Pelee Buzz

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

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Experience and learn about Pelee's special snakes--the magnificent Blue Race, Fox Snake and others.

08/11/2026

EVENT RESCHEDULED: August 30, 1:30pm.

Alvars are special environments; come experience the magic of its diverse wildflowers and butterflies!

08/11/2026

Celebrating success on Pelee Island with butterflies!

Come learn about them, all the buzz about new arrivals, and what you can do to protect and promote them!

Come see what all the BUZZ is about at the Butterfly Sanctuary! A special butterfly rarely seen in Canada, plus much more!

08/11/2026

With Pelee's special environment, what grows here?....and what can be grown? This Saturday, 2pm

Pelee Island has the most heat units in Canada, the same latitude as Rome; come see and experience what can grow here!

07/07/2026

PELEE BUZZ EVENT THIS SATURDAY EVENING: Please register below:

Pelee Island was once mostly marshland, drained in the 1800s. View this large restored wetland and the diverse wildlife that has returned.

06/14/2026

Thank you for joining our Breeding Bird Walk this morning! Since breeding birds are secretive, I will share some photos of bird nests from PIBO's previous breeding bird surveys. Please see the different shape, materials, and location of the nests.

These photos were taken from long distances away from the nest and croped without staying long time.

06/12/2026

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THIS SUNDAY MORNING, LEARN ABOUT OUR RESIDENT BREEDING BIRDS, some spaces still available, register on eventbrite.

Experience nesting birds in their quiet period.

06/10/2026

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06/02/2026

SUPPORT
BUTTERFLIES AND NATURE ON PELEE ISLAND
BECOME A MEMBER!

The Pelee Island Centre for Butterflies and Nature (a not-for-profit) has exciting plans for the year ahead: programming through the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden at that site, and events throughout the island, through the PELEE BUZZ program.

From time to time the members will be invited to engage in Centre activities and receive
Centre communications; members are also welcome to volunteer support with the Centre and at the gardens. Furthermore, as a group member of Ontario Nature, you will be connected with that larger body of naturalists across the province.

1. Individual, $25, with one annual tour*
2. Family, $50, one annual family tour* (2 adults, 2 children)
3. Supporting, 2 tours* (up to 4 people), 10% store discount
Red Admiral: $100+
Viceroy: $250+
4. Life Member, 2 tours*/year (up to 4 people), 10% store discount, name on recognition list
Monarch: $500+
Zebra Swallowtail: $1,000+
5. Honorary, for those who have made a significant contribution to the Centre (benefits same as life members) *book tours in advance

Please respond with your contact information: Name, address, email and phone number Fees can be deposited by e-transfer to ‘Pelee Island Centre for Nature’ [email protected]
Thank you for your support, looking forward to seeing you on the trails or at the Sanctuary!
Cherie Dillen, President, John Ambrose, PhD, Secretary/Treasurer
Board Members: Heather Schibli, MLA, University of Guelph David Kraus, Essex Co. teacher Xi Wang, MD, lepidopterist Sean Fox, University of Guelph/ Verbinnen’s Nursery Paul Carter, lepidopterist Advisor: Thomas Hossie, PhD, Trent University