Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hamilton Naturalists' Club Protecting Nature Since 1919 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hamiltonnature.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Webinar: The Niagara Escarpment: 450 Million Years of Geological Change](https://hamiltonnature.org/webinar-the-niagara-escarpment-450-million-years-of-geological-change/) - Beth Gilhespy, past CEO of the Bruce Trail Conservancy and geology enthusiast, will take the audience on a 450 million year old journey to explore the geology of the Niagara Escarpment. Using images, rock and mineral samples, and stories of her adventures on the Escarpment, Beth will provide a comprehensive and entertaining overview of the Escarpment’s formation, how it has changed over time, and its landscape today. - [Webinar Recording: Where is Fungus and Why Should You Care? Identifying and Understanding Fungi in the Urban Forest](https://hamiltonnature.org/webinar-recording-where-is-fungus/) - In the urban environment trees and fungi are inseparable. Oftentimes, we only tend to see the forest for the trees, instead of the fungi. The purpose of this webinar is to begin seeing the realities of the urban forest – that it isn’t just trees. - [Webinar: Bats: The Real Stars of the Night](https://hamiltonnature.org/webinar-bats-the-real-stars-of-the-night/) - Our December 2020 webinar featured Toby Thorne, Program Coordinator for the Native Bat Conservation Program at the Toronto Zoo. Toby’s talk began with the fascinating and diverse world of bats as a whole, before narrowing in to the species found in Ontario, why they deserve our attention, and some of the projects being undertaken by the Toronto Zoo’s Native Bat Conservation Program to expand our understanding. - [Tree Giveaway in Homeside](https://hamiltonnature.org/free-trees/) - Trees Please is hosting a Free Tree Give Away for 2020 because we love trees! Trees are available for residents of the Homeside neighbourhood, which bounded by Kenilworth Avenue North to the west, Strathearne Avenue to the east, the railroad to the north, and Main Street East to the south. Did you know that planting - [Liam Thorne Receives the 2019 Robert Curry Trophy](https://hamiltonnature.org/liam-thorne-receives-the-2019-robert-curry-trophy/) - Congratulations to Liam Thorne, recipient of the 2019 Robert Curry Trophy! Liam saw 195 birds in 2019. Bob Curry recently interviewed Liam about birding, which we're happy to share with you below. Enjoy! For more information about the Robert Curry Trophy, click here. - [Protection and Recovery of the Mottled Duskywing in Ontario](https://hamiltonnature.org/protection-and-recovery-of-the-mottled-duskywing-in-ontario/) - The Mottled Duskywing is an endangered butterfly that is restricted to southwestern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba. This species is associated with some of the rarest ecosystems in Canada, such as oak savannas, oak and pine woodlands, tall grass prairies, and alvars with early successional habitat where its larval host plants (Ceanothus spp.) occur. The Mottled Duskywing - [Preserving Twelve Mile Creek](https://hamiltonnature.org/preserving-twelve-mile-creek/) - Twelve Mile Creek is the last cold water stream in the Niagara Region, and the Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada is rightly proud of the work they are doing to preserve and enhance it. Speaker: Brian Green - [When Wild Animals Need a Helping Hand](https://hamiltonnature.org/when-animals-need-a-helping-hand/) - Chantal Theijn from the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge discusses how to determine if wildlife is in need of help and if so, how to best help in a safe and responsible manner. - [Lynx and Landscapes: How Prey and Habitat Influence the Behaviour of Canada Lynx in the Yukon](https://hamiltonnature.org/lynx-and-landscapes-how-prey-and-habitat-influence-the-behaviour-of-canada-lynx-in-the-yukon/) - Rachael Derbyshire will share her stories from the field and preliminary results of her work as she studies the Canada lynx, a keystone species with population cycles that closely follow those of snowshoe hare, including how lynx behaviour changes how they cope with periods of low hare availability and other environmental factors. Building upon previous - [Doing the Dempster: Driving the Dempster from Dawson to the Arctic Ocean](https://hamiltonnature.org/doing-the-dempster-driving-the-dempster-from-dawson-to-the-arctic-ocean/) - May 13, 2019: In July 2018, Jessica and Richard drove the Dempster Highway to Inuvik and the new highway from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk. The Dempster is a highway in name alone. Both the Dempster and the new highway to Tuk are prone to washouts, landslides, mud that makes the road turn to grease and dry spells that turn the road surface into a dust bowl and a hardpan. It is such a challenge to drive that it is recommended that a heavy duty vehicle equipped with one or more spare tires, a jerrycan of extra fuel and damage insurance, be used. - [Lake Erie: What Do the Birds Tell Us?](https://hamiltonnature.org/lake-erie-what-do-the-birds-tell-us-talk-by-dr-doug-tozer-from-bird-studies-canada/) - Talk by Dr. Doug Tozer, Bird Studies Canada - [Fungi: The Fifth Kingdom](https://hamiltonnature.org/fungi-the-fifth-kingdom/) - October 15, 2018: In this talk, Kriss Gandier explains the fascinating world of wild mushrooms and other edible wild foods. Find out about the best ways to learn and methods used to identify mushrooms, as well as information about mushroom preparation and preservation for culinary purposes. - [Reptile Rendezvous](https://hamiltonnature.org/reptile-rendezvous/) - April 8, 2019: Despite having the greatest diversity of reptiles in Canada, it can be a challenge finding them in Ontario. Our elusive and sometimes stigmatized snakes and turtles face many challenges themselves. What?s being done to help them? Alison will share her knowledge and experiences from the field with a little help from her reptile education ambassador, Noodle. - [Plants and Archaeology in Ontario: A 5,000 Years History of Plant Use - Talk by Rudy Fectau](https://hamiltonnature.org/plants-and-archaeology-in-ontario-a-5000-years-history-of-plant-use-talk-by-rudy-fectau/) - September 10, 2018: In this talk, ethnobotanist Rudy Fectau presents his research on plant remains from sites in the Burlington, Hamilton and Brantford area. Plants can tell us the story behind local environmental conditions, the importance of agriculture, and the uses of various kinds of plant products. Both cultivated species (maize, bean, squash, sunflower, and tobacco) and a wide variety of native plants show the spread of plants through time and space, prehistoric technology, and the economic systems of local people. - [The Roots that Grow Deep: Trees, Heritage & Conservation - Talk by Dr. David A. Galbraith, RBG](https://hamiltonnature.org/the-roots-that-grow-deep-trees-heritage-conservation-talk-by-dr-david-a-galbraith/) - December 10, 2018: While we often think of cultural heritage and natural heritage as separate topics, they share something very important. They are all about the stories we can tell based on the environment around us. Trees can be considered as essential components of both the natural and cultural heritage of an area. We?ll see what stories we can tell about trees in our area, combining the fields of natural and cultural heritage to seek a deeper understanding of the importance of nature in urban areas. - [Future Wetland Development in Stoney Creek](https://hamiltonnature.org/saltfleet-conservation-area-wetland-restoration-project/) - February 11, 2019: In this presentation, Scott Peck, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director, Watershed Planning & Engineering with the Hamilton Conservation Authority talks about the acquisition of lands, environmental assessment process, and restoration work for the creation of natural wetland detention facilities and wetland enhancement to address downstream urban flooding and erosion issues within Battlefield and Stoney Creek. - [Environmental Rights and Protection for Species at Risk](https://hamiltonnature.org/environmental-rights-and-protection-for-species-at-risk/) - November 12, 2018: Tyler Schulz, Deputy Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, provided an overview of Ontario?s Environmental Bill of Rights. He discussed topics from the recent annual reports, with an update of the government?s progress on environmental protection and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. - [Intertwined Generations: Me, Youth and You](https://hamiltonnature.org/intertwined-generations-me-youth-and-you/) - January 14, 2019: As the Hamilton Naturalists? Club arrives at its 100th year of environmental stewardship, education and preservation, there is lots to celebrate! But there is also a lot at stake, and we need everyone involved, from every age group and background. Enter the Junior Naturalists? Club and the Young Environmental Science (or YES) Alliance, two environmentally-driven, hands-on, mentor-based youth clubs geared to the continued connection to Mother Earth and guiding students striving for a post-secondary career in the environmental sciences. - [S1E20: Gunk, Gunk!](https://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes-s1e20-gunk-gunk/) - The Green Frog is a fairly common amphibian found in eastern North America in shallow, permanent water features. It's well known for its "gunk, gunk!" call. In this soundscape you'll hear it along with many other wetland and forest edge singers: Swamp Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Yellowthroat, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Chipping Sparrow, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, - [Survey 3: Report](https://hamiltonnature.org/survey-3-report/) - Survey 3 of the Dundas IBA (ON005): Report The third Dundas IBA Bird Survey was conducted on May 11, 2019. The weather was very cooperative, and while the temperature only reached a high of 12?C, the winds were calm and sun was shining in the morning, followed by an overcast afternoon and evening. This survey, - [Survey 2: Report](https://hamiltonnature.org/survey-2-report/) - Survey 2 of the Dundas IBA (ON005): Report The second Dundas IBA Bird Survey was conducted on November 24, 2018. In stark contrast to Survey 1's sunny and hot June weather, the day was quite cold and overcast with light rain throughout the day, reaching a high of 6?C. The survey, which can also be - [Survey 1: Report](https://hamiltonnature.org/survey-1-report/) - Survey 1 of the Dundas IBA (ON005): Report The first-ever Dundas IBA Survey was conducted on June 16, 2018. The day was quite warm, with a bit of light rain interspersed throughout the morning. The high reached 28? C, making for very hot afternoon conditions for a bird survey. Many counters were undoubtedly more used - [The Birds of McMaster Forest - Talk by Rob Porter, HNC](https://hamiltonnature.org/the-birds-of-mcmaster-forest-by-rob-porter-oct-23-2017/) - Until 2014, an obscure corner of Dundas Valley called McMaster Forest was relatively unknown to the Hamilton birding community. Since then, Rob Porter and a few club volunteers have been surveying this publicly accessible university biology research site and observed and recorded over 150 species, including over 70 of which that are either potentially or confirmed breeding at the site. Rob will be presenting this data through charts, photos, stories about noteworthy observations, and about how one can easily manage their own bird study area project using tools like eBird and NestWatch. If you?ve ever wondered what might be hiding in under-explored corners of the Hamilton Study Area, you?ll be certain to enjoy this. - [Protecting Nature with the Land Trust Program - Talk by Jen Baker, HNC](https://hamiltonnature.org/protecting-nature-with-the-land-trust-program-talk-by-jen-baker/) - The Hamilton Naturalists? Club (HNC) has been protecting and restoring natural spaces since 1919 in both urban and rural settings around Hamilton, Ontario. HNC recognizes the value of protecting and restoring nature in both small and large areas as well as the importance of being able to visit nature. HNC?s outdoor education program has shown the lack of a connection to nature which started the urban habitat creation projects and nature outings. HNC also remains busy with stewardship activities at the nature sanctuaries and with creating new nature sanctuaries. - [Delaware Bay Shorebirds - Talk by Bob Curry](https://hamiltonnature.org/delaware-bay-shorebirds-talk-by-bob-curry/) - [Trees Please 2018](https://hamiltonnature.org/trees-please-2018/) - Our summary reports for the 2018 Trees Please season are now available! After three years of monitoring air quality and measuring trees, the Trees Please project, generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, has come to a close. Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who came out over the years to inventory and plant - [Fun Filled Weekend for Young Nature Lovers!](https://hamiltonnature.org/fun-filled-weekend-for-young-nature-lovers/) - You Could Be Sponsored for the Ontario Nature Youth Summit! Ontario Nature?s Youth Summit for Biodiversity has been bringing together about 100 teens for this unique youth-led summit that allows participants to develop an understanding of environmental issues and gain the inspiration and tools to take action and leadership in their communities and beyond. The - [Plant Study](https://hamiltonnature.org/plants/) - The Club takes an active interest in the study of plants by inviting knowledgeable and interesting guest speakers to share their plant expertise through slide presentations at membership meetings, through the inventorying of plants in Hamilton and Halton natural areas (the Natural Areas Inventory projects), by scheduling regular nature walks with plant observation and identification, - [Birding Locations in the HSA](https://hamiltonnature.org/birding-locations/) - For previous articles about Birding Locations in the HSA, please see the Birding the HSA Articles page. If you have a suggestion for an addition, or edit to any of the following, please email Rob Porter at rob@inpictures.ca. This is a work in progress! Ideally, someday, this information will all reside in a database which - [Additions to Birding Locations: November 8, 2014](https://hamiltonnature.org/additions-to-birding-locations-november-8-2014/) - The following are the additions to the HSA Birding Locations list on November 8, 2014. 5th Road, Saltfleet Township -- Fields along this road often flood in spring, allowing for views of shorebirds and waterfowl. 10th Road, Saltfleet Township -- A hotbed of bird activity, especially in winter months and during migrations. 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The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-25/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-24/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-23/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-22/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-21/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-20/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-19/) - 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) - [Plant Walk: Asters and Goldenrods](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/plant-walk-asters-and-goldenrods-2/) - Join Nadia Cavallin and Charlie Briggs for a visit to Royal Botanical Gardens' Princess Point on the south shore of Cootes Paradise. Nadia and Charlie will lead attendees through this diverse collection of native asters and goldenrods while keeping an eye out for later season migratory butterflies. Attendees of all levels of knowledge and interest - [Live at Corktown Pub](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/live-at-corktown-pub/) - Join us for our fourth annual night of music in support of nature conservation across Hamilton. This year's acts include Buff Orpington, returning from last year's concert, and Natural Selection, a group of local conservation professionals making their live debut. Enjoy a night of rock, pop, funk and soul cover songs! Money raised from ticket sales - [Deadline to submit for November Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-november-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future article or photo essay, we’d love to hear from - [Deadline to submit for December Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-december-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future article or photo essay, we’d love to hear from - [Deadline to submit for January Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-january-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future article or photo essay, we’d love to hear from - [Deadline to submit for May Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-may-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. This is the last print issue of the year! Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future - [Deadline to submit for April Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-april-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future article or photo essay, we’d love to hear from - [Deadline to submit for March Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-march-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future article or photo essay, we’d love to hear from - [Deadline to submit for February Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/deadline-to-submit-for-february-wood-duck/) - Do you love the Wood Duck? Help keep this 80-year-old publication going! Share your stories, photos, observations, and more with us for consideration. Please submit your content by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. If you have an idea for a future article or photo essay, we’d love to hear from - [Fall Mushroom Walk @ Spooky Hollow](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/mushroom-walk-spooky-hollow/) - Join Blair Rose of Hamilton Ontario Mushrooms (@hamontmushrooms) for a beginner-friendly field walk in the diverse ecosystems of Spooky Hollow. This guided outing will focus on the identification, morphology, and ecological functions of autumn fungi. Bring your camera, observational skills, and sturdy footwear for an engaging introduction to fungal biodiversity. Spooky Hollow is a HNC - [Volunteer at Golf Links Park in Ancaster!](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-golf-links-park-in-ancaster/) - Join us for round two of our Buckthorn Blitz to finish off the removal of this invasive that began in July! Please bring water, sunscreen, clippers, loppers if you have them. Gloves and extractigators provided. Where: Golf Links Park 1, Ancaster right beside the Radial Trail Directions: Park on Lowden Ave or Seymour Ave - [Bird Study Group: Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas-3](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-ontario-breeding-bird-atlas-3/) - Kaelyn Bumelis, Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Project Manager at Birds Canada, will present Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas-3: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and What’s Next. The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas-3 has completed its data collection phase, marking the culmination of five years of effort by thousands of volunteers and partners across the province. This - [Bird Study Group: Birds of Northern Colombia](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-birds-of-northern-colombia/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Family Nature Walk @ Princess Point](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/family-nature-walk-princess-point-3/) - Join Carolyn and Steve for a kid-focused exploration around Princess Point! Let's use magnifying glasses to get a closer look at autumn blooms, weird bugs, fascinating lichen, and whatever else catches our eye. It may be a slower-paced hike, led by wherever our magnifying glasses take us. Bring the whole family and a sense of - [BTC & HCA Bird Walk @ Saltfleet](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/btc-hca-bird-walk-saltfleet/) - Join the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club's Shayne Ward and the Hamilton Conservation Authority's Ben Laing for a special evening bird walk at Saltfleet Conservation Area in Stoney Creek! This collaborative event pairs BTC hike leadership with HCA's on-the-ground expertise for a close look at fall migration in one of Hamilton's birding hotspots! Registration required. Please - [Nature Expedition at Courtcliffe Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/nature-expedition-at-courtcliffe-park/) - Join Dan Schneider for a nature expedition at Courtcliff Park. His passion is connecting people, including families and kids to the natural world. In fact, former students still remember him affectionately as Dan the Nature Man. Dan worked at the Grand River Conservation Authority for 30+ years and is currently on the education team at - [Fall Mushroom Walk in Dundas Valley](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fall-mushroom-walk-in-dundas-valley/) - Join Blair Rose of Hamilton Ontario Mushrooms (@hamontmushrooms) for a beginner-friendly field walk in the diverse ecosystems of Dundas Valley. This guided outing will focus on the identification, morphology, and ecological functions of autumn fungi. Bring your camera, observational skills, and sturdy footwear for an engaging introduction to fungal biodiversity. The Dundas Valley Loop is - [Evening Birding & Nighttime Sky-Gazing at Bayfront Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bayfront-birding-and-sky-gazing/) - Join us for a two-part outdoor adventure! We’ll kick things off with a guided bird walk through Bayfront Park, led by Rob Porter. As part of the iNat Together campaign, we’ll explore the often-overlooked species that help support our local bird populations. We’ll take a closer look at the interconnected relationships between birds and the trees, plants, insects, and - [Work party to manage invasive species](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/work-party-to-manage-invasive-species/) - We need your help to remove invasive shrubs from Johnson Tew Park to improve habitat for barn swallows. