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IDNC Perseveres Against Weather and Holds Annual Christmas Bird Count

Despite an overnight ice storm that left trees at the Lawson Nature Reserve with a coating of ice, members of the Ingersoll District Nature Club continued the Christmas tradition of holding their annual Bird Count on December 27, 2025. See full details.

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INDC 2025-2026 Activity Guide Now Available

Make your plans to join us on our excursions. Check out our new Activities Calendar or download the full guide, available now.

LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES – NATURE NOTES

Wednesday, January 14 – 7 p.m. – WILDLIFE PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE with Terry Parker

All of our Library Lecture Series take place at the Ingersoll Public Library Meeting Room.
Local Canadian wildlife photographer Terry Parker will offer a curated overview of his best career photos. With 30 years of professional experience his extensive knowledge and travels across Canada guarantees an interesting and informative showcase of our country’s natural diversity. Contact Sheila, 519-485-2645.

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Attention Oxford County: Are you, or someone you know, interested in helping with stewardship of the Lawson Tract, preserving significantly sensitive wetland in our Carolinian Zone, and learning more about bird species and nature in general? Then become a member of the Ingersoll District Nature Club today. Find out how.

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News & Updates

Want to keep up-to-date on local and area items of interest with regards to nature and the environment? Check out our News & Updates page.

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Check out the Oxford County Nature Facebook page

If you would like to chat and share photos regarding nature and conservation in Oxford County, feel free to join Oxford County Nature: https://www.facebook.com/groups/823335008523082

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About the Ingersoll District Nature Club

Since 1952, the Ingersoll District Nature Club has maintained an active and friendly nature community in Ingersoll. We welcome newcomers to participate in any and all activities.

Join us in a nature walk or other community activity. Please see our Club Activities for details of our planned hikes and meetings through our programming year. Our group typically meets monthly, in informal gatherings, to enjoy outings in nature areas in and adjacent to Oxford County.

We are interested in the development and preservation of nature in Oxford County, and are formal stewards of the 36 acre (15 ha) Lawson Nature Reserve, south of Ingersoll.

We are involved in:

• Hiking and enjoying southwestern Ontario’s natural heritage
• Fostering family events to ensure our children are exposed to local natural attractions
• Stewarding the Lawson Nature Reserve – invasive species management, hillside restorations, trail maintenance, signage, etc.
• Encouraging seniors in active living through walks at the Nature Reserve
• Celebrating Earth Day
• Advocating on behalf of nature in general

So please, take a look around our site. You can see what we are all about, the activities that we offer, our signature trails and more. If you’re interested in becoming a member, you can click here.

Happy Trails!

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If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, we would love to hear from you. 

We can be reached…

By e-mail:

ingersolldistrictnatureclub@gmail.com

By phone: 

Sheila Fleming (519) 485-2645

or

Wayne Walden (519) 485-4220