🦋 Friends of Ojibway Prairie celebrates 35 years of caring for the prairie with a wonderful day of events on Sat, July 11! 🦋

We are excited to kick off this milestone year of supporting restoration, conservation, and environmental education in the Ojibway Prairie Complex with a wonderful day of community events. We hope you’ll join us!

🦋 Annual Windsor Butterfly Count
📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Meet at the Ojibway Nature Centre

Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome! Together we will collect important data for the North American Butterfly Association’s long-term monitoring efforts. Last year, we counted a total of 825 butterflies of 35 different species, including 18 Monarchs!

🎶 Windsor Symphony – Free Concert in the Park
📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📍 In the park

Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra - a perfect way to continue the day surrounded by community and nature. All are welcome! Bring your lawn chairs.

🌿 Nature Walk with the Friends of Ojibway
📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ Immediately following the concert

Join us for a guided nature walk led by Bill Roesel, former Manager of Forestry and Horticulture for the City of Windsor. This is a chance to explore the prairie and deepen your connection with this unique ecosystem.

It will be a full day of learning, observation, nature, music, and community connection at the Prairie. Come for one event, or come for all!! We hope to see you at the park!