Monthly Public Meetings of the HNC
Monday, December 8, 2008
"Community Based Conservation
and Education Programs
in Costa Rica
with Greg Mayne
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, December 6
Early Winter Hamilton Birding
With Sheldon McGregor, visiting several birding hotspots in the local area. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Aldershot GO Station.
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Friday, December 26
Christmas Bird Count
This annual tradition always occurs on Boxing Day in the Hamilton area and is part of a continent wide programme to
monitor bird populations.
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Unless Canada acts now, it’s 1.3 billion acre Boreal Forest, vital habitat for billions of birds, will be destroyed by unchecked industrial development. Learn more and sign the petition.
Breeding Bird Atlas Now for Sale!
The second Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas ranks among the most successful, important, and exciting bird research and conservation projects ever undertaken in the Western Hemisphere.
Detailed information about the Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario is available at www.birdsontario.org. Copies of the book can be purchased by calling 416-444-8419 or 1-800-440-2366 ($92.50 plus GST; price includes shipping).
Atlas of the Mammals of Hamilton
by Kara Vlasman
The Atlas of the Mammals of Hamilton is now available for sale at club meetings. New price.
The Habitats of Hamilton and Halton
Visit the Hamilton Naturalists' Club's educational website: Habitats of Hamilton and Halton.
Exploring Downtown Hamilton!
Our webcam is once again online!
Thanks very much to everyone who has made a donation to Falconwatch.
How can you help?
Volunteers
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Donations
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Upcoming Event
Evening Outing to
McMaster Planetarium
With rob Cockcroft
Thursday, December 11, 2008
7 p.m.
Join us for this special presentation foro HNC and the South Peel Naturalists' Club. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.
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Conservation & Education Director Needed
The Hamilton Naturalist Club Board of Directors is seeking a volunteer to join its Board of Directors for Fall 2008 as the Conservation and Education(C&E) Director.
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Volunteers Needed for Christmas Bird Count
Counters are needed for our upcoming Christmas Bird Count, whether you are an experienced birder or a beginner, you are welcome to take part.
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Volunteer Needed for Kids Education Programs
We need a volunteer for this fun and educational program about species at risk and the importance of protecting natural areas in schools.
You Can Help Protect
the Natural World
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Next Bird Study Group Meeting:
Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
Social and Marketplace:
An informal meeting featuring
recent bird sightings, an identification session and a workshop.
Protect Species at Risk by reporting them to Conservation Halton
Conservation Halton has launched an online Species at Risk Reporting Form, allowing members of the public to report sightings and locations of these species.
With the purchase of our Spooky Hollow Nature Sanctuary in 1961 the HNC became Ontario's first land trust. Learn more about our Nature Sanctuaries.
Check Out our Nature Counts
• Hamilton Christmas Bird Count 2007
• Hamilton Fall Bird Count 2007
• 2005 Hamilton Butterfly Count
• 2005 Odonate Count
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