All presentations are at 7 p.m. the 4th Tuesday of the month
Those interested in our talks are encouraged to become a member of North Durham Nature. The cost is only $25 for an individual or $40 for a family for the year, and lets you participate in our walks and other events as well, as well as get exclusive links to webinar presentations.
September 22, 2026 - Little Bird, Big World – Piping Plover Conservation in Ontario with Julie-Ann Prentice
7pm at Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry
Julie-Ann will share her enthusiasm for a small shorebird, which nests and dwells in Ontario on a few exposed sand and gravel Great Lakes’ beaches. Piping Plovers returned to Ontario in 2007 after a 30-year absence. In 2026, we celebrated their 20th breeding season in Ontario. Join us to learn how you can help this charismatic shorebird and ensure we celebrate many more successful seasons to come.
Julie-Ann completed her education at Fleming College and Trent University, discovering a love for birds along the way. Piping Plovers stole her heart during a short-term contract with Birds Canada in 2023, leading her to return the following year. She now works as the Ontario Piping Plover Field Biologist, supporting field and office-based program activities across the province. Julie is passionate about integrating outreach and volunteer engagement with science-based action to protect and recover the Piping Plover.
