Hello,
I received the following information and thought it might interest you:
Jim Cowan of the Canadian Raptor Conservancy will be bringing his free flying raptors to the Greenway Blooming Centre on Shantz Station Road just south of Hwy. 7. For information, call 519-648-2328. Also refer to the Canadian Raptor Conservancy website.
Here's a link to the website mentioned above http://www.canadianraptorconservancy.com/
Kelly
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Have a great summer!
Sightings from May meeting:
Turkey Vultures
Baltimore Oriole
Mallard Nest
Mourning Dove
Red-backed salamander
hummingbird
Deer
Fox
Raccoon
Cardinal
Geese
Leopard Frog
Green Frog
American Toad
Invasive species are plants that are too good at making themselves at home. They can be native or non-native. They reproduce quickly and can make it hard for other species to survive.
After our brief lesson about invasive species we went for a walk. Some of the species we were fortunate to see included:
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
Song Sparrow
Tree Swallow
Great Blue Heron
Leopard Frogs
Turkey Vulture
American Robin
See you in September!
Turkey Vultures
Baltimore Oriole
Mallard Nest
Mourning Dove
Red-backed salamander
hummingbird
Deer
Fox
Raccoon
Cardinal
Geese
Leopard Frog
Green Frog
American Toad
Invasive species are plants that are too good at making themselves at home. They can be native or non-native. They reproduce quickly and can make it hard for other species to survive.
After our brief lesson about invasive species we went for a walk. Some of the species we were fortunate to see included:
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
Song Sparrow
Tree Swallow
Great Blue Heron
Leopard Frogs
Turkey Vulture
American Robin
See you in September!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Nature Olympics this Saturday!
It's the Nature Olympics! Come and test your knowledge on everything
from plants, fish, mammals and, well other nature-y stuff! Mixing brains
and brawn, we'll have loads of fun squaring off at different stations
with quizzes and challenges! Looking forward to seeing you there!
from plants, fish, mammals and, well other nature-y stuff! Mixing brains
and brawn, we'll have loads of fun squaring off at different stations
with quizzes and challenges! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Report your sightings
We've also received the following website of interest:
Report your first barn swallow, oriole, hummingbird and monarch butterfly to the Journey North program (www.learner.org/jnorth). Over 800,000 students in Canada and U.S.A. are studying the arrival of spring across the province using sightings submitted by naturalists such as yourselves.
Report your first barn swallow, oriole, hummingbird and monarch butterfly to the Journey North program (www.learner.org/jnorth). Over 800,000 students in Canada and U.S.A. are studying the arrival of spring across the province using sightings submitted by naturalists such as yourselves.
INCREDIBLE WORLD OF BUGS EXHIBIT - CONESTOGA MALL, WATERLOO - APRIL 19 - 21, 2011
Good morning everyone! We've receieved the following inforamtion that may be of interest to you:
"The Incredible World of
Bugs" exhibit coming to the Conestoga Mall, Waterloo on April 19 - 21, 2011.
This exhibit toured Ontario last year to great acclaim, given it's educational
and scientific value. It reflects the passion of John G. Powers, a retired
policeman, and his 50 years of insect study. Like myself, John holds a record in
the Guinness Book of Records, for owning the world's largest moth, and John will
be available to answer questions. The exhibit is co-sponsored by Orkin PCO.
.
What is most interesting is that over the years, John has been in contact with
many celebrities who have a link with butterflies (i.e. Muhammed Ali who “flies
like a butterfly and stings like a bee” to Dolly Parton who sings “Love Is Like
A Butterfly”). John has collected over 325 cards bearing a letter and photograph
of these celebrities and around these John has created amazing insect displays.
John has also received such letters and photos from recipients of his gift of
butterflies. John's latest letter and photo, on display, is one from President
Obama and family.
John is extremely articulate, passionate and gives a great interview.
This show is a must for everyone!. John can be reached at: (519) 653-2002
About John Powers and about the Exhibit:
http://www.orkincanada.ca/en-ca/news/articles/incredible-world-of-bugs
http://www.wingsofparadise.ca/Traveling_Exhibitions.htm
Newspaper Articles from the Tour:
Peterborough:
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1629019
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia:
http://www.snapdartmouth.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=187675
Photos used with permission.
"The Incredible World of
Bugs" exhibit coming to the Conestoga Mall, Waterloo on April 19 - 21, 2011.
This exhibit toured Ontario last year to great acclaim, given it's educational
and scientific value. It reflects the passion of John G. Powers, a retired
policeman, and his 50 years of insect study. Like myself, John holds a record in
the Guinness Book of Records, for owning the world's largest moth, and John will
be available to answer questions. The exhibit is co-sponsored by Orkin PCO.
.
What is most interesting is that over the years, John has been in contact with
many celebrities who have a link with butterflies (i.e. Muhammed Ali who “flies
like a butterfly and stings like a bee” to Dolly Parton who sings “Love Is Like
A Butterfly”). John has collected over 325 cards bearing a letter and photograph
of these celebrities and around these John has created amazing insect displays.
John has also received such letters and photos from recipients of his gift of
butterflies. John's latest letter and photo, on display, is one from President
Obama and family.
John is extremely articulate, passionate and gives a great interview.
This show is a must for everyone!. John can be reached at: (519) 653-2002
About John Powers and about the Exhibit:
http://www.orkincanada.ca/en-ca/news/articles/incredible-world-of-bugs
http://www.wingsofparadise.ca/Traveling_Exhibitions.htm
Newspaper Articles from the Tour:
Peterborough:
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1629019
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia:
http://www.snapdartmouth.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=187675
Photos used with permission.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Join the Chapion Tree Hunt
Help find the largest trees in Waterloo Region!
Start Date: May 2, 2011
Closing Date: September 30, 2011
More information can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/a/landscapeontario.com/champion-tree-hunt/
Happy Hunting!
Start Date: May 2, 2011
Closing Date: September 30, 2011
More information can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/a/landscapeontario.com/champion-tree-hunt/
Happy Hunting!
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