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!
March 26 - Meeting summary and sightings
Sightings:
Sandhill Cranes
Bald Eagle
Gull
Royal Tern
Brown and White Pelicans
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Wood Stork
Geckos
Common Moor Hens
Red-shouldered Hawk
Woodcock
Turkey Vultures
Hawks
Alligators
Dolphis
Turtle
Crabs
Raccoon
Chickadee
Evening Grosbeak
Common Redpoll
Blue Jay
Bunny
Junco
House Finch
Robin
Red-wing Blackbird
Killdeer
Cardinal
Frog
Screech Owl
Tundra Swan
Cedar Waxwing
Today we drew a map of the Laurel Creek Nature Centre property from memory. The Young Naturalists were very good at remembering different landmarks around the poperty and where they should go on the map. Once the map was done, we had a quick overview of the GPS units and then headed outside to use them! Finding the stations that were pre-programmed on the GPS was a fun challenge!
See you all next month!
Sandhill Cranes
Bald Eagle
Gull
Royal Tern
Brown and White Pelicans
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Wood Stork
Geckos
Common Moor Hens
Red-shouldered Hawk
Woodcock
Turkey Vultures
Hawks
Alligators
Dolphis
Turtle
Crabs
Raccoon
Chickadee
Evening Grosbeak
Common Redpoll
Blue Jay
Bunny
Junco
House Finch
Robin
Red-wing Blackbird
Killdeer
Cardinal
Frog
Screech Owl
Tundra Swan
Cedar Waxwing
Today we drew a map of the Laurel Creek Nature Centre property from memory. The Young Naturalists were very good at remembering different landmarks around the poperty and where they should go on the map. Once the map was done, we had a quick overview of the GPS units and then headed outside to use them! Finding the stations that were pre-programmed on the GPS was a fun challenge!
See you all next month!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Don't get lost in the woods!!
Come join us this Saturday from 10 to noon for a lesson in "How Not to
Get Lost in the Woods". We will explore different ways of finding our
way around the natural landscape using observational skills, compass,
map and yes, the GPS!
Have a great week, see you on Saturday!
Get Lost in the Woods". We will explore different ways of finding our
way around the natural landscape using observational skills, compass,
map and yes, the GPS!
Have a great week, see you on Saturday!
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