In 2025, Appalachian Corridor has a variety of activities and presentations lined up for everyone who’s interested in learning more about the natural world.(All presentations and activities in French only.)
CONFÉRENCE
What can we do to counteract the decline in pollinator and insect-eating bird populations?
📆 April 25 – 7 – 9 p.m.
📍Council chamber, Sutton Town Hall
Because butterflies, flies, bees and bumblebees ensure pollination and fruit production, they’re vital to nature in general and our gardens in particular, but their populations are currently in decline. There is also a wide range of destructive insect species. Birds and bats play an important role in keeping these populations under control.
ACTIVITY
Learn more about the short but beautiful life of spring flowers
📆 May 31 – 9 a.m. – noon
📍Mont Foster, Main parking lot
As soon as the snow melts, the first flowers emerge on the forest floor. They risk being nipped by frost in order to take advantage of the sunshine before it’s blocked by the canopy of leaves overhead. The species that grow in spring differ from those that bloom in summer, and many of these plants are rare or endangered. Come and discover these short-lived but colourful flowers.
Inscriptions form to come
ACTIVITY
Evening moth and bat discovery walk
📆 June 12 – 8 – 10:30 p.m.
📍chemin Khartoum (Eastman), main entrance
Come take part in an immersive experience, where you can learn about moths and bats in their natural habitat. Accompanied by an expert, you will explore the biology of these fascinating creatures and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. Equipment (bat detectors and light barriers) provided. An unforgettable experience for nature lovers of every age.
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ACTIVITY
Practical ways to counteract the decline in biodiversity on agricultural land
📆 July (exact date TBD détails)
📍On the property of a local landowner
Appalachian Corridor is organizing a field trip that will take place … in a field! Victor Grivegnée-Dumoulin, our resident biologist, will talk about biodiversity and the services endangered species provide to farmers. Afterwards, a conservation consultant will discuss the steps farmers can take to help protect biodiversity. The event will wrap up with a networking session and refreshments.
Inscriptions form to come
ACTIVITY
Discover the Perseids (and bats) at night on Mont Foster
📆 August 12 – time TBD (rain date: August 13)
Appalachian Corridor is inviting you to a one-of-a-kind event on top of Mont Foster to observe the spectacular Perseid meteor shower and learn about bats. Experts will be on hand to explain the essential role these mysterious nocturnal creatures play in our ecosystem and how they are currently being threatened. Then, when night falls, the sky will light up with shooting stars. Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience where science and enchantment meet in an exceptional natural setting.
Inscriptions form to come
Our upcoming activities and presentations:
SEPTEMBER – Walk in nature, with poetic accompaniment (activity)
OCTOBER – An immersive forest experience (activity)
NOVEMBER – Land conservation: what are the options? (presentation)
DECEMBER – The geology of the Green Mountains (presentation)