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Paul Laporte will do a presentation about “Woodland Plant Identification” Please join us if you can. ZOOM meeting invitations will be sent out to all members prior to the meeting date. If you are not a member but are interested in attending please reach us through our e-mail drfn1955@hotmail.com
‘Mosses in Prince Edward County’ - Botanists Jennifer Doubt and Eric Snyder will share their knowledge of Bryophytes (mosses) in Prince Edward County. Learn the names and unique qualities of the mosses all around us. Presentation and meeting by the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists. E-mail gerry.jenkison@icloud.com for Zoom link. All welcome. Tuesday April 26, ...
In a country that is so vast and surrounded by large oceans, it is no wonder we have some of the most interesting weather in the world. It offers such a variety all year round because of its terrain, temperature variations and location. Learn about Fallstreak Holes, Superior Mirages and discover how far south the ...
On Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 pm, Friends of the Salmon River presents: From the Heiltsuk Nation: Combating climate change and colonialism through land-based healing and education with Jess Housty. You will also learn about the unique geography and history of Bella Bella in the Central Coast region of British Columbia and about Bella Bella as a community. Jess Housty (Háust̓i) is a mother, writer and ...
Interpretive Hike at Neyaashiinigmiing with Lenore Keeshig We will search for trail-marker trees. Bring a lunch. Register: Lenore Keeshig, lenorekeeshig@gmail.com Limit: 12.
Learn how to make your existing home more energy-efficient while also reducing carbon emissions. The Nith Valley EcoBoosters are hosting a free webinar that will answer your questions on Thursday, April 28th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will feature Greg Labbé, a Building Science Consultant and educator at Ryerson University, as keynote speaker. Greg’s presentation will focus on how homeowners ...
The Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Virtual Baby Shower fundraising event is happening Friday, May 6, 2022 from 10 a.m. to Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 4 p.m. Once again it will be sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, who have generously supported this event for 12 years now! This virtual, family-friendly event is the time of the year the Wildlife Centre will virtually ...
Sue Sherman and Don McCuaig The Wildlife (and a little History of) South Georgia Island.This is also the Club's AGM which will be held before the speaker's presentation All meetings are currently held on the second Tuesday of the month via zoom at 7:30 PM. To receive the link to the meetings please email the club at yorksimcoenatureclub@gmail.com and the link will ...
Description: Join us for a webinar to learn about carbon projects in Ontario and the different approaches used to answer the question, "how much carbon is there?" At this webinar, we'll hear from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Bill Thompson, Ontario Nature's Graeme Smith, and Credit Valley Conservations' Lauren Moretto. Bill, Graeme, and Lauren will talk ...
Ants of Ontario, incl. Grey Bruce, with Dr. Gary Umphrey. Learn about Ants, their activities and behaviours, plus their relative status on the continent, and in the world. Dr. Umphrey, of the University of Guelph, will share his knowledge and enthusiasm for the Ants we know - and for those we have yet to meet.
Be a part of birding’s biggest team on May 14, 2022. Last year, more than 51,000 people from 192 countries participated! When you submit your Global Big Day sightings to eBird, you contribute to our understanding of the world’s bird populations. Learn more.
Looking for another reason to come out to rare's Spring Plant Sale and EcoMarket? In addition to the thousands of herb, vegetable and flower plants available, we will have a tent full of vendors, artisans and local community groups looking forward to meet you. Among them, we'd like to welcome Melville Café, a Galt institution, who will be ...
Ontario’s environment is under threat. Greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise again, protections for nature are being dismantled, and mega projects are encroaching on communities. This spring we have a chance to choose another path - one that prioritizes people and the planet. In the lead up to the provincial election, show your support ...
Pre-Registration Required: Please click here to register for a hike, and get details on location and COVID19 protocols. Join Mark Dorriesfield during the peak of spring migration to see what migrants (and breeding species) we can find. Location TBD
"Alvars: A Globally Significant Habitat...Right Next Door!" webinar with Ontario Nature Education Award winner David Hawke. Please email mpfieldnaturalists@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. Alvars are found only in five places on Earth, and many are scattered around the Great Lakes. The Carden Alvar is a globally renowned limestone-based area east of Orillia that supports ...
Remember the movie “The Big Year” starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin, where three keen birders were competing furiously to find the most bird species in North America in one year? Well in 2021 Geoff Carpentier was engaged on a similar mission, but he confined his wanderings to Ontario. What started as an ...
It's been all hands on deck this past week as rare staff and volunteers have worked to move over 5,000 seedlings into the Slit Barn ahead of Saturday's Plant Sale and Eco-Market. The tent is set up, and everything is ready to go. We, along with 16 artisans and vendors, 2 seed savers, 3 environmental organizations, 2 ...
Fight back on this invasion into our wetlands Help save habitat for frogs, turtles, snakes and wetland birds Friends of Salmon River presents an online workshop with Amanda Tracey, Conservation Biologist Runs from 7pm to 8:30pm. Amanda will walk us through: § Introduction to Invasive Species in our area, and § Phragmites: § Description and How it Spreads ...
Senior Research Scientist Jeff Bowman presents on wild turkeys at the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists Meeting, on zoom, Tuesday May 31, 2022. All welcome. For zoom link e-mail gerry.jenkison@icloud.com,