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!

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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.

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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

Hamilton Odonata Count 🔎 Join us for our annual community science event focused on monitoring dragonflies and damselflies throughout the Flamborough area. RSVP at hamiltonnature.org/event 📅 Sat July 4, 2026 | 9 AM - 4 PM (optional half or full day) 📍 RR 1 Stn, Cambridge

Butterflies and bees are often the first thing that come to mind when talking about pollinators, but moths are (mostly) nocturnal powerhouses! Moths and butterflies both fall under the same order, Lepidoptera, and their caterpillars are an important part of the food web #PollinatorWeek

Come volunteer with us on weekday mornings throughout the summer! Monday will focus on general maintenance/weeding of the garden beds; bring own gloves/tools if possible. Tues & Thurs will focus on pulling Buckthorn; equipment provided. No experience needed. RSVP to land@hamiltonnature.org

Your pollinator garden is visited by all sorts of beneficial insects, from bees to predatory bugs to lacewings. Join us to learn how to identify and monitor these amazing animals! 🐛🪲🐝 🗓️Jun 25 at 10am PT / 1pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Community science matters. “There are so many unknowns about these sorts of creatures that live under logs and in wetlands,” says Jenna Quinn of @ontarionature.bsky.social. “The amount of data we could generate is really important to learning about their distribution.” 🔗: tinyurl.com/fpmks7tx

Hello Summer! ☀️ Young animals are leaving their nests and dens to explore the world for the first time. Remember to give them plenty of space as they find food, play, and learn.

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Bird ID Skills: How to Learn Bird Songs and Calls

When a bird sings it's telling you what it is and where it is. Learn bird calls and open a new window on your birding.

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iNaturalist 101 Workshop 🌿 Learn how to identify and record local plants and animals using the iNaturalist app on your phone or tablet. RSVP to urbanforest@hamiltonnature.org 🗓️ June 23, 2026 | 7 - 8 PM 📍 265 Limeridge Rd E - meet at Skylark Dr & Pinewarbler Dr

Last week we collaborated with Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) to bring their Community Water Leaders to Bruleville Nature Park, where participants learned about invasive species and tackled Buckthorn shrubs with weed wrenches 💪 Thank you for your hard work to transform the space!

Weeding the Seed Orchard Join us for an evening session to weed the seed orchard pathways. No plant id necessary! Please bring your own gloves and hand tools if possible. RSVP to land@hamiltonnature.org 📅 Mon June 15, 2026 | 5-7 PM 📍 Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary (#BurlON)

We'll be at the Children's Garden Party next Saturday! Pop by our booth with Butterflyway Hamilton to learn about pollinators and how you can help them at home! 🦋 📅 June 20, 2026 | 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 1000 Main St E #HamOnt 🎟️ Register for FREE at childrens-garden-party.eventbrite.ca