by Stewardship Technician | Jul 30, 2026
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...
by Stewardship Technician | Nov 25, 2025
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...
by Stewardship Technician | Nov 25, 2025
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...
by Stewardship Technician | Nov 25, 2025
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...