Volunteers needed for fall community events

SPNC will have a booth at two events this fall. Volunteers are needed to help staff the display or lead a nature walk. See details below. Halton Forest Festival Date: Saturday, September 7, 2019 Location: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, 7200 Appleby Line, Milton The public is invited to learn about local forest ecosystems and view …

Kirsten Burling nominated for Friends of the Credit outstanding volunteer

Kirsten Burling was invited to the 2018 Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards ceremony where she was nominated for the category of Outstanding Volunteer. A dinner and awards presentation, sponsored by Credit Valley Conservation, took place on March 28, 2019. Kirsten was credited with her involvement with Bird Studies Canada’s SwiftWatch program, her active participation …

Volunteer at Rattray Marsh

Volunteer tasks will include shoreline/trail cleanup, trail maintenance, removal of invasive species and planting native trees and shrubs. Saturday, May 11, 2019 — 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Saturday, June 8, 2019 — 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Meet at the Bexhill Road entrance. Dress appropriately for the weather and your safety, including work/protective gloves …

Earth Day Cleanup in Oakville Sat. Apr. 27

Once again it is the spring cleanup. South Peel has been sponsoring a cleanup site in Oakville since 2003. The nature of the location has changed over the years with more building on the site, but it still attracts a wide range of birds and animals, including American Woodcock, fox and coyote. Bags and gloves …

Volunteer for Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Volunteer tasks will include shoreline/trail cleanup, trail maintenance, removal of invasive species and planting native trees and shrubs. Saturday, April 13, 2019 — 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Saturday, May 11, 2019 — 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Saturday, June 8, 2019 — 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon   Meet at the Bexhill Road entrance. …

Visit SPNC at Bradley House during March Break

Mississauga's favourite maple tradition returns to the Bradley Museum for March Break, and SPNC will have a table at the event on Mon. March 11 and Tues. March 12. Bradley House is located at 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga L5J 4T2.  SPNC will be in The Anchorage building. culture.mississauga.ca/event/bradley-museum/maple-magic-2019 The following activities run daily from 12 …

Volunteer needed

The Great Canadian Birdathon, formerly known as the Baillie Birdathon, raises funds for bird conservation across Canada. Funds raised are administered by Bird Studies Canada, the leading science-based bird conservation organization in Canada. A portion of funds raised by local birders is returned to their local club to support local projects and initiatives. In the …

Christmas Bird Count Dec. 15

The 2018 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held on Saturday, December 15th. This is our 56th count as an official Audubon CBC circle. You do not have to be an expert or even intermediate level birder to participate. Visit our Christmas Bird Count page for more information.

Cormorants in Ontario

The following message has come to our attention via OntBirds: Yesterday a proposal to create an open hunting season of cormorants from March 15th to December 31st was posted on the Environmental Registry – bag limit of 50/day and NO possession limit. The statement that it will “not affect sustainability” seems to lack scientific proof …

Nov. 2-4 “Born with Music” Conservation Photography Exhibition

Come learn more about the largest water birds in the world, that were hunted out of existence in Ontario, and that were brought back, after a 200-year absence, through the dedicated work of volunteers over the past 35 years. Be captivated by the majestic world of the Trumpeters, hear amazing stories about individual Trumpeters, while …