Monthly Public Meetings of the HNC
May 12, 2008 - "Natural Treasures of Carolinian Canada"
with Lorraine Johnson, Author
Lorraine Johnson's illustrated presentation will explore the unique flora and fauna of the Carolinian region of southwestern Ontario.
New Time: 7:30 PM !
Open House & Wildflower Walk
at author/artist Fiona Reid's home on the Niagara Escarpment
Saturday, May 10, 2008
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• meet the artist
• enjoy a spring walk
• see original art
Further Information (pdf)
Unless Canada acts now, it’s 1.3 billion acre Boreal Forest, vital habitat for billions of birds, will be destroyed by unchecked industrial development. Learn more and sign the petition.
Breeding Bird Atlas Now for Sale!
The second Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas ranks among the most successful, important, and exciting bird research and conservation projects ever undertaken in the Western Hemisphere.
Detailed information about the Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario is available at www.birdsontario.org. Copies of the book can be purchased by calling 416-444-8419 or 1-800-440-2366 ($92.50 plus GST; price includes shipping).
The Hamilton Odonate Count will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2008. (Rain date is Sunday July 13th.) Meet Brenda Van Ryswyk in the parking lot of the little church on the south side of Concession 8 West at Kirkwall Road in Kirkwall at 9am. We are in special need of those with expertise in identifying damselflies. Beginners are welcome. If possible, bring nets, field guides, binoculars, hand magnifiers, and digital cameras.
Atlas of the Mammals of Hamilton
by Kara Vlasman
The Atlas of the Mammals of Hamilton is now available for sale at club meetings. New price.
The Habitats of Hamilton and Halton
Visit the Hamilton Naturalists' Club's educational website: Habitats of Hamilton and Halton.
Madame X is incubating 4 eggs !
The Peregrine Falcons are gearing up for another season, and we are too. Our webcam is once again online!
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Upcoming Events:
March 01 to May 15
Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Saturday, April 26
Walk through Spencer Gorge
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Wednesday, April 30
Early Spring Birding
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Sunday, May 04
Short Hills Work Day
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Wednesday, May 07
Currie Tract Wildflowers
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Mark your calendars!
We'll be walking along the magnificent Rail Trail to raise funds for local conservation projects.
Download 2008 Nature Walk Sponsor Form (pdf)
Can't make the walk? Please consider sponsoring HNC President Jim Stollard, the official walker for the Club.
Monthly meetings will resume in September 2008. Have a great summer and "good birding"!
With the purchase of our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary in 1961 the HNC became Ontario's first land trust. Learn more about our Nature Sanctuaries.
Check Out our Nature Counts
• Hamilton Christmas Bird Count 2007
• Hamilton Fall Bird Count 2007
• 2005 Hamilton Butterfly Count
• 2005 Odonate Count
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