Field Day on Plum Island: Walk the Niagara Escarpment with Don Mikulic

ELLISON BAY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Field Day on Plum Island: Walk the Niagara Escarpment with Don Mikulic

A focused, expert-led 4-hour field day that pairs an illustrated presentation with a guided hike on Plum Island to study the globally significant Niagara Escarpment.

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Field Day on Plum Island: Walk the Niagara Escarpment with Don Mikulic.

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Location
Ellison Bay
Operator
Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands
Category
Guided Tour
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Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Discover the Niagara Escarpment with Don Mikulic of the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network on a compact, expert-guided field day that pairs an illustrated presentation with a scenic hike on Plum Island to examine the escarpment’s unique geology and the plants that depend on it.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GUIDE

Expert Instruction from the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network

Led by Don Mikulic of the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network, the field day opens with an informative presentation covering the escarpment’s natural, cultural, historical, and environmental significance.

THE GEOLOGY

See the Escarpment on Plum Island

After the presentation, participants hike on Plum Island to see where the Niagara Escarpment is present and to learn about the plants dependent on this rare geologic formation.

THE FORMAT

A Focused 4-Hour Field Day

This engaging, four-hour program combines classroom-style interpretation with an on-the-ground walk—designed to deliver concentrated context and direct observation in a single outing.

What the day feels like

What the Field Day Feels Like

The day unfolds as a compact, interpretive experience: an expert-led presentation framed around the global significance of the escarpment, followed by a guided hike on Plum Island where the escarpment’s outcrops and the specialized plants they support are examined in situ.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this field day is best for

1
Families & All AgesListed as 'All Ages', the field day is structured as an approachable, 4-hour learning outing appropriate for family groups.
2
Naturalists & Plant EnthusiastsAnyone interested in botany or species tied to rare geologic formations will find focused interpretation on the island’s plant communities.
3
Geology & Conservation StudentsLearners seeking a concise, expert-led primer on the Niagara Escarpment's features will benefit from the combination of presentation and field observation.
4
Short-Form Field Trip SeekersThose looking for a single-session, 4-hour outdoor educational experience will find this format well matched to their schedule.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

This field day runs four hours.

Meeting Point

Meet at the Shoreline Resort Dock in Gills Rock prior to the trip.

What to Bring

Participants should consult the operator’s trip materials for specific gear and clothing guidance for the island hike.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Niagara Escarpment Field Day?

The field day is four hours in duration.

Who leads the field day?

The program is led by Don Mikulic from the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network.

Where is the meeting location?

Participants meet at the Shoreline Resort Dock in Gills Rock.

What will we do on the field day?

The day combines an informative presentation about the Niagara Escarpment followed by a guided hike on Plum Island to view escarpment features and related plant life.

Who operates the trip?

The field day is operated by Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands.