Celebrate Earth Week at Heartland Forest with a variety of engaging programs that connect our community with nature. From learning to ID frogs by their calls and discovering native plants, to participating in a hands-on Earth Day clean-up and exploring seasonal plant changes through citizen science, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The week also features a Youth Environmental Summit, a nature photography workshop, and a special International Astronomy Day event with the RASC Niagara Centre.
Join us for a week of learning, exploration, and stewardship as we celebrate the natural world together.
Monday, April 20, 7pm to 8:30pm
Frog Identification Workshop
Forestview Wing, Nature Centre and outside trails
“Hey, Who Said that?”
Learn how we identify our local frog species by their calls with our frog ID workshop, and then test your skills by joining us on a guided evening survey of our frog species here at Heartland Forest.
*Event is weather-dependent
Tuesday, April 21, 2 – 3:30pm
Native Plant ID and Bingo
Nature Centre Atrium
“Bingo”
Join us for a fun round of bingo and learn some fun facts about our native plant species. Take home some seeds to start growing a few of these beauties in your own backyard!
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30PM – 7:30pm
What’s blooming now? Phenology Workshop and Volunteer Sign up
Carolinian Room, Nature Centre
Learn how to monitor seasonal plant changes and become a citizen scientist by collecting phenology data at Heartland Forest for national programs like PlantWatch
*Eligible for Volunteer Hours
Wednesday, April 22 3:30 – 5:30
Earth Day Clean-up outdoors at Heartland Forest
Meet at the nature centre front desk
“Who trashed this place?”
Help us help the earth as we pick up litter accumulated over the winter along our roadsides and trail system here at Heartland
*Eligible for Volunteer Hours
*Event is weather-dependent
Thursday, April 23 6:30 – 8:30
Youth Summit
Forestview Wing, Nature Centre
“Celebrating youth volunteerism in the environmental field!”
Engaging Activities! Cool Prizes! And a unique opportunity to connect with local environmental organizations and explore potential future pathways in the green sector!
Friday, April 24, 6:30 – 8pm
Nature Photo Workshop
Forestview Wing, Nature Centre
“Learn tricks and tips on capturing that great wildlife photo!”
Workshop led by area photographer Debbie Wright, learn photo techniques and try them out after along our trails with a guided walk.
*All participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, April 25th 2026
International Astronomy Day!
Clear skies permitting, the RASC: Niagara Centre will be at Heartland Forest. just after sunset with their amazing telescopes to look at the Moon, planets, stars, galaxies and more! Free and fun for the whole family, you can find them just past the mini golf course.
- Solar Gazing from 11AM-2PM
- Stargazing starts at dusk.
These events are weather-dependent; please check the RASC: Niagara Centre Facebook page for cancellations.
