Approximately 2 hours of slow walking and exploring Thickson's Woods, meadow and lakefront to look for migratory birds.
Please note that the bird watching will include uneven dirt trails and a grassy meadow (fairly flat); the waterfront trail for our...
Approximately 2 hours of slow walking and exploring Thickson's Woods, meadow and lakefront to look for migratory birds.
Please note that the bird watching will include uneven dirt trails and a grassy meadow (fairly flat); the waterfront trail for our walk is paved and fairly flat; practice tick safety.
A handful of naturalists formed a non-profit and purchased the woods to save it from logging in 1983. Thickson's Woods is the last remnant of old-growth white pines on the north shore of Lake Ontario. This area provides a vital resting place for countless migrating songbirds each spring and fall. In 2001, they protected an 8 1/2-acre meadow just north of the woods.
Bring water, snack, wear sturdy footwear, binoculars. Feel free to bring a portable stool or chair if you would like to sit during your bird watching.
NO dogs.
Please look both ways when crossing the Waterfront Trail between Thickson's Woods and the meadow.
Directions: 401 to Thickson Road in Whitby and travel south to the waterfront trail. Free parking lot and roadside parking.
Arrive at 9:15 am for 9:30 am start
Karen Graham, 289-356-7366 (text or call)
Come join the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) on guided hikes / walks through various trails across the top of the GTA from Palgrave to Ganaraska. ORTA offers multiple group hikes and walks each week which continue throughout all four seasons. Our group hikes are available in varying levels of difficulty, speed, distance and terrain. All are led by experienced volunteer hike leaders, each certified in hike leader training and first aid.
Non ORTA members may join a limited number of hikes as a guest, with the permission of the hiker leader and upon signing the required waivers. Visit our website, oakridgestrail.org, to see details of hikes available to non-members together with hike leader contacts, locations, and descriptions of each hike. Also see the FAQ section for more information regarding guest registration as well as to learn more about the Oak Ridges Moraine, our association, becoming a member, and lots of other interesting facts and information.
Whether joining us on a group hike or venturing out on your own or with friends, we hope to see you on the trail!