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (weed wrenches, digging, girdling). We will provide all the equipment but feel free to bring your own gloves and water. Email Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org of you have - [World Cleanup Day Community Cleanup](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/world-cleanup-day-community-cleanup/) - Join us on September 20 at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate World Cleanup Day by coming together to help keep Hamilton’s waterfront parks clean and beautiful! We’ll be hosting cleanups at two locations: Bayfront Park and Confederation Beach Park, in collaboration with the Clean Hamilton Collective. Bayfront Park: 200 Harbour Front Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L - [Monthly Meeting: Blue Racer Snakes](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-blue-racer-snakes/) - Once found on the Ontario mainland, the Blue Racer is now restricted in Canada to a single population on Pelee Island in the western basin of Lake Erie. Ryan Wolfe will explore the natural history of this remarkable snake, how Blue Racers likely arrived in Ontario, and what changes may have led to their disappearance - [Monthly Meeting: Niagara Escarpment - Land Between Waters](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-niagara-escarpment-land-between-waters/) - Mark Zelinski's presentation of “Niagara Escarpment: Land Between Waters” brings exquisite focus to the environmental treasures of the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and to the diverse Indigenous and settler communities that thrive along its rugged, curving path. The show includes photos and stories from his global travels, and also features Mark Zelinski’s stunning - [Captain Cornelius Park Community Planting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/community-planting-at-captain-cornelius-park/) - Join us at Captain Cornelius Park for a community planting! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. A limited amount of gloves and shovels will be available, please bring your own if possible. Meet by the playground off of Mountbatten Avenue. This event takes place on forest trails with uneven - [Nature Tour at Bruleville Nature Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/nature-tour-at-bruleville-nature-park/) - Join HNC and the City of Hamilton for a tour of Bruleville Nature Park to see the natural wonders at this urban forest and the work to care for it, including managing invasive shrubs. The event will include invasive species management demonstrations with opportunities to participate. Tour leaders will talk about how the activities help - [Bruleville Nature Park Community Planting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-community-planting/) - Join us at Bruleville Nature Park for a community planting! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. A limited amount of gloves and shovels will be available, please bring your own if possible. Meet at the north side of the park on Skylark Drive. This event takes place on forest - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-57/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-56/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-55/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-54/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-53/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-52/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-51/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-44/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-50/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-49/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-48/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-47/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-45/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-43/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-42/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-41/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Native Plant Fair](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/native-plant-fair/) - Join us for our Native Plant Fair on Saturday October 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM at 170 Dundurn St South, Hamilton. There will be plenty of native plants for sale from the following nurseries: Bee Sweet Nature Co. In Our Nature Prairie Song Nursery South Coast Gardens Visit the educational booths from - [Bruleville Nature Park BioBlitz with HCA](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-bioblitz-with-hca-2/) - Join the HNC and HCA for a family-friendly evening BioBlitz at Bruleville Nature Park! Participants will learn how to use the community science app iNaturalist as well as field guides to identify the variety of living things in the park. Your observations will contribute to the current Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) and help our understanding - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-40/) - We need your help to remove Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into a thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Thursday evening work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-39/) - We need your help to remove Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into a thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Thursday evening work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-38/) - We need your help to remove Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into a thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Thursday evening work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-37/) - We need your help to remove Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into a thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Thursday evening work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, - [Monthly Meeting: Discovery of a New Insect Species on Red Mulberry in Hamilton](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-new-insect-red-mulberry-hamilton/) - In 2023, an exciting discovery was made along the Hamilton escarpment: a new species of insect! But finding a new species is only the beginning. This talk follows the journey from that first observation to writing the species description paper, exploring how someone with zero experience in taxonomy and insects navigates the surprisingly complex process - [Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/alan-wormington-fall-bird-count-fbc-3/) - The Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC) has been an annual Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) event since 1974 and for many Hamilton area birders it is one of the highlights of the birding year. The count always occurs on the first Sunday in November and spans the entire Hamilton Study Area (HSA). Birders head to - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-6/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-5/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-4/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-3/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-2/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/mid-winter-waterfowl-survey/) - The Lake Ontario Midwinter Waterfowl Census (a.k.a, the “Duck Count”) takes place each January, counting the waterfowl and Bald Eagles of Lake Ontario. To participate or find out more about the Duck Count, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [2027 Peach Tree Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2027-peach-tree-christmas-bird-count/) - It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in Hamilton! The Peach Tree CBC is held in early January and covers the Stoney Creek and Grimsby-ish area. That includes your backyard bird feeders! STAY TUNED FOR SIGN-UP DETAILS. Late registrants will be asked to join existing groups or the ‘clean up’ crews. Each CBC must be - [2026 Flamborough Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2026-flamborough-christmas-bird-count/) - It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in Hamilton! The Flamborough CBC is held annually on December 30 and covers the area between Hamilton and Guelph. That includes your backyard bird feeders! STAY TUNED FOR SIGN-UP DETAILS. Late registrants will be asked to join existing groups or the ‘clean up’ crews. Each CBC must - [2026 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2026-hamilton-christmas-bird-count/) - It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in Hamilton! The Hamilton CBC is held annually on December 26 (Boxing Day) and is one of the oldest in Canada at 106 years old! The Hamilton CBC covers a 12 km (7.5-mile) radius centered at Dundurn Castle. That includes your backyard bird feeders! STAY TUNED - [Monthly Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-11/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Bird Study Group: Birds in Fibre Art](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-birds-in-fibre-art/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Monthly Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-10/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Bird Study Group: Birdwatch & Brain Study](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-birdwatch-brain-study/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Monthly Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-9/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Bird Study Group: eBirding British Columbia](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-ebirding-british-columbia/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Monthly Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-8/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Bird Study Group: Six Nations Aerial Insectivores Study](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-six-nations-aerial-insectivores-study/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Monthly Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-7/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Bird Study Group: Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-bruce-peninsula-bird-observatory/) - Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams - [Annual General Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/) - HNC members and the general public are invited to attend HNC’s annual general meeting. Following official business there will several short presentations highlighting HNC projects and initiatives. Doors open at 7:00 PM, presentation begins at 7:30 PM Livestream and subsequent recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonNature/streams Members: 2026 AGM documents will be available prior to the meeting. - [Bird Study Group: Rare Birds of Ontario's Carolinian Forests](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-rare-birds-of-ontarios-carolinian-forests/) - Join us to hear Samreen Munim talk about Birds Canada's Ontario Forest Birds Program and four of its target species: Acadian Flycatcher, Cerulean Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Prothonotary Warbler. She'll go over why these species are so special, provide fresh updates on their population status in Ontario, and outline some of the new challenges each - [Tree Identification Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-identification-walk/) - Join the Hamilton Naturalists' Club for a beginner-friendly tree identification walk at Bruleville Nature Park, led by arborist and forest technician Jeff Dickie. Learn practical tips and tricks for identifying a variety of tree species using their leaves, branches, bark, buds, and fruit. Whether you're new to tree identification or looking to build your skills, - [Habitat Restoration at Johnson Tew Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/habitat-restoration-at-johnson-tew-park/) - Join us for a guided visit to Johnson Tew Park to explore several exciting habitat restoration projects aimed at supporting local wildlife and improving biodiversity. During this walk, participants will learn about ongoing conservation efforts, discuss future restoration opportunities, and discover how small changes to urban parks can have a meaningful ecological impact. Highlights of - [REVISED! Moth Night #2 at Headwaters Trail, Dundas Valley CA](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/9384/) - Note that the time and location have changed! Join Marcus Buck at the Headwaters Trail (Dundas Valley Conservation Area) for a nighttime adventure! Marcus will be demonstrating the use of light traps to observe and photograph moths and other nocturnal insects. Equipment, books, and methods for passively observing moths will be discussed. Participants are welcome - [Nature Connection Workshop](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/mindfullness-and-journaling-workshop/) - Join us on July 12 at 9:00 AM for a relaxing and immersive Nature Connection Workshop at Sanctuary Park. Participants will learn to slow down, engage their senses, and connect more deeply with the natural world. Through guided exercises, observation, and gentle exploration, we will focus on activating our curiosity and connecting with the surrounding environment. This - [Bruleville Nature Park BioBlitz with HCA](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-bioblitz-with-hca/) - Join the HNC and HCA for a family-friendly morning bioblitz at Bruleville Nature Park! Participants will learn how to use the community science app iNaturalist as well as field guides to identify the variety of living things in the park. Your observations will contribute to the current Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) and help our understanding - [Family Nature Walk @ Princess Point](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/family-nature-walk-princess-point-2/) - Join Carolyn Zanchetta for a kid-focused exploration around Princess Point! Let's use magnifying glasses to get a closer look at summer blooms, weird bugs, fascinating lichen, and whatever else catches our eye. It may be a slower-paced hike, led by wherever our magnifying glasses take us. Bring the whole family and a sense of wonder. Meet - [Exploring Nature with iNaturalist 101: Introduction to Community Science](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/exploring-nature-with-inaturalist-101-introduction-to-community-science/) - Join us to learn about iNaturalist, a community science app used to record your nature observations. Stay tuned for more information. - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-55/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-54/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-53/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [CNIB Cherry Hill Gate Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/cnib-cherry-hill-gate-walk/) - Join us on June 28 at 10:00 AM for a guided descriptive nature walk at Hendrie Valley (Cherry Hill Gate) in the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), Burlington. This event is organized in collaboration with the CNIB to promote the enjoyment of nature through non-visual sensory description. The 2 km round-trip walk features a mix of woodland - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-10/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-9/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-8/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-7/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-5/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-4/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-3/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance-2/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Pollinator Garden Maintenance](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pollinator-garden-maintenance/) - We need your help to maintain the pollinator gardens at York Blvd Parkette #2! Established in 2015, there are a mix of sun, partial sun, and shade gardens in raised beds with a large mural backdrop. Join us at our weekly Monday work sessions to keep this space vibrant. The work will be focused primarily - [Weeding the Seed Orchard](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/weeding-the-seed-orchard/) - Join us for an evening weeding session at the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary seed orchard. We will be managing weeds growing in the pathways between the beds, so you don't need to know plants to participate. Please bring your own gloves and hand tools to remove common weeds like grass and thistle. Please RSVP - [Annual Hamilton Odonata Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/annual-hamilton-odonata-count/) - The Hamilton Odonata Count is an annual one-day community science event focused on monitoring odonata species — dragonflies and damselflies — throughout the Flamborough area. Held on the same Saturday each year, the count is part of a long-term effort to track changes in species diversity, abundance, and distribution over time while also encouraging public - [Pests & Diseases @ McMaster Forest](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pests-diseases-mcmaster-forest/) - Join invasive species staff from Nature at McMaster on a walk through McMaster Forest to discuss new and emerging invasive species threats. We’ll be looking out for some forest pest and pathogens that have arrived in Hamilton over the past few years, including Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Beech Leaf Disease, as well as going over other common species - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-36/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-35/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-34/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-33/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-32/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-31/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-30/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-29/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-28/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-27/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-26/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-25/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-24/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-62/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-61/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-60/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-59/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-58/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-57/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-56/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-52/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-51/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-50/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-23/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-22/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-21/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-20/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-19/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-18/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-17/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-16/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-15/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-14/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-13/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-12/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-11/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Bruleville Nature Park! Launched in 2026, this new urban forest project will transform the space into thriving forest habitat. Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be focused primarily on invasive shrub removal (hand-pulling, weed - [RESCHEDULED DATE - Princess Point Birding Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/rescheduled-date-princess-point-birding-walk/) - Due to expected rain on Saturday, this event has been rescheduled to Sunday May 24th at 9am. - [Princess Point Birding Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/princess-point-birding-walk/) - While peak migration may be winding down, there will be birds to find, so let's see what we see! Join Jackson Hudecki for a jaunt of one of his favourite birding haunts - Princess Point! Meet by the canoe launch in the back parking lot. Parking fees will apply, but this location is on an HSR bus - [Visitor Day at the SDDNS Banding Station](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/visitor-day-at-the-sddns-banding-station-2/) - HNC members are invited to visit the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding station at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to learn about the program, bird banding, and the bird species of the sanctuary. Expect hot and sunny conditions and the potential to encounter ticks - please dress accordingly. Please also consider bringing your - [Bruleville Community Planting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/9723/) - Join us at Bruleville Nature Park for a community planting! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. A limited amount of gloves and shovels will be available, please bring your own if possible. Meet at the north side of the park on Skylark Drive. Transit subsidy available upon request. This - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-9/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Garlic Mustard Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-may-23-2026/) - Join us for a morning of removing invasive Garlic Mustard at our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful views of mature Carolinian forest. Depending on the time we may take a hike around one of the trail loops as well. Everyone is welcome and carpooling is encouraged. Gloves will be provided. Pulling will - [Family Nature Walk @ Princess Point](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/family-nature-walk-princess-point/) - Join Carolyn Zanchetta for a kid-focused exploration around Princess Point! Let's use magnifying glasses to get a closer look at spring blooms, weird bugs, fascinating lichen, and whatever else catches our eye. It may be a slower-paced hike, led by wherever our magnifying glasses take us. Bring the whole family and a sense of wonder. Meet - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-46/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Tree Walk @ Falkirk W Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-walk-falkirk-w-park/) - Join Arborist and Forest Technician Jeff Dickie for a tree identification walk through Falkirk West Park. Jeff will show you tips and tricks on how to tell trees apart using buds, branches and bark. The trails here are not maintained so dress suitably and wear good footwear for hiking in muddy trail conditions. Falkirk - [Walking Workshop: Guided Fungi Hike](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/walking-workshop-guided-fungi-hike/) - Trees and fungi are inseparable and oftentimes, we only tend to see the forest for the trees, instead of the fungi. Join Board Certified Master Arborist Kyle McLoughlin for a fascinating walk through one of our local green spaces to discover the beautiful mushrooms of the forest and learn about their relationship to the surrounding - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-10/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-8/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-7/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-49/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-48/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-47/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Bruleville Nature Park Volunteer Training](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-volunteer-training/) - Interested in learning how to identify and remove invasive Common Buckthorn? Want to participate in a weekly stewardship session at Bruleville Nature Park? Join us for our volunteer training event to learn how to identify invasives found in this urban forest, best management practices, and how to use tools like an extractigator. All tools and - [Bruleville Nature Park Info Session #2](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-info-session-2/) - Bruleville Nature Park is now home to an HNC Urban Forest Stewardship Project, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us for a Community Information Session & Discussion about restoring and caring for one of Hamilton’s urban forests. Come learn, share your ideas, and help shape the future of this important - [Urban Forest Garbage Clean-Up](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-forest-garbage-clean-up-2/) - Join us for a community garbage clean-up in the urban forest at Bruleville Nature Park on the Hamilton Mountain. