The flow of southbound, fall migrants can be observed anywhere along the north shore of Hamilton Harbour/Burlington Bay in early October. Woodland Cemetery can be especially good with its open vistas, areas of thick cover, high shoreline bluff and woodland edges. Join Peter Thoem, Lyn Folkes, and Debbie Lindeman on this 4-hour morning hike we […]
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 for our Annual General Meeting, followed by a presentation on Dragonflies by outgoing HNC president Bill Lamond. Social time from 7:00 - 7:30 PM, meeting starts at 7:30 PM. In-person: Please park in Lot 1 or Lot 5, north of the building. Access the building through the main entrance along Longwood Rd S. […]
Join Logan Mercier, Conservation Halton, Landowner Outreach & Restoration Team member for an informative tour of Courtcliffe Park - a City of Hamilton park that was once farmland then a trailer park, and now a public park. More information, including an interactive story map is available at https://www.conservationhalton.ca/restoration/courtcliffe-park-restoration/ Much as been done to restore Mountsberg Creek […]
Join us to hear from Kaelyn Bumelis, Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Assistant Coordinator from Birds Canada, about atlassing in the Hamilton area. The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas-3 (2021-2025) is a collaborative initiative that aims to map the abundance and distribution of Ontario’s close to 300 species of breeding birds. This enormous project is achievable only […]
The Environmentalist of the Year (EOY) Awards are back! The EOY Awards stands as a testament to the tireless efforts and remarkable initiatives undertaken by individuals, groups, and businesses in nurturing and protecting our environment. Come celebrate Hamilton's environmental champions by recognizing their outstanding contributions in our community at the evening awards gala. The Awards […]
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 HNC and Environment Hamilton for a walk around Gage Park on October 28 to learn about trees and air quality. Participants will take a casual walk around the loop trail, stopping to admire some of the grand old trees along the way. Arborist Jeff Dickie will talk about the different tree species and their features. Gage Park is nestled up against […]