The maple syrup is flowing! Come celebrate this treat at Hillhurst Maple Farm ( 519-733-3299 ) or at the Maple Syrup Festival at John R. Park Homestead.

Essex County, also known as the Sun Parlour of Canada, has one of the earliest spring seasons in the country, and Kingsville-on-the-Lake, as Canada's most southerly town, is ideally situated to enjoy it!

Click on "Places of Interest" at left for a list of places to birdwatch, walk, hike and bike.

March Events

• Maple Syrup Event, John R. Park Homestead, Amherstburg
• Maple March Break for Families, John R. Park Homestead, Amherstburg
• March Break Programs (Family Birding Hikes, crafts and films), Point Pelee
• Gardening for Birds Workshop, Point Pelee
• Easter Extravaganza, Colasanti's

April Events

• Friends of Point Pelee Nature Hikes, Point Pelee
• Earth Day, Point Pelee
• Holiday Beach Trout Derby, Holiday Beach, call  519-776-5209  519-776-5209 for info.

May Events

• Spring Songbird Celebration, Hillman Marsh, Leamington
• Mother's day Celebration, Colasanti's
• Victorian Day Festival, Kingsville
• Parade of Horses John R. Park Homestead, Amherstburg
• Victorian Tea and Garden Tour, Park House Museum, Amherstburg