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.
Early Arrivals and Late Departures-April 18, 2009 Trip Leader: Dave Schaus Participants: Jerry Asling, Wanda Szabo, Joy Albrecht, Kathleen Giesler, Dave and Jean Schaus Conditions: Mostly sunny in the a.m, cloudy in the p.m. Temp. 6-16 C Places Visited:Teeswater River, Ripley Sewage Lagoons, Lurgan Beach, Point Clarke, Kincardine Highlights: 25+ Lapland Longspurs seen together outside
Longtime member Dorothy Kings was the recipient of the SFN Conservation Award for 2009. Dorothy was presented with a beautiful Piping Plover image created by John Reaume in recognition of her many years of dedicated conservation efforts.
Leader: John Reaume Our second dragonfly and damselfly outing was off to a wet if not thunderous start as we spent the first hour huddling in our vehicles as the skies came crashing down. Four brave (foolish) souls though waited out the weather and were treated to warm and sunny skies and great conditions for
August 9, 2009 (Sunday) Damsels and Dragons Outing Report Read More »
As an Advocate for Nature, you will receive by email important conservation action alerts when your help is urgently needed. Each alert includes an issue summary and a recommended action. Ontario Nature has recently issued alerts on the Endangered Species Act, reforming the Mining Act and the Far North Act. Thank you to the individuals