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Dress for the weather with close-toed shoes. Transit subsidy available upon request. This event takes place on forest trails with uneven ground, tree roots, rocks, and possible mud. Surfaces - [Monthly Meeting: Hamilton's Climate Action Strategy](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-hamiltons-climate-action-strategy/) - Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy - An overview and exploration of the links between nature and climate resilience Lynda Lukasik and Cathrin Winkelmann from the City of Hamilton’s Office of Climate Change Initiatives will provide an overview of Hamilton’s community-wide Climate Action Strategy. This will include an overview of the mitigation and adaptation plans within the - [4th Annual Falkirk Forest Cleanup](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/4th-annual-falkirk-forest-cleanup/) - Community members are invited to join the 4th annual Falkirk garbage cleanup. Bags and other equipment will be provided. Meet Paul at the Meadowbank Parkette. - [Trivia for Nature 2026](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/trivia-for-nature-2026/) - SOLD OUT! Save the date for a fun evening of general trivia and support HNC’s stewardship work. Tickets are $15 per person - ticket sales are online only this year to streamline the process and avoid disappointment at the door as we have been at or near capacity for the last few years. Bring your - [Gardening for Wildlife Workshop](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/gardening-for-wildlife-workshop/) - Join us for an engaging 'Gardening for Wildlife' workshop with our friends at South Coast Gardens, hosted by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club & the Bruleville Nature Park Urban Forest Stewardship Project! Learn how to design a space that truly supports birds, pollinators, and more - using native plants, layering for food and shelter, and creating - [Moth Night @ Dundas Valley Trail Centre](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/9381/) - Join Marcus Buck observing moths in the Dundas Valley. Marcus will be demonstrating the use of light traps to observe and photograph moths and other nocturnal insects. Equipment, books, and methods for passively observing moths will be discussed. Participants are welcome to photograph moths with cell phones or cameras. Moths will start arriving after dusk - [Escarpment Geology Walk @ Chedoke Radial Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/escarpment-geology-walk-chedoke-radial-trail-2/) - Following the February Monthly Meeting presentation on Escarpment Geology, Ann will lead us on a 4 km hike to see the rocks she talked about up close. We'll make our way along part of the Chedoke Radial Trail, moving through the sequence from Queenston Shale to Lockport Dolostone. We'll view the different rock types that - [RESCHEDULED - Hawk Watch @ Beamer Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/rescheduled-hawk-watch-beamer-park/) - Join Matt Mills for an exciting day of raptor watching at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in Grimsby. Late April is migration season for Broad-Winged Hawks. We will also watch the skies for other migrants like Sharp-Shinned Hawks, Turkey Vultures, Red-Tailed Hawks and Osprey. Spring days at Beamer also hold potential for waves of waterfowl and - [Monthly Meeting: Finding Pathways for Indigenous-led Conservation in Northeast Ontario](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-finding-pathways-for-indigenous-led-conservation-in-northeast-ontario/) - Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island have distinct visions for how their land should be cared for and protected, and the role of Indigenous Peoples in protecting biodiversity has been well documented. However, Indigenous objectives for the land are often at odds with provincial policy in Ontario, and this creates barriers for communities in the form - [RESCHEDULED - Evening Outing to See American Woodcocks](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/rescheduled-evening-outing-to-see-american-woodcocks/) - See details from March 31st. **The path will be muddy! - [Evening Outing to See American Woodcocks](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-outing-to-see-american-woodcocks/) - Join Sheldon McGregor on Tuesday March 31 for an evening of watching and hearing American Woodcocks performing their mating display flight. We will be viewing the birds at dusk and returning to our cars in the dark. Bring a flashlight and wear rubber boots or waterproof footwear and warm clothing. Dundurn Castle is where we - [Bugs & Blooms Act 1](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bugs-blooms-act-1/) - Join lead gardener Jean Jacobs and Noah Stegman of McMaster Nature for an engaging exploration of seasonal native flowers and the pollinators that depend on them. Together, we’ll visit the York Boulevard garden (established in 2015) a vibrant space featuring a mix of full sun, partial sun, and shaded raised beds, all set against a - [Bugs & Blooms Act 2](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bugs-blooms-act-2/) - Join lead gardener Jean Jacobs and Noah Stegman of McMaster Nature for an engaging exploration of seasonal native flowers and the pollinators that depend on them. Together, we’ll visit the York Boulevard garden (established in 2015) a vibrant space featuring a mix of full sun, partial sun, and shaded raised beds, all set against a - [Pests and diseases affecting Hamilton's forests](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/pests-and-diseases-affecting-hamiltons-forests/) - Join invasive species staff from the Hamilton Conservation Authority on a walk through the Dundas Valley to discuss new and emerging invasive species threats. We’ll be looking out for some forest pest and pathogens that have arrived in Hamilton over the past few years, including Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Beech Leaf Disease, as well as - [Earth Day Canoe Paddle @ Cootes Paradise](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/canoe-paddle-of-cootes-paradise/) - Celebrate Earth Day with an evening paddle through the beautiful Cootes Paradise! Grab a paddle as we explore this stunning marsh with boats generously provided by McMaster University. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or brand new to the water, this adventure is designed for all experience levels. Staff from Nature at McMaster will share insights about - [Escarpment Geology Walk 1 @ Chedoke Radial Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/escarpment-geology-walk-chedoke-radial-trail/) - Following the February Monthly Meeting presentation on Escarpment Geology, Ann will lead us on a 4 km hike to see the rocks she talked about up close. We'll make our way along part of the Chedoke Radial Trail, moving through the sequence from Queenston Shale to Lockport Dolostone. We'll view the different rock types that - [Urban Forest Garbage Clean-Up](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-forest-garbage-clean-up/) - Join us for a community garbage clean-up in the urban forest at Hunter Estates Park in Stoney Creek. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Rubber boots are recommended, otherwise dress for the weather. Free street parking is available. Meet near the playground. - [Hamilton Premiere: The Art of Adventure - Q&A with Robert Bateman, Bristol Foster & director Alison Reid](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hamilton-premiere-the-art-of-adventure-qa-with-robert-bateman-bristol-foster-director-alison-reid/) - Head to the Playhouse Cinema on April 10th for Hamilton's premiere of The Art of Adventure, featuring a special Q&A session with Robert Bateman, Bristol Foster & director Alison Reid! The Art of Adventure is an inspiring and deeply human documentary about the extraordinary lifelong friendship between world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist - [Hawk Watch @ Beamer Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hawk-watch-beamer-park/) - Join Matt Mills for an exciting day of raptor watching at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in Grimsby. Late March is peak migration for Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Turkey Vulture. We will watch the skies for rarer migrants like Rough-legged Hawk, Bald Eagle, and Golden Eagle. Spring days at Beamer also hold potential for waves - [Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series- Grimsby Wetlands](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/iroquoia-btc-naturalist-hike-series-grimsby-wetlands/) - Please join BTC hike leader, Ruth Moffatt, and well-known Hamilton Naturalists' Club, Bruce McKenzie, for a tour of the award-winning Grimsby Wetlands. Bruce will describe the history of this 25 year old wetland from its beginnings as a wastewater treatment area to its notoriety for birding, now. A cinnamon teal duck was spotted here a - [Bruleville Nature Park Info Session #1](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-info-session-1/) - Bruleville Nature Park is now home to an HNC Urban Forest Stewardship Project, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us for a Community Information Session & Discussion about restoring and caring for one of Hamilton's urban forests. Come learn, share your ideas, and help shape the future of this important - [Bruleville Nature Park Info Session #1](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruleville-nature-park-info-session-1-2/) - Bruleville Nature Park is now home to an HNC Urban Forest Stewardship Project, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us for a Community Information Session & Discussion about restoring and caring for one of Hamilton's urban forests. Come learn, share your ideas, and help shape the future of this important - [Bird Study Group: Looking at Our Common Birds with Wonder](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-looking-at-our-common-birds-with-wonder/) - Common birds are often overlooked in favour of the rare or more exciting species. Come and (re)discover why common birds deserve our respect (and awe!) and how they teach us to feel more present and connected to our local environment. Featured rockstar species include the Rock Pigeon, Northern Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Sparrow and many - [Just a Walk in the Woods at Ginger Valley Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/just-a-walk-in-the-woods-at-ginger-valley-trail/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk on and near Westdale’s Ginger Valley Trail. This is simply a walk with new friends. We will catch a glimpse at Spring arriving as we see the success and ongoing challenges of the work to restore nature in a peri-urban environment. Ginger Valley Trail is a typical, well-used forest - [Rain Ready Rebate Workshop](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/rain-ready-rebate-workshop/) - Make your property Rain Ready, Hamilton! Did you know rain is a resource? Join us for a Rain Ready Workshop with our friends at Green Venture, hosted as part of our Bruleville Nature Park Urban Forest Stewardship Project! Discover Low Impact Development (LID) features and the many benefits they provide. The Rain Ready Hamilton Rebate - [Urban Hike](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-hike/) - Join Paul O’Hara and Julia Hitchcock for a relaxed, medium-paced walk along the Escarpment Rail Trail near Wentworth Street South. Along the way, we’ll take in views of the Niagara Escarpment, enjoy the trees, and chat about winter tree and plant identification, their traditional uses, and the disturbance vectors in our urban woodlands. The trail - [Great Backyard Bird Count - Falkirk West Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-falkirk-west-park/) - Join birding guide Liam Thorne on a birding walk through Falkirk West Park during the Great Backyard Bird Count! We’ll be birding in an urban forest, and birders of all skill levels are welcomed. Those newer to birding are especially encouraged to join us on this walk. The trails here are not maintained so dress - [Winter Walk at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-walk-at-sheelah-dunn-dooley-nature-sanctuary-2/) - Join Jen Baker, General Manager for a winter walk through Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary. We’ll explore the property in a new season and see what animals might be active right now. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. It will be approx. 2 km of walking on a gravel path with some uneven terrain - [Bird Study Group: The Ontario Kirtland's Warbler Project - Stewarding Recovery](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-ontario-kirtlands-warbler-project/) - Ben Walters will discuss the Kirtland’s Warbler, an Endangered Species that is often considered emblematic of Michigan. However, this rare bird also has a long history in Ontario. In 2021, conservationists from academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry agencies collaborated to establish the Ontario Kirtland’s Warbler Working Group. The group’s activities have included acquiring and - [Winter Wanders with William](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-wanders-with-william/) - Join William Jack, RBG's Restoration Technician to learn about restoration efforts at the Royal Botanical Gardens. We’ll take a closer look at invasive species to watch for, discuss management strategies, and highlight ways to help. Outing will take place on a gravel trail with a few moderate hills. Meet at the RBG Arboretum pavilion. RBG - [Walk in Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/walk-in-fletcher-creek-ecological-preserve/) - Bruce and Laurie Mackenzie will be leading us into one their favorite places. We will be visiting inspiring springs, sources of Spencer Creek at the southern edge of the Galt Moraine and look at the geomorphology of the area and how this effects the surrounding forests. We will speak of peat filled lakes and the - [Garlic Mustard Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-may-2-2026/) - Join us for a morning of removing invasive Garlic Mustard at our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful views of mature Carolinian forest. Depending on the time we may take a hike around one of the trail loops as well. Everyone is welcome and carpooling is encouraged. Gloves will be provided. Pulling will - [Garlic Mustard Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-may-9-2026/) - Join us for a morning of removing invasive Garlic Mustard at our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful views of mature Carolinian forest. Depending on the time we may take a hike around one of the trail loops as well. Everyone is welcome and carpooling is encouraged. Gloves will be provided. Pulling will - [Winter Walk at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-walk-at-sheelah-dunn-dooley-nature-sanctuary/) - Join HNC staff Jen and Brittany for a winter walk through Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary. We'll explore the property in a new season and see what animals might be active right now. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. It will be approx. 2 km of walking on a gravel path with some uneven terrain - [Hamilton EOY Award Gala](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hamilton-eoy-award-gala-2026/) - The 44th Environmentalist of the Year (EOY) Awards stand 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 program is organized by - [February Technology Walk - Red Hill Valley](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/technology-walk/) - The February Technology Walk will combine outdoor exploration with hands-on learning using a variety of mobile apps. The event will begin at the Rosedale Arena parking lot with a slow, 700 m walk along a paved path. During this portion of the walk, participants will learn how to use the iNaturalist, eBird, and Merlin Bird - [Great Backyard Bird Count - Gage Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-gage-park/) - Join Bird Study Group Director Rob Porter on a birding walk through Gage Park during the Great Backyard Bird Count! We’ll be birding at a relaxed pace, and birders of all skill levels are welcomed. Those newer to birding are especially encouraged to join us on this walk. During this walk we’ll keep a running - [Monthly Meeting: Geology of the Niagara Escarpment](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-4/) - We are all familiar with the Niagara Escarpment and, indeed, several of us live on it in the Hamilton area. But the rocks forming the escarpment are not the same along its whole length. Ann Grindall will present an overview of the rock types that form the escarpment and the geological drivers that explain the - [Stories of the Iroquois Sand Bar with John Terpstra](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/stories-of-the-iroquois-sand-bar-with-john-terpstra/) - Join local poet and author John Terpstra for a fascinating look at the 12,000-year-old Iroquois Sand Bar, located on the high ground between Cootes Paradise and Hamilton Harbour. A Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, John brings a warm, thoughtful perspective to this ancient glacial feature, weaving together natural history, place, and story in a way that invites - [Bird Study Group: Avian Influenza - Understanding the Virus Behind the Headlines](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-avian-influenza-understanding-the-virus-behind-the-headlines/) - Wild birds play an important role in the ecology of avian influenza. Dr. Jolene Giacinti, a Veterinarian, Wildlife Health Specialist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, will introduce the basics of the virus, how it is monitored in wild bird populations, and what recent surveillance has revealed. Using examples from fieldwork and research projects, the - [Frogs & Woodcock Walk at Beverly Swamp CA](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/frogs-woodcock-walk-at-beverly-swamp-ca/) - Join hike leader Rob Porter as we explore the Beverly Swamp Conservation Area in Flamborough. If conditions are right, we should have both amphibians and birds to see and hear: chorus frogs, wood frogs, American Woodcock, and more! The hike will begin at 6:30 pm to listen to the frogs, and perhaps observed migrating and - [Evening Birding & Nighttime Sky-gazing @ Bayfront Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-birding-nighttime-sky-gazing-bayfront-park/) - Join us for a two-part outdoor adventure! We’ll kick things off with a guided bird walk through Bayfront Park led by Bill Lamond, where you’ll spot local birds and learn what makes them unique. As dusk settles in and the birds tuck in for the night, the fun doesn’t stop-look up! The evening continues with - [Bird Study Group: Birding & Field Recording in Alberta](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-birding-field-recording-in-alberta/) - In 2023 and 2025, Rob Porter travelled to Alberta to find and record the songs of various bird species for his podcast, "Songbirding". Along the way he observed 143 species, recording many through photos, videos, and audio recordings. In this presentation Rob will take you on a tour that will cover the Prairies, Canadian Badlands, - [Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/mid-winter-waterfowl-survey-2026/) - The Lake Ontario Midwinter Waterfowl Census (a.k.a, the “Duck Count”) takes place each January, counting the waterfowl and Bald Eagles of Lake Ontario. To participate or find out more about the Duck Count, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [Evening Screech-Owl Outing](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-screech-owl-outing-3/) - Back by popular demand! Join birder and HNC member Sheldon McGregor as we search for Eastern Screech-Owls. