Cattails News Blog

What’s happening with our local turtles? You might be surprised! Ever wonder what it takes to protect turtles in our own backyard? Here’s your chance to find out! Join us for an evening with Craig Paterson, Manager of Biology at the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, as he shares the work being done to protect turtles at risk in our region. From the challenges turtles face to the conservation efforts helping them survive, you might just discover something that changes t

​ Saturday, October 24, 2026 ​ 9:15am ​ 24835 Town Line Road, Chatham-Kent, ON REGISTER HERE We're inviting NatureCK members to join our long-time member John Haggeman for a morning of bird watching at the St. Clair National Wildlife Area as we look for migrating ducks and other waterfowl stopping over in our local wetlands. Meet at the parking area just north of the Union Gas pipeworks at 24835 Town Line Road, across from the St. Clair National Wildlife Area entrance at 9:15

Wallaceburg, Let’s Grow Our Roots! Community tree planting has a long history in Wallaceburg, and we’d love to bring a little of that spirit back! On Friday, October 23, we’re bringing people together to plant 200+ trees across four Wallaceburg parks. Thompson Park | 200 trees MacDonald Park, near the boat launch | 40 trees Optimist Park | 20–30 trees Dauw Park | 5 trees 8:00 a.m. to noon OUR CHALLENGE Can Wallaceburg get at least 30 people to sign up and dig in? No exp

Allanah Vokes, Ontario Master Naturalist and member of Lambton Wildlife, will tell us all about the wonderful world of moths and her experiences with mothing: the fascinating process of moth-watching! Everyone is welcome to attend at the Chatham Library, 120 Queen Street at 7:00 PM in the meeting room. We are also collecting donations for the Bluewater Centre for Raptor Rehabilitation in Wyoming Ontario. Here is their wish list: Unsalted nuts in shells (walnuts, peanuts, alm