Our Calendar
View the calendar below to see our club's upcoming events and activities.
Occasional weekend pop-up outings are not listed in the calendar below.. Notice for these events as well as for any modifications of the current program are sent to members via email.
RULES OF THE ROAD FOR FIELD TRIPS
1. Contact the Coordinator several days before the outing to obtain final details for each trip. Note: please call between 9am & 9pm. In case of bad weather, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled.
2. Tell the Coordinator if you have room in your car for passengers or if you need a lift. Passengers must be prepared to contribute towards the cost of driving which is calculated according to the distance travelled and the cost of gasoline. Passengers must be on time at the pick-up site and also for the return
3. Inform the Coordinator promptly if for any reason you decide not to go on the trip.
4. Check with the Coordinator as to the degree of difficulty, and do not attempt to participate unless you are certain of your abilities. Be sure you wear suitable clothing and footwear, taking into account the presence of ticks carrying Lyme disease, and always carry plenty of liquids and extra clothing in case of a change of weather (the Coordinator can advise you).
5. If numbers must be limited, members are given priority until three days before the event.
6. The group will wait no longer than 15 minutes at the starting point of the activity so BE ON TIME.
THE FIELD NATTERS' HIKING DIFFICULTY GUIDE:
EASY: Flat, prepared gravel or boardwalk, short to moderate length. Running shoes may be worn but not flimsy sandals (Lac Boivin and most parks).
FAIRLY EASY: Flat or easy uphills with some rocky, uneven ground-moderate distance. Hiking boots recommended (Mont St Bruno).
INTERMEDIATE: Moderately steep uphills, uneven, rocky trail, moderate distances (Lac Monroe in Tremblant Park) or longer (Sept Chutes).
STRONG INTERMEDIATE: Long uphill or steep bits with scrambling, uneven trail, longer distances (Orford's Pic à l'Ours and some Adirondack peaks like Hopkins).