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Martin Road upper parking lot (just beside baseball diamonds - DO NOT GO DOWN THE BIG HILL) and the read (west side) of the Morgan Firestone - [Winter Tree ID at the RBG Arboretum](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-tree-id-at-the-rbg-arboretum-2/) - Join RBG's Nadia Cavallin & friends as they identify trees only by the buds, bark, and branches. Who needs leaves!? We will do a slow-paced walk through the woods at the RBG Arboretum. Wherever there's flora, we might also see fauna, so binoculars are always a good idea. Expect some hilly terrain. Wear proper footwear - [Walk at the Grindstone Marshes](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/walk-at-the-grindstone-marshes/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk where Grindstone Creek meets Hamilton Harbour. This will be a pleasant walk on a trail that is paved (and hence, not muddy) yet nature abounds. What we see will depend on whether the water is open but the view is always marvelous, plus the changes by humankind, both good - [Seedy Saturday Hamilton 2026](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/seedy-saturday-hamilton-2026/) - Green Venture is once again hosting Hamilton’s Seedy Saturday! Attention attendees, vendors, speakers, and volunteers! This event is happening Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the Hamilton Central Library (4th floor) – 55 York BLVD, Hamilton, ON. Join us for this fantastic FREE event that brings together a wonderful community of garden-minded vendors, environmental groups, and local - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-15/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of invasive Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles, and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Please - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-14/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of invasive Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles, and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Please - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-16/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of invasive Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles, and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Please - [Waterfront Walk: Meet Your Field Events Team!](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/waterfront-walk-meet-your-field-events-team/) - Come one, come all - let’s take a lovely stroll by the water! Join HNC’s Field Events Director Celine Hanna and Director-at-Large Peter Langballe for a relaxed, easygoing walk along Bayfront Park. This is a great chance to meet fellow members, chat with your Field Events Team, and share your ideas for the events you’d - [2026 Peach Tree Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2026-peach-tree-christmas-bird-count/) - It's time to register for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in Hamilton! The Peach Tree CBC is held in early January and covers the Stoney Creek and Grimsby-ish area. That includes your backyard bird feeders! Email cmtrain@cmotherwell.com to register. Please try to register by December 8, 2025; late registrants will be asked to join existing groups - [2025 Flamborough Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2025-flamborough-christmas-bird-count/) - It's time to register for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in Hamilton! The Flamborough CBC is held annually on December 30 and covers the area between Hamilton and Guelph. That includes your backyard bird feeders! SIGN UP HERE. Please try to register by December 8, 2025; late registrants will be asked to join existing groups or - [2025 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2025-hamilton-christmas-bird-count/) - It's time to register for the Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) in Hamilton! The Hamilton CBC is held annually on December 26 (Boxing Day) and is one of the oldest in Canada at 105 years old! The Hamilton CBC covers a 12 km (7.5-mile) radius centered at Dundurn Castle. That includes your backyard bird feeders! SIGN - [Monthly Meeting: Grimsby Wetlands](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-grimsby-wetlands/) - Grimsby Wetlands sit on the south shore of Lake Ontario and is a project that involves many stakeholders. Bruce and Laurie Mackenzie are the coordinators of the Grimsby Wetlands, a project of the HNC. Bruce has been deeply involved with this project since 2001. The Grimsby Wetlands project has won 10 environmental awards at all - [Annual General Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2025/) - HNC members and the general public are invited to attend HNC’s annual general meeting. Following official business there will several short presentations highlighting HNC projects and initiatives: 2024-2025 NAI Update with Kasia Zgurzynski MAPS Banding Station with Catherine Manschot Grimsby Wetlands with Bruce Mackenzie HNC's Nature Sanctuaries with Tony Rockingham HNC's Stewardship Projects with HNC - [Monthly Meeting: Flower Flies](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-flower-flies/) - What are flower flies and why should we care about them? Alice Dabrowski (she/her) is a Ph.D. student at the University of Guelph whose research documents flower fly larval diversity and ecology in the eastern regions of Turtle Island. She will give us a brief overview of flower fly ID, explain the importance of researching - [Bird Study Group: Celebrating 50 Years of Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-celebrating-50-years-of-hawk-cliff-raptor-banders/) - Join us to hear George Prieksaitis, a 30-year member of the Hawk Cliff Raptor Banders, share a celebration of 50 years of continuous fall raptor banding operations at Hawk Cliff, Ontario. Presentation includes a introduction about fall raptor migration in Ontario and how geography has contributed to Hawk Cliff as a significant raptor migration site, - [Bird Study Group: Researching & Writing the Birder Murder Mysteries](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-researching-writing-the-birder-murder-mysteries/) - Join us to hear author Steve Burrows share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of the best-selling Birder Murder Mystery series. Tracing connections between the worlds of birding and mystery fiction, Steve will recount some of his adventures on his research trips, look at the reception the series - [Monthly Meeting: Queer Ecology - A Celebration of Human and Non-human Diversity](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting/) - Join naturalist May Matchim (she/her) for a talk on Queer Ecology, during which she will highlight a few of the plants and animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary. Learn how some frogs and wildflowers can change sexes. Discover same-sex bird couples that raise young together. Prepare to have your assumptions about - [Bird Study Group: Falkland Islands, A Family Affair](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-falkland-islands-a-family-affair/) - In early 2024, James Lees accompanied his father and two friends on a trip of a lifetime to the Falkland Islands. They began this fascinating trip from the Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire and travelled 12,900 kilometers on a RAF refueling jet to the remote South Atlantic Ocean archipelago. Famous for - [Monthly Meeting: Drawn From Nature - Women Artists and Botanical Works](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-2/) - Natalie Scola will explore how women artists have engaged with the natural world through botanical art, illustration, and creative research. This presentation highlights historical and contemporary examples of women whose artistic practices merge art and science. From early botanical illustrators to contemporary artists addressing themes of ecology, preservation, and identity, Drawn from Nature reveals how - [Monthly Meeting: Intersecting Applied Science with Community Climate Action](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-intersecting-applied-science-with-community-climate-action/) - It’s easy to describe the beauty and natural importance of trees, but it has historically been challenging to translate these values into a language that can be appreciated by politicians, businesses, professionals, and commercial property owners. Lindsay Taylor and Sean Parkinson started with the question "how do we bring more trees downtown?" as the St. - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-13/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of invasive Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles, and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Please - [Bird Study Group: Nuts and Moults](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-nuts-and-moults/) - Welcome to the fascinating world of passerine moult; the act of growing new feathers. Using photos taken at the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Breeding Bird Banding Station, Catherine Manschot will take attendees on a journey through different types of moults, what they look like, and most importantly, why they occur. Catherine runs the MAPS Bird Banding - [Novembirding](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/novembirding/) - It's always a thrill to bird on a crisp autumn morning, sifting through the overwintering species for any lingering individual, or a wandering flock of winter finches seeking southern comfort. Perhaps a cruising Golden Eagle?! Join Jackson Hudecki for a jaunt along Spencer Creek, and enjoy whatever is to be found. Bring your own binoculars, - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-11/) - LOCATION CHANGE: Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary HNC staff need your help to manage the invasive shrubs at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large - [Reptiles and Amphibians of Hamilton: a Guided Hike at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/reptiles-and-amphibians-of-hamilton-a-guided-hike-at-sheelah-dunn-dooley-nature-sanctuary/) - Join Ontario Nature to learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Hamilton and how you can contribute to their conservation, through a guided hike at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary, on traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee confederacy and Anishnaabe nations. This nature sanctuary stewarded by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club contains a diverse range of habitat types that are home to - [Rock for Nature](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/2025-concert-fundraiser/) - Join music and nature lovers at Corktown Pub for the third annual fundraising concert to support us, the Hamilton Naturalists Club! This event will feature Buff Orpington and friends covering modern and classic pop, rock, funk, and soul songs in support of hands-on conservation efforts in Hamilton. Funds raised from ticket sales will directly enable: - [Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/alan-wormington-fall-bird-count-fbc-2025/) - The Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC) has been an annual Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) event since 1974 and for many Hamilton area birders it is one of the highlights of the birding year. The count always occurs on the first Sunday in November and spans the entire Hamilton Study Area (HSA). Birders head to - [Tree Tour - Gage Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-tour-gage-park/) - Explore the beauty and diversity of trees in Gage Park with local arborist Jeff Dickie. Discover a mix of both rare native and exotic trees as Jeff shares his knowledge on: Tree Identification The Science Behind Fall Colours Tree Seeds and Reproduction Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just curious about the trees in your community, this - [Fall Colours Bike Ride](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fall-colours-bike-ride/) - Join Celine Hanna for a bike ride down the Hamilton/Brantford Rail Trail into Dundas Valley and beyond. This ride will move at a slow to medium pace and cover approximately 20 to 30km of mostly flat gravel trail. A break will be taken at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre where washrooms will be available. Please - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-12/) - HNC staff need your help to manage the invasive shrubs at our Cartwright Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Volunteers will need to carry - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/8138/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Please bring - [Native Plant Fair](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/native-plant-sale/) - The Hamilton Naturalists' Club, in partnership with the Climate Action Team at the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, is hosting a native plant sale on Saturday October 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 170 Dundurn St South, Hamilton. There will be plenty of native plants for sale from the following nurseries: Bee - [Tree Planting at McQuesten Urban Farm](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-planting-at-mcquesten-urban-farm/) - Join HNC staff for a tree planting event at McQuesten Urban Farm on Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers have been working on the site for several years to remove invasive/weedy plants and replace them with native plants in an effort to increase habitat for pollinators (insects) along the edges - [Bayfront Birding](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bayfront-birding/) - Join Barry Coombs for a visit to Hamilton's Bayfront Park. Barry will lead attendees along this beautiful waterfront trail while pointing out the many species of birds that make use of the park's greenery and Hamilton Harbour's sheltered waters. New and experienced birders will enjoy Barry's guidance and commentary. Please dress for the weather and - [Tree Planting at Captain Cornelius Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-planting-at-captain-cornelius-park-2025/) - Join HNC staff for a community tree planting event at Captain Cornelius Park on Saturday October 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers have been working on the site for several years to remove invasive shrubs like Common Buckthorn. Once the invasive shrubs have been removed we add native plants to enhance the - [Nature at McMaster Community Bioblitz](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/nature-at-mcmaster-community-bioblitz/) - Join Us on September 27 for a Community Bioblitz! Migrating birds are passing through the city every day, fall wildflowers are blooming, and wildlife is taking advantage of the last warm days before the winter. With all this biological activity, it is a perfect time to get out and observe some amazing wildlife. To celebrate - [Plant Walk - Asters and Goldenrods](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/plant-walk-asters-and-goldenrods/) - Join Nadia Cavallin and Charlie Briggs for a visit to Royal Botanical Gardens' Princess Point on the south shore of Cootes Paradise. Nadia and Charlie will lead attendees through this diverse collection of native asters and goldenrods while keeping an eye out for later season migratory butterflies. Attendees of all levels of knowledge and interest - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-6/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-45/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Cartwright Nature Sanctuary Tour](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/cartwright-nature-sanctuary-tour/) - Join Sanctuary Committee member Warren Beacham for a tour of the Cartwright Nature Sanctuary. This 46 acre parcel was acquired in 2004 as a joint agreement between HNC and Conservation Halton. The tour will highlight the interesting species that call the nature sanctuary home, as well as a history of the stewardship activities that have - [Johnson Tew Park - Barn Swallow Structure Visit](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/johnson-tew-park-barn-swallow-structure-visit/) - Join Glenn Meldrum for a visit to the completed Barn Swallow structure at Johnson Tew Park and see first hand the project's successful inaugural year. Glenn spearheaded this endeavor that was made possible with significant donations from HNC members. Parking is found at the link below. Glenn will greet attendees between the parking lot and - [Grimsby Wetlands Tour with Bruce Mackenzie](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/grimsby-wetlands-tour-with-bruce-mackenzie/) - 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. Join project coordinators Bruce and Laurie Mackenzie for a tour of this 29 acre property. Bruce and Laurie will share the story of the incredible efforts that went into - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-10/) - HNC staff need your help to manage the invasive shrubs at our Cartwright Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Volunteers will need to carry - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-9/) - HNC staff need your help to manage the invasive shrubs at our Cartwright Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large shrubs with weed wrenches. Volunteers will need to carry - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-8/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us on one of two September evenings to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-7/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us on one of two September evenings to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large - [Mycelial Mysteries: A Spooky Fall Fungi Foray at Borer’s Falls](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/mycelial-mysteries-a-spooky-fall-fungi-foray-at-borers-falls/) - Join Blair Rose of Hamilton Ontario Mushrooms (@hamontmushrooms) for a spooky mushroom safari at Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, where we’ll explore the mysterious world of fall fungi. From eerie to enchanting, bring your sense of adventure, a camera, and sturdy shoes for the hike! Meet in the Borer’s Falls Dog Park parking lot (491 York - [Autumn Fungus Foray: Exploring Fall Mushrooms in the Dundas Valley](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/autumn-fungus-foray-exploring-fall-mushrooms-in-the-dundas-valley/) - Join Blair Rose of Hamilton Ontario Mushrooms (@hamontmushrooms) for a beginner-friendly field walk in the diverse ecosystems of Dundas Valley. This guided outing will focus on the identification, morphology, and ecological functions of autumn fungi. Bring your camera, observational skills, and sturdy footwear for an engaging introduction to fungal biodiversity. Meet at the pavilion attached - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-nov-2025/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-dec-2025/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-apr-2026/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-mar-2026/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-feb-2026/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO KBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-kba-survey-jan-2026/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) KBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO KBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [Urban Pollinator Garden Clean-Up](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-pollinator-garden-clean-up-3/) - Rescheduled from July 29 - Join us for an evening garden weeding session at the Pipeline Trail pollinator garden. Gloves and some tools will be available, please bring your own if possible. RSVP to Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org - [Urban Pollinator Garden Clean-Up](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-pollinator-garden-clean-up-2/) - Join us for an evening garden weeding session at the Pipeline Trail pollinator garden. Gloves and some tools will be available, please bring your own if possible. RSVP to Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org - [July Tree Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/july-tree-walk/) - Join arborists Jeff Dickie and Charlie Briggs for a tour of the trees and other flora along the Bruce Trail and Radial Trail at the base of the escarpment in the west end of downtown Hamilton - hopefully with a little less rain than last time! This walk includes a few steep hills with rocky - [Twilight Walk at Hendrie Valley](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/twilight-walk-at-hendrie-valley/) - Join Peter Thoem, lifelong birder and nature enthusiast, for a walk to see, touch, hear, and maybe smell or taste birds, frogs, plants, and whatever awaits us when the sun sets late. The 'plus more' is an invitation to join Peter after the walk as he carries out an audio frog survey in the valley - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-5/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-4/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-3/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal-2/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Urban Invasive Species Removal](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-invasive-species-removal/) - We need your help to remove invasive Common Buckthorn from Rolston Community Forest in Captain Cornelius Park! Volunteers have spent several years working to remove this invasive shrub with impressive results, but there’s still lots to do. Join us at our weekly Thursday work sessions and improve a local urban woodlot. The work will be - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-44/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-43/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-42/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-41/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-40/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? Join us at our weekly Tuesday work sessions at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, - [Urban Pollinator Garden Clean-Up](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/urban-pollinator-garden-clean-up/) - Join us for an evening garden weeding session at Park Row North. Gloves and some tools will be available, please bring your own if possible. RSVP to Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org - [May 'Herp' Walk (Reptiles & Amphibians)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/may-herp-walk-reptiles-amphibians/) - Join ecologist Alison Forde for a morning walk along Grindstone creek to learn about the different reptiles and amphibians that call this landscape home. Be sure to bring water, dress for the weather, and wear footwear appropriate for the slopes on the trails. Meet at the Cherry Hill Gate parking lot (1129 Plains Road West, - [Tree Walk w. Jeff Dickie & Charlie Briggs](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-walk-w-jeff-dickie-charlie-briggs/) - Join arborists Jeff Dickie and Charlie Briggs for a tour of the trees and other flora along the Bruce Trail and Radial Trail at the base of the escarpment in the west end of downtown Hamilton. This walk includes a few steep hills with rocky footings. