Interesting Video on Re-introduction of Wolves to Yellowstone Park

Here is a link to a very interesting video about what happened after wolves were re-introduced to Yellowstone Park:


How Wolves Change Rivers

New 2014/15 Season for Young Naturalists

Young Naturalists will be starting up again on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 7pm for a program on Bats. Note that this first program is an evening program instead of the usual morning programs.

With the aid of our amazing vision and a handy-dandy bat detector, we will explore the trails at Laurel and try to find some bats flying around for some insect feasts. Learn how they catch their prey, what species we have in Ontario and other cool facts about bats!

We're back!

We've had our planning meeting for next year and have some exciting programs planned!

We'll post details about the dates and programs as soon as they are finalized.



Imagine looking out your 2nd storey window and seeing this!

 

Have a great summer!

Last outing of the year!

It's hard to believe another Young Nats year is over! It was a great year and I hope everyone enjoyed our outings!
Hope to see you next year!
Here are a few of the photos from our last session.

Rocks and Minerals at the University of Waterloo

In March we met at the Earth Sciences Museum at the University of Waterloo.

We enjoyed panning for gold, making a rock card and going into the mining tunnel.

 

And what a neat water feature!

See you all next month.
Kelly

Reminder - March meeting

Just a reminder that our March meeting will be on March 30/13
Rocks and Minerals.   visit to the Rocks and Minerals Museum at UW to view their collection of dinosaur bones and other cool stuff!

Here is information from the website about the location of the museum.
http://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/about-earth-sciences-museum.

Kelly

Items of interest

Hello,
My apologies, it's been awhile since I've posted on here.
Earth Day is approaching, here are some events that may be of interest to you or people you may know.

KNAP Earth Day - Saturday April 20th - see poster below. Let me know if you require more information.

 

 A couple items of interest for other Youth:

1. Youth Summit 2013 -  Apply NowThe KWFN will sponsor a grade 9-12 student (13 to 17 years of age), to attend Ontario Nature’s Youth Summit to be held September 20-22, 2013 at YMCA Geneva Park in Orillia, Ontario.  If you know someone in this age category who has an interest in nature, biodiversity and environmental involvement, please encourage them to contact the KWFN Vice-President regarding the selection criteria and application process.  (Refer to the Contacts Page for contact information.)
   
   In general, a brief proposal, outlining any previous involvement with nature related initiatives and including reasons for attending will be accepted as the application.  Youth who have received previous sponsorship from KWFN may apply, however, preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been sponsored by KWFN.  Sponsorship money may be split between two individuals if the situation warrants.
   
   Applications must be received by the KWFN Vice-President by email, no later than April 30, 2013. 


2. 2013 Earth Month Youth Forum - for ages 15-24. If you know anyone in this age group, feel free to pass along this program information: http://www.ecomentors.ca/events-2013-earth-month-youth-forum.php