2023 Programming
MAY
ORNITHOLOGICAL OUTING
Saturday May 6th 2023 at 7 : 30 a.m. to 10 : 30 a.m.
Meeting point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
First official activity of the 2023 season !
Whether you are an ornithologist or simply curious to discover the winged fauna of the Lake Saint-François National Wildlife Area, you will be enchanted by this ornithological walk. You can direct your questions to your guide, Mr. Denis Gervais, experienced biologist and ornithologist.
Good weather, bad weather.
Wear clothes suitable for the weather and good hiking shoes (or rain boots depending on the temperature). Mosquito repellent is recommended.
Gathering scheduled at 7:00 am, departure at 7:30 am
The hike will take place in the Piasetski sector.
Reservation : 450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
This activity is free.
Conference – Tick, Lyme disease and West Nile virus
Sunday May 21st 2023 at 11 : 00 a.m. to 12 : 30 p.m.
Meeting point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Many people wonder about Lyme disease and the culprit that transmits it to us : the blacklegged tick.
How do you recognize a tick? How to protect yourself from it to avoid contracting Lyme disease? What to do if someone gets bitten? Dr. Alex-Ane Mathieu, Medical Adviser at the Montérégie Public Health Department and Professor in the department of Community Health Sciences from the University of Sherbrooke, will come to Dundee to demystify these misunderstood mites and the disease brought on by them. She will also be addressing the West Nile virus.
This conference will be offered in French, but Dr. Mathieu will be able to respond to questions in English.
Reservation : 450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions will go to the Friends of the Lac-Saint-François National Wildlife Area.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday May 28th 2023 at 10 : 30 a.m.
Meeting point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Achievements 2022 and new projects for 2023, come learn more about the activities of the Friends of the Lac St-François National Wildlife Area.
Take the opportunity to explore our hiking trails or take a kayak or rabaska excursion if there are more of you.
Reservation or information : 450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
JUNE
ACTIVITY: Help the baby turtles!
Saturday June 10th 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Join us for an activity on raising awareness of the importance of protecting turtles and making cages to protect their nests. The activity is presented by our partner the Comité Zip du Haut-Saint-Laurent.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
ACTIVITY: FEATHERS AND COLORS
Saturday June 17th 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
ACTIVITY: GEOCACHING-ON THE BULLFROGS TRAIL
Sunday June 25th 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
JULY
ACTIVITY: DISCOVERING THE INHABITANTS OF THE FOREST
Saturday July 8th 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
ACTIVITY: THE INSECTS OF LAKE SAINT-FRANÇOIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREA
Saturday July 22nd 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
A CULTURAL JOURNEY
Saturday July 22nd and Sunday July 23rd 2023
Meeting Point : 1800 Chemin Leahy, Saint-Anicet, QC
The Friends of the NWA LSF, Tsiionhiakwatha/Droulers Archaeological Site Interpretation Center and Thompson Island Cultural Camp are working together once again!
Enjoy a traditional Iroquois meal and a night in a long house before enjoying an excursion in a rabaska through the Fraser marsh and across the lake Saint-Francois, over to Thompson Island for a day of hiking and activities (lunch included).
The activity will begin at the Tsiionhiakwatha/Droulers Archaeological Site Interpretation Center at 3:00 p.m. on July 22 and will end at the Friends of the Lac-Saint-François National Wildlife Area at 7:00 p.m. on July 23.
Price: 180$/adult and 115$/child (taxes included)
BOOK NOW! SPACES ARE LIMITED
Reserve at: 450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
AUGUST
ACTIVITY: THE GREAT MIGRANTS
Saturday August 5th 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
ACTIVITY: SEARCH AND FIND THE INHABITANTS OF THE MARSH
Saturday August 12th 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : YES
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
SEPTEMBER
ORNITHOLOGICAL OUTING
Saturday September 16th 2023 – at 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Meeting point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Whether you are an ornithologist or simply curious to discover the winged fauna of the Lake Saint-François National Wildlife Area, you will be enchanted by this ornithological walk. You can direct your questions to your guide, Mr. Denis Gervais, experienced biologist and ornithologist.
Good weather, bad weather.
Wear clothes suitable for the weather and good hiking shoes (or rain boots depending on the temperature). Mosquito repellent is recommended.
The hike will take place at the Digue aux Aigrettes sector.
Reservation : 450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
This activity is free.
30th anniversary of the Friends of the NWA LSF
Saturday September 23rd 2023
Meeting point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of our organization! Our program includes:
- Time capsule
- Facepainting
- Free activity: Discovering the inhabitants of the forest
- Dinner and music by Stew & Alice
- Gift basket raffle
- Speeches, including one from our honorary president, Mr. Pierre Verville
- Stories and legends as well as traditional dance presented by the Northern Native American Traveling College
- A guided rabaska tour
We look forward to seeing you!
For more information: 450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
This activity is free.
OCTOBER
ACTIVITY: HALLOWEEN (title to come)
Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Point : 7600, chemin de la Pointe-Fraser, Dundee
Last activity of the 2023 season!
Details to come.
Reservation necessary : NO
450-264-5908 or accueil@amisrnflacstfrancois.com
Voluntary contributions.
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