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress according to the - [Birding at Falkirk Forest](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/birding-at-falkirk-forest/) - Falkirk Forest is a large urban woodland and is a biodiversity treasure. Join the Friends of Falkirk Forest, Paul Baldassi along with Ishira Fernando, for a bird focused outing with observations of all species in this special area situated right in the city. iNaturalist will be used to add interesting sightings while birding. The terrain - [Tree Planting at Pine Hill Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-planting-at-pine-hill-nature-sanctuary/) - Join HNC staff for a weekday tree planting event at Pine Hill Nature Sanctuary in Dundas, ON. New and seasoned tree planters are welcome. Trees will be 1-3 gallon pots and planted on a moderate to steep slope. Gloves and shovels will be available to use. RSVP to Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org - directions and parking - [Monthly Meeting: LPBLT Acquires Property Near Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-lpblt-acquires-property-near-spooky-hollow-nature-sanctuary/) - Cores and Connections to Conserve Nature: Long Point Basin Land Trust Acquires a Property Close to HNC’s Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary with Mary E. Gartshore The richly-illustrated presentation will feature land acquisitions by Long Point Basin Land Trust and how they fit into landscape scale protection of natural core areas such designated by OMNR ANSIs, - [Evening Outing to See Woodcocks](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-outing-to-see-woodcocks-3/) - Join Sheldon McGregor for an evening of watching and hearing American Woodcocks performing their mating display flight. We will be viewing the birds at dusk and returning to our cars in the dark. Bring a flashlight and wear rubber boots or waterproof footwear and appropriate clothing. This is a sign-up event in order to control - [Falkirk Forest Cleanup](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/falkirk-forest-cleanup/) - Community members are invited to join the 3rd annual Falkirk garbage cleanup. Bags and other equipment will be provided. Meet Paul at the Meadowbank Parkette. - [Stormwater Birding Outing](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/stormwater-birding-outing/) - The William Connell Park on West 5th Street has been a hub of bird activity over the last several years, thanks to a large stormwater pond surrounded by mixed vegetation. This location has harboured many sparrow, waterfowl, thrush, warbler and raptor species over time, so let's see what's there ahead of the big migration push. Join Jackson - [Tree Planting at SDDNS](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-planting-at-sddns-2/) - [Rescheduled from April 12] Join HNC staff for a tree planting event at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. New and seasoned tree planters are welcome. Gloves and shovels will be provided. Trees will be plugs or 1-gallon pots. Participants may also have the opportunity to - [Hamilton EOY Award Gala](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hamilton-eoy-awards-2024/) - The Environmentalist of the Year (EOY) Awards stand 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 program is organized by a - [Prairie Owls: Great Horned Owl management strategies in relation to species-at-risk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/prairie-owls-great-horned-owl-management-strategies-in-relation-to-species-at-risk/) - As a result of human interference, Great Horned Owls now pose a considerable threat to species at risk in Canada's prairie provinces. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum together with the University of Regina collaborated to produce a study aimed to evaluate possible management strategies for this charismatic species. As lead Field Technician for the project, Helen - [Tree Planting at SDDNS](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-planting-at-sddns/) - Join HNC staff for a tree planting event at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary on Saturday April 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. New and seasoned tree planters are welcome. Gloves and shovels will be provided. Trees will be plugs or 1-gallon pots. Participants may also have the opportunity to tour the site - [Monthly Meeting: A legacy worth protecting: Georgian Bay coastal marshes and biodiversity](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-importance-of-small-wetlands-in-recovery-of-at-risk-species/) - Speaker: Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser, Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University This talk will describe the circumstances leading to the 20-year research program of Dr. Chow-Fraser on the coastal wetlands of eastern and northern Georgian Bay. She will summarize how human activities and climate change has affected biodiversity through the past two decades - [Gage Park Tree Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/gage-park-tree-walk/) - Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFvDb6KhS75tM1BF6 Join arborist Clayton Gray for an informative walk through Gage Park. Clayton will share his experience working with different species of trees in Hamilton. As he leads attendees through Gage Park, time will be taken to show the ways to identify the trees that make up our urban forest, and those that may - [Monthly Meeting: Cultivating a Sense of Wonder](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-cultivating-a-sense-of-wonder/) - Speaker: John Hannah, Leader, Innovation and Sustainability, and Grade 6 Science Teacher at Hillfield Strathallan College More details to come. - [A Deep Dive into the State of Canada's Birds](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/a-deep-dive-into-the-state-of-canadas-birds/) - Speaker: Kyle Horner, NatureCounts Engagement Coordinator with Birds Canada Released in late 2024, the State of Canada’s Birds is your one-stop-shop for information on how birds in Canada are doing! In this talk we’ll look at how the report was built, what it is, what it tells us, and what we can do to help - [Fletcher Creek in the Winter](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fletcher-creek-in-the-winter-2/) - Join Bruce MacKenzie as we visit the Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve on Sunday March 2 16 at 1:30 pm. This is a sign-up event in order to keep all informed of weather conditions and ground conditions, etc., if necessary. Register using this link: Fletcher Creek in Winter We will be following the trail, in the - [Volunteer Orientation](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-orientation/) - Interested in protecting and restoring nature in Hamilton? Come learn about volunteer opportunities at the Hamilton Naturalists' Club! New and experienced volunteers are welcome to attend. There will be a brief presentation about the HNC and our volunteer opportunities at 7:30 PM, then participants are encouraged to visit the information tables and chat with current - [Fletcher Creek in the Winter](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fletcher-creek-in-the-winter/) - THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED FOR: Sunday, March 2 at 1:30pm Join Bruce MacKenzie as we visit the Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve on Sunday Feb. 16 at 1:30 pm. We will be following the trail, in the southern portion of this property, through different habitats leading to the only fen in the Hamilton Watershed. Hopefully, the - [Monthly Meeting: Native Bees](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-native-bees/) - Speaker: Dr. Susan Dudley, Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University Hamilton is a diversity hotspot for many types of organisms. In my lab, we have found that local bee communities are also surprisingly diverse. What are the sources of that diversity? The variation in open field plant communities contributes to our local - [Garlic Mustard Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-may-10-2025/) - Join us for a morning of removing invasive Garlic Mustard at our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful views of mature Carolinian forest. Depending on the time we may take a hike around one of the trail loops as well. Everyone is welcome and carpooling is encouraged. Gloves will be provided. Pulling will - [Garlic Mustard Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-may-3-2025/) - Join us for a morning of removing invasive Garlic Mustard at our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful views of mature Carolinian forest. Depending on the time we may take a hike around one of the trail loops as well. Everyone is welcome and carpooling is encouraged. Gloves will be provided. Pulling will - [Trivia For Nature](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/trivia-for-nature-2025/) - Join us for a fun evening of general trivia and support HNC's stewardship work. Tickets are $15 per person - cash only, register at the door. Bring your favourite snacks. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at the cash bar. Please contact Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org if you have questions - [Your Garden through a Bird's Eye](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/your-garden-through-a-birds-eye/) - Join Halton Master Gardener and HNC member Pam MacDonald to discover how urban gardens can be designed to provide habitat for songbirds. Pam has been working with the Club at the pollinator garden in Victoria Park, and has spent the past few years redesigning her home garden with birds in mind. This year, she will - [Winter Tour of Hayesland Swamp](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-tour-of-hayesland-swamp/) - HNC members are invited to join staff on a tour of the frozen Hayesland Swamp Nature Sanctuary, which was expanded by 50 acres last winter thanks to generous donations from members like you. Learn about the property, the importance of preserving wetlands and our wetland acquisition campaign, and ongoing stewardship work at the site. Participants - [Bird Study Group: Convergent Flyways, Divergent Perspectives](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-convergent-flyways-divergent-perspectives/) - Join us to hear from Shey Smith, Secondary Teacher and Birdtographer - A Nature Journey Through My Lens. A story told through words and images of how I landed into the world of birds at a time when my world seemed to be falling apart. It is a narrative of setbacks incurred, challenges faced, fears - [Seedy Saturday Hamilton 2025](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/seedy-saturday-hamilton-2025/) - Green Venture is once again hosting Hamilton's Seedy Saturday! Attention attendees, vendors, speakers, and volunteers! This event is happening Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at the Hamilton Central Library (4th floor) – 55 York BLVD, Hamilton, ON. Join us for this fantastic FREE event that brings together a wonderful community of garden-minded vendors, environmental groups, and - [Winter Tree ID at the RBG Arboretum](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-tree-id-at-the-rbg-arboretum/) - Join RBG's Nadia Cavallin & friends as they identify trees only by the buds, bark, and branches. Who needs leaves!? We will do a slow-paced walk through the woods at the RBG Arboretum. Wherever there's flora, we might see fauna, so binoculars are always a good idea. Expect some hilly terrain. Wear proper footwear and - ['Decembirding' with the HNC](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/decembirding-with-the-hnc/) - As winter settles in and conditions in the region change, birds undoubtedly seek habitat-rich locations to get through the colder season. Join Jackson Hudecki for a stroll of this birding hotspot, looking for any feathered friend that may be lingering around the south side of the Cootes Paradise marsh. Especially if you're hoping to tick - [Monthly Meeting: Cicadapocalypse or Cicadapolooza?](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-cicadapocalypse-or-cicadapolooza/) - Cicadapocalypse or Cicadapolooza? A Once-in-221-years Road Trip Adventure with Trudy Watson-Leung, Sherwin Watson-Leung, and Laura McCartney. More details to come. - [2024 Flamborough Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/flamborough-christmas-bird-count/) - [10th Peach Tree Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/10th-peach-tree-christmas-bird-count/) - Join in on the 10th Peach Tree Christmas Bird Count where participants scour the ‘Stoney Creek & Grimsby’-ish area for every bird that can be found and identified. Map of the coverage area: Map for the Peach Tree Bird Count (ONPR) Sign up details will be added closer to the date. - [Evening Screech-Owl Outing](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-screech-owl-outing-2/) - Join birder and HNC member Sheldon McGregor as we search out Eastern Screech-Owls. Dress warmly, bring binoculars if you have them as we sometimes get glimpses, and a flashlight (optional). Meet at the Martin Road upper parking lot (just beside baseball diamonds – DO NOT GO DOWN THE BIG HILL). This is at the rear - [Winter Birding & Exploring Saltfleet CA](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-birding-exploring-saltfleet-ca/) - Kick off the winter birding season with a newly opened trail system at the Saltfleet CA east of Hamilton. Depending on conditions there may be waterfowl, raptors, and various songbird species. Lead by Rob Porter. All skill levels of birders welcomed! Fee or HCA pass required to park. 444 First Road East, Stoney Creek - [2024 Hamilton Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hamilton-christmas-bird-count/) - The Hamilton CBC is held annually on December 26 (Boxing Day), and is one of the oldest CBCs in Canada, having begun in 1921. The Hamilton CBC covers a 7.5-mile (12 km) radius, centred at Dundurn Castle. Learn more about the Hamilton CBC. - [Bird Study Group: 2023 Hamilton Study Area Big Year](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-2023-hamilton-study-area-big-year/) - Join us to hear Markus Legzdins (he/him), a student at Fleming College studying fish and wildlife, talk about his 2023 Big Year. A Big Year is an intense, year-long birding challenge that pushes the limits of one’s passion for birding, strategy, and endurance. Whether you're a seasoned birder or someone curious about the beauty and - [Bird Study Group: Birds and Beasts of Brazil](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-birds-and-beasts-of-brazil/) - Join us to hear Chris Earley (he/him), Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator, The Arboretum, University of Guelph, talk about the birds and beasts of Brazil. Brazil has a variety of bird species beyond those found in its famous Amazonian rainforests. Southern Brazil contains special habitats such as cerrado, the Pantanal, the Atlantic Forest and the - [ACTION PACT Concert](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/actionpact2024/) - Join music and nature lovers for ACTION PACT, a night of music and conservation at the second annual fundraising concert to support us, the Hamilton Naturalists Club! This event features Good Enough Live Karaoke! alongside Mums 'N' Roses, Lunar Electric, and our very own HNC President Rachel Jones DJing between bands. Enjoy the live music, - [Ecological Restoration Walk: Cartwright Nature Sanctuary to discuss the management objectives and planting work carried out by Sanctuary Committee in 2024](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/ecological-restoration-walk-cartwright-nature-sanctuary-to-discuss-the-management-objectives-and-planting-work-carried-out-by-sanctuary-committee-in-2024/) - Led by Dana Boyter and John Fischer. Contact dcboyter65@gmail.com Meet at 10 am - Parking is at the south end of Wesley Ave, off of Patterson Rd (Please avoid the grass) - [Aquatic Remediation at Cootes Paradise](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/aquatic-remediation-at-cootes-paradise/) - Join Jennifer Bowman, Aquatic Ecologist at the Royal Botanical Gardens,for a walk highlighting the continuing remediation of the Cootes Paradise wetlands. . The changes over the past few years have been amazing and easy to see yet may have gone unnoticed by the many who visit there. You can even see it from the 403! - [Ecological Restoration Walk: Amaolo Nature Sanctuary to discuss the management objectives and planting work carried out by the Sanctuary Committee in 2024](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/ecological-restoration-walk-amaolo-nature-sanctuary-to-discuss-the-management-objectives-and-planting-work-carried-out-by-the-sanctuary-committee-in-2024/) - Led by Dana Boyter and John Fischer. Contact dcboyter65@gmail.com Meet at 10 am – Parking is on the shoulder (eastbound lane) of Powerline Rd W, approx. 400 m west of Weir Rd/Misener Rd (on the upper flat land) - [Chimney Swifts: Urban Birds at Risk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/chimney-swifts-urban-birds-at-risk/) - Join us to hear Gabriel Evans-Cook (he/him), Aerial Insectivore Field Biologist at Birds Canada, talk about Chimney Swifts. From spring to fall, Southern Ontario's skies come alive with flocks of chattering Chimney Swifts—urban specialist aerial insectivores whose populations are rapidly declining. Join Birds Canada's aerial insectivore biologist to explore the unique life history of Chimney - [Monthly Meeting: What Do Rivers Want: Natural Stream Channel Design](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-what-do-rivers-want-natural-stream-channel-design/) - Speaker: Dr. Elli Papangelakis, Assistant Professor, Fairley Gadsby Research Chair in Fluvial Geomorphology, School of Earth, Environment and Society, McMaster University More details to come. - [Annual General Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2024/) - HNC members and the general public are invited to attend HNC's annual general meeting. Following official business there will be two presentations. Kasia Zgurzynski, HCA's Natural Areas Inventory Coordinator, will provide a brief update on the 2024-2026 Natural Areas Inventory (NAI), then HNC staff will present a summary of some of HNC's projects and accomplishments - [Reptile and Amphibian Conservation in Hamilton: a Guided Hike at McMaster Forest Nature Preserve](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/reptile-and-amphibian-conservation-in-hamilton-a-guided-hike-at-mcmaster-forest-nature-preserve/) - A local event from our friends at Ontario Nature and an excellent precursor to our November speaker: Join Ontario Nature to learn how you can contribute to reptile and amphibian conservation in Hamilton, through an in-person guided hike at McMaster Forest Nature Preserve. At this event, you will learn about reptile and amphibian ecology, habitat, and - [Monthly Meeting: The New Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-new-ontario-reptile-and-amphibian-atlas/) - Join Teagan Netten, Ontario Nature’s Conservation Science Coordinator, to learn about Ontario Nature's newly released Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA) publication. The ORAA is a decade-long community science project that tracked distributions and spatial trends of reptiles and amphibians across the province. Atlas data has increased the knowledge and protection for at-risk species in - [SDDNS Stewardship Tour](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/sddns-stewardship-tour/) - Join HNC staff and volunteers at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary for an educational walk on the property to highlight the various restoration projects underway. Volunteers will be on site to discuss their volunteer-led initiatives such as the native plant seed orchard and ravine erosion mitigation, while HNC staff will share ongoing stewardship work like - [Fall Bird Hike: Thank Goodness It's Birds](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fall-bird-hike-thank-goodness-its-birds/) - Join HNC's VP Jackson Hudecki for a fall bird hike at the RBG Arboretum. While migration is still in full swing, let's take a sunset stroll and seek whoever is around. Bring your own binoculars. Expect hilly terrain on the saunter to Cootes Paradise. Paid parking in effect. - [Monthly Meeting: Climate, Water and Livelihood in Yukon Territory: Canada's Sentinel of Climate Change](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-climate-water-and-livelihood-in-yukon-territory-canadas-sentinel-of-climate-change/) - Join us to hear Dr. Sean Carey discuss his long-spanning research on the impacts of climate change on water levels, land, and communities in the Yukon. His research asks the question: how is the north changing and what does it mean? Carey answers by saying: “The Yukon does not look like it used to. The - [Bird Study Group: Effects of Climate Change & Pollutants on Arctic Seabirds](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-effects-of-climate-change-pollutants-on-arctic-seabirds/) - From Heart Rate to Heat Stress: Monitoring the direct and indirect effects of climate change and pollutants to Arctic seabirds Join McMaster University's Assistant Professor Emily Choy (she/her) for an evening talk about the effects of climate change and pollutants on arctic seabirds. Seabirds are considered sentinels of ecosystem health and marine contaminants. For example, - [Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/alan-wormington-fall-bird-count-fbc-2/) - The Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC) has been an annual Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) event since 1974 and for many Hamilton area birders it is one of the highlights of the birding year. The count always occurs on the first Sunday in November and spans the entire Hamilton Study Area (HSA). Birders head to - [Lake Ontario Midwinter Waterfowl Census](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/lake-ontario-midwinter-waterfowl-census-2025/) - The Lake Ontario Midwinter Waterfowl Census (a.k.a, the “Duck Count”) takes place each January, counting the waterfowl and Bald Eagles of Lake Ontario. To participate or find out more about the Duck Count, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO IBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-iba-survey-apr-12-2025/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO IBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO IBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-iba-survey-mar-8-2025/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO IBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO IBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-iba-survey-feb-8-2025/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO IBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO IBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-iba-survey-nov-9-2024/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO IBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO IBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-iba-survey-jan-11-2025/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO IBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [WELO IBA Survey](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/welo-iba-survey-dec-14-2024/) - The West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Survey