Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Starting May 2 we will be hosting two drop-in work parties every Tuesday at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) […]
Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Starting May 2 we will be hosting two drop-in work parties every Tuesday at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) […]
Biodiversity in Action Walk Series – Join us on our summer evening walk series to chat with local experts about the importance of biodiversity and to see biodiversity in action. Join Lynda Lukasik, Director of Climate Change Initiatives, Cllr Maureen Wilson and landowner Rose Janson for a stroll around gardens in the neighbourhood. They will […]
HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn and Honeysuckle at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us on one or more of the four Saturday events to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles, meet like-minded people, have a snack, and take […]
Hamilton's Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is a city-wide, multi-stakeholder strategy that will protect Hamilton’s future generations by enhancing and protecting the natural environment around us. It will guide the protection and restoration of biodiversity through a set of proposed actions. Jen Baker (Land Trust Manager) will describe the draft BAP and HNC's proposed commitments. The […]
Join HNC's Charlie Briggs and guest expert Nadia Cavallin for an unstructured, mindful and slow-paced hike reviewing the flowering plants that can be found at this time of year. This month’s walk is at Princess Point to review fall asters and goldenrods along with other late season blooms. HNC staff will also speak about the […]
{RESCHEDULED to Sunday October 22nd from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.} We regret the late notice and hope to see you on the new date.
HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn and Honeysuckle at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us on one or more of the four Saturday events to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles, meet like-minded people, have a snack, and take […]
Join us to hear about the multitude of ways that one can become involved with the birding community in and around Hamilton! Whether you're a budding or experienced birder in the region come learn about bird counts, bird-focused projects, groups, clubs, education and outreach initiatives, and more. Now more than ever we need people like […]