Monthly Public Meetings of the HNC
The Monthly Public Meetings will resume in September 2008.
Have a great summer!
Check out some other events taking place this summer.
Wednesday, June 18
Turtle Ponds in Stoney Creek
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Wednesday, June 25
HNC Falconwatch
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Wednesday, July 2
Wild Flower Hike with Dean Gugler and Fleur-Ange Lamothe
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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.
Chicks banded and ready to fledge!
Our webcam is once again online!
Thanks very much to everyone who has made a donation to Falconwatch.
How can you help?
Volunteers
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Donations
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SPOOKY HOLLOW FIELD DAY
Sunday, June 22
Join us while we conduct plant and animal surveys to help our ecologists with their field work. Lunch included!
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, June 21
Ontario Eastern Bluebirds
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Saturday, June 28
Dundas Valley Moths
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Sunday, July 6
Hamilton Butterfly Count
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Saturday, July 12
Hamilton 2008 Odonate Count
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Saturday, July 19
Butterflies at Ruthven Park
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You Can Help Protect
the Natural World
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Volunteer Opportunities
at the HNC Nature Sanctuaries
The Land Trust has several volunteer positions available at the Cartwright & Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuaries.
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.
Volunteers Needed!
Cootes Paradise Forest
Decline Study
Royal Botanical Gardens is conducting a study to monitor the rapid changes in the forest ecosystem of Cootes Paradies cuased by factors including tree disease, changes in air and soil quality, climate change, insect infestations and other factors. We are seeking volunteers to participate in the study
Click here for more information.
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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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