PROTECTING NATURE SINCE 1919
Preserving nature for the next generation
Black Throated Blue Warbler © Brittany Killingbeck
What’s New and Upcoming
September Wood Duck
The September 2026 issue of The Wood Duck is now available for members.
In this issue:
- Grimsby Greets a Rare Visitor
- Bird Banding at the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary
- The History of the Wood Duck
- Survival is Challenging for Fledgling Peregrine Falcons
- and more!
Native Plant Fair
Sat Oct 3, 2026 | 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Volunteer at Bruleville Nature Park
Bruleville Nature Park is getting a boost through our new stewardship project!
Come volunteer on Tuesday mornings and be a part of the long-term stewardship work focused on removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, creating a pollinator meadow, and engaging both youth and the community.
Let the Water Run Wild
Amaolo Stream Restoration
Help us restore a stream at Amaolo Nature Sanctuary!
Decades ago, the stream was channelized (straightened) which has disrupted its natural function and aquatic habitat.
We’re now undertaking our largest restoration project to date to repair this waterway, but we need your financial support to make this project happen.
Noteworthy Bird Records
Explore Noteworthy Bird Records for the Hamilton Study Area.
For nearly 80 years, the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club has been compiling these lists – first in the Wood Duck and today online.
Urban Woodlands in Decline
How healthy are Hamilton’s urban woodlands? A recent survey last spring looked at 11 urban natural areas, funded by the HNC as a precursor to the 2024-2026 Hamilton Natural Areas Inventory.
The results of the survey show that biodiversity is in severe decline and urban natural areas of the City of Hamilton have little to no ecosystem function.
Have You Heard of the Grimsby Wetlands?
The award winning Grimsby Wetlands, a project of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, are found at the former Biggar Sewage Lagoons in the west end of Grimsby.
Projects
The HNC undertakes a variety of nature conservation projects each year.
Donate
You can help protect the natural world.
Donor support is the key to ensuring we can continue and build on a century of protecting nature for future generations.
© Claire Bennett
Become a Member
Becoming a member of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club means that you join over 300 members in their commitment and dedication to the study, appreciation, and conservation of natural landscapes, wild plants, and animals.
Volunteer
Looking for volunteer opportunities in the Hamilton area? Explore our postings to see what’s available.