Submitted by Nikki May Damsels and dragons, and Shamrock Orbweavers. The stuff of legends, not to be found in Grey and Bruce Counties, you will say. But yes, they are found here, and without too much difficulty. Members of Saugeen Nature observed all three on a recent trip to Noisy River Provincial Park. And all […]
By Nikki May Did you know that there are at least a dozen different goldenrod species in this area? Many of them look the same from a few feet away, and some look very similar within a few inches. So it is not surprising that most people think that there is just one ‘Goldenrod’. Members
Beginning at the January 2019 Members Meeting, we will be meeting at the Masonic Lodge in Hanover. St. James’ Anglican Church can no longer accommodate Saugeen Nature, as the church is closing the end of December, 2018.The Masonic Lodge which is handicapped accessible is located at 33133 Grey Road 28, Hanover, which is the Drive-in Road
Do You Know an Outstanding Naturalist? Saugeen Nature will recognize outstanding contributions to the cause of local conservation by an individual in the past 5 years, or significant contribution to the work of Saugeen Nature. The Award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting in April 15, 2019. Tell us briefly, in your own
May 26 – 29 & June 1 – 4, 2017 Our festival takes its name from the migration corridor along the Bruce Peninsula. This “Huron Fringe” along the Lake Huron coastline offers birders, naturalists and photographers unique opportunities to discover nature in the early spring. At the end of the migration period, birds are on
Saturday April 8 & Sunday April 9, 2017 Presented by the Egremont Optimist Club Saugeen Field Naturalists will once again have a display at Holstein’s annual Maplefest. Be sure to join us once again in Love’s Sugarbush to sample the many maple syrup treats. There are many other interesting attractions. See www.holsteinmaplefest.com for further details.
When:March 25 – 26, 2017Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults $8.00 Children $3.00 Preschoolers Free! What Is It About? Come out and enjoy the largest outdoor Maple Syrup Festival in Grey and Bruce Counties! The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday Each year we will
The annual Hanover – Walkerton Christmas Bird count took place on Saturday, December 17, 2016 and by all accounts ended up being a great day. The weather predictions leading up to count day were horrible at best 20 + cm of snow had been forecast and that did keep a few people away from the
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Planning Report – January, 2017 The Board has had two priority goals since the last AGM. The first is to increase membership by 10 in the coming year, primarily by asking members to invite non-members to meetings and also by increasing publicity. The second goal is to recruit two new board members to fill existing
By Minerva Cook The last leafloses its gripbronzed scarletfalters, flutters,joins its mates below blending into broken browns. The naked sugar maple shivers in a wind that promises ice and snow. It is said a wish made when the last leaf falls will be good for a year. When I don’t believe in wishes, how can
