Event Details
Leader: Jennifer Doubt
Meet: Parking lot off Lakeshore Road, Alexandria.
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xxgTounUQYEf1vCA).
Description: A leisurely walk with frequent stops for a very close look at mosses and liverworts we find along the way. We will pass through a few different habitat types, each with a unique bryophyte community to explore. Jennifer will provide basics of differentiating mosses from liverworts and share features that help to identify some species in the field. We’ll also practice cuing in to microhabitats to help find more species.
Fall can be a great time to look for mosses! It can also be chilly. When dressing for the weather of the day, keep in mind that we will be moving slowly; an extra layer may be helpful. Bring a 10x – 20x loupe or magnifier if you have one (there will be some to borrow if you don’t).
Limit of 10 persons. Please register with Diane Lepage at: dlepagehibou [at] sympatico.ca
Note that there are no washrooms at this site. In the event of bad weather, this event will move to Sunday November 2.
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The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Around 900 members participate in many aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation. We hope you will find something here to suit your interests.
📅 Date & Time: November 1, 2025 1:00 pm
📅 Ends: November 1, 2025 4:00 pm
📍 Location:
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Event Details
Leader: Jennifer Doubt
Meet: Parking lot off Lakeshore Road, Alexandria.
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xxgTounUQYEf1vCA).
Description: A leisurely walk with frequent stops for a very close look at mosses and liverworts we find along the way. We will pass through a few different habitat types, each with a unique bryophyte community to explore. Jennifer will provide basics of differentiating mosses from liverworts and share features that help to identify some species in the field. We’ll also practice cuing in to microhabitats to help find more species.
Fall can be a great time to look for mosses! It can also be chilly. When dressing for the weather of the day, keep in mind that we will be moving slowly; an extra layer may be helpful. Bring a 10x – 20x loupe or magnifier if you have one (there will be some to borrow if you don’t).
Limit of 10 persons. Please register with Diane Lepage at: dlepagehibou [at] sympatico.ca
Note that there are no washrooms at this site. In the event of bad weather, this event will move to Sunday November 2.
📅 Date & Time: November 1, 2025 1:00 pm
📅 Ends: November 1, 2025 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Garry Fen Trail
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Organizer
The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Around 900 members participate in many aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation. We hope you will find something here to suit your interests.