Save the date for our native plant sale this fall! ✨ There will be plenty of native plants for sale from local nurseries as well as educational booths from local enviro orgs and a presentation by Kim Eierman. Don't miss it! 📅 Saturday October 3, 2026 | 10 AM - 3:30 PM 📍170 Dundurn St S #HamOnt

Thank you to Glenn and Peter for leading a walk through Johnson Tew Park on Saturday morning, where attendees learned about the ongoing restoration efforts to support swallows, bluebirds, bats, pollinators, and more.

Last month Jeff led us through the urban forest at Bruleville Nature Park, sharing tree identification tips and tricks along the way 🌳 Interested in exploring the plants and animals at Bruleville for yourself? Join us tomorrow night from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for a BioBlitz with HCA!

In early August, a welcome visitor was spotted at the Grimsby Wetlands - a river otter! 🦦 Uncommon in the area due to urbanization and pollution, the sighting of this otter is a testament to the work behind transforming this former sewage lagoon into the award-winning wetlands seen today.

Last month we explored nature through two different lenses - the eyes of a child and journaling! 🔎🌿 20 kids + adults joined Carolyn to explore Princess Point with magnifying glasses and curiosity, while the week before Kim guided participants to reconnect with nature at Sanctuary Park.

Bruleville Nature Park BioBlitz 🔎 Join HNC & Hamilton Conservation Authority for an evening Bioblitz! Participants will learn how to use iNaturalist and contribute to the Natural Areas Inventory (NAI). RSVP to urbanforest@hamiltonnature.org 🗓️ Thurs Aug 20, 2026 | 6-8 PM 📍 265 Limeridge Road East

Join us at Bruleville Nature Park to help remove invasive shrubs and restore this important urban forest! RSVP to urbanforest@hamiltonnature.org 🗓️ Thursdays Aug 13, 20, 27 & Sept 3, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📍 265 Limeridge Rd E, #HamOnt

Last month's Moth Night at the Headwaters Trail was an incredible success, with an estimated 2000 moths observed! 🌙🦋 Highlights includes the magnificent Polyphemus Moth, Promethea Silkmoth, One-eyed Sphinx & Virginia Creeper Sphinx. Thank you to Marcus and Shannon for hosting this marvelous event!

Planning your garden? Choose native species! 🌱 Check out our Native Plant Database! In it, you can filter by region, type of plant, soil type, and light conditions to find the perfect match for your property. Find it here: https://naturaledge.watersheds.ca/plant-database/

Bugs & Blooms 🌼🦋 Join lead gardener Jean Jacobs and Noah Stegman of Nature at McMaster for an engaging exploration of seasonal native flowers and the pollinators that depend on them. 📅 Sat August 22, 2026 | 1 - 3 PM 📍 397 York Blvd #HamOnt 🔗 RSVP at hamiltonnature.org/event/bugs-b...

Habitat Restoration at Johnson Tew Park 🕊️ Join us for a guided visit to Johnson Tew Park to explore ongoing and future restoration projects that support local wildlife and improve biodiversity. 📅 Sat Aug 15, 2026 | 10AM - 12PM 📍 71 Tews Lane #HamOnt 🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/tBVz5gv

When nearly 99% of public feedback opposed replacing Ontario's Endangered Species Act with weaker species protection and the bill passed anyway. A must-read by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social Our report, Bridging the Gap shows how 106 species lost protections: sl1nk.com/wm6ykw3 Read it and repeal Bill 5!

The Narwhal@thenarwhal.ca · 3w ago

SCOOP: The Doug Ford government received 98.98% opposition to its plan to replace Ontario’s Endangered Species Act with weaker legislation, according to an internal analysis viewed by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social. The bill passed anyway. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...

What’s happening in August? 🌻 ▪️ Mon: Pollinator garden maintenance ▪️ Tues & Thurs: Invasive Species Removal at nature sanctuary and urban parks ▪️ Aug 15: Habitat Restoration Walk at Johnson Tew Park ▪️ Aug 22: Bugs & Blooms Act 2

International Monarch Monitoring Blitz 🦋 From July 31 to August 9, 2026 you can snap pictures of milkweed plants and monarch butterflies in any life stage - egg, caterpillar, chrysalis or adult - and upload your observations to iNaturalist. #MonarchBlitz

🦋 Looking for an outdoor activity this weekend? The #MonarchBlitz starts TODAY! 🌿 Help track milkweed plants and monarchs by recording your observations on a community science platform like iNaturalist! Get started today 👉 www.cec.org/internationa...

Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings

Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings

In Canada, tens of millions of birds are killed annually by crashing into glass on buildings.

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🧵 The Search for Lost Birds is looking for young, adventurous birders to lead expeditions to find “lost” bird species. Currently, 121 birds lack any scientific documentation for a decade or longer (70+ are entirely missing from the Macaulay Library!) Continued... searchforlostbirds.org

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Hamilton City Council has approved $3.26M from the Climate Change Reserve for 16 projects that will reduce emissions, expand the urban forest, strengthen climate resilience and protect parks and natural areas. Release >> www.hamilton.ca/city-council...

Earlier this month we partnered with @ontarionature.bsky.social to showcase the ongoing habitat restoration and stewardship projects happening at our Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary. Attendees learned about invasive species management, wetland construction, seed collection and more 🌿

Check out this transformation from invasive Common Buckthorn to native trees and shrubs at Bruleville Nature Park! ✨️ Thank you to RBC Community Investments and #HamOnt City Enrichment Fund for supporting our urban forest work. Interested in volunteering? Email urbanstewardship@hamiltonnature.org

Are you ready for the Big Backyard BioBlitz? From July 27 - August 3, 2026 you can participate in the Nature Conservancy of Canada's bioblitz - explore the natural world in a fun way with family and friends while helping scientists and conservation professionals. Learn more >> buff.ly/aqv7meo

Want to know the scariest thing about snakes? Many species are at risk due to habitat loss, road mortality, and persecution by humans #WorldSnakeDay 🐍 Snakes are an important part of the ecosystem that help manage pests like mice (saving $$$ in agriculture and controlling disease).

Tree Identification Walk 🌳 Join Jeff Dickie at Bruleville Nature Park to learn tips and tricks for identifying trees using leaves, branches, bark, buds and fruit. RSVP to: urbanforest@hamiltonnature.org 📅 Thurs July 23, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM 📍 265 Limeridge Rd E - meet at Skylark Dr & Pinewarbler Dr

Family Nature Walk 🔍️ Join Carolyn Zanchetta for a kid-focused exploration around Princess Point! We'll look at summer blooms, weird bugs, fascinating lichen, and whatever else catches our eye. 📅 Sun July 19, 2026 | 9:30 - 11 AM 📍 335 Longwood Rd N #HamOnt 🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/PmPvN2O

Falcon Update 🚀 All four chicks - Vincent, Saltfleet, Dalewood, Corktown - have successfully fledged this year! Thank you to all the volunteers who watched over the chicks as they learned to fly and most importantly were able to respond when two needed a helping hand.

We're a recipient of the 2026/2027 Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF)! This summer, we're monitoring, mapping & managing invasives species at our nature sanctuaries to allow for early detection of emerging forest pests & eradication of priority invasive plants. Learn more >> buff.ly/CStF2fd

Nature Mindfulness Workshop 🌿 Slow down, engage your senses and connect more deeply with the natural world. Bring your own journaling supplies and a comfortable chair, cushion or blanket to sit on. 📅 Sun July 12, 2026 | 9 - 11 AM 📍 Sanctuary Park (Dundas, ON) 🔗 RSVP: hamiltonnature.org/event/

POSTPONED due to the heat warning and weather forecast.

Hamilton Naturalists' Club@hamiltonnature.org · 2mo ago

Bruleville Nature Park BioBlitz 🔎 Join the HNC & HCA for a family-friendly bioblitz! Participants will learn to use iNaturalist to identify plants, animals & fungi. RSVP to urbanforest@hamiltonnature.org 📅 July 4, 2026 | 10AM - 12PM 📍 265 Limeridge Rd E - meet at Skylark Dr and Pinewarbler Dr

What’s happening in July? 🐝 ▪️ Mon: Pollinator garden maintenance ▪️ Tues & Thurs: Invasive removals at the nature sanctuary & urban parks ▪️ July 4: Urban BioBlitz ▪️ July 4: #HamOnt Odonata Count ▪️ July 10: Moth Night ▪️ July 12: Mindfulness & Journaling Workshop ▪️ July 19: Family Nature Walk

Bruleville Nature Park BioBlitz 🔎 Join the HNC & HCA for a family-friendly bioblitz! Participants will learn to use iNaturalist to identify plants, animals & fungi. RSVP to urbanforest@hamiltonnature.org 📅 July 4, 2026 | 10AM - 12PM 📍 265 Limeridge Rd E - meet at Skylark Dr and Pinewarbler Dr