takes place on the second Saturday each month from November through April. This count has 17 areas ranging from West of Dixie Rd, Mississauga to Western Niagara-on-the-Lake. To participate or find out more about the WELO IBA Survey, contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for more information. - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-6/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us on one of two Saturday events to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large - [Tree Planting at Captain Cornelius Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/tree-planting-at-captain-cornelius-park/) - Join HNC staff for a tree planting event at Captain Cornelius Park on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers have been working on the site for several years to remove invasive shrubs like Common Buckthorn. Once the invasive shrubs have been removed we add native plants to enhance the forest - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-5/) - HNC staff need your help to clear patches of Common Buckthorn at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary to improve habitat for native species. Join us on one of two Saturday events to gain experience with invasive species removal, work out your muscles and meet like-minded people. Volunteers will be hand-pulling, girdling, or removing large - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-39/) - Join us for an evening volunteer session at the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! Get outside for a few hours and gain hands-on experience removing invasive shrubs. The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some fence fixing, garbage cleanup, and general tasks as needed. There’s something for - [Evening Plant Walk with Nadia Cavallin](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-plant-walk-with-nadia-cavallin/) - Join Nadia Cavallin from Royal Botanical Gardens and HNC's Peter Langballe for a slow-paced and mindful walk around Princess Point to check out the flowering plants and whatever else crosses our path. Attendees of all levels of knowledge and interest are encouraged to come out and meet fellow club members. Princess Point is on the - [Summer Tree Walk at Hamilton Cemetery](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/summer-tree-walk-at-hamilton-cemetery-2/) - Join arborist Jeff Dickie for July's rescheduled tree-themed plant walk at Hamilton Cemetery. We will be looking at a wide variety of tree species and participants will learn tips and tricks to help identify them. The meeting place is across the street in the parking lot for Dundurn Castle (610 York Blvd.): https://maps.app.goo.gl/V1sbnWiapAHjLdp86 - [Summer Tree Walk at Hamilton Cemetery](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/summer-tree-walk-at-hamilton-cemetery/) - Rescheduled to Wednesday, Aug. 7 Join arborist Jeff Dickie for this month's tree-themed plant walk at Hamilton. We will be looking at a wide variety of tree species and participants will learn tips and tricks to help identify them. The meeting place is across the street in the parking lot for Dundurn Castle (610 York - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-37/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? We will be hosting two evening drop-in work parties this summer at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some - [Evening Hike at the Grimsby Wetlands](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-hike-at-the-grimsby-wetlands/) - The Grimsby Wetlands is an award-winning naturalization project on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Grimsby. Join Bruce and Laurie Mackenzie for an evening tour of the projects at the wetlands. From our Purple Martin colonies to the success of our new Legacy Project. Water levels are high this year in the ponds and the - [Evening Volunteer Gardening](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-volunteer-gardening/) - As part of our collaborative Pollinator Paradise Project we steward several pollinator gardens across Hamilton. Join us for an evening gardening session at the York Blvd Parkette #2 pollinator gardens. Pull weeds, learn about native plants, pollinators, and gardening for nature, and meet like-minded folks. Gloves and tools will be provided or bring your own. - [Children's Garden Party](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/childrens-garden-party/) - HNC will be at the 3rd annual Children's Garden Party Day with Butterflyway Hamilton to talk about native plants and pollinators! Are you ready for the ultimate garden extravaganza? Get set for an unforgettable adventure at The Little Planters' Children’s Garden Party!!! Join us for a day bursting with fun and excitement at our 3rd - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-38/) - Are you interested in getting outside for a few hours and seeing firsthand the work we do at a nature sanctuary? We will be hosting two evening drop-in work parties this summer at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary! The work will be focused primarily on invasive plant removal (hand-pulling, weed wrenches, girdling) with some - [Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System Nature Café](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/cootes-to-escarpment-ecopark-system-nature-cafe/) - Are you interested in making your neighborhood more nature friendly? The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System invites you to an informative (and fun) evening with your neighbors and fellow nature enthusiasts! Join EcoPark System partner agency staff and experts on road ecology and local biodiversity as they share insights on how your backyard or balcony - [Just an Evening Walk on the Red Hill Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/just-an-evening-walk-on-the-red-hill-trail/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk along the Red Hill Trail starting at the shores of Lake Ontario but going inland from there. This will be a leisurely walk in what may be an unknown area for some. We will see a wetland, cross the QEW (safely on a lovely pedestrian bridge), and walk along - [Plant Walk on The Bruce Trail behind The Walmart(!?) in Waterdown](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/plant-walk-on-the-bruce-trail-behind-the-walmart-in-waterdown/) - Join Charlie Briggs for the June plant walk. This outing will be an unstructured, mindful and slow-paced hike along the Bruce Trail in the wooded area behind the human-made wetland area which is behind the Walmart in Waterdown. Time will be taken to identify and review what's flowering (or just growing) and what's flying (or - [Plant Walk on the McNally Side Trail in Waterdown](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/plant-walk-on-the-mcnally-side-trail-in-waterdown/) - Join RBG's Nadia Cavallin and HNC's Charlie Briggs for this month's plant walk on the McNally Side Trail in Waterdown. This trail is part of the network of Bruce Trail sections in the area near Waterdown Road near the top of the Mountain. The plan is to identify the plants in flower or soon-to-be with - [Visitor Day at the SDDNS Banding Station](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/visitor-day-for-sddns-banding-station/) - HNC members are invited to visit the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding station at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary on one of two designated visitor days this summer to learn about the program, bird banding, and the bird species of the sanctuary. Rain date will be July 13, 2024. Registration is required - [Visitor Day at the SDDNS Banding Station](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/visitor-day-at-the-sddns-banding-station/) - HNC members are invited to visit the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding station at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary on one of two designated visitor days this summer to learn about the program, bird banding, and the bird species of the sanctuary. Rain date will be August 3, 2024. Registration is required - [Bee Sweet Nature Co 4th Pollinator Festival](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bee-sweet-nature-co-4th-pollinator-festival/) - In celebration of Pollinator Week (June 17 – 23, 2024) Bee Sweet Nature Co will be hosting their 4th annual pollinator festival on June 15, 2024. HNC will be there along with HCA, Pollination Guelph, Healthy Landscapes Guelph, Water Farms Guelph, RARE, Cambridge Rivers' Edge Gardeners, Root Rescue, and the Urquhart Butterfly Garden to chat - [40-Mile Creek Evening Hike with Bruce MacKenzie & Peter Thoem](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/40-mile-creek-canyon-grimsby-evening-hike-with-bruce-mackenzie-peter-thoem/) - Join HNC guest experts Bruce MacKenzie and Peter Thoem for an evening hike to 40-Mile Creek canyon in Grimsby for spring flowers, ferns and trees as well as migrant birds. This steep, sloping canyon has distinct microclimates due to its sheltered position and orientation: the south-facing side being warmer and the north-facing side cooler resulting - [Movie at the Playhouse for World Migratory Bird Day](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/movie-at-the-playhouse-world-migratory-bird-day/) - In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (May 11) the Playhouse Cinema is proud to present, alongside the HNC and Bird Friendly Burlington Hamilton, the documentary "Purple Haze: A Conservation Film" The movie's website (https://www.purplehazeacfmovie.com/) calls it "one man’s journey chasing America’s favorite backyard bird halfway around the world and back." "After millions of years - [Falkirk Park & Forest Community Cleanup](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/falkirk-park-forest-community-cleanup/) - Community members have organized a cleanup at Falkirk Park and Forest. See details below: Join us to help out and take pride in your community! All are welcome, come out and meet some fellow neighbours. Extra garbage bags and plastic gloves will be available. Meet up at the parkette and then we can walk the - [Garlic Mustard Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull/) - Join us for a morning of removing invasive Garlic Mustard at our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary and enjoy the beautiful views of mature Carolinian forest. Depending on the time we may take a hike around one of the trail loops as well. Everyone is welcome and carpooling is encouraged. Gloves will be provided. Pulling will - [Monthly Meeting: Lyme Disease - What is Happening in Ontario?](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-lyme-disease-what-is-happening-in-ontario/) - This talk will review the ticks that can be found on dogs and people in Ontario, and how to identify the tick responsible for Lyme disease. Data will be presented that indicate how the risk of Lyme disease is changing across Ontario and what will likely happen in the future. Strategies to reduce the risk - [Bird Study Group: Recording Bird Songs](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-recording-bird-songs/) - Join us for the last BSG meeting of the year to hear HNC's Director-at-Large Rob Porter speak about recording bird songs. In recent years it's become much easier to record and identify birds by their sounds. We'll be exploring the process of recording, what recording devices are available for all skill levels, and what to - [Earth Day Clean Up](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/earth-day-clean-up/) - Join us for a morning of garbage clean up at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary. From small bits of broken plastic and glass to tires and metal, it all needs to go! Everyone is welcome, including students who need volunteer hours. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Clean up will take place primarily - [Just a Walk in the Woods to Ginger Valley Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/just-a-walk-in-the-woods-to-ginger-valley-trail/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk to Westdale's Ginger Valley Trail. This is simply a walk with new friends. We will catch a glimpse at Spring arriving as we see the success and ongoing challenges of the work to restore nature in a peri-urban environment. There may/probably will be some mud. It's part of Spring! Dress for - [Plant Walk on The Bruce Trail at Chedoke](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/plant-walk-on-the-bruce-trail-at-chedoke/) - Join Charlie Briggs for the first in a series of monthly plant walks this growing season. This outing will be an unstructured, mindful and slow paced hike along the Bruce Trail as it passes through the west end of downtown Hamilton. Time will be taken to identify and review early flowering trees and shrubs, as - [Evening Outing to See Woodcocks](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-outing-to-see-woodcocks-2/) - Join Sheldon McGregor on Thursday, April 4th for an evening of watching and hearing American Woodcocks performing their mating display flight. We will be viewing the birds at dusk and returning to our cars in the dark. Bring a flashlight and wear rubber boots or waterproof footwear and warm clothing. Dundurn Castle is where we - [Birding at Hendrie Valley](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/birding-at-hendrie-valley/) - Join HNC's Joanne Hamilton for a bird-themed walk at RBG's Hendrie Valley (AKA Cherry Hill Gate). There are always birds there, it's just a question of who and where. Let's hope that Spring is beginning for the birds but it likely means some mud on the trails. Please dress accordingly. There will be some hills but it is not a tough - [Just a Walk in the Woods to Sassafras Point](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/just-a-walk-in-the-woods-to-sassafras-point/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk to Westdale's Sassafras Point. This is simply a walk with new friends. What we see will depend a bit on whether the water is open but the woods and the views are always marvelous. If you have never enjoyed a walk along the Ravine Road Trail, you must come! - [Bird Study Group: The Sheelah Dunn Dooley Banding Station](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-sheelah-dunn-dooley-banding-station/) - In early 2023, the Hamilton Naturalist Club approved the initiation of a "MAPS" Banding Station on the Sheelah Dunn Dooley (SDD) Nature Sanctuary. MAPS stands for Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship and is a program overseen by the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP). There are approximately 300 MAPS banding stations across North America, as well - [Trivia, Talks & Toasts](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/trivia-talks-toasts/) - Nature at McMaster and the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System are hosting a Neighbourhood Stewardship: Trivia, Talks & Toasts night! Discover how you can play a part in preserving the natural splendor of the region. Food provided, local craft beer available for purchase. Connect with local organizations and community members, learn about opportunities to protect - [Branching Out: How to Grow Your Local Nature Network](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/branching-out-how-to-grow-your-local-nature-network/) - Listen to Rachel and Jackson speak about networking for nature at this CoWork at the Cotton Factory fireside chat. "As President and Vice President of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club Board of Directors, Rachel and Jackson will offer valuable insights into mobilizing communities to safeguard biodiversity in urban environments. From sharing anecdotes of their journey to - [Monthly Meeting: Working the Night Shift - Urban Raccoons in Canada](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-working-the-night-shift-urban-raccoons-in-canada/) - They work at night, traveling unseen through the city like masked bandits, one of the true success stories of species adapting to human disturbance. How do raccoons (Procyon lotor) survive so well in the urban jungle? And are humans unwittingly creating an ‘Uber raccoon’? In this talk I will explore what we know about raccoons, - [Monthly Meeting: 40 Days & 40 Hikes on the Bruce Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-40-days-40-hikes-on-the-bruce-trail/) - In her book 40 Days & 40 Hikes (out April 9, 2024) this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way - in 40 cleverly crafted day-loops covering over 900 kilometers. As Ross walks, she reveals stories of the trail’s flora - [Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop/) - HNC's Pollinator Paradise Project (www.hamiltonpollinatorparadise.org) is a joint initiative that encourages residents across the city to grow native plants to support pollinators and wildlife. If you have a native fruit tree and are interested in learning how to prune it for health, stability, and aesthetic value then this workshop is for you! Join Adrian Hodgson - [Trivia for Nature](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/trivia-for-nature-2/) - Join us for a fun evening of general trivia. Tickets are $15 per person or $100 for a team of 8 - cash only, register at the door. Bring your favourite snacks. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for sale. This annual fundraising event supports HNC’s stewardship work. Please contact Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org if you - [Birding 'Urq'](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/birding-urq/) - Join Jackson Hudecki and friends for some February birding, and see who is hiding in the Urquhart Butterfly Garden, Canal Park and if conditions allow, the Spencer Creek Trail. Strong winter winds and fluctuating temperatures can be tough on both humans and local wildlife. Unless of course they find the right habitat! Meet in the - [A Walk in Nature Along Spencer Creek](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/a-walk-in-nature-along-spencer-creek/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk beside Spencer Creek as it heads into Cootes Paradise. This walk is on flat ground, but it is winter so there may be some icy patches. Dress for the weather! This area has seen changes made for 'Progress' as well as progress in changes made to fix that. If you’ve walked here, - [A Walk in Nature (but not mud)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/a-walk-in-nature-but-not-mud/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk where Grindstone Creek meets Hamilton Harbour. This is simply a walk with new friends on a trail that won't be muddy (Most of the route is paved road). Dress for the weather! What we see will depend on whether the water is open but the view is always marvelous, - [Bird Study Group: Loggerhead Shrike Recovery Program](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-loggerhead-shrike-recovery-program/) - Loggerhead Shrike: On the Brink of Disappearance in Ontario The Eastern Loggerhead Shrike, a migratory subspecies that breeds only in Ontario, is on the brink of disappearance. With less than 100 individuals counted annually in recent years, a hands-on approach is necessary to prevent the extirpation of this unique predatory songbird. Since 2003, Wildlife Preservation - [Seedy Saturday Hamilton 2024](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/seedy-saturday-hamilton-2024/) - Green Venture proudly presents the 13th annual Seedy Saturday Hamilton on Saturday February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Hamilton Central Library, 4th floor. HNC will be in attendance to represent our collaborative Pollinator Paradise Project with Butterflyway Hamilton and Environment Hamilton. Staff, volunteers, and partners will chat with visitors about - [Monthly Meeting: Naturalizing Yards](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-naturalizing-yards/) - Naturalizing Yards for Biodiversity, Climate Change Adaption and Community In recent years, there is growing recognition of the importance of habitat stewardship on private land, particularly in urban areas where vegetated cover is lacking. Yet, there are also longstanding traditions for landscaping that may pose conflicts with efforts to naturalize: the beloved colonial turfgrass lawn, - [Monthly Meeting: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-invasive-species-in-the-great-lakes/) - Join us to hear Lujanne Hamdan from Fisheries & Oceans Canada, talk about invasive species in the Great Lakes. Aquatic invasive species are fish, invertebrate or plant species that have been introduced into a new aquatic environment, outside of their natural range. Some of the more visible freshwater invaders in Canada include Asian carp, sea - [A Walk in the Woods](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods/) - Join Peter Langballe for a walk to the Marshwalk Lookout. This is simply an outdoor walk with new friends. Dress for the weather and for hilly trails in winter. What we see depends on the weather winter brings. What we learn depends on what we see. If you’ve never been to these woods, you must - [Air & Tree Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/air-tree-walk-2/) - Join HNC and Environment Hamilton for a walk around Bayfront Park to learn about trees and air quality. Participants will take a casual walk around the loop trail, stopping to admire trees along the way. Experts will talk about the different tree species and their features, local air quality, and how much trees can help to address - [Bird Study Group: Birds of North India](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-birds-of-north-india/) - Join Wildlife Photographer, Ankur Khurana as he takes us on a visual journey encompassing the diverse bird species of North India, featuring captivating images and intriguing facts about their habitats and behaviours. You can learn more about Ankur Khurana and admire his astonishing work on his website: https://www.planetwildstories.ca/ Social time starts at 7:00 PM, talks begins at 7:30 PM. - [103rd Hamilton Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/103rd-hamilton-christmas-bird-count/) - Join in on this tradition going back to a pair of adventurous birders in 1921 and which has grown into an annual outing with over a hundred participants scouring Hamilton for every bird that can be found and identified. Click here to see the map* of the coverage area: Map for Hamilton Bird Count (ONHA) - [9th Peach Tree Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/6431/) - Join in on the 9th running of this tradition where participants scour the 'Stoney Creek & Grimsby'-ish area for every bird that can be found and identified. Click here to see