CORE Nature Experiences

06/12/2026

Fellow entrepreneur and friend Lauri from Stratford Walking Tours will be hosting Plants, Parks and Patterson - a guided Stratford History and Nature Walk throughout the summer.

The first one is on Father's Day. What a way to celebrate Father's Day?

06/03/2026

Saturday June 20 from 3-4pm
The Crump Family Farm - 5372 Egremont Dr. Ilderton, ON
$10/family

🌳Forest and 🐸Wetland Discovery Walk:
Located within the Carolinian Life Zone, come to The Crump Family Farm to see environmental stewardship in action! Local Naturalist and educator, Denise Iszczuk will lead you on a walk through young forests and new wetlands to learn about their importance. She will also teach some nature identification skills through engaging hands-on learning for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the walk.

Walk will run rain or shine.
Registration not required.

Meet at the Store. The Store will be open from 10-5pm for gift and food purchases!





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St. Clair Region Conservation Authority

05/17/2026

When out for a hike look for the ecosystem connections.
Watersheds Canada

Looking for a fun outdoor activity? ☀️

Print off this ecosystem bingo activity sheet and head out into nature to see what you can find! Can you get bingo?

04/22/2026

Looking for something to do Wednesday Mornings in May?
Get Outside and Discover Nature this Spring!
Hands-on, Outdoors, Stories, Songs with Nature-based activities...

Guided by Nature Connector, Denise Iszczuk, become a Nature Detective and see what's living along the trails of the Avon River in Stratford. This program is for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-10.
Celebrate May and Get Outdoors with Nature Based Inquiry and Play in Stratford,ON

Meet at North Shore Park (William St)

Wednesdays from 9-10:15 am

Weekly Themes of Nature Inquiry:
Nature Treasure Hunt🌏
Flowers🌸
Birds🦆
Turtles🐢
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04/17/2026

Walks in the Woodlot - Wildflower Wonders

Sawyer Preservation Woodlot (6100 Line 12, West Perth)
Sunday, May 3
1:00-3:15 pm
Walks begin at 1:00pm and 2:15pm

The woodlot is alive with colour! Join local naturalist Denise Iszczuk for a fun, family-friendly walk to discover spring wildflowers. Denise will guide you on a walk through the woodlot to discover the world of colour on the forest floor. There’s a special relationship between the spring wildflowers and the forest. Come see what’s in bloom!

Please lug a mug or cup to recharge after your walk with some juice, tea, and cookies (kindly provided by the Sawyer Preservation Woodlot Association)!

These events are free with support from the Sawyer Preservation Woodlot Association in partnership with C.O.R.E Nature Experiences!