitor Centre

Have you ever wondered how to tell trees apart when they don't have leaves? Well, wonder no more! Come out to learn all the tricks of the trade and a few fun facts to boot!
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Saturday April 17, 2010

Rondeau is on Fire!
4 P.M. meet at the Visitor Centre

Fire is a natural and essential part of the ecosystem. Join us on a hike to learn how we use it here at Rondeau to keep our natural ecosystem healthy.
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Sunday April 25, 2010

Spring Wildflowers
2:30 P.M. meet at the Spicebush Trail

The early spring wildflowers have made their appearance but they won't be around for long. Hurry up and join us to take a look at these fascinating plants.

April Visitor Centre hours:
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
For more information please phone 519-674-1768