Trips and Events | The Pipits

POLICY: LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ontario:

When on our Trips we are walking or driving over land located on Turtle Island, the traditional home to the First Nations people of Ontario.

At The Pipits, we acknowledge that this land is sacred, and has significant meaning to all First Nations people.

In honour of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Covenant, we agree that we have a responsibility to protect and care for this land. Travel gently upon it.

POLICY: TRIPS AND EVENTS REGISTRATION

Updated: April 11 2023

Each participant needs to register for each outing they attend.

If you are registering family members from your Family Membership, please register each member separately.

To bring Guests outside of your family group, please register the individuals, and e-transfer $15 for each guest to thepipitsbirdingclub@gmail.com, or cheque at the outing.

If you are registering as a Single Membership, the Guest category is used for people who are not fee paying Pipit members.

If you register a Guest please pay $15 for each Guest, by etransfer to thepipitsbirdingclub@gmail.com, or cheque at the outing.

If you do not pay the annual Pipit membership fee, you are registering as an Inactive Membership. Attending any outing has a $15 fee for each person attending. This can be paid by e-transfer to thepipitsbirdingclub@gmail.com, or cheque at the outing.

If you are not able to register please contact Colleen at thepipitsbirdingclub@gmail.com.

COMING SOON...

Sometimes I put a list of upcoming outings here while I work in the background to develop trip descriptions... I put them here so you can plan ahead to join Pipit trips... if you don't see a list here it just means I haven't gotten any new trips planned but don't worry, I will.

Please note some trips might be better done as a stay over event... such as the February Algonquin and Amherst Island trips!

BEFORE REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT, PLEASE REVIEW THE PIPIT'S POLICIES.

Sat, May 02
The Pipits: Point Pelee, spring 2026
Point Pelee PP
RSVP
May 02, 2026, 5:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Point Pelee PP, 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Municipality Of Leamington, ON N8H 3V4, Canada
Point Pelee during Spring Migration is an experience not to be missed! Birds fly long distances, over the huge body of lake water, and arrive exhausted at Point Pelee to rest and feed before continuing their journey to their northern breeding grounds. It can be absolutely overwhelming. Come see!
Sun, May 03
The Pipits: Rondeau Provincial Park, 2026
Rondeau Provincial Park
RSVP
May 03, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rondeau Provincial Park, 18050 Rondeau Park Road, Rondeau Park, ON N0P 1X0, Canada
Rondeau during early spring migration is said to be comparable to Point Pelee for birding! Come and see!
Sun, May 10
The Pipits: Valley Inn and Woodland Cemetery, spring 2026
Woodland Cemetery
RSVP
May 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Woodland Cemetery, 700 Spring Gardens Rd, Burlington, ON L7T 1J3, Canada
Park at Woodland Cemetery, we will walk down to the mudflats and ponds at Valley Inn to look for shorebirds, then explore Woodland Cemetery for spring migrants. Park here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F6Q8mZ96bjXazx8A6
Sun, May 31
The Pipits: Algonquin Park spring 2026
Algonquin Park
RSVP
May 31, 2026, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Algonquin Park, Unorganized South Nipissing District, ON K0J 2M0, Canada
Sun, Jun 07
The Pipits: Carden Alvar 2026
Carden Alvar
RSVP
Jun 07, 2026, 5:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Carden Alvar, Kawartha Lakes, ON K0M 2B0, Canada
Carden Alvar is a magical place where the landscape defines what birds and animals can be found. It is excellent for a number of species that can be difficult to find, including Upland Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe, Loggerhead Shrike, Grasshopper Sparrow, among other birds. This is an OFO/Pipits trip!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jun 13
The Pipits: Georgian Bay trip to Limestone Islands PP, in collaboration with OFO & Into the Wild, Spring 2026
Gilly's Marina, Parry Sound District
RSVP
Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Gilly's Marina, Parry Sound District, 138 Snug Harbour Road, Carling, ON P0G 1G0, Canada
Come join us for a day trip on the water out to Limestone Islands Provincial Park. $275/person to cover boat rental. Due on registration by email with Colleen.