Recently placed on the endangered species list Butternut trees are in great danger of becoming extinct. Unlike most other endangered species the butternut is not suffering due to a loss of habitat or human interference, but rather because of a deadly fungal disease called Butternut Canker. Although genetic immunity or resistance to the disease has […]
Plan to join us for the 2010 Old-Tyme Maple Syrup Festival at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area, just north of the Village of Paisley: March 27 and 28, 2010 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adults $6.00 Children $2.00 Preschoolers Free This old-fashioned event features plenty of pancakes and real maple syrup in addition
A number of organizations and like-minded people are gathering to launch a new endeavor that will bring students of the Grey and Bruce area and parts of Wellington and Huron counties, together to learn, appreciate and celebrate our local forest heritage. This idea is based on the success and experience gained from the Grey Bruce
At the Annual General Meeting, Monday, April , 2010 a slate of officers and directors will be elected to manage the affairs of the club for the coming year. There will be two vacancies to be filled this year. Nominations or the names of volunteers for executive positions or directors should be forwarded to the
Under ideal weather conditions the annual Hanover/Walkerton Christmas Bird Count was conducted on Saturday, December 19th, 2009. Let me start by thanking the 29 field observers who participated in the annual count. Without all involved we wouldn’t have the successful count that we did. Another successful year is in the books, and we set 4 new high
Plan to join us for the 2009 Maple Fest at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area, just north of the Village of Paisley: March 28 and 29, 2009 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adults $6.00 Children $2.00 Preschoolers Free A local tradition for over 35 years! Featuring – maple syrup production, past and present;
At the Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 20, 2009 a slate of officers and directors will be elected to manage the affairs of the club for the coming year. There will be two vacancies to be filled this year, one being the Treasurer’s position. Nominations or the names of volunteers for executive positions or directors
Piping Plovers are once again nesting on Sauble Beach. Click here for further details on how you can help monitor and help protect these amazing birds.
In Ontario 7 out of 8 species of turtles are listed as ‘at risk’ to some degree. Two of the major sources of decline of several species are predation and road mortality. It is mainly nesting females that get struck on roads, leaving populations which might seem healthy, but are terribly skewed in favour of
The cabin roof is deteriorating and needs work. Saugeen Field Naturalists is asking for donations and volunteer labour to help repair it. See Doug Lonsdale for more information.
