Upcoming Nature Outings:
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
LONG POINT WATERFOWL OUTING BUS TRIP
With HNC President, Bill Lamond, 7:00 a.m.
The Long Point biosphere reserve is one of the best places in Canada to observe waterfowl and they should be at their peak in late March with upwards of 25 species being observed. Come join us for this fun outing, with a stop at the Florence winery near Long Point for lunch!
Please Contact Elaine Serena ASAP to book your spots! Spaces are very limited! E-mail: eserena@cogeco.ca
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March 1 - May 15, 2010
NIAGARA PENINSULA HAWKWATCH
At Beamer Conservation Area
This annual count of the migrating hawks has been taking place for over 30 years. It takes place daily, where a group of dedicated birders count the hawks and other raptors flying up over the escarpment. It’s a great place to watch huge numbers of these birds and there are always experts on hand to help you identify them.
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HNC Speakers Needed!
Every now and then HNC receives requests for speakers from various groups in the area. These speaking engagements are a great educational tool and are quite fun to do.
If you have a topic that you are very passionate and knowledgeable about and would like to share it with others, why not volunteer to be a speaker?
Being on the list only means you might occasionally be asked to speak. You always have the right to decline any particular opportunity if you are unable to do it.
If you are interested in being on the list or would like more information, please contact Kevin Wright at Ktwright0@hotmail.com
Next Wednesday Evening Walk:
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Returing in Spring 2010
The Wednesday Evening Walks
return next Spring!
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Learn more about this exciting new project in Hamilton's north end.
Hamilton's Peregrine are
here for the winter!
Our Falconcam will return in March!
Thanks very much to everyone who has made a donation to Falconwatch.
How can you help?
Volunteers
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Protect Species at Risk by reporting them to Conservation Halton
Conservation Halton has launched an online Species at Risk Reporting Form, allowing members of the public to report sightings and locations of these species.
You Can Help Protect
the Natural World
Donor support is the key to ensuring that we continue and build on 90 years of protecting nature for future generations. View donation options.
Or make an on-line donation on a one time or monthly basis through: 
The Habitats of Hamilton and Halton
Visit the Hamilton Naturalists' Club's educational website: Habitats of Hamilton and Halton.
Check Out our Nature Counts
• Hamilton Christmas Bird Count 2008
• Hamilton Fall Bird Count 2007
• 2005 Hamilton Butterfly Count
• 2005 Odonate Count
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.
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.
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Next Bird Study Group Meeting:
Monday, March 22, 2010
How Ontario Forestry Practices Incorporate Bird Conservation
with Chris Street
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mark your calendars!
On Saturday, May 8, celebrate Mothers Day by participating in the 2010 Walk for Nature at the RBG Arboretum, and help protect nature in the Hamilton area. Stay tuned for more details! For more information please contact Jen Baker at land@hamiltonnature.org.
Download 2010 Nature Walk Sponsor Form (pdf)
Can't make the walk? Please consider sponsoring the HNC’s Walk for Nature Ambassador Brian McHattie
HNC T-Shirts & Caps
Travelling South this winter? How about packing an official HNC t-shirt in your suitcase?
They are available in a wide range of colours and sizes and cost $20 each (tax included).
We have a limited selection in stock and orders can be taken.
Contact Elaine Serena
Field Events Director
by e-mail at
eserena@cogeco.ca
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VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO SELL HNC MERCHANDISE
If you like to sell merchandise , here is your chance! We need a person to sell the HNC t-shirts and hats at the general monthly meeting. This is not a hard job and is a great way to assist the club.
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Want To Help Our Environment?
Your Brainpower and Experience are Needed
on the HNC Board
While there are no current openings on the HNC Board of Directors, we still want to hear from anyone interested in serving on the Board in the future..
Call or e-mail Past President Jim Stollard at 905-634-3538 or jjstollard@sympatico.ca for more info.
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.
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).
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