the map* of the coverage area: Map for the Peach Tree Bird Count (ONPR) To sign up go to: https://forms.gle/ZsNnjJvTAXAghpas5 * This - [3rd Flamborough Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/3rd-flamborough-christmas-bird-count/) - Join in on the 3rd edition of this growing tradition where participants scour the Flamborough area for every bird that can be found and identified. Click here to see the map* of the coverage area: Map - Flamborough Bird Count (ONFH) To sign up go to: https://forms.gle/ZsNnjJvTAXAghpas5 * This map is from the - [Bird Study Group: Owls of Ontario](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-owls-of-ontario/) - Marcie Jacklin (she/her) has been an avid birder for over 30 years mostly in southern Ontario but has travelled to Borneo, Indonesia, Africa and South America several times. During her travels she has seen and/or heard over 59 species of owls (out of about 250 species in the world). This presentation will feature Owls of - [Turtles, Trees & the Other 99%](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/turtles-trees-the-other-99/) - Tune in for a talk on various challenges AND successes with local species-at-risk conservation work: The beginnings of our own small American Chestnut seed orchard (and the trouble with Eastern Redbud) Indulge your nature nerdiness: you only need to know the English alphabet to learn to read our turtle’s marginal scute notch codes. This program - [December Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/december-plant-walk/) - Join Charlie Briggs for an educational hike along the top of the Niagara Escarpment at the RBG's Rock Chapel Sanctuary. Time will be taken for attendees to learn the rich diversity of woody plant species that can be viewed from this level walking trail. Parking is pay on site or free for RBG members. Please - [Evening Screech-Owl Outing](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-screech-owl-outing/) - Join birder and HNC member Sheldon McGregor as we search out Eastern Screech-Owls. Dress warmly, bring binoculars if you have them as we sometimes get glimpses, a flashlight (optional), and perhaps something hot to drink at the end of the outing. Meet at the Martin Road upper parking lot (just beside baseball diamonds – DO - [Decembirding at Bayfront Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/decembirding-at-bayfront-park/) - As the season shifts more towards winter, birds seek various habitats to meet their daily needs. Join Jackson Hudecki on a jaunt around Bayfront park to spy waterfowl, gulls, raptors and overwintering passerines. Bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather, and let's see which species will choose the Hamilton Harbour for the day. - [November Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/november-plant-walk/) - Join Charlie Briggs and Noah Stegman for a walk through the McMaster Forest Nature Preserve. Attendees will learn about the ongoing efforts taking place at this ecologically significant property. Time will also be taken to review the many woody and herbaceous species that can be found in this biodiverse location. Parking is located on Lower - [Bird Study Group: Fruit of the Loon](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-fruit-of-the-loon/) - Fruit of the Loon with Mark Peck, Ornithology Technician from Royal Ontario Museum For the last 6 summers, Mark has been exploring the world of the Common Loon, one weekend at a time. Please join Mark as we delve into the fascinating world of the loon, exploring their life history, behaviours, and the role they play in the ecosystem. - [Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/alan-wormington-fall-bird-count-fbc/) - The Alan Wormington Fall Bird Count (FBC) has been an annual Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) event since 1974 and for many Hamilton area birders it is one of the highlights of the birding year. The count always occurs on the first Sunday in November and spans the entire Hamilton Study Area (HSA). Birders head to - [Beyond Squirrels: Urban Wildlife in Hamilton](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/beyond-squirrels-urban-wildlife-in-hamilton/) - Hamilton is home to many wild animals that have had to adapt to an ever-expanding human population. Sarah Mombourquette, Animal Services Supervisor, will talk about the City of Hamilton Animal Services involvement with our local wildlife, including fascinating stories of interactions that they deal with every day, how we can learn to coexist and increase - ['East Coast Kitchen Party' Celebrating HNC](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/east-coast-kitchen-party-celebrating-hnc/) - Join us for an afternoon 'East Coast Kitchen Party' celebrating the Hamilton Naturalists' Club! We are delighted to welcome members of Dartmouth-based Indie-Folk band, The Public Service, to Hamilton for an afternoon of feet tapping, swaying, and, a sea shanty (or two). 2023 has been a big year for The Public Service, and we’re not - [Hamilton EOY Awards](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hamilton-eoy-awards/) - 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 - [Air & Tree Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/air-tree-walk/) - 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 - [Bird Study Group: Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-ontario-breeding-bird-atlas/) - 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 - [Annual General Meeting & Dragonfly Talk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/annual-general-meeting-dragonfly-talk/) - 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. - [Walk with the Pipits - Kerncliff Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/walk-with-the-pipits-kerncliff-park/) - Geordie Ray and 'Head Pipit' Collen O'Reilly will lead a bird-themed walk at Kerncliff Park. Geordie has been a birder for about 50 years, and Colleen is the founder of the Pipits, a wonderful local bird group (thepipits.com). They have led walks together for the Pipits and for OFO, the Ontario Field Ornithologists (ofo.ca). This - [Bird Study Group: Overview of Birding in Hamilton & Surrounding Areas](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-topic-to-be-announced/) - 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 - [October Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/october-plant-walk/) - Join HNC’s Charlie Briggs 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 along the Red Hill Valley Trail. Attendees of all levels of knowledge and interest are encouraged to come out and meet fellow naturalists. Please wear appropriate footwear - [(RESCHEDULED to October 22) Educational Walk at Courtcliffe Park – Restoration over the Years](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/educational-walk-at-courtcliffe-park-restoration-over-the-years/) - {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. - [Educational Walk at Courtcliffe Park – Restoration over the Years](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/educational-walk-at-courtcliffe-park-restoration-over-the-years-2/) - 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 - [Birding Woodland Cemetery](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/birding-woodland-cemetery/) - 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 - [Monthly Meeting: Hamilton's Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-hamiltons-biodiversity-action-plan-bap/) - 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 - [HNC’s Cartwright Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hncs-cartwright-nature-sanctuary/) - Join HNC’s Warren Beacham to explore the Cartwright Nature Sanctuary, which is part of a wildlife corridor that runs from the Niagara Escarpment to Cootes Paradise. It is adjacent to the RBG’s Berry Tract. Within this HNC sanctuary are old orchards, woodlands and a distant view of downtown Hamilton. It is also home to a - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-4/) - 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 - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-3/) - 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 - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull-2/) - 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 - [Invasive Shrub Pull](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/invasive-shrub-pull/) - 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 - [September Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/september-plant-walk/) - 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 - [Gardening for Nature - Biodiversity in Action Walk Series](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/gardening-for-nature-biodiversity-in-action-walk-series/) - 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 - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-36/) - 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) - [HNC Species Count: Anita Dutka-Buchin Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-anita-dutka-buchin-nature-sanctuary-2/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [August Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/august-plant-walk/) - Join Charlie Briggs 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 takes place on the Waterfront Trail starting from Bayfront Park. Attendees of all levels of knowledge and interest are encouraged to come out and meet fellow naturalists. The - [Kirkendall Garden Club - Alley Crawl](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/kirkendall-garden-club-alley-crawl/) - Everyone is welcome to join the Kirkendall Garden Club for a casual walk along the alleyways to check out alley gardening ideas. Meet by 7p.m.at the alley entrance on the west side of Locke Street between Aberdeen & Homewood. https://goo.gl/maps/hw95eHif2MTHkdpy6 - [HNC Species Count: Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-spooky-hollow-nature-sanctuary-2/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [Wednesday Evening Walk - Beamer Conservation Area](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/wednesday-evening-walk-beamer-conservation-area/) - Explore one of the finest old growth forest sections remaining in Grimsby with HNC past president Bruce Mackenzie. Spectacular views of the Lake and into the valley of Forty Mile Creek from the top of the Escarpment are included! This hike will stay on top of the Escarpment and is flat and relatively accessible. Normal - [Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve - North Section](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/fletcher-creek-ecological-preserve-north-section/) - Explore one of the most unique places in the Hamilton watershed. At the toe of the Galt Moraine we find large springs, one of the sources of Spencer Creek, northern plant communities embedded in a cedar swamp and a great Hemlock Maple Stand and the dedication plaque to Dr. Bert MacLaren. This spot is like - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-35/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-34/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-33/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-32/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-31/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-30/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-29/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-28/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-27/) - 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) - [HNC Species Count: Short Hills Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-short-hills-nature-sanctuary-2/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [HNC Species Count: Cartwright Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-cartwright-nature-sanctuary/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [Search for Dragonflies - Nith River & Drynan Tract (Joint Event with the Pipits)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/search-for-dragonflies-nith-river-drynan-tract-joint-event-with-the-pipits/) - Chris Cheatle will lead a search for rare provincial odenates (dragonflies) at two locations in the area near Ayr. Chris is a highly knowledgeable naturalist who has led walks for the Pipits since the group began. We will certainly see birds, butterflies and wildflowers and we hope to see Rapids Clubtail and Spatterdock Darner (which, - [Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System Open House](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/cootes-to-escarpment-ecopark-system-open-house/) - On 5 June 2023 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM representatives from the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System will be holding a public open house at the RBG Rock Garden. The event will include an overview of the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System and an update on successes to date. In addition, an update on the - [June Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/june-plant-walk/) - Join Charlie Briggs for an unstructured, mindful and slow paced hike as he learns and reviews the flowering plants found in this location. This month's walk is along the Bruce Trail as accessed from Scenic Drive. Attendees of all levels of knowledge and interest are encouraged to come out and meet fellow club members. This - [May Plant Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/may-plant-walk/) - Join Charlie Briggs for an unstructured, mindful and slow paced hike along the Ray Lowes Side Trail under Borer's Falls. Time will be taken to identify and review remaining spring ephemerals and other emerging plants on the woodland floor. Spring migratory birds are invited but will not have a starring role. This section of the - [Monthly Meeting: Conservation of plant biodiversity: The role of in vitro technologies](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/monthly-meeting-conservation-of-plant-biodiversity-the-role-of-in-vitro-technologies/) - Speaker: Dr. Praveen Saxena, Director, Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation, University of Guelph Free - no registration required Human activity, the spread of pathogens, and climate change patterns are leading to the global mass extinction of both ecologically and economically important species. Plant biodiversity has been seriously impacted by excessive harvest of plants with little - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-16/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-14/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-13/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-12/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-11/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-10/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-9/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-8/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-7/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-6/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-5/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-3/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-4/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-2/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-15/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-17/) - 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) - [Volunteer at the Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/volunteer-at-the-nature-sanctuary-18/) - 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) - [Bee Sweet Nature Co Pollinator Festival](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bee-sweet-nature-co-pollinator-festival/) - In celebration of Pollinator Week (June 19 - 25, 2023) Bee Sweet Nature Co will be hosting their 3rd annual pollinator festival on June 17, 2023. HNC will be there along with Reep Green, Pollination Guelph, Cambridge Rivers Edge Gardeners, ReForest London, and more to chat about native plant gardening and creating positive environmental impacts. - [HNC Species Count: Cartwright Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-cartwright-nature-sanctuary-2/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [HNC Species Count: Short Hills Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-short-hills-nature-sanctuary/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [HNC Species Count: Anita Dutka-Buchin Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/hnc-species-count-anita-dutka-buchin-nature-sanctuary/) - Jen and Brittany need your help to update the biodiversity databases of several nature sanctuaries. Knowing what species are present and where they are means we can better protect them now and for future generations. With more eyes on the ground, we might even spot a few new or rare species! Now more than ever - [The Pipits - Monthly Virtual Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-pipits-monthly-virtual-walk/) - Colleen Reilly, the lead Pipit, invites you to the Pipits' monthly Zoom Virtual Walk. There is no expectation that you have your video or audio on - feel free to show up, remain anonymous, and listen in. Participants will chat, show photos, share ID questions and attempt to figure out answers to the questions, and - [Playhouse Cinema - "River" (Documentary)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/playhouse-cinema-river-documentary-3/) - The Playhouse Cinema is presenting the 2021 documentary "River" this afternoon (this is the last showing). If you can't get out to nature today (or maybe it's just raining), nature on the big screen can help. To see the trailer, go to the official website: https://www.river.film/ where it states: “RIVER takes its audience on a - [Playhouse Cinema - "River" (Documentary)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/playhouse-cinema-river-documentary-2/) - The Playhouse Cinema is presenting the 2021 documentary "River" this afternoon (second of three showings this week only). If you can't get out to nature today (or maybe it's just raining), nature on the big screen can help. To see the trailer, go to the official website: https://www.river.film/ where it states: “RIVER takes its audience - [Playhouse Cinema - "River" (Documentary)](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/playhouse-cinema-river-documentary/) - The Playhouse Cinema is presenting the 2021 documentary "River" this afternoon (one of three showings this week only). If you can't get out to nature today (or maybe it's just raining), nature on the big screen can help. To see the trailer, go to the official website: https://www.river.film/ where it states: “RIVER takes its audience - [Bird Study Group: My Human Powered Big Year](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bird-study-group-my-human-powered-big-year/) - In 2022, Brett Forsyth embarked on an adventure to set Ontario’s first human powered big year record. He aimed to document as many of the 400+ bird species in the province as he could through video, photo, and sound evidence. From walking a few steps into his front yard in Guelph, to biking as far - [Bruce Trail Conservancy -'Wetlands in Focus – Saltfleet Conservation Area'](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruce-trail-conservancy-wetlands-in-focus-saltfleet-conservation-area/) - The Bruce Trail Conservancy welcomes all to a walk led by Scott Peck, Director, Watershed Management Services, Hamilton Conservation Authority. The location is Saltfleet Conservation Area ( https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas/saltfleet-conservation-area/ ). For more information and to register, go to: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wetlands-in-focus-saltfleet-conservation-area/2023-05-06/ Scott will lead us on a gentle walk on a level trail that overlooks wetlands. He will - [Bruce Trail Conservancy – ‘Wetlands in Focus – Fletcher Creek, North Side’](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruce-trail-conservancy-wetlands-in-focus-fletcher-creek-north-side/) - The Bruce Trail Conservancy invites all to join wetlands expert Bruce Mackenzie on a walk through a lesser-known part of Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve. This is the part north of the railway tracks. Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve is under the management of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. Both access and parking are limited so you must - [Bruce Trail Conservancy - 'Wetlands in Focus - Windermere Basin'](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruce-trail-conservancy-focus-on-wetlands-windermere-basin/) - The Bruce Trail Conservancy welcomes all to a walk led by shorebird expert, Chris Motherwell, Past President of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club. The location is Windermere Basin, a City of Hamilton park, little-known to people, but not to migrating shorebirds. Bring your binoculars. For more information and to register, go to: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wetlands-in-focus-windermere-basin/2023-04-22/. Chris will talk - [Playhouse Cinema - Paddling Film Festival 2023](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/playhouse-cinema-paddling-film-festival-2023/) - The Playhouse Cinema is presenting the Paddling Film Festival, which has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. Experience the heart-thumping thrills of paddling huge spring run-off haystacks, gentle Scottish Highland canoeing, Icelandic sea - [West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/west-end-of-lake-ontario-welo-iba-count-2/) - The last count of the season is on Saturday, April 8. There are opportunities to join existing groups. Contact Chris Motherwell at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com if you would like to participate. - [Bruce Trail at the Southern Tip of Dundurn St.](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/bruce-trail-at-the-southern-tip-of-dundurn-st/) - Join Charlie Briggs for the first in a series of monthly walks this growing season. This outing will be an unstructured, mindful and slow paced hike along the Bruce Trail as it passes through the west end of downtown Hamilton. Time will be taken to identify and review early flowering trees and shrubs, as well - [Monthly Meeting: Polar Bears, Wolves, Birds...and Rhinos?](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/polar-bears-wolves-birds-and-rhinos/) - Speaker: Maggie Sims Free - no registration required Maggie and Dave Sims recently returned from a trip to the coast of Hudson Bay where they hoped to walk with polar bears, find other northern critters and, just possibly, see the Northern Lights. It turned out to be a very successful trip with sightings of all - [Visit Cartwright Nature Sanctuary](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/visit-cartwright-nature-sanctuary/) - CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER. Join Jen Baker and members of the Sanctuary Committee for a visit to the Cartwright Nature Sanctuary in Dundas. Contact Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org about trail and parking conditions. - [The Pipits - Vinemount Sanctuary with Bruce MacKenzie](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-pipits-vinemount-sanctuary-with-bruce-mackenzie/) - On SATURDAY , April 1, we will be going to the Hamilton Naturalist Club's Vinemount Meadows Sanctuary, with the wonderful Bruce MacKenzie in the lead! You must register at the Pipits website at: https://www.thepipits.com - [Short Hills Sanctuary - Annual spring work party](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/short-hills-sanctuary-annual-spring-work-party/) - On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, come enjoy the old growth forest and spring wild flowers of our Short Hills Nature Sanctuary near Font Hill. This is our annual spring cleanup and work party with moderate to heavy activity: fence repair, garlic mustard pulling, garbage and trail cleanup. Bring a lunch. Meet either at: 9:00 AM - [The Pipits - Sudden Tract, Cambridge](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-pipits-sudden-tract-cambridge/) - This Sunday we will be going to search for salamanders, and our awesome naturalist friend Chris Cheatle is going to try to accompany us! You must register at the Pipits website at: https://www.thepipits.com/ - [Evening Outing to See Woodcocks](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/evening-outing-to-see-woodcocks/) - Join Sheldon McGregor on Tuesday, April 4th for an evening of watching and hearing American Woodcocks performing their mating display flight. We will be viewing the birds at dusk and returning to our cars in the dark. Bring a flashlight and wear rubber boots or waterproof footwear and warm clothing. Dundurn Castle is where we - [The Pipits Virtual Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-pipits-virtual-walk/) - Virtual Walks are held every fourth week on Wednesday at 7PM You must register at the Pipits website at: https://www.thepipits.com/ Colleen, the Lead Pipit, hopes to see you at one or all of the monthly Zoom Virtual Walks! Please know that there is no expectation that you have your video or audio on - feel - [Birder Brain: An Overview of the Birder Brain Project](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/birder-brain-an-overview-of-the-birder-brain-project/) - Kelly-Sue O'Connor found birding as a way to practice self-care, grounding, meditation and mindfulness. Diagnosed with an auto-immune, C-PTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Syndrome), ADHD (attention deficit disorder), and other health issues experienced by many, she was inspired to share her love of birding and its healing benefits with others. This presentation will include an overview - [The Wonders of Salamanders](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/the-wonders-of-salamanders/) - For decades, Don Scallen has visited springtime ponds to witness the wondrous spectacle of Spotted Salamander and Jefferson Salamander breeding. He will share pictures and video of this special time of year. Don’s salamander adventures are not limited to the spring however. In recent years he has ventured into the woods in early autumn to - [Morning Hike in the Dundas Valley](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/morning-hike-in-the-dundas-valley/) - Sunday, May 7 morning hike in Dundas Valley for spring ephemeral woodland flowers, ferns, trees and plenty of resident and recent-arrival migrant birds. Great views into the deep valley of Sulphur Creek. We will walk the gravel-surface of Artaban Road and the hard-packed Monarch Trail to Merrick Orchard and back (at least 4.5 km). Some - [40-Mile Creek Canyon, Grimsby, hike with Peter Thoem and Bruce Mackenzie](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/40-mile-creek-canyon-grimsby-hike-with-peter-thoem-and-bruce-mackenzie/) - Wednesday April 26th evening hike to 40-Mile Creek canyon in Grimsby for early spring flowers, ferns and trees as well as migrant birds. This steep, sloping canyon has distinct microclimates due to its sheltered position and orientation: the south-facing side being warmer and the north-facing side cooler resulting in different plant communities. Leaders will be - [Trivia for Nature](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/trivia-for-nature/) - Join us for a fun evening of general trivia. Tickets are $15 or $100 for a team of 8. Bring your favourite snacks. Beer and wine will be available for sale. This fundraising event supports HNC's nature education program. Please contact Jen at land@hamiltonnature.org if you have questions. - [Nature Sanctuary Forum](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/nature-sanctuary-forum/) - HNC’s Sanctuary Land Trust Committee invites you to join us for a discussion about the restoration and stewardship work being done at the nature sanctuaries. Caring for over 500 acres of natural lands that HNC has permanently protected is a big endeavour and we need help to ensure we’re on the right track. This is - [West End of Lake Ontario (WELO) IBA Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/west-end-of-lake-ontario-welo-iba-count/) - This count is once a month until April. There are still areas left or you may be able to team up with another person. Although water birds are the focus, any bird found is counted. Contact Chris at cmtrain@cmotherwell.com for details. - [Winter Tree ID Walk at Dundurn Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/winter-tree-id-walk-at-dundurn-park/) - Join Arborist and Forest Technician Jeff Dickie for a winter tree identification walk. Without their foliage, winter can be a tricky season to identify trees. Jeff will show you tips and tricks on how to tell trees apart using buds, branches and bark. Meet in the main parking lot by the pavilion. - [Birding at Bayfront Park/Waterfront Trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/event/birding-at-bayfront-park-waterfront-trail/) - Join Bill Lamond for a mid-week walk on the Waterfront Trail at Bayfront Park. There are always plenty of ducks and other waterbirds at this location and hopefully there will be some spring migrants. Perhaps some Tundra Swans, Killdeers, blackbirds? It all depends on the weather conditions that day. 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[Species Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/species-count/) - [BioBlitz](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bioblitz/) - [Pollinator](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/pollinator/) - [Native Plants](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/native-plants/) - [Open House](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/open-house/) - [count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/count/) - [butterfly](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/butterfly/) - [dragonfly](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/dragonfly/) - [insect count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/insect-count/) - [biodiversity](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/biodiversity/) - [biodiversity in action](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/biodiversity-in-action/) - [plant walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/plant-walk/) - [Courtcliffe Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/courtcliffe-park/) - [educational](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/educational/) - [Monthly Meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/monthly-meeting/) - [walks](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/walks/) - [Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/ontario-breeding-bird-atlas/) - [air quality](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/air-quality/) - [Environmentalists](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/environmentalists/) - [EOY](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/eoy/) - [Awards](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/awards/) - [concert](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/concert/) - [fundraiser](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/fundraiser/) - [music](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/music/) - [fall bird count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/fall-bird-count/) - [bird count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bird-count/) - [owls](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/owls/) - [Climate Change](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/climate-change/) - [Community](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/community/) - [Naturalize](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/naturalize/) - [Seedy Saturday](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/seedy-saturday/) - [Permaculture](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/permaculture/) - [Pruning](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/pruning/) - [Workshop](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/workshop/) - [trivia](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/trivia/) - [Raccoons](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/raccoons/) - [Wildlife](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/wildlife/) - [Opossums](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/opossums/) - [Ticks](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/ticks/) - [Lyme disease](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/lyme-disease/) - [garbage](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/garbage/) - [cleanup](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/cleanup/) - [earth day](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/earth-day/) - [audio](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/audio/) - [recording](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/recording/) - [bird banding](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bird-banding/) - [Children](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/children/) - [Family Friendly](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/family-friendly/) - [gardening](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/gardening/) - [pollinator garden](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/pollinator-garden/) - [hike](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/hike/) - [plants](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/plants/) - [Tree Planting](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/tree-planting/) - [community science](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/community-science/) - [Arctic](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/arctic/) - [seabirds](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/seabirds/) - [annual general meeting](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/annual-general-meeting/) - [fall migration](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/fall-migration/) - [restoration](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/restoration/) - [educational walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/educational-walk/) - [reptile](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/reptile/) - [amphibian](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/amphibian/) - [cicadas](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/cicadas/) - [fluvial geomorphology](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/fluvial-geomorphology/) - [rivers](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/rivers/) - [hydrology](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/hydrology/) - [native bees](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/native-bees/) - [bees](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bees/) - [education](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/education/) - [teacher](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/teacher/) - [wetlands](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/wetlands/) - [species at risk](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/species-at-risk/) - [LPBLT](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/lpblt/) - [Norfolk](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/norfolk/) - [chimney swifts](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/chimney-swifts/) - [Cootes Paradise](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/cootes-paradise/) - [winter](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/winter/) - [trail](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/trail/) - [Seeds](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/seeds/) - [Pollinator Gardening](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/pollinator-gardening/) - [Hayesland Swamp](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/hayesland-swamp/) - [Nature Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/nature-walk/) - [volunteer orientation](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/volunteer-orientation/) - [orientation](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/orientation/) - [Falconwatch](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/falconwatch/) - [invasives](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/invasives/) - [plant sale](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/plant-sale/) - [ask the expert](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/ask-the-expert/) - [garbage cleanup](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/garbage-cleanup/) - [forest](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/forest/) - [falkirk](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/falkirk/) - [amphibians](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/amphibians/) - [reptiles](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/reptiles/) - [urban](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/urban/) - [stewardship](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/stewardship/) - [plant identification](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/plant-identification/) - [garden](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/garden/) - [insects](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/insects/) - [flower flies](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/flower-flies/) - [syrphids](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/syrphids/) - [AGM](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/agm/) - [hawks](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/hawks/) - [raptors](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/raptors/) - [fungi](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/fungi/) - [mushrooms](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/mushrooms/) - [cartwright](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/cartwright/) - [barn swallow](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/barn-swallow/) - [book](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/book/) - [author](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/author/) - [Falklands Island](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/falklands-island/) - [Moults](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/moults/) - [transit accessible](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/transit-accessible/) - [Monitoring](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/monitoring/) - [Grimsby Wetlands](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/grimsby-wetlands/) - [Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/christmas-bird-count/) - [Hamilton Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/hamilton-christmas-bird-count/) - [Flamborough Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/flamborough-christmas-bird-count/) - [Peach Tree Christmas Bird Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/peach-tree-christmas-bird-count/) - [waterfront](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/waterfront/) - [meet](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/meet/) - [2026](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/2026/) - [sheelah dunn dooley](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/sheelah-dunn-dooley/) - [owl](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/owl/) - [ancaster](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/ancaster/) - [Duck Count](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/duck-count/) - [Beverly](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/beverly/) - [Woodcock](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/woodcock/) - [Frog](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/frog/) - [Swamp](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/swamp/) - [Safari Road](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/safari-road/) - [Avian Influenza](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/avian-influenza/) - [Red Hill](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/red-hill/) - [app](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/app/) - [technology](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/technology/) - [Royal Botanical Gardens](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/royal-botanical-gardens/) - [Arboretum](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/arboretum/) - [Kirkland Warbler](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/kirkland-warbler/) - [Native Plant Fair](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/native-plant-fair/) - [Bruleville](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bruleville/) - [Info Session](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/info-session/) - [Green Venture](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/green-venture/) - [Rain Ready Hamilton](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/rain-ready-hamilton/) - [Rebate](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/rebate/) - [pest](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/pest/) - [disease](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/disease/) - [pathology](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/pathology/) - [Common Birds](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/common-birds/) - [Hawk Watch](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/hawk-watch/) - [Migration](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/migration/) - [Film](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/film/) - [Robert Bateman](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/robert-bateman/) - [Bristol Foster](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bristol-foster/) - [The Art of Adventure](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/the-art-of-adventure/) - [urban forest](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/urban-forest/) - [moths](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/moths/) - [dundas](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/dundas/) - [night](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/night/) - [beamer](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/beamer/) - [eagle](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/eagle/) - [vultures](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/vultures/) - [climate action](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/climate-action/) - [Climate Action Strategy](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/climate-action-strategy/) - [City of Hamilton](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/city-of-hamilton/) - [Kevin Kavanagh](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/kevin-kavanagh/) - [Dylan Cowan](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/dylan-cowan/) - [South Coast Gardens](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/south-coast-gardens/) - [princess point](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/princess-point/) - [iNaturalist](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/inaturalist/) - [westdale](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/westdale/) - [jeff](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/jeff/) - [bird](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bird/) - [banding](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/banding/) - [visitor day](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/visitor-day/) - [kids](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/kids/) - [weeding](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/weeding/) - [mindfulness](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/mindfulness/) - [journaling](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/journaling/) - [meditation](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/meditation/) - [Tew](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/tew/) - [tree identification](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/tree-identification/) - [Birds Canada](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/birds-canada/) - [Ontario Forest Birds](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/ontario-forest-birds/) - [community scinece](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/community-scinece/) - [Confederation Park](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/confederation-park/) - [astronomy](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/astronomy/) - [bayfront](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/bayfront/) - [spooky](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/spooky/) - [Wood Duck](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/wood-duck/) - [aster](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/aster/) - [goldenrod](https://hamiltonnature.org/tag/goldenrod/) ## Type - [template](https://hamiltonnature.org/et_tb_item_type/template/) ## Event Categories - [Monthly Meetings](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/monthly-meetings/) - [Bird Study Group](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/bird-study-group/) - [Virtual Meetings](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/virtual-meetings/) - [Bird Counts](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/bird-counts/) - [In-person Event](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/in-person-event/) - [Nature Walk](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/nature-walk/) - [Volunteer Event](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/volunteer-event/) - [Fundraiser](https://hamiltonnature.org/event-calendar/category/fundraiser/)