Explore Nature with Us
Join our interactive sessions to discover Ontario and Canada's natural history through engaging and creative learning experiences led by an experienced naturalist.
About Birds, Bees and Trees!
We offer online natural history course, guided tours and in-person presentations on a wide variety of topics focused on the natural world, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature's wonders.
About Brian Joyce
Brian Joyce gained his appreciation for nature as a young boy catching frogs and snakes in the fields by his home. Brian knew he wanted a career working in the environment. Science and biology were his favorite topics where he took that passion and graduated from Carleton University with a degree in Ecology. In his last year at university he developed a keen interest in birds and after watching a tv special on Long Point Bird Observatory he decided to volunteer there in the fall after he graduated. To be continued below.
A short story about me
At Long Point B.O. Brian learned to identify and band migratory songbirds and raptors which is something he continued to do while volunteering at Toronto Bird Observatory. He took that knowledge and gained employment with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authorities and the DDSB Nonquon Outdoor Education Centre in Port Perry. From there Brian began working for the Ministry of Natural Resources as Park Naturalist for Bon Echo, Murphy's Point and Sandbanks Provincial Park. In 1995, Brian was given the suggestion to start his own migration monitoring station and with the help of Eric Machell they started the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory now celebrating 30 years of songbird migration research.
Brian Joyce's Story
Experience
Brian has developed outdoor education programs, workshops, presentations and conducted dozens of guided hikes in the last 25 years, Brian has also participated in various research projects involving Peregrine falcons, snapping turtles, grey rat snakes and Mississauga rattlesnakes. In Brian's presentations and workshops he brings passion, knowledge and personal experience that always leads to a humorous story whether his interactions with people or the wildlife he encounters.
Nature Education
Engaging sessions on Ontario's natural history and ecology.
In-Person Workshops and Presentations
Learn about nature through interactive presentations, stories, and hands-on activities. Choose from a selection of natural history topics or request one of your own.
Online Courses
Explore Canada's natural world from the comfort of home followed by a trip to a local natural area to test your skills of observation.
Field Trips
Experience nature firsthand with a guided outdoor adventures to several key areas in Durham Region.
Nature Talks
Insightful discussions on wildlife and environmental conservation.
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Brian is a fountain of knowledge on all things natural. He keeps audiences engaged and everyone leaves with a greater appreciation of the outside world around us.
Cheryl Schwass, Branch Coordinator, WPL
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